Overview
Emergency Medicine Residency (PGY2)
The Emergency Medicine Residency is a one-year specialized residency that prepares its resident to assume a position as a clinical specialist in emergency medicine. Graduates of the program will be provided a strong foundation to establish comprehensive pharmaceutical care to adult and pediatric patients in all aspects of emergency medicine. The program will prepare the resident to work independently and collaboratively with medical personnel through evaluation, decision-making, and pharmacologic management of patient cases, integrated drug distribution, drug information, clinical consultation, research and teaching.
The resident will have active participation in all code/emergency response (full arrest, trauma, stroke, myocardial infarction, rapid sequence intubation, procedural sedation, cardioversion), bedside clinical consultation, ED culture callback review, medication order verification, review of discharge medications, patient education, drug information, medication histories, care of boarded patients, and committee participation. In addition, the resident will have the opportunity to precept APPE students and PGY1 residents.
Required experiences include longitudinal experiences in emergency medicine, resuscitation, precepting/ presentations, leadership and research along with a 4 week rotation in medical intensive care. Elective experiences include infectious disease, surgical intensive care, obstetrics/neonatal intensive care, and cardiology. Other elective opportunities may be available based upon preceptor and site availability. The resident will represent the pharmacy department within the Emergency Medicine Performance Improvement Committee and the Emergency Services Pharmacy Governance Committee/Emergency Department Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
During the PGY2 Residency year, the resident will complete a research project and corresponding manuscript as well as present their research at a selected venue. In addition, the resident will complete presentations for the emergency department performance improvement committee, emergency services pharmacy governance committee, emergency medicine journal club series, and the APPE student lecture series.
Fairview Hospital
Fairview Hospital is a 488-bed community teaching hospital on the west side of Cleveland, which is recognized in the region and in Ohio for its expertise and care. Fairview Hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission with a Level II Trauma Center. Fairview Hospital also supports medical residencies in internal medicine, family practice and general surgery. In 2018, the PGY2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency was established along with continued recruitment for the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program.
Fairview Hospital Emergency Department
Fairview Hospital Emergency Department is a Level II Trauma Center with a census of approximately 85,000 emergency department visits annually. The Emergency Department consists of 2 main adult patient care areas, a split flow/urgent care, and a pediatric emergency department. Pharmacist services are provided 7 days per week from 7 a.m.-1 a.m. on Monday thru Friday and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Department of Pharmacy
The Inpatient Pharmacy consists of approximately 100 total caregivers and provides 24/7 services. Fairview Hospital utilizes a computer-based provider order entry program (Epic) that integrates data from pharmacy, admissions, laboratory, radiology, nursing, medicine, and microbiology.
Pharmacy Department description of services are as follows:
- Central pharmacy medication distribution.
- Sterile and non-sterile compounding including hazardous medications.
- Advanced technology support including networked remote devices, automated dispensing devices (Pyxis), and clinical decision support tools.
- Decentralized clinical pharmacist practice.
- Patient education programs.
- Clinical pharmacy specialist practices.
- In-service education.
- Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee participation.
- Investigational drug studies.
Residency Program Training Site
Type: Hospital, Acute Care
Owner/Affiliate: Cleveland Clinic
Model Type(s): Community/Tertiary Care
Tax Status: Non-Profit
About Emergency Medicine Residency
Required longitudinal rotations: 30 weeks of emergency medicine divided into 4 blocks throughout the residency year along with continuous evaluation of resuscitation, precepting/presentations, leadership and research after the conclusion of orientation.
Required 4 week rotations: orientation, medical intensive care.
Elective 4 week rotations: infectious disease, cardiology, obstetrics/neonatal intensive care and surgical intensive care.
Presentations: The resident will complete formal presentations on a variety of emergency medicine topics to pharmacy staff and other health care professionals at Fairview Hospital. Informal topic discussions and in-services to nursing staff, medical students, and pharmacy students will be conducted by the resident as opportunities become available. Residents will prepare and present a research project and medication use evaluation.
Application
Please submit all application materials via Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS).
Interested applicants must be PharmD graduates of accredited college of pharmacy, have completed a PGY1 residency or equivalent experience, be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio, and submit the standard application materials through PhORCAS. Application materials include a Letter of Intent, curriculum vitae (CV), official college transcripts, and 3 references.
- We request a minimum of one (two is preferred) of three references should come from a preceptor with whom the applicant has worked in a clinical setting, related to a PGY1 rotation in acute or ambulatory care. The clinical preceptor should be able to comment on scope of responsibility, total patient load, level of autonomy, clinical abilities, and organizational and time management skills. All 3 reference writers should use the standard PhORCAS template to submit their candidate recommendations.
Deadline for receipt of all materials to be considered for an interview is January 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Additional Information
Residency applicants must be authorized for employment in the United States at the time they apply for the residency. Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy does not sponsor applicants for work Visas.
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate OPT (Optional Practical Training) Visas for the Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy Residency Program as the program extends beyond 12 months. TN (Trade NAFTA) Visas are acceptable; however, the candidate is responsible for the application process and all necessary fees. Cleveland Clinic cannot extend the candidate an employment letter until the candidate has matched with the Cleveland Clinic program and signed an acceptance letter. Any employment letter will state the length of the program (12 months if PGY1 or PGY2, 24 months if HSPAL or Pharmacotherapy).
Graduates of international pharmacy schools will be considered if they meet the ASHP criteria for application to residency (“Applicants to pharmacy residencies must be graduates or candidates for graduation of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited degree program (or one in process of pursuing accreditation) or have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). At a minimum, the program must be a five-year pharmacy degree program.
Appointments of applicants to residency positions may be contingent upon the applicants satisfying certain eligibility requirements [e.g., graduating from accredited college of pharmacy, obtaining pharmacist license in Ohio (for Ohio sites) or Florida (for Florida sites) within 90 days of start date, and successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen, including testing for cotinine and attendance of an onboarding appointment on site at main campus, or as otherwise directed by Occupational health.
Contact Information
Residency Program Director
Jennifer Harklerode, PharmD, BCEMP
Cleveland Clinic - Fairview Hospital
18101 Lorain Ave
Cleveland, OH 44111
Phone: 216.476.7400
Fax: 216.476.7205
Email: harklej2@ccf.org
Benefits
The pharmacy residency program offers the following benefits:
- Dedicated office space for pharmacy residents.
- Free parking.
- Cleveland Clinic issued laptop computer and iPhone (must be returned at completion of residency).
- Up to 14 days paid time off and 5 wellness days
- Opportunity to attend local/regional conferences; reimbursement is available for travel to these conferences as approved by the health system travel policy or guidelines.
- ACLS/BLS certification.
- Exercise facility access.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision care.
- Prescription drug coverage.
- Optional life insurance.
FAQs
How much orientation is provided?
You will be welcomed into Cleveland Clinic family through a system orientation on your first day of employment. Soon thereafter, you will be afforded time to complete a variety of online educational modules vital for successful completion of the residency and attend an enterprise resident orientation. You will be trained by a pharmacist for an orientation period at the start of the residency to learn and understand the wide variety of daily duties of a practicing pharmacist at Fairview Hospital.
How many hours will I be “on duty”?
Duty hours are limited to 80 hours per week, averaged over a four-week period. Internal and external moonlighting is available as long as the per week duty hour maximum is not reached and resident performance is not hindered.
How much excused time is available?
Residents are limited to 14 days off per residency year for illness and personal time including interviews or reciprocity. Additionally, 5 wellness days are provided.
What projects or presentations are required in addition to daily clinical activities?
Residents will be responsible for a medication use evaluation (MUE) and research project, as well as completion of drug information questions, journal club presentations, formal and case presentations and in-services to various levels of hospital staff.
Does Fairview Hospital support travel to conferences?
Residents may have the opportunity to travel to ASHP Midyear (PGY1), a conference for presentation of research (eg: Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy or Ohio Pharmacy Residency Conference), and a specialty area conference (PGY2). Reimbursement is available for travel to these conferences as approved by the health system travel policy or guidelines. Residents are expected to behave in a professional and mature manner, as their actions are a reflection on the program and the health system.
What other educational opportunities are available?
The PGY2 pharmacy resident will have the opportunity to precept students from various pharmacy schools along with PGY1 residents. Residents will have the opportunity to attend a wide variety of leadership and employee engagement activities during the residency year. Fairview Hospital has an active medical residency program that affords the pharmacy resident an opportunity to not only learn and teach medical residents but also presents an opportunity to meet and network with these medical professionals.
What are the requirements for acceptance?
An Ohio pharmacist license, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, and completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent experience, are required for acceptance into the program. It is strongly encouraged for you to be licensed in Ohio prior to the start of your residency. Additionally, the resident must have successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen, including testing for cotinine.
Is the residency accredited?
The residency program is accredited through the American Society of Health System Pharmacists.
How many residents are selected?
Currently, Fairview Hospital selects one resident each year for the PGY2 in emergency medicine.
Does this program participate in the match?
Yes, Fairview Hospital participates in the match.
Is an interview required?
Yes, an interview is required.
When will interviews take place?
Interviews take place as scheduled. Candidates that are offered an interview will be contacted in January.
When does the residency begin and end?
The residency begins in July of each year. Residents must go through Cleveland Clinic orientation. Our residency is 12 months long (52 weeks) and will end June 30 of the following year.
How are residents evaluated?
Residents are evaluated utilizing the PharmAcademic system. Learning Experience, Preceptor and Summative evaluations, and Self-evaluations (if applicable) should be completed and discussed by the final day of the rotation. Residents will also be evaluated quarterly by the program director, and by preceptors who are working with residents in longitudinal experiences.
How will this residency prepare me for board certification?
In addition to the critical thinking skills you develop during patient care, the required rotations of Fairview Hospital's PGY2 residency offer excellent preparation for board certification in emergency medicine (BCEMP), pharmacotherapy (BCPS), or critical care (BCCCP). Fairview Hospital also offers a number of continuing education opportunities throughout the year on a wide variety of topics which help reinforce the resident’s general range of knowledge and experience acquired in your PGY2 year such as basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS).
Current Resident
Kegan Becker, PharmD
Education: University of Toledo
PGY1 Residency: ProMedica Toledo Hospital/Russell J. Ebeid Children’s Hospital
Clinical Interest Area: Emergency Medicine, Toxicology, Neurocritical Care
Research Title: Impact of phenobarbital loading dose on subsequent need for rescue medications in alcohol withdrawal syndrome
Email: beckerk10@ccf.org
Program Personnel
Lauren Bajbus, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
Residency Coordinator
bajbusl@ccf.org
Jennifer Harklerode, PharmD, BCEMP
Clinical Specialist – Emergency Medicine
PGY2 Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director
harklej2@ccf.org
Jennifer Johnson, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Specialist – Critical Care
misencj@ccf.org
Maria Kahle, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Specialist – Emergency Medicine
kahlem@ccf.org
Morgan King, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Specialist – Women and Children's Health
kingm11@ccf.org
Brian Kurish, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Specialist – Critical Care
kurishb@ccf.org
Lori Rose, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Specialist – Critical Care
lorose@ccf.org
Sara Shuss, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Specialist – Emergency Medicine
shusss@ccf.org
Ashley Stuart, PharmD, MPH, BCIDP
Clinical Specialist – Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship
lorenza3@ccf.org
Katherine Teare, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Specialist – Critical Care
tearek@ccf.org
