Rapid City Hospital accepts residents for Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) and Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Pharmacy Residency Programs. PGY2 programs are in critical care and oncology. At the largest hospital in western South Dakota, our residents see a variety of patients and work with medical professionals across the entire spectrum of health care who are experts in their field. Rotations are diverse and meaningful.
As many as one third of our admitted patients represent non-caucasian cultures, and Monument Health has been honored by the American Hospital Association for our efforts to reduce health care disparities based on differences such as race, ethnicity, language, and socio-economic condition.
Residents are full-time and benefit-eligible. Residents will conduct and present research as well as have an opportunity to receive a teaching certificate and a leadership certificate. Our preceptors are experts in hospital pharmacy and numerous subspecialties. They are also active in research, leadership, community service, and pharmacy organizations including SDSHP, ASHP, and ACCP. Preceptors tailor the program to meet residents’ individual goals.
Our residents love working in the Black Hills, a mecca for outdoor recreation and beautiful scenery with many opportunities to experience nature and be active. See below for more information on our programs or how to apply.
How to Apply
All resident positions are offered through the ASHP Resident Matching Program. Applications are accepted from November through January, and applicants are selected for onsite interviews in January and February. Interested candidates should apply through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service. A full list of application requirements can be found on the ASHP Online Residency Directory.
Postgraduate Year One (PGY1)
The PGY1 program accepts three residents each year who begin in late June. PGY1 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.
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Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2)
Rapid City Hospital has two PGY2 residency programs: oncology and critical care. Each program accepts one resident who begins every July. PGY2 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.
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Preceptors & Residents
Dana Darger, RPh
Director of Pharmacy
Katie Hayes, PharmD, BCPS
PGY1 Residency Program Director
Carrie Berry, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Coordinator, PGY2 Oncology Residency Program Director
John A. Kappes, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Faculty, PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Director
Chelsea Conway, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP
Clinical Pharmacist
Dave Farber, PharmD
Family Medicine Residency Clinical Pharmacist
Abby Ferdinand, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacist
Katelynn Garcia, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Katie Halouska, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
William Hayes, PharmD, BCACP
Clinical Pharmacy Faculty
Melanie Heeren, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Morgan Hemmingson, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
Chelsea Hoffmann, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
Barb Hoover, PharmD, BCPS
Home Infusion/Hospice Pharmacist
Wendy Jensen-Bender, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Faculty
Alyssa Larson, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Veronica Lesselyoung, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Jan Lowe, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacist
Jenna Lund, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacist
Nathan Matlock, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Marilee Obritsch, PharmD, BCPS
Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Clinical Pharmacist
Kristina Peterson, PharmD, BCPS
Home Infusion/Hospice Pharmacist
Lenny Petrik, PharmD
Home Plus Specialty Pharmacy Supervisor
Tory Printz, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacist
Martha Schmidt, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacist
Joe Strain, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Faculty
Brandi Tackett, PharmD
Director of Clinical Innovations, Home Plus RC Innovation
Kim Thuringer, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Cindy Way, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Ashley Weber, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Chloe Williams, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Cassidy Bruns, PharmD
PGY1 Resident
Jessica Henter, PharmD
PGY2 Critical Care Resident
D’Aryn Lends His Horse, PharmD
PGY1 Resident
Natalie Morgan, PharmD
PGY2 Oncology Resident
Michelle Sestak, PharmD
PGY1 ResidentContact Us
For additional information, please contact Katie M. Hayes, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Pharmacist and Pharmacy Residency Program Director at khayes@monument.health.
