Ascension Saint Thomas West Hospital  
Pharmacy Residency Program

About Us

The PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency was established in 1988. Accredited by American Society of Health-System Pharmacists in 1992, this 12 month, full-time program provides opportunities in clinical pharmacy services and pharmacy operations. The residency tailors the experience to each individual resident’s goals.

Purpose Statement

PGY-1 pharmacy residency programs build on the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training. 


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Ashp Professional Development

Recent Awards

  • Best Poster Presentation for 2024 at Tennessee Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting
  • Comprehensive Protocol, Intervention or Report Award at Ascension Saint Thomas 2024 Resident Research Symposium
  • Thought Provoking Discussion Award at the Ascension Saint Thomas 2023 Research Symposium 
  • Best Poster Presentation at the 2023 Tennessee Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting
  • Thought Provoking Discussion at the Ascension Saint Thomas 2023 Resident Research Symposium 
  • Best Poster Presentation for 2022 at Tennessee Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting 
  • Comprehensive Protocol, Intervention or Report at the Ascension Saint Thomas 2022 Resident Research Symposium 
  • Future Impact: Changing Practice or Healthcare Systems Award at Ascension Saint Thomas Resident Research Day 2022
  • Best Poster Presentation for 2021 at Tennessee Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting 
  • Best Poster Presentation for 2018 at Tennessee Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting 
  • Best in Show Research Poster Presentation for 2016 at Tennessee Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting
  • Best in Show Research Poster Presentation for 2015 at Tennessee Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting
  • Award of Excellence - Top 5 Poster Presentation for 2014 at Tennessee Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Meeting

More Information

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About Nashville

Nashville, often called Music City, has a variety of attractions and events. Nashville is home to the Grand Ole Opry, the historic Ryman Theater, the Country Music Hall of Fame, concerts at the Bridgestone Arena, and many live music festivals. If you are a sports fan, the NFL Tennessee Titans, the NHL Nashville Predators, Nashville Soccer Club, and the Nashville Sounds minor league baseball team play in Nashville. Other city attractions include Iroquois Steeplechase, the Parthenon in Centennial Park, Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art, Opryland Hotel, the Nashville Symphony, the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, and the Tennessee Performing Arts Center. Nashville is also home to 18 golf courses, 76 parks and playgrounds, 30,000 acres of inland lakes, and the Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Nashville has something for everyone’s interest.