Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside
Pharmacy Residencies

Why Choose St. Vincent's Riverside Pharmacy Residencies?

Ascension St. Vincent's is a not-for-profit health system that has served the people of Jacksonville, Florida, and the surrounding area since 1916. We are a member of Ascension, the nation's largest faith-based healthcare system that is dedicated to transformation through innovation across the continuum of care. Today, we are recognized for providing high-quality, compassionate care to everyone we serve.

Program History

The St. Vincent’s Riverside Pharmacy Residency PGY1 Program was established in 2006. In 2017, we expanded by providing a PGY2 program in critical care. We currently offer five PGY1 positions and one PGY2 critical care position that are fully accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). Our residency programs are customized to each residents career goals and are designed to develop advanced knowledge to provide high level pharmaceutical care. We have dedicated preceptors that have received certification in a variety of Board of Pharmacy Specialties including: critical care, infectious diseases, nutrition support, and pharmacotherapy. In addition, we have a well developed resident research program that has have 14 research studies published in peer reviewed journals. Our department is committed to providing an excellent post-graduate pharmacy residency training environment while developing the pharmacy leaders of the future.

Department Awards: Florida Residency Conference Excellence in Research Award Winner 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2021 (Total 13 nominations); FSHP Award for Research in Pharmacy Practice Award 2018, 2020 and 2021; FSHP Best Institutional Newsletter Award 2019