Graduation Requirements

PGY-2 Geriatric Pharmacy Residency at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Residency Project Requirement

  • One scholarly research project based on a quality improvement initiative
  • One medication use evaluation
  • Prepare and submit a manuscript of project results to a peer-reviewed journal prior to graduation

Presentation Requirements

Provide successfully (>80% achieved objectives), at a minimum, the following presentations in the year:

  • One patient case presentation
  • One journal club

Additional Presentations

  • One Noon Conference or Grand Rounds lecture
  • One continuing education lecture to pharmacy staff
  • One health care professional education program

Provide/participate in at least 20 community outreach events per year.

Professional Development Requirement

  • Maintain active involvement in AGS and NJSHP (New Jersey Society of Health-System Pharmacists)
    • AGS and NJSHP annual membership fees are reimbursed
  • Attend four (4) professional meetings

Leadership/Management Requirement

  • Attend/participate in the following committee meetings at least once per quarter
    • Parkinson's Disease Patient Family Advisory Council
    • Falls Committee
    • Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
  • Attend/observe in the following committee meetings as a guest at least once per year
    • Department Head Meeting
    • Corporate Directors/Clinical Coordinators Meeting

Licensure Requirement

  • Obtain New Jersey State Pharmacy licensure by October 1st of the year the residency begins (unless special circumstances arise and a written agreement is reached)
  • Immunizer eligibility in the state of New Jersey preferred