About the program
MultiCare Yakima Memorial (MYM) is a 226-bed acute-care, not-for-profit community hospital that has served Central Washington’s Yakima Valley since 1950. MYM also includes a multispecialty team of more than 300 practitioners and 20-plus primary care and specialty care locations. Specialty care services include cardiac care, a continuum of cancer care, hospice care and advanced services for children with special healthcare needs.
The MYM residency builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) 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.
The pharmacy residency prepares pharmacists to provide patient care, teaching, and leadership as an integral member of an interdisciplinary care team. Residents successfully completing this program will be ideal candidates for advanced training in a PGY2 specialty residency or fellowship, for a clinical pharmacist position in an acute or ambulatory health care institution, or for an adjunct or clinical faculty position within a college of pharmacy.
This program has three positions.
Curriculum
The resident will achieve their personal and ASHP required goals and outcomes through the development of his/her individualized residency calendar. The calendar will be comprised of required, longitudinal and elective experiences that vary in range from 2-6 weeks depending on the experience. Upon completion of the program, pharmacy residents are prepared to be eligible for board certification and for post year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.
Residents also have the opportunity to pursue a teaching certificate. Residents are directly involved in precepting IPPE and APPE students on acute care rotations by facilitating small group discussions, journal clubs and patient case presentations.
Required rotations (41 weeks + longitudinal)
- Orientation (5 weeks)
- Acute care:
- Critical Care (4 weeks)
- Emergency Medicine (4 weeks)
- Family Practice Service with Medical Residents (6 weeks)
- Oncology – inpatient (4 weeks)
- Drug Distribution/Staffing* (see below)
- Internal Medicine* (2–3-week blocks throughout the year, total of 12 weeks)
- Ambulatory Care – including specialized clinics with a focus on oncology, cardiology, and geriatrics (6 weeks)
- Drug Distribution and control (staffing)* (Total 52 weeks, one 3-hour weekday shift and two 10-hour weekend shifts about every 3rd weekend)
- Leadership and Management* (Total 44 weeks, ten 1-hour monthly topic discussions and dedicated time participating in performance improvement committees)
- Residency Project Management* (Total 44 weeks, 1-2 days/month dedicated project days, 1 week at the end of the year for “wrap up”)
- Teaching and Precepting* (Total 41 weeks, 1-2 days/month dedicated time for small group facilitation, lectures, etc.)
*longitudinal rotations
Elective rotation (10 weeks)
- Administration – inpatient and/or ambulatory care (2 weeks)
- Antimicrobial Stewardship (2-4 weeks)
- Cardiology – inpatient and/or ambulatory care (2-4 weeks)
- Hospice (2 weeks)
- Infusion care (2-4 weeks)
- Medication Safety (2 weeks)
- Oncology – ambulatory care (4 weeks)
- Pediatrics/NICU (2-4 weeks)
Staffing commitment
Residents at MYM generally staff every third weekend (two 8 or 10 hour shifts) and one 3 hour evening weekday shift each week in addition to their 40 hour/week learning experience requirements. Each resident will work 1 non major holiday each year (Presidents Day or Memorial Day) and 1 major holiday (Thanksgiving – split between 2 residents or Christmas). This is considered a component of the residency program and is evaluated as part of a learning experience in the Drug Distribution and Clinical Staffing longitudinal rotation. Scheduling of these shifts will take into consideration resident licensure status, training, and ability to perform pharmacist functions.
Want to learn more about the program?
Read the 2024-2025 Yakima Memorial PGY1 Residency Program Manual.
Meet our team
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Residency Program Director: Beth Han, PharmD, BCPS
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Beth Han, PharmD, BCPS
Residency Program CoordinatorPreceptor: Drug Distribution & Clinical Staffing, General Medical/Surgical Longitudinal rotation, Pediatrics, Orientation and Residency Project Management
Hometown: Snohomish, WA
Pharmacy School: Washington State University
Residency: Yakima Valley Memorial
Hobbies: golf, skiing, running, anything Disney -
Current residents
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Drew Manson, PharmDI’m a Michigan native, growing up in Southfield, MI (about 30 minutes west of Detroit) and going to the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for undergrad and pharmacy school. I love board games, my current obsession being Dice Throne. My other big interests are handicrafts like needle felting and scrapbooking as well as spending time in nature and learning about bees/beekeeping. I enjoyed stopping at national parks on my drive here, especially the Badlands and Yellowstone, since Michigan has no mountains to speak of. I’m excited to explore all the great outdoors Washington has to offer!
Maddie Son, PharmDI grew up in San Jose California. I have a chemistry degree from UC Davis and then went to the University of the Pacific for pharmacy school. I love anime, my favorite being JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. I also love reading, baking and crafting, specifically scrapbooking and embroidery. I am out to find the best boba tea in Yakima. I have 4 cats, Boots, Mocha, Solo and Doppio. I’m not a fan of bugs or burgers. I’m excited for this year to explore Washington, try new foods in the area, learn about MCYM, and for the personal growth that residency will bring.
Kevin Shen, PharmDI was born and raised in Merced, California and did my undergrad at University of California, Merced. I went to Touro University for pharmacy school and did rotations throughout Northern and Central Valley of California. I enjoy working with computers and can get lost in them for hours. I also enjoy video games, particularly strategy games, and I also love playing/listening to the piano. I’m looking forward to my time here in Yakima!
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Preceptors
Living in the Yakima Valley
With over 300 days of sunshine annually, there is plenty of opportunity to explore outdoor recreational opportunities, including world-class snow skiing, water skiing, camping, hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and more! After a fulfilling day outdoors, sit back and enjoy a locally brewed beverage, while the aroma of freshly harvested hops, drifts through the air. Enjoy a farm-to-table meal at one of many local restaurants, or head to a wine tasting at one of the more than 120 wineries in the Yakima Valley.
Yakima comes alive with music, food, and cultural festivals from April through October. But if that isn’t enough, a quick, three-hour drive will take you to Spokane, Seattle, or Portland for even more recreational and cultural opportunities.
Yakima enjoys warm, dry summers, while winters are mild with light snowfall. The local economy is supported primarily through agriculture. The city of Yakima is the county seat for Yakima County. The population of the greater Yakima urban area is approaching 110,000 and the county population is over 250,000. Yakima’s cultural diversity is supported by a significant portion of Hispanic and Native American populations. Yakima is, perhaps, Washington’s best-kept secret for extraordinary places to work and live.
How to apply
Application deadline: January 2nd, 2024
Application requirements:
- A graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Washington
- Must be registered through the ASHP matching service
- Meet all the requirements for employment at Multicare Yakima Memorial and meet the professional requirements of the Department of Pharmacy
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, professionalism and leadership and demonstrate a commitment to the provision of patient care
Applications will only be accepted through PhORCAS and must include:
- A 1-page letter of intent stating goals and interests
- Curriculum vitae
- Transcripts from all professional pharmacy education
- 3 letters of recommendation
- At least 2 letters of recommendation must be from an APPE preceptor that can speak to your clinical knowledge and/or direct patient care
Questions?
For more information on the Yakima Memorial Hospital Residency, contact Beth Han, PharmD, BCPS at [email protected]