Program Director: Nikki Verkleeren, PharmD, BCCCP
Email: Nikki.verkleeren@ahn.org
Program Coordinator: Michael Corpman, PharmD, BCPS
Email: Michael.corpman@ahn.org
Program length: 52 weeks
Residents per year: 2
Forbes Hospital has offered training to pharmacy residents since 2017 as part of the ASHP-accredited Forbes and West Penn Hospitals multi-site residency. Beginning with the 2024 residency class, Forbes Hospital offers a single-site residency program. Candidates should feel confident that the program’s preceptors and administration have the experience and dedication to provide an exceptional learning experience.
The 52-week postgraduate training experience is composed of a variety of required and elective rotations, as follows:
Required: (each 6 weeks in duration, unless otherwise noted)
Elective: (4 elective blocks available, each 4 weeks in duration)
Our program prides itself on creating a learning experience that is tailored to the resident’s career goals. Each resident is encouraged to explore multiple facets of inpatient pharmacy practice, and given the opportunity to complete a second rotation in an area of their choice during the last quarter of the year in order to solidify their confidence and independence as a clinical practitioner.
This PGY1 Pharmacy Residency conducted by Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, PA is accredited by ASHP.
