From the program director

Mayo Clinic is a world-renowned leader in healthcare with our primary value being “the needs of the patient come first”. We pride ourselves in maintaining our three shields: clinical practice, education, and research, and are excited to introduce our newly developed PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Investigational Drugs and Research.

Mayo Clinic has many dedicated research centers that are staffed by a variety of multidisciplinary teams allowing us to remain at the forefront of patient-centered research and clinical trial offerings. Our clinical drug trials encompass a vast array of illnesses, diseases, and other health conditions so there is no limit as to the variety of studies you will see.

Our program will provide specialized training in supporting clinical drug trials through protocol reviews, investigational drug management and dispensing along with interprofessional networking that will make you an integral member of the research team here at Mayo Clinic. The skills, knowledge, and background you develop from this residency will prepare you for a career as an investigational drug services (IDS) pharmacist at any major research center. 

Please review our website to learn more about our program and contact me if you have additional questions.

Nichole Turner, PharmD, BCPS
Program Director
PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Investigational Drugs and Research at Mayo Clinic Hospital — Rochester

Department of Pharmacy

Across Midwest sites, Mayo Clinic Department of Pharmacy employs more than 1,300 individuals, including more than 600 pharmacists, to provide comprehensive care for inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care patients. As a single, full-integrated department, residents have direct access to a near unlimited pool of subject matter experts in virtually every area of interest.

Dedicated preceptors

Core preceptors for the PGY-1 pharmacy residency provide direct patient care in virtually every specialty area and are actively involved in resident teaching and other scholarly activities. The preceptors come from diverse backgrounds and share numerous years of experience, clinical knowledge, and research interests. Residents have direct access to these and many more preceptors and mentors to optimize the learning experience.

More than 100 pharmacists at Mayo Clinic are certified by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties in various practice areas. All residency program preceptors meet the qualifications outlined by the ASHP.

Practice areas

A broad range of pharmacy practice areas are available at one of the world's pre-eminent medical institutions. Whether your interests lie with inpatient, outpatient, ambulatory care, or a combination of all, you are afforded countless learning and teaching opportunities in a resource-rich environment.