How is the resident’s year organized?
The resident’s year is organized based on the requirements set forth by ASHP. The year is divided into two major components: 4 months of required experiences and 8 months of elective experiences. Each experience is approximately four to six weeks in duration with the option to repeat previous experiences if the resident wishes to gain additional knowledge in a specific area. Presentations, projects, and meetings are interspersed throughout the year as best fits with each resident’s schedule. In order to maintain flexibility and to allow each resident the opportunity to make schedule adjustments during the year, rotations are initially planned for the first 6 months only. Following reassessment and evaluation, the final 6 months are planned in November-December of the residency year.
