Pharmacy Residency at
St. Peter’s Hospital.
The Pharmacy Residency Program at St. Peter’s Hospital is fully accredited by the American Society of Health-system Pharmacists (ASHP) and adheres to all requirements of the ASHP Accreditation Standard for Postgraduate Pharmacy Residency Programs.
St. Peter’s Hospital
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Program Purpose
The Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency at St. Peter’s Hospital (SPH) will build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS) and pursue advanced pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residency. The Pharmacy Residency is fully accredited by the American Society of Health-system Pharmacists (ASHP) and adheres to all requirements of the ASHP Accreditation Standard for Postgraduate Pharmacy Residency Programs.
Program Overview
The Pharmacy Department at St. Peter’s Hospital provides a wide range of pharmaceutical services to the hospital, ambulatory network, and associated programs. The department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with more than 125 full- and part-time employees. Inpatient pharmacy services are structured to provide comprehensive, patient-centered medication management across all care areas. Core services include centralized operations, decentralized clinical support, and specialized programs to optimize medication safety and outcomes.
Program Structure
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is a 52-week program which facilitates achievement of required competency areas, goals, and objectives. The program structure allows residents to gain experience and independent practice with a variety of disease states and conditions and a diverse range of patients’ medication treatments and health-related needs. Two-thirds or more of the program will be spent in patient care activities, with no more than one-third of this time focused on a specific disease state or population.
Salary & Benefits
Salary
$52,000.00/year
Benefits:
Stipend:
- 16 Paid Leave Days (Holiday, Vacation, and Sick)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Contribution to Tax-Deferred Retirement Program
- Residency Conference Attendance
St. Peter's Hospital PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
PGY1 program experiences learning include:
| Required Learning Experiences | |
| Orientation | 2 weeks |
| Introduction to Pharmacy Practice | 5 weeks |
| Decentralized Pharmacy Services | 5 weeks |
|
Ambulatory Care (1)
|
5 weeks |
| Antimicrobial Stewardship | 5 weeks |
| Critical Care | 5 weeks |
| Emergency Medicine | 5 weeks |
| Pain Management/Surgical Services | 5 weeks |
| Elective Learning Experiences (choice of 2) | |
|
Ambulatory Care (1)
|
5 weeks |
| Critical Care 2 | 5 weeks |
| Pharmacy Informatics | 5 weeks |
| Longitudinal Learning Experiences | |
|
Pharmacy Practice Management (PPM)
|
12 months (4 months in each PPM area) |
| Major Research Project | 12 months |
| Educational Activities | 12 months |
| Professional, Project, and Practice Development | |
| Residency Development and Project Time |
12 months
|
How to Apply
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency participates in the ASHP Resident Match Program. Candidates should apply through PhORCAS (Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service).
Residency Program Director
Courtney C. Tackes, PharmD, MBA, RPh
Courtney.tackes@sphp.com
(518) 525-1217
Current Pharmacy Residents
Jennifer Calhoun, PharmD
Doctor of Pharmacy: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Research Topic: Evaluation of the Stress Dose Steroids in Patients in the ICU with Septic Shock
MUE: Serotonergic drug interactions involving linezolid
Jennifer is from Ballston Spa, NY. Jennifer is interested in critical care and emergency medicine and plans to pursue a PGY2. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys reading (primarily thrillers and literary fiction), discovering new coffee shops, and spending time outdoors with her family.
Francisco De La Cruz, PharmD
Doctor of Pharmacy: Northeastern University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Research topic: Impact of Dalbavancin Use as a First-line Intravenous Antibiotic in Refractory Cellulitis on Hospital Admissions and Cost
MUE: Infusion-related reactions with daratumumab versus daratumumab-hyaluronidase
Francisco is from southeastern New Mexico. Francisco’s practice area of interest includes ambulatory care and medication safety, and his hope is to continue to build his clinical skills and pursue a PGY2 in ambulatory care. In his free time, Francisco enjoys running, reading and watching anything on Bravo!
Nicole Gaglia, PharmD
Doctor of Pharmacy: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Research Topic: Fidaxomicin versus Vancomycin for initial and first recurrent episode
MUE: Potential Inconsistencies with DOAC Dosing when Recommended for Atrial Fibrillation
Nicole is from Staten Island, NY. Nicole went to UAlbany where she received a Bachelor’s in Biology in 2021 before getting her doctorate at Albany College of Pharmacy in 2025. In her free time, Nicole enjoys cooking, listening to music, taking care of her plants, and hanging with family and friends!
Katarina Scali, PharmD
Doctor of Pharmacy: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Research Topic: MRSA coverage in patients presenting with sepsis and acute kidney injury
MUE: Oral fosfomycin clinical response rates
Katarina is from Hudson, NY. Katarina is interested in antimicrobial stewardship and critical care and hopes to build upon her clinical skills and establish connections with other healthcare professionals. She values the experiences this residency offers and appreciates research opportunities. In her free time, Katarina enjoys writing, listening to music/podcasts, playing guitar, video games, and watching anime.