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Trends in postgraduate year 2 pharmacy residencies
Drew Lambert1, Shannon M James1, Kristene A Welch2
1Husson University School of Pharmacy, Bangor, ME, USA.
Summary
Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2) pharmacy residencies significantly increased from 2008 to 2021, with a notable drop in unfilled positions. Trends show shifts in residency focus areas, highlighting the need to align training with future practice needs.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Residency Training
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2) pharmacy residencies are crucial for specialized training.
- Understanding growth trends in PGY2 programs is essential for strategic planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To quantify the growth and analyze trends in PGY2 pharmacy residencies.
- To examine changes in program numbers and position fulfillment rates.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Resident Matching Program data from 2008-2021.
- Inclusion of only standalone PGY2 residencies for descriptive analysis.
Main Results:
- ASHP-accredited PGY2 programs surged by 301% (282 to 1,131) between 2008 and 2021.
- Unfilled PGY2 positions dramatically decreased from 22% to 2%, with early fills increasing to 40%.
- Ambulatory Care and Emergency Medicine residency positions saw significant growth, while Critical Care share declined.
Conclusions:
- PGY2 pharmacy residencies experienced substantial growth, but with evolving distribution across specialties.
- Pharmacy stakeholders must evaluate current postgraduate training to ensure alignment with evolving practice demands.
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