PGY-1 Overview and Application Information
Thank you for your interest in the PGY-1 pharmacy residency at Boston Medical Center – Brighton (BMC Brighton). We are devoted to helping you—not just to survive residency, but to truly succeed in this journey.
The PGY-1 pharmacy residency at BMC Brighton is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). The 52-week program is designed to develop skills and competencies in the provision of pharmaceutical care. The resident will practice in a collaborative environment with extensive responsibilities, including clinical and didactic teaching as well as involvement in all aspects of clinical pharmacy services.
Three positions are available:
- Two national positions (United States citizens, Green Card holders, or those with valid OPT status): NMS code 121113
- One international position (Saudi Arabia or Kuwait candidates who have a government-sponsored scholarship): NMS code 121121
Program Purpose
The PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program at BMC Brighton provides a structured framework in which residents are equipped to succeed in a variety of settings, including PGY-2 training, fellowship, or clinical practice.
Our goal is to develop critical thinkers and clinical pharmacy leaders with the skills to adapt to ever-evolving healthcare environments.
Residency Expectations
Each PGY-1 resident will:
- Develop and refine clinical skills to successfully self-monitor and self-educate
- Function proficiently as a member of the healthcare team
- Participate in didactic teaching and assist as a preceptor in the training of PharmD students from Northeastern University, the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and the Butler University online PharmD program
- Achieve abilities in various areas of pharmacy practice sufficient to pursue a wide variety of career paths and become a leader within the profession
Required Learning Experiences
- Orientation
- Administration
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Internal Medicine I
- Internal Medicine II
- Medical ICU
Required Longitudinal Responsibilities
- Drug monograph/order set development
- Medication use evaluation
- Pharmacy practice: staffing
- Weekends—every third weekend
- Evenings—every third Friday during the second half of the year
- Holidays—one major and one minor
- Scholarship project: research or quality improvement
- Teaching
- One noon conference
- One pharmacy education conference
- Northeastern University Teaching and Learning Seminar
Elective Rotations
- Administration II
- Advanced Infectious Disease
- Ambulatory Care (at the Boston Medical Center main campus)
- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Successful completion of the program is contingent on:
- Adherence to BMC Brighton’s policies and procedures
- Completion of all program requirements outlined in the Pharmacy Residency Manual (PDF)
Eligibility
All applicants to the BMC Brighton Pharmacy Residency (PGY-1) must:
- Hold a PharmD degree from a school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
- Be licensed or eligible for licensure by July 1
- Be available to begin on July 1 for a 52-week appointment
International Applicants
In addition to the above requirements, international applicants must have completed a pharmacy education or international training program from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) or be part of a MCPHS affiliate agreement.
How to Apply
Residency candidates should complete an electronic residency application using the ASHP’s Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS), which will include:
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Pharmacy school transcripts
- Three (3) letters of recommendation, including one from a faculty member and one from an employer
The application deadline is January 4, 2027.
Interviews will be completed in February.
For additional details about the program, please refer to the Pharmacy Residency Manual (PDF).
Contact Us
Diala Nicolas, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Manager and PGY-1 Residency Program Director
Boston Medical Center – Brighton
736 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02135
Phone: 617.789.5195
Email: Diala.Nicolas@bmc.org
Lindsay M. Arnold, PharmD, MPH, FCCP, BCPS
Director of Pharmacy & Clinical Nutrition Services
Boston Medical Center – Brighton
736 Cambridge Street
Boston, MA 02135
Phone: 617.789.5102
Email: Lindsay.Arnold@bmc.org