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
PGY-2 Ambulatory Care
Pharmacy Residency
Program Purpose
The PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency at St. Peter’s Health Partners (SPHP) is a 52-week post-graduate program designed to build on the PharmD education and PGY1 training to guide pharmacists seeking specialization in ambulatory care pharmacy practice. Upon successful completion of the program, a resident will be eligible for advanced patient care, specialized roles, and ambulatory care board certification.
Program Overview
The St. Peter’s Health Partners PGY2 program will create well-rounded ambulatory care pharmacists by offering rotations in a variety of ambulatory care settings. The resident will learn how pharmacists are integrated into different patient care teams and how to provide different types of patient care services. Residents are expected to complete an IRB approved research project and present during an in-person conference (typically NYSCHP Annual Assembly).
Accreditation: Pre-candidate status
Length of Program: 12 months
Residents Accepted into Program: 1
Start Date: Approximately July 1
Program Structure
TBD on learning experience length
| Required, Block Learning Experiences |
| Orientation |
| Primary Care/Population Health |
| Anticoagulation |
| Oncology |
| Required, Longitudinal Learning Experiences |
| Transitions of Care |
| Research |
| Pharmacy Administration |
| Teaching & Precepting |
| Elective Learning Experiences (Additional may be developed based on resident interest) |
| Infectious Diseases |
| Biosimilars |
| Medication Safety |
| Emergency Department |
| Informatics |
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
Application Requirements:
- The PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency program participates in the ASHP Resident Match Program and applications should be completed through PhORCAS (Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service).
- Completion of PGY-1 training at an ASHP-accredited program or one in the ASHP accreditation process (candidate or preliminary accreditation status).
- Licensure in New York within 90 days of the residency program start date
- PGY-2 Pharmacy Resident who does not obtain a NYS Pharmacist License prior to commencement of the Pharmacy Residency Program must obtain a NYS Limited (Intern) Permit
Residency Program Director Contact Information:
To learn more about the Residency Program please contact:
Kara Candee, PharmD, BCACP
Embedded Clinical Pharmacist
Director, PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Program
St. Peter’s Health Partners
600 Northern Blvd
Albany, NY 12204
Email: Kara.Olstad@sphp.com
Phone: 518-427-3369
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.