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Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program provides comprehensive training through direct patient care, clinical rotations, research, and professional development opportunities. Residents benefit from individualized mentorship, diverse practice experiences, and a collaborative healthcare environment designed to prepare them for successful careers in clinical pharmacy.

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Advancing Clinical Excellence Through Pharmacy Education



Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's Pharmacy Residency Program is a one-year, ASHP-accredited postgraduate training program designed to prepare pharmacists for advanced clinical practice, leadership roles, and continued professional growth. Through direct patient care, research, teaching, and interdisciplinary collaboration, residents gain the experience and confidence needed to excel in today's healthcare environment.


As the only teaching hospital in Niagara County, Memorial offers residents a unique opportunity to train in a community hospital setting while working alongside experienced pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Residents are actively involved in patient care and medication management throughout the continuum of care, helping improve outcomes while developing advanced clinical skills.

Why Choose Memorial?



Our residency program provides a broad range of experiences designed to help pharmacists become confident, independent practitioners.


  • ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program
  • Comprehensive community hospital practice setting
  • Direct patient care opportunities across multiple disciplines
  • Individualized learning plans tailored to resident interests and goals
  • Dedicated preceptor mentorship
  • Teaching and presentation opportunities
  • Research and quality improvement experiences
  • Collaborative, interdisciplinary healthcare environment
  • Strong track record of graduate success in clinical practice and advanced training opportunities


Learning Experiences & Rotations


Residents work with the Residency Program Director to develop a customized learning plan and rotation schedule for the residency year. Training includes a combination of required, elective, and longitudinal learning experiences designed to provide exposure to a wide variety of patient populations and pharmacy practice settings.

Required Learning Experiences



Required rotations provide residents with a strong foundation in clinical pharmacy practice, medication management, patient safety, and healthcare operations. These experiences help residents develop the knowledge and skills necessary to function as integral members of the healthcare team.

Elective Opportunities


Elective rotations allow residents to explore individual interests and career goals while gaining experience in specialized areas of practice. Residents work closely with program leadership to select learning experiences that support their professional development and future career aspirations.

Longitudinal Experiences


Throughout the residency year, residents participate in ongoing activities that reinforce leadership, teaching, project management, medication-use evaluation, and professional development skills.

Research & Professional Development


Residents participate in research, quality improvement initiatives, and scholarly activities that contribute to improved patient care and pharmacy practice. These experiences help develop critical thinking, project management, and presentation skills while encouraging lifelong learning and professional engagement.

Residents also have opportunities to present projects, participate in educational activities, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams throughout the Medical Center.

Career Outcomes


Graduates of the Pharmacy Residency Program have gone on to successful careers in hospital pharmacy, ambulatory care, specialty practice, and healthcare leadership roles. Many alumni have secured clinical pharmacist positions within Memorial and health systems throughout Western New York and beyond. Others have pursued advanced training and specialized practice opportunities.

Life in Niagara Falls


Located in the heart of Niagara County, our program offers residents the opportunity to train in a vibrant and diverse community while enjoying access to the many cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities throughout Western New York and Southern Ontario. Niagara Falls is just minutes from Buffalo and within easy reach of Toronto and Rochester, offering an outstanding quality of life both inside and outside the hospital.


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Meet Our Preceptors

Residents learn from an experienced team of clinical pharmacists and pharmacy leaders who are dedicated to mentorship, professional development, and excellence in patient care. Through direct supervision, individualized coaching, and collaborative learning experiences, our preceptors help residents build the skills and confidence needed for successful careers in pharmacy practice.


Nicole Webb Donovan, PharmD, BCIDP

Residency Program Director & Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator

  • PharmD, D'Youville University School of Pharmacy
  • PGY1 Residency, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center
  • PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency, Buffalo General Medical Center


Thomas Latuga, PharmD, BCPS

Director of Pharmacy

  • PharmD, University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences


Joel Costanzo, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Pharmacist

  • PharmD, D'Youville University School of Pharmacy
  • PGY1 Residency, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center


Joseph Genovese, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Pharmacist

  • PharmD, University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences


Andrea Jaenecke, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Pharmacist

  • PharmD, D'Youville University School of Pharmacy
  • PGY1 Residency, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center



Bradley Reinhardt, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Pharmacist

  • PharmD, D'Youville University School of Pharmacy
  • PGY1 Residency, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center


How To Apply

Applicants must be graduates of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy and be eligible for pharmacist licensure in New York State. Candidates are selected through a competitive application process designed to identify individuals who demonstrate strong clinical potential, leadership qualities, and a commitment to patient-centered care.


Interested applicants should review current application requirements, deadlines, and program information before applying.


Prerequisites

Applicants must be a graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy and must be eligible for New York State Licensure



Application Process

The following items must be submitted through PhORCAS:

  • Official College of Pharmacy Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Letter of intent
  • Three letters of recommendation submitted from health care professionals and /or supervisors who can attest to practice abilities and aptitudes of the applicant


Deadline

Application materials must be received by early January, exact deadline posted on PhORCAS’


Program Contact

Nicole Webb Donovan, PharmD, AAHIVP, BCIDP

Residency Program Director

Email: Pharmacy.Residency@nfmmc.org