Residents — PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Memorial Regional Medical Center

Benefits and Compensation

Salary

  • $52,500 – stipend is inclusive of paid expenses for select educational conferences/opportunities

Insurance

Residents are eligible for health, vision and dental insurance.

Paid Time Off

  • 10 paid days of paid time off are available during the residency year for personal, vacation and/or sick leave
  • Up to five professional leave days for attendance at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ Midyear Clinical Meeting
  • Up to three professional leave days for attendance at local or state professional conferences 
  • Up to thre professional leave days available for interviewing

Academic Stipend

Registration and travel expenses for the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in December and the Eastern States Conference in April have been included in the resident stipend and are the responsibility of the resident. Additional funds are provided for continuing education presentations and conferences as needed per the discretion of residency program leadership.

Other Benefits

  • Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification training
  • Access to employee well-being resources
  • Free hospital parking 
  • Computer and office space
  • White coat
  • Business cards

Residents

Jennifer Hodge
Jennifer Hodge, PharmD

Pharmacy School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy

 Meghan McTavish
Meghan McTavish, PharmD

Pharmacy School: University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy

 Kimberly O'Neil
Kim O'Neil, PharmD

Pharmacy School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy

 Zachary Powers
Zachary Powers, PharmD

Pharmacy School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy

Lifestyle in the Area

Virginia’s state capital of Richmond is home to more than 226,000 individuals, offering both city landscapes and beautiful scenic areas. Additionally, the city provides residents with a large variety of activities to enjoy. For example, individuals can whitewater raft in the James River, bike or run on the numerous trails throughout and around the city, spend the day at one of the nationally recognized museums, participate in art and music festivals throughout the year or enjoy food at award-winning restaurants.