PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon

About the Ministry

SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon is a 134-bed, full-service community hospital located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. As part of the SSM Health system, the hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients across southern Illinois. Good Samaritan offers a broad range of medical services including cardiology, neurology, nephrology, emergency medicine, orthopedics, and family birthplace care. The hospital also features specialized programs such as a Cancer Care Center, acute rehabilitation unit, weight management clinic, and anticoagulation clinic, providing comprehensive care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Through its affiliation with SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Centralia, residents and patients benefit from expanded access to behavioral health services, orthopedic surgery, and additional elective care options.

Residency Overview

The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital is structured to provide a broad foundation in clinical pharmacy practice within a community hospital setting. The program emphasizes development in acute care, ambulatory services, and specialized areas through a combination of core and elective rotations. Required experiences include internal medicine, critical care, transitions of care, anticoagulation, antimicrobial stewardship, and pharmacy management. Elective opportunities allow residents to explore areas such as behavioral health, emergency medicine, surgery/rehab, and outpatient oncology. Residents engage in longitudinal experiences focused on research, academia/education, medication safety and quality, and service commitment, fostering growth in leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to advance patient care, pursue PGY2 training, or transition into clinical or operational pharmacy roles.

Contact Us

Residency Program Director: Cassidy Jansen, PharmD, BCPS
Email: Cassidy.Hays@ssmhealth.com
Phone: 618-899-3440