Horizon Health Network Pharmacy Residency Program

Rotations: If scheduling permits, residents are expected to complete one rotation from each area of practice. Remaining rotations may be selected without restriction, however, may depend on availability of rotations at each site. If needed and approved by the residency coordinator, residents may request to complete a rotation at another Horizon site or an external institution.

*Mandatory patient care = 16 weeks, electives = 8 weeks

Research Projects

All residents will complete a longitudinal research project throughout the program. A total of 6 to 8 weeks will be scheduled over the year for residents to spend on their projects, however, residents likely will need to work on their research projects outside of that allocated time. Residents will be supervised by a pharmacist; it will be the residents that will lead the development and execution of their research project. Project topics vary each year and could focus on any area of pharmacy practice. Horizon is pleased to offer research support to residents. This includes assistance with residents’ research projects, eight core sessions throughout the year, statistical and methodological research services, dedicated research time, and assistance from Horizon Pharmacy’s Research and Education Coordinator.

All research ideas are evaluated and approved through Pharmacy Research Committee prior to the beginning of the residency year.

Mentorship Program

The Horizon Pharmacy Resident Mentorship Program provides each resident with a mentor at the beginning of their residency year to provide guidance, support, and advice throughout the year. Mentors are Horizon pharmacists who are not a preceptor for the resident they are mentoring and ideally have completed an accredited residency program. Mentors and residents should meet at least every 8 weeks to discuss topics such as: orientation to a new city, career goals, progress during rotations, and general well-being during the program.

What other educational activities do residents participate in?

Horizon pharmacy residents will be granted a minimum of 5 education days during their residency year and they are encouraged to attend at least one major conference.

Residents will also complete a minimum of three case presentations, one journal club, and one in-service. The Horizon Pharmacy Residency program includes 4 major presentations which consist of: one final research project presentation and three other presentations that are determined by the residency coordinator. These presentations could include: Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) New Brunswick session, Dalhousie University College of Pharmacy lecture, a presentation to a non-pharmacy audience, etc.).

Residents also attend Pharmacy Grand Rounds, Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs, etc.

Residents in Moncton will participate in the interdisciplinary academic half-day on Friday afternoons with the postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) family medicine residents.

Assessment/Evaluations

Throughout the year, Horizon pharmacy residents are assessed on an ongoing basis. This process allows residents and preceptors to monitor the progress of the residents in achieving curriculum and personal goals. Pharmacy residents will be required to complete midpoint and final self-assessments for each rotation that will be discussed with their preceptors.

Moncton Residents

Hi everyone! I’m Amy, and I’m grateful to be one of Horizon’s pharmacy residents at The Moncton Hospital for 2025–2026. I’m originally from Newfoundland but moved to New Brunswick in 2014, where I completed my undergraduate degree in Medicinal Chemistry. Afterward, I returned to The Rock to pursue a PharmD at Memorial University of Newfoundland. I graduated in Spring 2024 and soon after began working as a full-time pharmacist at The Moncton Hospital. I’m very appreciative of that experience, as it sparked my interest in pursuing a pharmacy residency. Over the past year working in a hospital setting, I’ve gained valuable insight into how a residency can elevate pharmacy practice. This exposure has motivated me to further develop my clinical skills and continue growing as a healthcare professional. Outside of residency, I enjoy running, going to spin classes, and spending quality time with friends, family, and my bulldog, Mona. I’m looking forward to all the learning opportunities the residency program has to offer!

My name is Amir, and I’m completing my residency at the Moncton Hospital in 2025-26. I graduated from the University of Saskatchewan in 2025, and this is my first time living in the Maritimes. I found my hospital rotations provided me with more clinical opportunities and more personal and professional satisfaction. In addition, I enjoyed working in clinical support positions at hospitals, where I was involved in various projects, including clinical research, drug reviews, and drug use evaluations. I look forward to the opportunity to work on these projects again during my residency. When I’m not working, I love exploring nature, reading, and watching movies and shows.

I’m Steph, and I’m thrilled to be one of the residents at Saint John Regional Hospital for the 2025–2026 year. I’m very excited to be completing my residency at such a great hospital, alongside a supportive pharmacy team. I’m from Moncton, but I have lived in Sackville, NB, during my undergraduate studies, and more recently in Halifax, NS, while completing my pharmacy degree. I graduated from Dalhousie University with a degree in pharmacy in 2025. I’ve been fortunate to work at the Georges-Dumont Hospital for three years, and I had a wonderful experience during my 12-week APPE rotation in ER/General Surgery at Horizon Health Network (Moncton). In my spare time, I love exercising, travelling, and spending time with friends. During my residency, I’m looking forward to expanding my knowledge and providing the best possible patient care.

My name is Caroline Fitzpatrick, and I’m originally from Rothesay, New Brunswick. I’m thrilled to be joining Horizon Health Network for my pharmacy residency at the Saint John Regional Hospital for the 2025–2026 year. Before pharmacy school, I completed two years of biology-psychology at the University of New Brunswick in Saint John, and I recently earned my PharmD from Dalhousie University in 2025. Throughout my work as a pharmacy student intern and completion of rotations with Horizon, I had the opportunity to develop and strengthen my passion for hospital pharmacy practice. Outside of residency, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, boating, or reading! Throughout my residency year, I look forward to building meaningful connections with patients and having a positive impact on their care, while continuing to grow in my clinical practice.

My name is Maci, and I am honoured to be one of the first residents of the new Horizon Health Network Residency Program in Fredericton this year. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy program from the University of British Columbia in 2018. I began my practice in rural communities across British Columbia for three years before transitioning to hospital pharmacy. During my time at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, I expanded my scope to include ambulatory oncology and HIV care. Most recently, I worked as a dispensary pharmacist at the Vancouver Centre of BC Cancer prior to enrolling in the residency program. Having spent most of my life in British Columbia, I am very excited to be in New Brunswick and look forward to building new clinical skills and experiences in my pharmacy practice.

My name is Georgia, and I am honored to be one of Horizon’s first residents through their Fredericton site at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (DECRH) for the 2025-2026 year. Home for me is Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, and I have spent the last 8 years at Dalhousie University, where I completed a BSc (Medical Sciences) in 2021 and my PharmD in 2025. I fell in love with the dynamic nature and collaborative environment of hospital practice during my rotations throughout pharmacy school, and knew this was the path for me. In my spare time, you’ll usually find me trying my hand at a new craft, playing piano, or tending to my veggie gardens in the summer. I feel so lucky to have been given this opportunity to develop personally and professionally over the next year, and I’m looking forward to further developing my ability to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care.

General survival/success tips:

• Reserve time each week for yourself: It is important for pharmacy residents to have a sense of balance. Horizon encourages pharmacy residents to make time for themselves through physical activities, hobbies, or exploring the fantastic cities where our program is based.
• Be willing to step out of your comfort zone: Pharmacy Residency is challenging, and residents will be pushed to work hard and develop their skills in patient care.
• Refine time management skills: Residents will need to balance work associated with their rotations with work from their research project, and other presentations. Residents will be expected to manage their time in a way that accomplishes their tasks efficiently.
• Use your mentor as a resource: Horizon assigns residents with a mentor who can act as a support system when our residents have questions about hospital pharmacy, their new city, or needs guidance in navigating the program.
• Understand that a residency is a time for learning and growing your skills in hospital pharmacy: Before pharmacy residents are able to perform at the proficient level, there will be times of development where residents will have lots of questions and perhaps self-doubt. Our residents are selected because they are the best candidates for the positions and it is normal to ebb and flow between confidence and frustration during the initial learning stages. (Tucker’s Stages of Group Development).
• Self-reflection is important: Residencies require ongoing self-assessments. Learn to identify areas where you may need to further develop skills and areas that you feel are your strengths.
• Create goals: Write goals for each rotation down. Inform your preceptor of your goals to keep yourself accountable and to let your preceptor know what you hope to get out of their rotation.