Through the Pharmacy Residency Program at SBH Health System, we prepare residents to become clinical pharmacists. Our residents are trained in providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care for patients of all ages and conditions.
We offer three different residency programs:
Welcome to the SBH Pharmacy Residency Program.
Dear Prospective Residency Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in our Pharmacy Residency Programs. As the Chief Pharmacy Officer and PGY1 Residency Program Director, it is my pleasure to introduce you to our institution’s robust and dynamic postgraduate training opportunities. We are proud to offer three ASHP-accredited residency programs that are designed to develop clinical expertise, leadership, and a lifelong commitment to advancing patient care.
Our PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program provides a comprehensive foundation in general pharmacy practice. Residents are immersed in a variety of clinical settings, gaining experience in acute care, ambulatory care, medication safety, and pharmacy operations. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based medicine, and professional development, preparing graduates for a wide range of career paths or further specialization.
For those seeking advanced training, we offer two specialized PGY2 programs:
Across all programs, our residents benefit from a supportive and collaborative environment, dedicated preceptors, and a strong commitment to mentorship and professional growth. We are deeply invested in the success of our residents and take pride in helping them become confident, compassionate, and innovative pharmacy practitioners.
We invite you to explore our programs further and consider joining our residency family. We look forward to the opportunity to support your journey and help you achieve your professional goals.
Warm regards,
Amanda Rampersaud, BS, PharmD, BCPS
Chief Pharmacy Officer
The Pharmacy Residency Program at SBH trains residents across inpatient, administrative and ambulatory pharmacy practice.
Program training
You receive training in:
Resident Wellness at SBH
We offer a wealth of resources to ensure a smooth transition into our residency programs. We also provide detailed wellness information, highlighting the support systems in place to maintain your physical and mental health during your residency.
Our Pharmacy Residency Program builds on Doctor of Pharmacy 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 PGY2 pharmacy residency training.
The Pharmacy Residency Program offers a wide variety of patient care activities with the goal of providing experiential learning in both hospital and ambulatory care pharmacy practice.
Overview
Rotations
Our five-week core rotations include:
Our four-week elective rotations include:
Our longitudinal experiences include:
Opportunities
As a PGY1 pharmacy resident, you participate in activities, including:
Requirements to apply
You must:
You must submit:
How to apply
Apply through PhORCAS.
For more information about applying for our Pharmacy Residency Program, contact:
Amanda Rampersaud, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy Residency Program Director arampersaud@sbhny.org
Our Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program builds on Doctor of Pharmacy education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in specialized areas of practice.
PGY2 residencies provide you with opportunities to function independently as a practitioner by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings. By successfully completing an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency, you are prepared for advanced patient care, academic or other specialized positions, along with board certification, if applicable.
Overview
Rotations
Our five-week core rotations include:
Our four-week elective rotations include:
Our longitudinal experiences include:
Opportunities
As a PGY2 critical care pharmacy resident, you participate in activities, including:
Requirements to apply
You must:
You must submit:
How to apply
Apply through PhORCAS.
For more information about applying for our Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program, contact:
Ilanit Zada, PharmD
Critical Care Residency Program Director
izada@sbhny.org
Our Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency Program builds on Doctor of Pharmacy education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in specialized areas of practice.
PGY2 residencies provide you with opportunities to function independently as a practitioner by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings. By successfully completing an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency, you are prepared for advanced patient care, academic or other specialized positions, along with board certification, if applicable.
Overview
Rotations
Our five-week core rotations include:
Our four-week elective rotations include:
Our longitudinal experiences include:
Opportunities
As a PGY2 infectious diseases pharmacy resident, you participate in activities, including:
Requirements to apply
You must:
You must submit:
How to apply
Apply through PhORCAS.
For more information about applying for our Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency Program, contact:
Debra Willner, PharmD
Infectious Diseases Residency Program Director
dwillner@sbhny.org
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