"Completing a pharmacy practice (PGY – 1) residency at Upstate was an easy decision for me. I wanted to be at a teaching hospital where the pharmacists have both staffing as well as clinical responsibilities. The program has structured core rotations and also is able to provide me with elective rotations in areas of my interest. There is a strong focus on the clinical pharmacology aspect of health care which is imperative for our profession.
I am confident that this residency will provide a strong foundation on which to build my career as a pharmacist."
—Brianne Hefty, PharmD
"During my search for a residency training site, I found SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital program very unique because the well-rounded learning experience and specialized opportunities. The learning environment, caring staff and dedicated clinical pharmacists and faculty made this program irresistible. The program is designed to help you get the most out of your experience through both guided and independent learning. The rotations are flexible and you are encouraged to learn and do more in your areas of interest. I know that doing my residency training at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital would help me become a proficient clinical pharmacist."
—Kelly Jacobs, PharmD
"The pharmacy residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University is the ideal program. The focus is on gaining valuable clinical experiences and strengthening skills that demarcate the pharmacist from other health care professionals. SUNY Upstate Medical University’s comprehensive clinical pharmacy services allow the program’s residents to be exposed to a variety of different clinical experiences. The faculty is as dedicated, erudite, and eager to teach as they are to sit down and have lunch with you. Upstate also offers superior technology and facilities, which enable its providers to focus on providing excellence in patient care. This is the place you come to when you want to learn and practice medicine at its best, no matter your area of interest. "
