Pharmacy Residency

The Community Medical Centers ASHP Accredited Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program is designed to be clinical in nature at a Level I Trauma and Regional Burn Center. Residents are trained, with progressive decreases in preceptorship, to provide care to a broad variety of patients; to serve as educators for pharmacy students and other health care professionals; and to conduct clinical research. 

Rotations are provided in Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Critical Care Medicine, Critical Care Surgery and Burn, Critical Care Trauma, Neonatal Critical Care, Emergency Medicine and Ambulatory Care. The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program also provides residents the opportunity to hone written and verbal communications skills; develop professionalism; develop leadership skills for large and small group direction; and develop in-depth understanding of the interrelationships of clinical, operational, administrative, academic and organizational pharmacy.

Please read the MedWatch Today story about our residency program at: http://medwatchtoday.com/1794.htm

What do the residents (current and alumni) think about Community Medical Centers Pharmacy Residency Program?

Dr. Kimthy Pham (2005-2006): "Looking back on my residency year, I was telling my past co-resident how fortunate I feel to have been part of the residency program at CMC.  I truly feel the preceptors have taught me so much about pushing myself and challenging myself to do better and more, and I'm so grateful to have had you all as my preceptors.  One of my managers had even commented me on my organizational skills, and I really think I have you to thank (I learn from the best!)."

Dr. Krista Preckel (current): "I selected this program because it’s a level I trauma center with a great teaching hospital reputation, and because it’s a smaller residency program.  It also had many perks such as paid staffing only every 3rd weekend, own office space, and great clinical pharmacists.  This program was my top choice after I ended up interviewing at 5 different hospitals both in CA and out of state.  3 things I love:  1. our office  2. preceptor support  3.  the physicians I have gotten to know & work with."

Dr. Sofia Jimenez (current): "Personally, I feel that the workload is pretty heavy, but that I have made it manageable with time management. I already feel that I am learning the skills necessary to be a competent clinical pharmacist and that when I complete this residency I will be able to work in whatever clinical position I am put into."

Dr. Leonard Valdez (2007-2008): "I appreciated the organization and the flow of the program. I believe this is “key” to a successful program. In addition, providing structured guidelines and deadlines made the continuity of professional development achievable. "

Dr. Michelle Chang (2005-2006): "I really felt that the rotations and preceptors is what makes this residency program strong and stand out from other residency programs."