The PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency conducted by Denver Health in Denver, Colorado, is accredited by ASHP.
PGY-1 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY-1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY-2) residencies.
The program is a 12-month (52 weeks) postgraduate curriculum that offers training opportunities in acute care, ambulatory clinical care, drug use policy development, clinical services, and pharmacy leadership.
The program includes 7 required learning experiences and a choice of 3 elective learning experiences. There are 6 required longitudinal learning experiences.
Learning Experiences
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Required Learning Experiences (4–5 weeks)
- Orientation
- Internal Medicine
- Critical Care (Medical ICU or Surgical ICU)
- Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care
- Infectious Diseases
- Ambulatory Care*
- Medication Safety, Regulatory and Quality
Longitudinal Learning Experiences
- Formulary Management
- Service Commitment (Pharmacy Operations)
- Leadership and Practice Management
- Research
- Teaching (optional teaching certificate)
- RESULTS Research Program
Elective Learning Experiences
- Behavioral Health
- Clinical Toxicology*
- Emergency Medicine
- Critical Care (ICU PM)
- Oncology / Hematology
- Pediatrics and Obstetrics
- Pediatric Emergency Department*
- Substance Use Disorders
- Ambulatory Care (Advanced Primary Care)
- Advanced Internal Medicine
- Informatics
- Neurosurgery / Neurocritical Care
- Precepting
- Any required learning experience may also be taken as an elective
- Opportunities to create new or off-site learning experiences around the resident's interest (limited to 1 off-site learning experience per year)
* Off-site learning experience
Research & Professional Development
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Research Requirements
- Major research project (presented at Residency Conference of the Rockies)
- Medication Use Evaluation (presented at Vizient and ASHP Midyear poster sessions)
Required Participation
- Vizient and ASHP Midyear (optional) poster session (December)
- ASHP Midyear residency showcase (December)
- Recruitment and interview process
- Regional residency conference (May/June)
- Participation and completion of the RESULTS (Residents Establishing Skills Utilizing Learning and Team Support) Research Certification Program
- LEAN training through the Organizational Development department at Denver Health
- Present a CE accredited Grand Rounds lecture
Application Information
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Applicants must be a PharmD graduate or candidate for graduation of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited degree program and licensed and in good standing, or eligible for licensure, in the state of Colorado by September 1st of the starting year. If not licensed within 120 days of the program start date, the resident will be terminated from the program.
Denver Health participates in the ASHP National Matching System. Applications should be submitted electronically through PhORCAS. All materials must be received by the application deadline to be considered for the residency program. Necessary application materials include:
- Letter of intent that helps us get to know you beyond your CV (maximum of 2 pages) highlighting the following:
- Your goals and reason for doing a PGY1 Residency
- Why you chose to apply for the Denver Health residency program
- Your strengths and weakness at this point in career and how residency will help you develop and achieve your goals
- Three letters of reference using the PhORCAS Standardized Reference Template. Letter writers should be able to provide unique perspectives; therefore, we request that each one be chosen based on their ability to satisfy the following requirements. If one writer is able to speak from two perspectives, they may be used for both, allowing you to choose a third writer of any relationship.
- A preceptor able to speak to your clinical performance (i.e. clinical, problem solving, communication, and patient care skills)
- An employer or someone able to speak to your skills as an employee (i.e. timeliness, customer service, teamwork, etc.)
- A professional contact who has known you for over half of your pharmacy education who can speak to your character and performance over time
- Curriculum Vitae.
- Official college of pharmacy transcript (need not include the current fall semester if unavailable prior to the application deadline).
All completed applications will be reviewed by a panel of preceptors and Residency Advisory Committee members to determine which candidates will be invited for an interview.
Resident applicants are responsible for submitting all required materials online through PhORCAS.
ASHP Code: 82101
NMS #: 134213
Current Residents
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Lillian Afrifa, PharmD
Dr. Afrifa is a Denver native who earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Her primary clinical interests include critical care and emergency medicine. Lilly chose to pursue her residency at Denver Health because she wanted the opportunity to train at a safety-net institution that provides high-quality care to patients regardless of their background or circumstances. She is deeply passionate about caring for patients when they need help the most and advocating for their health and well-being during some of their most vulnerable moments. As a Black woman from a Ghanaian immigrant family, Denver Health's mission to be the most trusted healthcare provider aligns closely with Lilly's personal and professional values. Outside of her clinical training, Lilly enjoys working out, watching anime, and exploring new restaurants, coffee shops, and local food spots.
Neke Konig, PharmD
Dr. Konig was originally born in South Africa but moved to San Diego as a child where she grew up and obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of California San Diego. Her clinical interests mostly include emergency medicine and critical care, but she also finds psychiatry and behavioral health interesting. She chose to pursue a residency at Denver Health because of its mission to provide the community with access to the highest quality care while serving a diverse patient population. During her free time, she enjoys travelling, spending time with her wife and family, and going to farmers' markets.
Mya Maliyevsky, PharmD
Dr. Maliyevsky is from Denver and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy. Her clinical interests include emergency medicine and critical care. As a first-generation American, Mya is passionate about advancing health equity and improving access to underserved communities. Mya chose to pursue residency at Denver Health because of its strong commitment to serving diverse populations and addressing healthcare disparities. Outside of the pharmacy, Mya enjoys going to concerts and trying new restaurants in Denver.
Jenna Mayer, PharmD
Dr. Mayer is from Thornton, CO and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy. Her clinical interests include emergency medicine. Jenna chose to pursue residency at Denver Health due to its mission to provide high-quality care to the diverse patient population in its community. During her free time, she enjoys playing video games and spending time with family and friends.
Contact
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Becky Reiss, PharmD, BCPP
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Pharmacist Clinical Specialist – Behavioral Health
Email: rebecca.reiss@dhha.org
Phone: 303-602-9194
