Backus Hospital is excited to be recruiting motivated and dedicated residents to be part of our pharmacy team.
Welcome to William W. Backus Hospital
We are part of the Hartford HealthCare system, one of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare networks. Backus Hospital in Norwich includes health centers in Montville, Colchester, Ledyard, Norwich and North Stonington; the Backus Outpatient Care Center in Norwich; the Plainfield Backus Emergency Care Center, a stand-alone Emergency Department. Backus Hospital is a 213-bed, not-for-profit acute care community hospital providing state-of-the-art comprehensive medical services, personalized attention and care for a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation, and emergency services.
For more than 125 years, Backus Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. Backus Hospital has the only trauma center east of the Connecticut River and houses one of Hartford HealthCare's LIFE STAR helicopters.
Pharmacy Residency (PGY1)
Our PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program builds on PharmD education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) pharmacy residency training. Upon completion, our residents are qualified to practice independently or pursue specialized training with the capability and flexibility to adapt to future changes in healthcare. (ASHP Code 11023)