Pharmacy residency program
PGY1 Pharmacy residency program
Grand Strand Health’s mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
Program purpose: Our PGY1 residency program serves as a crucial bridge between academic education and professional practice. Residents are immersed in direct patient care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize medication therapy. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and effective communication in order to refine clinical judgment and enhance problem-solving skills. Residents are exposed to drug safety, practice management, and quality improvement initiatives. By the end of the year, residents are equipped with the competence and confidence to pursue a PGY2 residency, board certification, or step into clinical practice.
About Grand Strand Medical Center
Grand Strand Medical Center excels in emergency and trauma care, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, and robotic surgery. It is the only provider of cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and pediatric intensive care (PICU) in Horry and Georgetown counties. The hospital houses South Carolina’s busiest trauma center, designated as a Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. It is also the region’s only Comprehensive Stroke Center, certified by DNV-GL.
The hospital has earned recognition from The Joint Commission for excellence in programs such as chest pain, knee and hip replacement, sepsis, and stroke rehabilitation. For three consecutive years (2022–2024), Grand Strand Medical Center has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades. Additionally, in 2024, the hospital received the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award.
General information and Residency benefits
General information
- Location: GSMC, Myrtle Beach, SC
- Program duration: 12 months
- Available Positions: 1
- Start Date: July 1
- Interview Required: yes
- Salary: $48,000
Residency benefits
- Eligible for health benefits as full-time employees of Grand Strand Medical Center
- 20 days Paid time off (PTO): vacation, holiday, sick, and personal days
- Professional Leave: up to 10 days for approved conferences/meetings
- 401K Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Lab coat, dedicated laptop, office space, and resources
- Free onsite parking
- Consumer Discounts: Residents are eligible to receive a wide variety of entertainment and other amenities via HCA Rewards
Learning experiences
Required (5-week blocks)
- Orientation
- Medical ICU
- Emergency Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Pharmacy Administration
- Transition of Care
Required Longitudinal (vary in duration)
- Research and Quality Improvement
- 6 one-week blocks every 5 weeks (August to March) plus unscheduled time April through June.
- Operational Pharmacy (Staffing)
- 30 weekend shifts (8-hour shifts, 15 weekends) every 3rd weekend
- 15 weekday evening shifts (5-hour shifts, 4-9pm) every 3rd weekend
- Teaching Certificate Program
- July through mid-April
Elective
- Inpatient Psychiatry
- Palliative Care
- Surgical Trauma ICU
- Internal Medicine
Other activities
- Committee participation
- Precepting pharmacy students
Preceptors
Meet our preceptors behind the program
Residents
Hanna Condrey
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Dr. Condrey earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include infectious diseases, internal medicine, and teaching. Dr. Condrey’s medication use evaluation focuses on optimizing the use of meropenem, with an emphasis on timely de-escalation following culture results. Additionally, her research explores the efficacy and safety of high-dose versus low-dose systemic corticosteroids in managing acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in non-critically ill patients. Upon completion of her residency, she aims to pursue a position as a clinical pharmacist with a goal to enhance antimicrobial stewardship activities and services.
Eligibility and Application Information
Curious if our program is the right fit? Review our eligibility criteria, application requirements, and key deadlines to see what it takes to become a resident at GSMC.
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Contact information
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Pharmacy Clinical Manager
Phone:(843) 692-4635