Henry Ford St. John Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program

The Department of Pharmacy at Henry Ford St. John Hospital has been training pharmacy residents since 1991. Our 714-bed hospital, located in Detroit near the border of Grosse Pointe, provides a unique mix of urban and suburban experiences.

We offer advanced clinical training across diverse specialties.

• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Level I Adult Trauma Center
• Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
• Children’s Hospital - comprehensive neonatal and pediatric care
• Extracorporeal Life Support (ECMO) Center

Our ASHP-accredited residency program prepares pharmacists to optimize patient outcomes through drug therapy in both general and specialized clinical practice settings. We develop well-rounded practitioners with the knowledge and leadership skills necessary to advance the practice of pharmacy.

As a Catholic health ministry, we strive to integrate excellence in clinical care with spiritually centered, holistic care. 

2026-2027 Recruitment Details

We would love to have you join our team! We will be recruiting 4 PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice residents and 1 Health-System Outcomes Fellow for 2026-2027.  Check out our program at the following events: 

• October 7: Wayne State University Career Fair (3:30–6:00 p.m. EST)
• October 8: SMSHP Residency Showcase (Livonia, 6:00–8:00 p.m. EST)
• October 8: ACCP Fellowship Showcase (Virtual, 7:00–8:00 p.m. EST)
• October 18: ACCP Residency & Fellowship Showcase (Minneapolis, 12:00–1:30 p.m. CDT)
• October 27: University of Michigan Career Gateway (Virtual, 5:30–7:00 p.m. EST)
• November 11: SNPhA x ACCP Residency Showcase (Virtual, 6:00–7:00 p.m. EST)
• December 2: Henry Ford St. John Open House (Virtual, 5:00–6:30 p.m. EST)
• December 9: ASHP Midyear Residency Showcase (Las Vegas, 1:00–4:00 p.m.)

PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Purpose Statement

PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency program builds on pharmacy education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for PGY-2 pharmacy residency training.

Our program produces well-rounded and independent pharmacists:

• Foster the appropriate and effective use of medications
• Educate patients, caregivers, and health care professionals
• Exercise leadership in improving the safety of the medication-use system

Annual salary: Approximately $54,000

Benefits Include:

• Medical/Dental insurance
• Vision care option
• Life insurance
• Seven paid holidays
• Combined time off bank
• Professional organization membership
• Travel allowance for professional meetings
• Office space with computer