Atrius Health Pharmacy Residency Program
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)/Atrius Health PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program
The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS)/Atrius Health Residency is an ASHP-accredited, structured, one-year postgraduate educational and training program, that fosters the development of advanced knowledge and skill in the delivery of ambulatory/managed care clinical pharmacy services within a non-profit alliance of community-based medical groups.
The residency consists of experiences and rotations in key areas of clinical practice, administration, and academia.
Atrius Health is an innovative accountable care organization and delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at more than 30 medical practice locations in eastern and central Massachusetts. There is a focus on providing high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient served.
Purpose Statement
PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.