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

My name is Marissa, and I’m excited to be joining Horizon Health Network as a pharmacy resident at The Moncton Hospital for the 2026–2027 year. I’m originally from Shediac, New Brunswick, and completed my undergraduate studies in Biochemistry at Université de Moncton and Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa before completing my PharmD at Dalhousie University in Spring 2026. Throughout pharmacy school, I developed a strong interest in hospital pharmacy, and the pharmacist’s role in patient care. My 12-week APPE rotation in internal medicine, psychiatry, and infectious diseases confirmed my hospital interest, and that residency was the right path for me. I’m looking forward to experiencing different clinical areas of practice, expanding my knowledge, and continuing to build my clinical decision-making skills. Outside of pharmacy, I enjoy travelling and exploring new places. Whenever I have the opportunity, I love planning adventures, from quick getaways to bigger trips like completing the W Trek in Patagonia during a pharmacy school reading week. I’m excited for the learning opportunities, new connections, and personal growth that this residency year will bring!

Hello everyone, my name is Stephanie, and I am grateful to join The Moncton Hospital as one of the 2026/2027 pharmacy residents. I graduated from the Dalhousie Pharmacy program in 2023 and have since spent my time working in Nova Scotia in community pharmacy settings. When I am not working, I love doing crafts, going for walks, and watching TV! During my rotations and through my collaboration with hospital pharmacists, I gained an appreciation for the clinical skills and scope of practice available in the hospital setting. This experience motivated me to pursue a residency and advance my career as a healthcare professional. Throughout my residency, I look forward to continuing my lifelong learning, strengthening my clinical judgement, and building interprofessional relationships to provide excellent, patient-centred care.

My name is Jake, and I’m thrilled to be one of the residents at the Saint John Region Hospital for the 2026-2027 year. I’m originally from Saint John, NB, but moved to Halifax in 2018, to begin my undergraduate studies at Dalhousie University. I transitioned to pharmacy three years later and graduated with my PharmD from Dalhousie in 2025. Since then, I have been working as a full-time pharmacist at the Saint John Regional Hospital. I’m incredibly appreciative of that experience as it pushed me to pursue a pharmacy residency. The experience I’ve gained this past year will be invaluable throughout my residency. In my spare time, I enjoy running, travelling, and searching for the Maritimes’ best coffee. During my residency, I’m looking forward to expanding my clinical knowledge and further developing my skills as a clinical pharmacist.

I’m Morgan, and I am thrilled to be one of this year’s residents at the Saint John Regional Hospital. I’m originally from Saint John, where I completed my undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of New Brunswick. I recently completed my PharmD at Dalhousie University, during which I had the opportunity to complete IPPE and APPE rotations at the Saint John Regional Hospital. These rotations fostered a love for hospital pharmacy practice. I look forward to building on these experiences and further developing my ability to provide the best patient care possible. Outside of residency, I enjoy reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

My name is Rebecca, and I am so excited to be one of the pharmacy residents at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital (DECRH) in Fredericton for the year 2026-2027. I recently graduated from the University of Toronto in 2026, and before pharmacy school, I completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at the University of New Brunswick. I am originally from Fredericton, New Brunswick, and am very excited to be back in my home province continuing to learn and practice pharmacy. Throughout pharmacy school, I was able to explore hospital practice through clinical rotations, which sparked my interest in pursuing a residency to explore this path further. Outside of the residency program, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing the piano, or reading! During my residency, I’m looking forward to all the learning opportunities and chances to explore hospital pharmacy practice, as well as building meaningful relationships with other healthcare providers and patients.

My name is Hayley and I am so excited to be one of Horizon’s pharmacy residents at the DECRH in Fredericton for the 2026/2027 year! I am from Renous, New Brunswick and attended UNB Fredericton for two years before just recently completing my PharmD at Dalhousie University in 2026. I have been fortunate to work as a summer student and complete my clinical rotations at the Miramichi Regional Hospital throughout my time in pharmacy school. The amazing experience I had there really solidified my love and passion for hospital pharmacy practice and my desire to pursue a residency. Outside of pharmacy, I love to read, crochet, try new foods, and spend time with friends and family. During my residency, I am looking forward to expanding my clinical knowledge, gaining confidence, and building relationships with patients and other members of the healthcare team!

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.