Pharmacy Residency Program
Program Overview
The ºÚÁÏרÇø Children’s Hospital, Delaware is a multispecialty, tertiary care teaching institution located on a 300-acre estate in the scenic Brandywine Valley in Wilmington, Delaware. The goal of the ºÚÁÏרÇø Children's Health, Delaware Pharmacy Practice Residency program is to train compassionate, clinically superior pharmacists who are prepared for hospital practice or further specialization. Graduates of this program will be able to easily transition to a PGY2 pediatric specialty residency or obtain a hospital position as a unit-based pharmacist.
Academic Affiliations
About Our Program
At ºÚÁÏרÇø, we offer a one-year Pharmacy Residency Program. Our goal, upon your completion of this program, will be to prepare you as a competent and confident practitioner, able to deliver pharmacy care to pediatric patients in both an operational and clinical environment.
You’ll also develop the necessary skills to educate patients, families and other health care professionals on drug-related topics.
We’ll provide experiences that will help develop essential skills such as medical writing, communication, critical thinking, and problem solving. You’ll also have the opportunity to improve the safety of the medication-use system and demonstrate professional maturity by monitoring your own performance and by exhibiting commitment to the profession.
ºÚÁÏרÇø is an open and welcoming place to work, and values diversity in all its forms. Additionally, ºÚÁÏרÇø aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, multilingual applicants, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural issues are strongly encouraged to apply.
Residency Program Basics
- 12-month experience
- 2 PGY1 positions available
- Two holidays
- One weekend every two weeks
Required Projects
Required projects during your residency include:
- Research Project with platform presentation and manuscript suitable for publication
- Therapeutic drug class review
- CE presentation
- Formulary monograph
- Rotation specified projects including but not limited to: patient case presentations, journal clubs, in-services, etc.
- Investigational drug serviceÌý
- Drug data summary sheet
Residency Opportunities
- Teaching certificate
- Precepting of pharmacy students
- PALS certification
- Salary & Benefits
- Location & Living
- Faculty & Participants
- Learning Experiences
Salary & Benefits
Salary
$58,656
Benefits
- Full time employee benefits package
- Paid time off
- Travel stipend for two required conferences
- 1 year membership to ASHP, DSHP, and PPA
Amenities at Nemous
- Park-like setting
- Free Parking
- Free membership to on-site gym, open 24 hours, 7 days a week. A personal trainer is also available.
- Free, on-campus access to The ºÚÁÏרÇø Estate (historic mansion/museum, gardens, and grounds)
- On-site child care center for children of staff
Training at ºÚÁÏרÇø in Delaware Valley
ºÚÁÏרÇø Children’s Hospital, Delaware, sits on a scenic, 300-acre estate in Wilmington’s Brandywine Valley. It’s the largest pediatric training site in our system, big enough to offer nearly every specialty, yet close-knit enough that faculty know their learners well. From the start, you’ll notice a culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and curiosity.
Hospital & Training Environment
Most of your training takes place at our children’s hospital in Wilmington, a nationally recognized destination for complex pediatric care. It’s the state’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and home to a Level IV NICU, so you’ll see the full range of high-acuity cases. Families come from across the region, giving you exposure to diverse conditions and hands-on learning in a true referral hub. Take a video tour of the hospital now.Ìý
Along with ºÚÁÏרÇø, you may also spend time at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and other partner hospitals. These rotations bring variety in community pediatrics, rehabilitation care, and patient populations you won’t see every day in Wilmington.Ìý
Living in Wilmington & Delaware Valley
Wilmington is easy to settle into. It’s affordable, manageable in size, and just a short train ride from Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washington, D.C., are also close by. Need fresh air? The Brandywine Valley has trails, rivers, and historic gardens. Want more energy? Philly has food, arts, and sports at a world-class level. Here, you get the best of both worlds.Ìý
Research Opportunities
Research is part of the program. Some trainees work in the lab, others join clinical trials, and many focus on quality improvement. Supported by faculty mentors and dedicated resources, trainees may also present at national meetings or publish in peer-reviewed journals.Ìý
Resident & Fellow Life
Training here isn’t only about rotations and research. It’s also about having the space and support to enjoy the journey.
Community & CultureÌý|ÌýColleagues quickly become friends. Alumni talk about the camaraderie, the sense that you’re part of something bigger, and the ease of finding mentors who genuinely care.
Wellness & Support |ÌýWellness is built into the experience. From apps and peer networks to professional counseling, resources are there when you need them. There's also a free 24/7 gym on campus and regular wellness programming.
Everyday Perks |ÌýFree parking. Meals at noon conference. On-site child care center. Call rooms and quiet spaces when you need rest. These make a difference in the rhythm of daily training.
Train With Recognized Leaders
If you’re looking for a rewarding program built on academic excellence and family-centered care, ºÚÁÏרÇø offers outstanding medical, surgical, pharmacy, nursing, therapy, and psychology programs. Train with faculty who are respected leaders in their fields, a patient care model that stands apart and access to groundbreaking research.Ìý
Meet Our Clinical Leadership
Erin Hanley, PharmD, MBA, BCPPS
Education:Ìý
- Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
Residency Training:Ìý
- PGY1 Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— University of Kentucky UK HealthCareÌý
Role:
- Residency Program Director
- Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Rotation:
- Ambulatory CareÌý— Cystic Fibrosis ClinicÌý
Shannon Chan, PharmD
Education:Ìý
- Temple University School of PharmacyÌý— RPh and PharmD
Residency Training:Ìý
- PGY1 Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Role:
- Director of Pharmacy Clinical Operations
Rotation:
- Pharmacy Leadership and Management
Dave Procaccini, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, CACP, CPHQ
Education:
- Pharmacy:Ìý Duquesne University, Mylan School of PharmacyÌý
- Master of Public Health: The Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public HealthÌý
Residency Training:ÌýÌý
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice ResidencyÌý— West Virginia University Hospitals & School of PharmacyÌý
- PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Practice ResidencyÌý— Texas Children's Hospital
Role:
- Clinical Pharmacy Specialist — Drug Information & Formulary Management
- Antithrombotic Stewardship Program, Co-Director
Meet Our Clinical Faculty
Preceptor: Elizabeth Patt, PharmD, BCPPS
Education:Ìý
- University of Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Residency Training:Ìý
- PGY1 Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— University of Kentucky UK HealthCareÌý
Role:
- Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistÌý— Pediatric Cardiology
Rotation:
- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)
Preceptor: Jessica Beach, PharmD, BCPS
Education:
- Thomas Jefferson University — College of Pharmacy
Residency Training:
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency — Hahnemann University Hospital
Role:
- Clinical Pharmacist
Rotation:
- Central Pharmacy Operations
Preceptor:ÌýJohn Giamalis, RPh
Education:
- Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science
Residency Training:
- Training: N/A
Role:
- Clinical Pharmacist
Rotation:
- Central Pharmacy Operations
Preceptor:ÌýSwati Jain, PharmD, MS
Education:Ìý
- University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Residency Training:Ìý
- PGY1 Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— Texas Children’s Hospital
Role:
- Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and Solid Organ Transplant — General Pediatrics
Rotation:
- General Pediatrics II
- Ambulatory CareÌý— Solid Organ Transplant Clinic
Preceptor: Lisa Montgomery, PharmD
Education:Ìý
- University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Residency Training:Ìý
- PGY1 ºÚÁÏרÇø Children's Hospital, Delaware
Role:
- Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistÌý— General Pediatrics
Rotation:
- General Pediatrics I
Preceptor:ÌýKailey Grimm, PharmD, BCPPS
Education:Ìý
- University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Residency Training:Ìý
- PGY1 Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
- PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Role:
- Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistÌý— Clinical Informatics
Rotation:
- Hematology and Oncology
Preceptor:ÌýMathew Mason, PharmD, BCIDP
Education:Ìý
- Thomas Jefferson University College of Pharmacy
Residency Training:Ìý
- PGY1 Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— Christiana Care Health System
- PGY2 Infectious Disease Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— Houston Methodist HospitalÌý
Role:
- Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistÌý— Infectious Disease, Co-Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship
Rotation:
- Infectious Disease Consult Service
- Antimicrobial Stewardship Service
Preceptor:ÌýLisa Brown, BSPharm, PharmD, CCRP
Education:Ìý
- Rutgers College of Pharmacy (BS)
- Skaggs College of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Residency Training:Ìý
- N/A
Role:
- Lead Clinical Pharmacist — Investigational Drug Service
Rotation:
- Investigational Drug Service
Preceptor:ÌýVictor Ly, PharmD, BCPS
Education:
- University of the Sciences — Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Residency Training:
- N/A
Role:
- Clinical Pharmacist — Investigational Drug Service
Rotation:
- Investigational Drug Service
Preceptor:ÌýOzioma Duru, PharmD
Education:Ìý
- University of the SciencesÌý— Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Residency Training:Ìý
- PGY1 Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— Veteran’s Affairs North Texas Health Care System
Role:
- Medication Safety Officer
Rotation:
- Medication Safety
Preceptor:ÌýSamantha Mumford, PharmD, BCSNP
Education:Ìý
- University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Residency Training:Ìý
- PGY1 Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— ºÚÁÏרÇø Children’s Hospital, Delaware
Role:
- Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistÌý— Neonatal Intensive Care and Nutrition Support Co-Chair
Rotation:
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- Nutrition Support
Preceptor:ÌýMichael Reedy, PharmD BCPPS
Education:Ìý
- Thomas Jefferson University School of Pharmacy
Residency Training:Ìý
- PGY1 Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Role:
- Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistÌý— Pediatric Critical Care
Rotation:
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)ÌýÌý
Preceptor:ÌýBenjamin Duong, PharmD
Education:Ìý
- University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Residency Training:Ìý
- PGY1 Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— Memorial Hospital Miramar
- PGY2 Clinical Pharmacogenomics ResidencyÌý— University of Florida College of PharmacyÌý
Role:
- Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistÌý— Clinical Pharmacogenomics Service Manager
Rotation:
- PharmacogenomicsÌý
Meet Our Current Residents
Colton Card, PharmDÌý
Education:Ìý
- Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
Residency Training:Ìý
- PGY1 Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— ºÚÁÏרÇø Children’s Hospital, Delaware
Clinical Interests:
- General Pediatrics
Ryan O'Leary, PharmDÌý
Education:Ìý
- West Virginia University School of Pharmacy
Residency Training:Ìý
- PGY1 Pharmacy ResidencyÌý— ºÚÁÏרÇø Children’s Hospital, Delaware
Clinical Interests:
- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Solid Organ Transplant, and Drug Information
Learning Experiences
Our Residency Program includes a wide variety of core, elective and longitudinal rotations designed to provide a comprehensive array of experiences. Rotations vary in length from 4-6 weeks and most of the longitudinal experiences are year long. Resident interests and future plans are used to create a flexible, customized schedule to meet a resident's needs all year long.
Required Experiences
- General Pediatrics I
- Pediatric Intensive Care
- Infectious Diseases Consult Service
- Hematology/Oncology
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Pharmacy Leadership and Management
Ambulatory CareÌý— Longitudinal Experience
- Solid Organ Transplant
- Cystic Fibrosis
Elective Experiences
- Pharmacogenomics
- Cardiac Intensive Care
- General Pediatrics II
- Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Longitudinal Experiences
- Medication Safety
- Project Management
- Investigational Drug Service
- Nutrition Support
- Central Pharmacy Operations
Questions About Applying?
Erin Hanley, PharmD, MBA, BCPPS
Program Director
erin.hanley@nemours.org