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Founded in 1877 as Lexington’s first hospital, Saint
Joseph is a 446-bed acute, medical, and surgical facility in
Central Kentucky. A variety of critical care and specialty
services are provided by hospital-based pharmacists,
clinical pharmacists, and clinical pharmacy specialists at
SJHC. The inpatient pharmacy at SJHC includes a
satellite pharmacy that provides services to 22 operating
rooms and 52 intensive care unit beds, including a 22-bed
cardiothoracic and vascular (CTVU) unit as well as a 12-
bed coronary care unit (CCU). The facilities also include
158 telemetry unit beds, composed of a 28-bed heart
failure unit, a 33-bed CT surgery step down unit, and a
34-bed interventional cardiology care unit.
For years, SJHC has been nationally recognized for
outstanding patient care. SJHC has been recognized by
Solucient as one of the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals, by
HealthGrades as Lexington’s highest-rated hospital for
cardiac care, and by U.S. News & World Report as a Top
50 Hospital for Heart and Heart Surgery. In 2006 the
pharmacy program received the ASHP Best Practice
Award, the KSHP Institution of the Year Award, and the
KSHP Pharmacist of the Year Award. Also in 2006,
SJHC was recognized for the third year in a row for
service excellence under the J.D. Power and Associates
Distinguished Hospital Program and also as one of the
nation’s 100 Top hospitals in quality care by Solucient.
These distinctions acknowledge a commitment to
outstanding service and premier pharmaceutical care.
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The programs at SJHC are designed to provide broad exposure to patient-centered care in a
dynamic and goal-oriented environment. Emphasis is placed on development of independent
practice skills in comprehensive pharmacy practice, clinical and didactic teaching, research
methodology, and self-evaluation. Great importance is placed on the residents’ individual goals
and expectations thereby allowing program experiences and assessments to be regularly
restructured to keep pace with their development throughout the year. An interactive teaching
environment allows residents to precept pharmacy student experiences and present classroom
lectures. The on-call program is a resident learning experience that exemplifies the critical role
residents serve in providing patient care. Residents are members of the Adult Cardiac Code
team as well as the Medical Rapid Response team and provide care to patients during
emergency scenarios. The Chief resident program allows each resident to cultivate strong
leadership qualities while serving as the primary contact for the residency during alternating
blocks of time. Responsibilities of the Chief include coordinating the P&T committee, attending
medical staff meetings, and planning residency events. Upon completion of the program, each
resident will be prepared to be exceedingly competitive in both clinical or leadership
opportunities within the profession.
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency
A variety of rotational as well as longitudinal
experiences help to refine residents’ in-depth
knowledge and skills in independent practice.
Rotations are offered in a variety of
therapeutic areas and are tailored to the
interests of the individual. While on clinical
service, the residents’ responsibilities include
collaboration with healthcare team members
via participation on rounds and independent
therapeutic drug monitoring to identify,
resolve, and prevent drug-related problems in
support of optimal patient centered care.
PGY-2 Cardiology Residency
The purpose of the PGY-2 Cardiology
Residency is to further develop clinical skills
in key areas of cardiology and critical care
medicine. Core rotations expose the resident
to a variety of cardiovascular therapeutic
areas and at least half of all clinical
experiences focus on critically ill patients.
The PGY-2 resident participates in
interdisciplinary rounds and serves as a team
member for the Heart Failure Fast Track, the
AMI Fast Track, the CT Fast Track, and
Cardiac Cath Lab teams.
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Visit our website www.sjhlex.org/pharmacy

Located in the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky, Lexington is best known
for its landscape of rolling hills and horse farms. The Lexington area offers a wide
variety of entertainment, educational, and cultural opportunities:
Kentucky Horse Park
Come see the Hall of Champions, Parade of Breeds, or take a horse drawn carriage ride
around the park for an enjoyable day at the KY Horse Park. The American Saddlebred
Museum showcases the history of Kentucky’s first native breed of horse.
University of Kentucky Athletics
Enjoy the excitement and enthusiasm of Wildcat fans at a football tailgate outside Commonwealth Stadium
or join the roar at Rupp Arena for the seven-time NCAA National Champion men’s basketball team.
Keeneland Racetrack
The Keeneland Racetrack grounds are open year-round; however, every April and October the
track comes to life with the excitement of thoroughbred racing.
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The Bourbon Trail & Central Kentucky Vineyards
Of the seven distilleries on the official Kentucky Bourbon Trail, four are located less than 30 miles from
Lexington and offer tours regarding the history and secrets of Kentucky bourbon. Alternatively, stroll through
the lush vineyards of Central Kentucky and taste the wines produced in the Bluegrass Region. Many
vineyards offer lunch and dinner service as well as summer picnic events including live music concerts.
Lexington Legends Baseball
This class A minor league team affiliated with the Houston Astros hosts home games at
Applebee’s Park in downtown Lexington. The Legends games offer plenty of family fun and
entertainment from early spring through the fall.
Lexington Opera House & Philharmonic Orchestra
The Lexington Opera House, known as one of the region’s premiere performing arts centers, offers a variety
of ballet, opera, comedy, music, family and children productions, and professional Broadway tours. The
Lexington Philharmonic is Central Kentucky’s professional orchestra, which presents over 150 concerts and
educational programs annually designed to reach a multitude of musical tastes.
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PGY-1 Core Rotations
Gen Med/Critical Care
Cardiothoracic Surgery
MICU / SICU
Internal Medicine
Practice Management
Cardiology
Nephrology
Neurology
Oncology
Elective Rotations
Ambulatory Care Clinic
Coronary Care Unit
EP & Dysrhythmias
Emergency Department
Heart Failure
Infectious Diseases
MI & ACS
Renal Replacement
Research & Medical Writing
Stroke & Cerebrovascular
Longitudinal Experiences
Adult Cardiac Code Response
Anticoagulation Service
Chief Resident Program
Drug Information
PGY-2 Core Rotations
General Cardiology
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Coronary Care Unit
Cardiac ICU selective
EP & Dysrhythmias
Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndromes
6 MICU / SICU
EKG 12-Lead Interpretation
Nutrition Service
Pharmacokinetics Service
Teaching Certificate Program
For detailed descriptions of the programs and rotations
offered at SJHC, please visit our website or contact:
Heath R. Jennings, PharmD, BCPS
Director of Residency Programs
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency
PGY-2 Cardiovascular Pharmacy Residency
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
(859) 313-1727 office
jenninhr@sjhlex.org

Residency Events
• Fall/Spring Residency Retreats
• Legends Baseball
• KY Residency Collaborative
• Keeneland Racing Weekend
• Football Tailgates
• ASHP MCM Meeting
• Southeastern Residency Conference
• Kentucky Derby
• International BBQ Festival
Program Stipend and Benefits
• Competitive salary
• Vacation leave (10 days)
• Professional leave (5 days)
• Travel reimbursement for professional meetings
• Nine paid holidays annually
• Health, dental, vision, disability & life insurance
• Meal discounts – 33.3%
• Wellness Center fitness discounts
• Free parking
• Free AAA automobile service
• Discounted cell service (Sprint & Verizon)
• Credit Union
• Personalized lab coats
• Office, computer, phone, fax, and pager
Position & Application Requirements
• Doctor of Pharmacy Degree
• Eligible for licensure in Kentucky
• Application materials available via website
• Personal cover letter
• Official university/college transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation
• Completed application packet due by January 5
• Onsite interview for qualified applicants
Visit our website www.sjhlex.org/pharmacy
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Located in the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Central Kentucky, Lexington is best known
for its landscape of rolling hills and horse farms. The Lexington area offers a wide
variety of entertainment, educational, and cultural opportunities:
Kentucky Horse Park
Come see the Hall of Champions, Parade of Breeds, or take a horse drawn carriage ride
around the park for an enjoyable day at the KY Horse Park. The American Saddlebred
Museum showcases the history of Kentucky’s first native breed of horse.
University of Kentucky Athletics
Enjoy the excitement and enthusiasm of Wildcat fans at a football tailgate outside Commonwealth Stadium
or join the roar at Rupp Arena for the seven-time NCAA National Champion men’s basketball team.
Keeneland Racetrack
The Keeneland Racetrack grounds are open year-round; however, every April and October the
track comes to life with the excitement of thoroughbred racing.
The Bourbon Trail & Central Kentucky Vineyards
Of the seven distilleries on the official Kentucky Bourbon Trail, four are located less than 30 miles from
Lexington and offer tours regarding the history and secrets of Kentucky bourbon. Alternatively, stroll through
the lush vineyards of Central Kentucky and taste the wines produced in the Bluegrass Region. Many
vineyards offer lunch and dinner service as well as summer picnic events including live music concerts.
Lexington Legends Baseball
This class A minor league team affiliated with the Houston Astros hosts home games at
Applebee’s Park in downtown Lexington. The Legends games offer plenty of family fun and
entertainment from early spring through the fall.
Lexington Opera House & Philharmonic Orchestra
The Lexington Opera House, known as one of the region’s premiere performing arts centers, offers a variety
of ballet, opera, comedy, music, family and children productions, and professional Broadway tours. The
Lexington Philharmonic is Central Kentucky’s professional orchestra, which presents over 150 concerts and
educational programs annually designed to reach a multitude of musical tastes.
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