Pharmacy residency program
PGY1 Pharmacy residency program
Grand Strand Health’s mission: Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.
Program purpose: Our Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program holds an accreditation from American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and serves as a crucial bridge between academic education and professional practice. Residents are immersed in direct patient care and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize medication therapy. The program emphasizes evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and effective communication in order to refine clinical judgment and enhance problem-solving skills. Residents are exposed to drug safety, practice management, and quality improvement initiatives. By the end of the year, residents are equipped with the competence and confidence to pursue a PGY2 residency, board certification, or step into clinical practice.
About Grand Strand Medical Center
Grand Strand Medical Center excels in emergency and trauma care, cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, neurology, and robotic surgery. It is the only provider of cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and pediatric intensive care (PICU) in Horry and Georgetown counties. The hospital houses South Carolina’s busiest trauma center, designated as a Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons. It is also the region’s only Comprehensive Stroke Center, certified by DNV-GL.
The hospital has earned recognition from The Joint Commission for excellence in programs such as chest pain, knee and hip replacement, sepsis, and stroke rehabilitation. For three consecutive years (2022–2024), Grand Strand Medical Center has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades. Additionally, in 2024, the hospital received the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award.
General information and residency benefits
General information
- Location: GSMC, Myrtle Beach, SC
- Program duration: 12 months
- Available Positions: 1
- Start Date: June 29
- Interview Required: yes
- Salary: $48,000
Residency benefits
- Eligible for health benefits as full-time employees of Grand Strand Medical Center
- 20 days Paid time off (PTO): vacation, holiday, sick, and personal days
- Professional Leave: up to 10 days for approved conferences/meetings
- 401K Matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Lab coat, dedicated laptop, office space, and resources
- Free onsite parking
- Consumer Discounts: Residents are eligible to receive a wide variety of entertainment and other amenities via HCA Rewards
Learning experiences
Required
- Orientation (5-week block)
- Emergency Medicine (5-week block)
- Internal Medicine (5-week block)
- Medical ICU (5-week block)
- Pediatrics (5-week block)
- Pharmacy Administration (5-week block)
- Transitions of Care (4-week block)
Longitudinal (vary in duration)
- Research and Quality Improvement - Required
- 6, one-week blocks every 5 weeks (August to March) plus unscheduled time April through June
- Operational Pharmacy (Staffing) - Required
- 30 weekend shifts (8-hour shifts, 15 weekends) every 3rd weekend
- 15 weekday evening shifts (5-hour shifts, 4-9 pm) every 3rd week
- Teaching Certificate Program – Elective
- July through mid-April
Elective
- Palliative Care
- Surgical Trauma ICU
- Repeat of any prior required learning experiences
Other activities
- Committee participation
- Precepting opportunities
Preceptors
Meet our preceptors behind the program
Residents
Greg Gurin, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Dr. Gurin earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of New England School of Pharmacy. His professional interests include critical care and administration. Dr. Gurin's medication use evaluation focuses on institutional compliance with GSMC's MRSA nasal swab-guided de-escalation protocol for vancomycin in patients with pneumonia. Additionally, his research explores the incidence and timing of venous thromboembolism after administration of 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate in trauma patients. Upon completion of his residency, he aims to pursue a position as a critical care pharmacist with future goals to assume an administrative role.
Eligibility and Application Information
Curious if our program is the right fit? Review our eligibility criteria, application requirements, and key deadlines to see what it takes to become a resident at GSMC.
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Contact information
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Pharmacy Clinical Manager
Phone: (843) 692-4635