WVU Medicine United Hospital Center
Bridgeport, WV — WVU Medicine United Hospital Center (UHC) is proud to announce that its Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency program has been granted full accreditation by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). This prestigious accreditation formally recognizes the program’s commitment to providing a high standard of postgraduate pharmacy training and education.
The ASHP accreditation process involves a rigorous review of a program’s structure, curriculum, and outcomes to ensure it meets nationally recognized standards for quality and excellence. The accreditation status confirms that UHC’s program provides residents with the necessary advanced knowledge, skills, and experiences to become competent, confident, and compassionate pharmacy practitioners prepared for a wide array of roles within the healthcare system.
The PGY1 program at UHC is designed to build upon the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of diseases. Residents in the program gain experience in diverse clinical settings, including critical care, infectious diseases, and pharmacy administration, preparing them for advanced practice or PGY2 residency training in a focused area.
WVU Medicine United Hospital Center
“Achieving ASHP accreditation is a significant milestone for our hospital and our pharmacy team,” said Kevin Pritt, PharmD, BCPS. manager of Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director. “It underscores our dedication to educational excellence and to fostering the next generation of highly skilled pharmacy leaders who will make a meaningful impact on patient care here in West Virginia and beyond.”
“We are incredibly proud of the hard work and dedication of our program director, preceptors, and residents who have built a robust and enriching program,” said Carlton Hoskinson B.S. Pharm., director of Pharmacy. “This accreditation validates our efforts and assures prospective residents that our program meets the highest standards for pharmacy residency education.”
United Hospital Center is now recruiting for its upcoming residency class, offering a comprehensive training environment in a supportive community hospital setting.
For more information about the Pharmacy Residency Program at UHC, please visit https://uhceducationproms.com/pharmacy-residency-program/.
About WVU Medicine United Hospital Center
United Hospital Center (UHC) is the result of a merger between St. Mary’s and Union Protestant hospitals in 1970. This bold move provides North Central West Virginia with a regional community hospital that offers a vast array of services. The new UHC opened in 2010 and is located along I-79 in Bridgeport. The 736,403 square foot structure rises eight stories. It is designed around the environment with patients, family, employees, and community in mind, which includes enhanced patient privacy, a high level of technological integration, and improved access to care. The acute care facility has 292 private inpatient rooms and a medical staff that consists of more than 366 physicians, advanced practice providers, and allied health professionals. UHC has more than 2,613 employees and is a member of WVU Medicine (West Virginia United Health System). For more information about UHC, please visit uhcwv.org.
