Henry Ford St. John Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program

Currently listed in the ASHP match as Ascension St. John. Name change with ASHP is in process.

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. 

2025-2026 Recruitment Details

We would love to have you join our team! We will be recruiting for 4 PGY-1 pharmacy practice residents for 2025-2026.

Check out our program at the following events:

• December 10: ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Booth #5487 (New Orleans, 8:00-11:00 am) 

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