The Poudre Valley Hospital residency program began in 2011 and currently offers two Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) positions. We are accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Residency information
- Duration: 12 months
- Number of Positions: 2
- Application Deadline: 1/3/2020
- Starting Date: ~July 1
- Estimated Stipend: $56,000
- Interview Required: Yes
Residency special features
Poudre Valley Hospital offers a well-rounded training program via multidisciplinary, 4-6 week experiences in Critical Care, Inpatient Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship, NICU/Pediatrics, Oncology and Trauma. Many longitudinal experiences occur over the 12-month period. Two elective experiences of 3-4 weeks each are to be selected by the resident. A major residency project is required and also may be chosen by the resident. Various presentations include patient cases and journal clubs. Teaching opportunities are available through the University of Wyoming, School of Pharmacy. A teaching certificate is available through the University of Colorado.
Fringe benefits: Health, dental, disability and life insurance; ~21 days off for vacation, sick time, interviews, holidays; travel allowance.
- Training Site Type: Hospital
- Owner Affiliate: UCHealth
- Model Type(s): Community Hospital
- Tax Status: Non-profit
- Professional Staff: 25
- Non-Professional Staff: 17
- Number of Medical Centers: 5 in the northern Colorado region, 12 total in UCHealth
- Total Beds: 270
- Average Daily Census: 190
Site special features: Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins specializes in orthopedic surgery, neuroscience, oncology, bariatric weight-loss surgery, and women and family services for residents of northern Colorado, southern Wyoming and western Nebraska. Only an hour north of Denver, the area is rich with year-round outdoor activities, the beauty of four seasons and a generally mild climate.
Contact the Residency Program Director, Gina Harper, Pharm.D., BCPS for additional information: Gina.Harper@uchealth.org