Department of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Residency Programs Virtual Tour
Accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, Montefiore Einstein’s PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program furthers the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related patient care. We also offer a structured, 12-month PGY2 Infectious Diseases (ID) Pharmacy Residency Program, which aims to develop residents' skills in infectious diseases pharmacotherapy and clinical activities.
Toshiba Morgan-Joseph, BS, PharmD, Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program, and Yi Guo, PharmD, BCIDP, Director, PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency Program
Why our programs could be right for you
Established in 1968, our PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program was the first pharmacy residency in New York City. Today, we are a culturally diverse department with more than 30 clinical pharmacists across numerous specialties, all of whom serve as mentors and guides to our residents. Residents of our PGY1 program are eligible and competent for board certification, and may go on to pursue PGY2 training. Many of our program alumni have gone on to successful careers in various disciplines of pharmacy practice.
Through a variety of clinical rotations and interactions with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, our PGY2 Infectious Diseases (ID) Pharmacy Residency Program provides advanced clinical, research and teaching experience in various aspects of infectious diseases. Upon completion of our training, residents are well-equipped to pursue careers as infectious diseases clinical specialists and obtain board certification in infectious diseases pharmacotherapy.
What sets Montefiore Einstein apart
At Montefiore Einstein, we are guided by a mission to heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve. Comprising 11 member hospitals and more than 300 specialty care sites, Montefiore Health System provides highly specialized, coordinated care for diverse populations in the New York region, across the country and globally.
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, home to nearly 1,000 students in its MD, PhD and combined MD/PhD programs, is one of the nation’s preeminent centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. Through the joint efforts of Montefiore Health System and Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Einstein is able to advance research and accelerate discoveries, benefiting patients and ensuring access to state-of-the-art healthcare for all.
- Montefiore’s medical specialties ranked as top 1% in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
- Children’s Hospital at Montefiore (CHAM) recognized as one of “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine ranked a top 50 “Best Medical School for Research in the Country, 2023” by U.S. News & World Report
- The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded Einstein $201M+ in research funding in 2022, placing Einstein in the top 50 among 142 schools of medicine
- 700+ clinical trials
Catherine C. Skae, MD, Vice President and Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education
Graduate Medical Education at Montefiore Einstein
Representing one of the top 10 largest medical and surgical training programs in the country, Montefiore Health System and our Albert Einstein College of Medicine provide postgraduate clinical training to more than 1,400 residents and fellows per year. Clinicians across Montefiore Einstein’s numerous educational programs actively mentor and cultivate a new generation of healthcare leaders.
Our mission to improve access and quality of care for our diverse community draws residents and fellows from top medical, dental and PA schools from around the world. We develop and expand programs designed to advance teamwork, communication and decision-making, and our progressive focus on comprehensive care provides an ideal training ground for our residents and fellows.
To make the process of working and training at Montefiore Einstein more seamless, we offer a variety of services for our house staff, physician assistants and interns, including assistance with credentialing and orientation, institutional resources, visas, contracts, HR documents, payroll, notary services and specialty training and certifications.
Montefiore Einstein by the numbers
7.7 million+
patient interactions annually
1.1 million+
patients annually, representing the largest network in the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley
200+
specialty care locations, with more coming soon
40,000+
employees
A key element to any patient’s response to care is their social determinants of health. Residents take this into consideration, providing meaningful and relevant insight in the care of our patients at Montefiore Einstein.
Mark J. Sinnett, PharmD, FASHP
Director, Clinical and Educational Pharmacy Services
Our department’s emphasis on developing and implementing evidence-based care that improve patient outcomes gives us opportunities across a wide spectrum of research and clinical areas.
Xander Miller, PharmD, BCCCP
Our department possesses a unique culture of collegiality and teamwork. Montefiore Einstein is an institution where residents develop a collaborative desire to learn and mutually achieve a top-quality postgraduate experience.
Keith Veltri, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Family Medicine
A world-renowned PGY1 Pharmacy faculty
Danielle Garcia, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Ambulatory Care
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Curriculum
Our PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program accepts four residents annually, and consists of a six-week general orientation followed by ten months of learning experiences. Residents have the opportunity to experience six of the seven following rotations: practice management, infectious diseases, family medicine, cardiology, critical care, ambulatory care and solid organ transplantation. To provide our residents with a well-rounded clinical experience, we also offer a variety of elective rotations in academia, perioperative services, geriatrics, informatics, managed care, medication safety, oncology, general pediatrics, pediatric critical care and neonatal intensive critical care.
A world-renowned PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy faculty
An unmatched diversity of experience
As a premier academic medical center serving the Bronx, Westchester and the Hudson Valley, Montefiore Einstein offers its postgraduate trainees comprehensive exposure to a broad diversity of patients and pathologies. The diverse range of experience available prepares our postgraduate trainees for future careers in their chosen field, be it in the research or clinical and/or non-clinical setting.
Within a very diverse and challenging patient population, we see a range of infections that require a deep understanding of pediatrics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
Philip Lee, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Pediatric Infectious Diseases
I chose Montefiore because it’s a large academic center with plenty of opportunities in Infectious Diseases as we take care of very diverse patient populations here in the Bronx.
Andy Lim, PharmD
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident 2022-2023
I chose Montefiore because the pharmacy department here is truly dedicated to serving the population of the Bronx… I really wanted a program with a wide variety of experiences of uncommon disease states in both adult and pediatric populations.
Patrick Kohn, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident 2022-2023
PGY1 Pharmacy faculty and scientists at the forefront of research
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy faculty and scientists at the forefront of research
PGY2 ID Pharmacy Residents have an extremely rich and diverse training experience covering all important areas of ID: general ID, HIV, hepatitis, transplant, AMR and, of course, pandemic preparedness and experimental drug use.
Priya Nori, MD
Medical Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) and Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy (OPAT) Program
Live and work close to the best of everything
The Bronx, New York City’s northernmost borough, is a culturally rich neighborhood placed at the intersection of Manhattan and its surrounding regions. Our postgraduate trainees typically live in hospital housing or off-site in nearby Riverdale, Lower Westchester or Manhattan, and have access to an unmatched diversity of experiences beyond the program itself.
In the Bronx, with its ample parks and gardens, you’ll learn first-hand why it’s known as “the City’s Greenest Borough.” The neighborhood offers plenty of local food, art, sports and culture, and is just a subway ride away from Manhattan’s famed theaters, museums and attractions.
As a resident of the Tri-State region, you’ll have unmatched access to the city’s cultural offerings, not to mention the bounty of outdoor excursions that are available just beyond. Day-trips and weekend excursions to the Hudson Valley, Catskills, Long Island or New Jersey provide ample opportunities for swimming, hiking, biking, skiing and other seasonal activities.
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Residency Application Information
We’re seeking pharmacy residents who will shape the future of healthcare.
If you would like to apply to become a PGY1 or PGY2 Pharmacy Resident at Montefiore Einstein, applications must be submitted through PhORCAS by the first Friday of January. Please include the following materials:
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation (LOR) submitted through PhORCAS (For PGY2 program, one LOR is required from RPD of PGY1 program)
- A personal statement that describes your goals and interests, your motivation for completing a PGY1 or PGY2 Pharmacy Residency, and why you want to take part in Montefiore Medical Center
- Official copy of college transcript from college of pharmacy
Once application requirements are received and reviewed, the applicant will be considered for an interview.
Montefiore Einstein recognizes that having a diverse and inclusive institution is critical to success, and we reaffirm our fervent commitment to fostering a culture in which diversity is a central tenet.
Have questions? Get in touch.
Toshiba Morgan-Joseph, BS, PharmD, BCPPS
Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program
tmorgan@montefiore.org
Yi Guo, PharmD, BCIDP
Director, PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency Program
yiguo@montefiore.org
Learn more about the Montefiore Einstein Department of Pharmacy