About the Program
The PGY2 HSPAL Residency Program is based at Hartford Hospital and includes both local and system components. The PGY2 resident will collaborate with the Hartford Hospital leadership team, working closely with the director, managers, and supervisors. Additionally, the resident will be part of the System Support Office (SSO) pharmacy team, which includes the System VP of Pharmacy, Clinical and Operations Program Managers, 340B and purchasing Managers, and Medication Safety Office, among others. The SSO team supports pharmacy departments across the system.
The PGY2 HSPAL resident will gain management and leadership experience on both the system and local levels, participating in initiatives, learning experiences, and projects within Hartford Hospital and across Hartford HealthCare. The resident will complete both required and elective learning experiences, and will participate in longitudinal professional development, staffing/manager on call, and research experiences.
Residency Program Purpose
PGY2 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.
Required Learning Experiences
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Learning Experience
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Experience Duration
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Orientation
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4-6 weeks
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Operations Management
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6 weeks
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Clinical Management
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6 weeks
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Inpatient Supervisory Experience I
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6 weeks
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Inpatient Supervisory Experience II
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4-6 weeks
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Medication Safety
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4 weeks
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Pharmacy Quality and Regulatory
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4 weeks
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Budget/Finance
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2 weeks
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Pharmacy Administration and Leadership
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Longitudinal
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Professional Development
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Longitudinal
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Research Project
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Longitudinal
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Staffing/Manager-on-call (every 3rd weekend)
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Longitudinal
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*Inpatient Supervisory Experience II may be located at another site within Hartford HealthCare and require travel. Occasional travel to other HHC locations may also be required for various projects throughout the year.
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Elective Learning Experiences
Residents will complete 3 elective learning experiences throughout the year, each of a 4 week duration. Depending on the resident’s interest and preceptor availability, elective learning experience can be chosen from the areas listed below. If the resident has an interest area not listed below, the program will work with the resident to develop a rotation provided that a preceptor is available.
- HHC Medical Group Medication Safety (off-site)
- Oncology Management
- Ambulatory Care Management
- Retail/Specialty Pharmacy Management
- Executive Leadership
- Sterile Products Management
- 340B Program Management
- Investigational Drug Services
- Second experience in any previously completed learning experience
Current Resident
Melek Hursid, PharmD, MBA
Email: melek.hursid@hhchealth.org
Hometown: Cheshire, CT
School of Pharmacy: UConn School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Program: UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital
Professional Interests: Pharmacy leadership, medication safety, and regulatory compliance
Post-PGY2 Plans: I hope to work as a pharmacy leader, focusing on medication safety or regulatory compliance. After completing PGY-2, I also aim to mentor pharmacy students and residents.
What attracted you to Hartford Hospital? After the interview, I found myself drawn to Hartford Hospital. The warm welcome I received and the genuine care for their residents and staff's growth and well-being were genuinely inspiring.
What do you do in your free time? I enjoy baking, hiking, and traveling with my family.
What do you love most about Connecticut? Being born and raised here, I can confidently say Connecticut offers something for everyone. Whether you're drawn to the tranquility of the shore or the adventure of hiking, Connecticut welcomes you with open arms!
Benefits
- Stipend: $60,416
- Eligible for health insurance
- 15 days paid time off, not including holidays
- Educational days are provided for ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and other conference(s) determined by RPD
- Free parking
Application Information
Anticipated start date: July 14, 2025
- Application Deadline: January 6, 2025
- Number of Positions: 1
- Applications should be submitted via the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) (link: https://portal.phorcas.org/)
- Complete applications will include:
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- A formal letter of intent
- A current curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation (at least 2 from preceptors of current PGY1 program)
- Official transcripts
Contact Information
Colleen Teevan, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM
System Pharmacy Clinical Program Manager
PGY2 HSPAL Residency Program Director
Hartford HealthCare
560 Hudson St, Hartford, CT 06106
860.972.8807
Colleen.Teevan@hhchealth.org