Pharmacy Residency

The Trident Medical Center (TMC) post-graduate year one (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of a clinical pharmacist responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification and eligible for post-graduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

The Trident Medical Center PGY1 pharmacy residency is a 12-month training program that provides in-depth, comprehensive learning opportunities to develop pharmacy residents into well-rounded, clinically savvy, acute care pharmacy providers.

Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life. We follow these rules:

• C — Customer always comes first.
• A — Actions speak louder than words.
• R — Respect if the golden rule.
• E — Excellence in everything we do.

Pharmacy services provided for our inpatients include:

• Anticoagulation dosing consult services
• Centralized 24/7 inpatient pharmacy services
• Decentralized pharmacy services Monday through Friday
  • Emergency department
  • Infusion center/oncology
  • Inpatient rehabilitation unit
  • Medical/surgical units
  • Perioperative services
• Pharmacist-directed medication dose adjustment protocol
• Pharmacy medication reconciliation team
• Vancomycin and aminoglycoside dosing consult services

We have a multispecialty ICU that serves patients with a wide range of conditions. Features include:

• Mixed medical/surgical/cardiovascular (28 beds)
• Neurosurgical/trauma (10 beds)
• Pharmacy critical care services

The salary includes funding for expenses related to resident participation in required activities, such as the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Mid-Year Meeting and the Southeastern Residency Conference.

Salary: $47,495

We provide competitive benefits to our employees, including health insurance, retirement planning and paid time off (PTO).

• 15 days of PTO
• Administrative leave for educational and professional meetings
• Eligible for 401(k) contributions and matching
• Entry into a national network of HCA hospitals
• Five days of Administrative Leave to attend ASHP Mid-Year Meeting and the Southeastern Residency Conference (SERC)
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans offered

We are proud of our current and former pharmacy residents. We encourage you to get to know some of the talented pharmacists on our team.

Our pharmacy program is staffed by highly qualified medical professionals dedicated to mentoring the next generation of pharmacists. We hope you will spend some time getting to know our pharmacy residence faculty and learning about their areas of expertise.

Learn more about how to apply to our pharmacy residency, the program requirements and how to contact us with questions.

Our program provides Residents with core and elective learning experiences.

Core Learning Experiences

• ALS/BLS training
• Internal Medicine l and ll
• Interdisciplinary rounding
• Student precepting
• Transitions of Care
  • Inpatient medication reconciliation
• Critical Care l and ll
  • Medical ICU and/or Trauma/Surgical ICU
• Administration
  • Complete and work on department projects
• Cardiology
  • Floor-based cardiology services and procedures observations
• Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Interdisciplinary rounding
• Antimicrobial Management program projects
• Inpatient Psychiatry
  • Based at Live Oak Mental Health & Wellness
• Pediatrics
  • Based at Summerville Medical Center
• Growing Resilience in Trainees (GRIT) (year-long longitudinal)
• Focused training and support; discussion or readings on leadership, emotional intelligence and professional skill development
• Heart Failure Prevention Clinic (year-long longitudinal)
  • Provide clinical services in clinic one-half day per week
• Drug Information (year-long longitudinal)
  • Drug information newsletters
• Journal clubs and patient case presentations
• P&T committee work
• Operational Pharmacy
• Centralized pharmacy staffing every 3rd weekend (two 8-hour shifts per weekend) and 16 hours weekday evening staffing per month
• Two eight-hour holiday shifts
• Research (year-long longitudinal)
• Medication use evaluation and/or quality improvement project throughout the course of the year
• Presentation of project at national and local conferences
• Manuscript preparation
• Emergency Response (year-long longitudinal)
  • Medical emergency (Code Blue) response

Elective Learning Experiences

• Academic Internal Medicine
• Emergency Department
• Health System Quality and Compliance

The PGY-1 pharmacy residency conducted by Trident Medical Center in Charleston, South Carolina is accredited by ASHP. Other details include:

• Option to complete the Academician Preparation Program (APP) through a partnership with Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
• Opportunities to precept P4 pharmacy students during APPE Acute Medicine rotations

Behind every certification and award is a dedicated team of professionals whose excellent patient care is evidence of their commitment to putting into practice our mission every day. Some of our accreditations include:

• America’s 250 Best Hospitals Award from Healthgrades (fourth consecutive year)
• American College of Radiology (ARC) accreditation for oncology care and breast imaging
• American Heart Association (AHA), Bronze Mission Lifeline for STEMI patients
• AHA Get With the Guidelines, Silver Plus for heart failure, Platinum for acute myocardial infarction (AMI), Gold Plus for stroke and Bronze Mission Lifeline (STEMI Patients)
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield Blue Distinction Designation for Hip and Knee Replacement
• Intersocietal Accreditation Commission accreditation for echocardiography and nuclear cardiology
• Level II Trauma Program through the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
• American College of Cardiology Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care Recognition
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons Highest 3-Star Rating
• The Joint Commission certifications for hip and knee replacement and sepsis standards
• The Joint Commission National Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for pneumonia, heart attack and heart failure

It’s our pleasure to welcome you to Trident Health System. We are located in one of the country’s most beautiful and culturally attractive regions — South Carolina’s Lowcountry. For more than 40 years, Trident Health has been an important part of the area’s growth and development. We look forward to continuing our long relationship with families in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester Counties. We especially look forward to developing new relationships with professionals who want to be a part of our team.

Trident Health System is a 505-bed health system comprised of two acute care hospitals, Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, four freestanding emergency departments, Brighton Park Emergency, Centre Pointe Emergency, James Island Emergency and Moncks Corner Medical Center, and a 60-bed inpatient mental health hospital, Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness.

Our success rests on the expert and compassionate care provided by our more than 2,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 500 physicians. The Joint Commission has recognized the quality of the care we provide by rewarding us with certifications for a large numbers of services including heart failure, stroke, oncology and orthopedics.

If you’re considering a career in pharmacy or a related field, we hope you’ll consider bringing your skills and working alongside the team at Trident Health System.

Trident Medical Center is a 302-bed acute care hospital. Key services include Level II Trauma and adult emergency, cardiovascular, orthopedics, oncology and robotic surgery. The Trident Breast Care Center also provides services for women and men navigating through breast cancer treatment.

Summerville Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital. Key services include adult and pediatric emergency room (ER), women’s and children’s services, colorectal surgery, orthopedics and spine. The hospital recently announced a $66 million expansion that will increase its licensed beds by 40 percent.

With the opening of Live Oak Mental Health and Wellness, families in the region now have access to the first mental health hospital to open in the state’s Lowcountry in more than 30 years. Adolescents aged 12 years and older, adults and geriatric patients receive inpatient and outpatient care in the 60-bed hospital that opened in June 2023. Among its many features are large outdoor healing areas.

In addition to salary and benefits, you will be introduced to the resources, vision, and values of Hospital Corporation of America (HCA). You will be an important member of our more than 165 hospitals and more than 200,000 employees, who bring compassionate and excellent care to our patients and their families every day.

It’s easy to see why Charleston was recently voted the #1 city in the world by readers of Travel and Leisure. Sunsets on the marshes. Walks down the historic streets of the Holy City. A vibrant night life that mixes the best of contemporary entertainment with old world sophistication. And then there’s the food.

Nationally recognized for the number of restaurants and uniquely created and presented dishes that can’t be refused. Downtown has an exciting food scene with many nationally recognized restaurants and chefs. King Street offers boutique shopping and fun nightlife. With such a rich history, there are plenty of museums and historic homes and churches to tour.

North Charleston offers outlet shopping, a riverfront park and a vibrant food scene in Park Circle. Folly Beach, Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms are beautiful beaches just a short drive away. It’s easy to be active in the Charleston area with great places to run, bike, boat, fish, surf and paddleboard.

These are just a few of the reasons the Charleston region is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. The blend of international companies and established local firms help attract the best of the best.