Inpatient Pharmacy Internship Program
We are proud to offer a didactic and robust pharmacy internship program at the URMC. The goal of our internship program is to immerse students in hospital pharmacy early in their careers to better inform their post-graduate decisions. Interns will develop a strong foundation in the operational and clinical activities of the inpatient pharmacy. Additionally, we strive to develop our interns as leaders in the department, to prepare them to become future leaders in the profession.
How to Apply
In order to apply you must meet the following criteria:
- Attend a United States or Canadian pharmacy school
- Eligible for a New York State intern permit
- Must be in at least the first professional year of pharmacy school
- Able to work weekends during the academic year
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
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If you are a P1 student and don’t yet have your intern permit, please still apply, and send an email to Claire Burke.
Program Overview
Objectives
- Apply didactic knowledge of drugs used within the hospital
- Demonstrate competence in multiple distributive roles within the inpatient setting
- Develop problem solving skills with a systems-based mindset
- Practice presentation skills
- Participate in departmental projects
Details of the Internship Program
- Schedule:
- Summer schedule: Weekdays with rotating weekend shifts
- Academic year: Required rotating weekend shifts with option for additional shifts
- Flexible time off upon request
First Year Activities - Operational Focus
- General inpatient distribution
- Sterile products preparation
- Non-sterile compounding
- Cancer Center Pharmacy
- Pediatric Pharmacy
- Operational optimization project
Second Year Activities - Clinical Focus
Build on operational skills developed over the first year and participate in implementing or extending Pharmacy clinical services. Second year interns will also complete a clinically-focused project.