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PGY1

The PGY1 residency is an ASHP-accredited, post-graduate program that begins around July 1 annually. We accept four residents yearly.

View the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency flier.

CORE ROTATIONS

  1. Advanced Illness Management
  2. Critical Care
  3. Hospitalist
  4. Infectious Diseases
  5. Medication Safety
  6. Orientation

LONGITUDINAL ROTATIONS

  1. Management
  2. Research
  3. Staffing
  4. Teaching certificate

ELECTIVE ROTATIONS

  1. Administration
  2. Ambulatory Care
  3. Antimicrobial Stewardship Management
  4. Cardiology
  5. Critical Care II
  6. Hematology/Oncology
  7. Hospitalist II
  8. Infectious Diseases II
  9. Medication Safety II
  10. Pain Management/Substance Use Disorder
  11. Pediatrics
  12. Transitions of Care
  13. Other elective learning experiences may be developed based on resident interest and preceptor availability.

SAMPLE RESIDENCY SCHEDULE

STAFFING REQUIREMENTS

Residents will staff in the central pharmacy every third weekend (10-hour shifts), approximately one weekday per month, and rotating holidays. Residents must complete a minimum of 48 staffing shifts throughout the residency year for completion of the program.

PROGRAM COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

  1. Attain an "achieved for residency" (ACHR) on 95% of the objectives as assessed by the RPD on the last quarterly evaluation.
    1. 100% of the Patient Care objectives (R1.1.1 -R1.2.3) must be marked ACHR.
    2. In order to successfully complete the program, no areas should be marked as "needs improvement" (NI) by the residency end date.
  2. Participate in at least two (2) medication use evaluations and/or medication policy development (minor project)
  3. Complete and present one (1) formulary addition to P&T Committee
  4. Participate in at least two (2) quality improvement projects and/or cost savings initiatives.
  5. Successfully complete the Marshall University School of Pharmacy Teaching Certificate.
    1. The resident should be able to teach others about drug therapy - this includes didactic teaching and facilitation as a part of the teaching certificate program, serving as a preceptor for APPE and IPPE students, and providing continuing education programs.
  6. Complete two (2) research projects designed to improve the services of the department or to achieve a specific research objective (major project).
    1. One project will be completed as a collaborative effort among all residents and will be presented at ASHP's Midyear Clinical Meeting.
    2. Individual yearlong projects will be presented at a regional-level conference.
  7. Prepare and submit a manuscript suitable for publication.
  8. Prepare and present two (2) ACPE-accredited or equivalent education sessions.
  9. Participate in the recruitment efforts of the program.
    1. Residents are expected to attend and actively participate in recruitment events to which they are assigned.
  10. Complete at least four (4) community and/or professional service activities.
  11. Complete a minimum of 48 staffing shifts throughout the residency year.
  12. Other responsibilities may arise during the residency year. The RPD and the resident will discuss these as they arise.
  13. Achieve for residency 95 percent of all required objectives

STIPEND

  • PGY1: $52,334

PGY1 2025-2026 RESIDENTS

Mark Angel, PharmD
Dr. Mark Angel is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at UK King's Daughters Medical Center. A native of South Shore, Kentucky, he earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Marshall University School of Pharmacy in 2025. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Morehead State University.

Dr. Angel is passionate about the clinical side of pharmacy and is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care. He values the opportunity to interact directly with patients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize medication therapy and improve health outcomes. His professional interests include advancing clinical pharmacy practice and expanding the pharmacist’s role in direct patient care.

Ethan Chandler, PharmD
Dr. Ethan Chandler received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biomedical Sciences degree from Morehead State University in 2020 and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy in 2025.
His current areas of interest are infectious diseases and its associated antimicrobial stewardship, medication safety, and substance use disorders.

Upon completing his PGY1 residency, Dr. Chandler plans to pursue a PGY2 residency in Infectious Diseases.

Amber Daniel, PharmD
Dr. Amber Daniel received her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Marshall University School of Pharmacy in 2025. Her professional interests are oncology and academia. After completing PGY1 residency, she plans on pursuing a career focused in oncology and teaching.

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