Welcome

Curtis Haas

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the pharmacy residency programs at the University of Rochester Medical Center at both Strong Memorial and Highland Hospitals! We take great pride in the quality and vitality of our residency programs, and believe that you will find the diversity of specialties and highly qualified preceptors at our site to be a great match to your interests. I hope that you take some time to learn more about our outstanding residency programs and equally outstanding medical center, and then reach the conclusion that pursuing advanced pharmacy training at the University of Rochester Medical Center is a good choice for your career.

-Curtis Haas, Pharm.D., FCCP
Director of Pharmacy

Overview

As an academic medical center, education and research are core responsibilities. Our organization is guided by the core principle of Meliora, meaning “ever better”, and we are committed to innovation. We cultivate a positive, challenging learning environment that offers a multitude of learning opportunities at a quaternary medical center. As a resident at UR, you will develop skills to become a medication therapy expert and after completion of the program you will have the training and skills necessary to compete for a position of your choosing. Not only will you develop the clinical skills necessary to provide optimal care to patients, you will develop positive relationships with interdisciplinary teams, professional peers, and co-residents.