Ascension St. Vincent's Southside                                      PGY1 Residency Director's Welcome

The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program is designed to develop advanced knowledge and skills for pharmacy clinicians to practice independently in the acute and ambulatory care setting. 

Dear Prospective Residency Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside. On behalf of our entire pharmacy team, it is my pleasure to welcome you as you explore the next exciting step in your professional journey.

At Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside, we are proud to offer a dynamic and comprehensive residency program designed to foster clinical excellence, leadership, and professional growth. Our program provides diverse training experiences in a variety of practice settings, including ambulatory, critical care, general medicine, obstetrics, community practice, and pharmacy administration, under the guidance of dedicated preceptors who are passionate about teaching and mentorship.

Our residents are an integral part of the healthcare team and are actively involved in patient care, research, and quality improvement initiatives. We are committed to cultivating an environment that promotes learning, innovation, and collaboration—preparing our graduates to become confident and compassionate pharmacy practitioners.

We understand that choosing the right residency program is an important decision, and we encourage you to explore our program’s unique offerings. Whether it’s our strong interprofessional culture, robust teaching opportunities, or emphasis on resident wellness and support, we strive to create an experience that is both challenging and rewarding.

We look forward to meeting talented, motivated candidates like you who are eager to grow and make a lasting impact in the field of pharmacy. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our program, please do not hesitate to reach out or visit us during our upcoming virtual or in-person events.

Thank you again for considering Ascension St. Vincent’s Southside. We wish you the best of luck during this residency recruitment season and hope to have the opportunity to work with you in the future.

Warm regards,

SueAnn Sparks, PharmD, MBA

Residency Program Director

PGY1 Residency Program Director

Ascension St. Vincent's Southside

susan.sparks@ascension.org

906-296-4031