Purpose Statement

The PGY2 health system pharmacy administration and leadership residency program at Abbott Northwestern Hospital builds upon PGY1 residency graduates' competence in the delivery of patient-centered care and in pharmacy operational services to prepare residents who can assume high level managerial, supervisory, and leadership responsibilities. Areas of competence emphasized during the program include safe and effective medication-use systems, quality assurance and improvement, the management of human resources, the management of financial resources, use of technology, and advanced leadership. The residency program lays the foundation for continued growth in management and leadership skills.  A variety of pharmacy administration rotations are offered to give the residents exposure to a wide array of health system pharmacy administration experiences across the continuum of care.  The resident serves as a member of the hospital site and pharmacy enterprise pharmacy leadership team.  Upon graduation, residents are prepared for a clinical or operational management/supervisory role in a variety of work settings.

Program Description

The Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) Program at Abbott Northwestern Hospital provides the resident with the skills and knowledge required to become a competent pharmacy leader.

 Individuals fulfilling the standards of the PGY2 HSPAL Residency Program will be prepared to secure a leadership role in health-system pharmacy. A variety of pharmacy administration rotations are offered to give the residents exposure to a wide array of health system pharmacy administration experiences across the continuum of care.  The resident serves as a member of the hospital site pharmacy management team, as well as the health system pharmacy enterprise leadership team.