PGY1 Pharmacy Boise and Meridian
The ASHP Accredited PGY1 Program at St. Luke's Boise and Meridian is a 12-month program that develops expertise and competency in providing clinical pharmaceutical care to a variety of different patient types. Residents train under the guidance of skilled preceptors in various specialties to grow significantly in their clinical skills and in the areas of pharmacy operations, teaching, medication use policy and evaluation.
The residency experience encompasses core area practice, elective experiences and longitudinal participation in administration, operational staffing, and teaching. Flexibility built into our program allows each resident to tailor a program to fit their individual needs.
Clinical rotations are primarily based out of our inpatient facilities located in Boise and Meridian. Rotations are typically 4 weeks in length.
Pharmacy Learning Experiences
- Adult general medicine
- Infectious disease and antimicrobial stewardship
- Cardiology
- Pediatrics
- Adult critical Care
- Emergency medicine
- Pharmacy administration
- Orientation
Application Instructions and Process
- Submit an application via PhORCAS by January 2; application to include:
- Letter of intent
- Three letters of reference
- Current CV
- Pharmacy transcripts
- Applicants must also complete a St. Luke's online application by January 2 for Pharmacy Resident (PGY1) - Boise
- On-site interview in February
Contact Information
Kathy Glem, PharmD, BCCCP
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director, Boise and Meridian
Director of Clinical Pharmacy, Treasure Valley
Phone: (208) 381-4793
Email: glemk@slhs.org
Aimee Mishler, PharmD, BCEMP
PGY1 Pharmacy – Boise Residency Site Coordinator
Email: mishlera@slhs.org
Ryan Rickles, PharmD, BCEMP
PGY1 Pharmacy - Meridian Residency Site Coordinator
Email: ricklesc@slhs.org
Liam McCoy, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident (Boise)
Email: mccoyl@slhs.org
Marcos Cervantes, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident (Boise)
Email: cervanma@slhs.org
Bree Mehling, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident (Meridian)
Email: mehlinbr@slhs.org
Liz Lopez, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident (Meridian)
Email: lopezliz@slhs.org

Accreditation
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency conducted by St. Luke's Health System, Boise, ID is accredited by ASHP.
ASHP Code: 83103
NMS Code for Boise: 148013
NMS Code for Meridian: 148021

In Their Own Words
The Pharmacy Residency Experience
We surveyed past and current pharmacy residents to learn more about their experience as part of the St. Luke's Pharmacy Residency program. We were thrilled to learn that they appreciate the culture, environment and career preparation opportunities that we've strived to cultivate.