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Yakima Memorial Hospital Pharmacy residency

Entrance to Yakima Memorial Hospital

MultiCare Yakima Memorial (MYM) is a 238-bed acute-care, not-for-profit community hospital that has served Central Washington’s Yakima Valley since 1950. MYM also includes a multispecialty team of more than 300 practitioners and 20-plus primary care and specialty care locations. Specialty care services include cardiac care, a continuum of cancer care, hospice care and advanced services for children with special healthcare needs.

The residency program builds 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.

This program has three positions.

Curriculum

The resident will achieve their personal and ASHP required goals and outcomes through the development of his/her individualized residency calendar. The calendar will be comprised of required, longitudinal and elective experiences that vary in range from 2-6 weeks depending on the experience.

Residents also have the opportunity to pursue an optional teaching certificate. Residents are directly involved in precepting IPPE and APPE students on acute care rotations by facilitating small group discussions, journal clubs and patient case presentations

Required rotations (39 weeks + longitudinal)

  • Orientation (5 weeks)
  • Acute care:
    • Critical Care (4 weeks)
    • Emergency Department (4 weeks)
    • CHCW Family Medicine – Family Practice Residents (6 weeks)
    • Inpatient Oncology/Acute Care Rotation (4 weeks)
    • Drug Distribution and Clinical Staffing* (Total 52 weeks, one 3-hour weekday shift and two 10-hour weekend shifts about every 3rd weekend)
    • General Medical/Surgical* (2–3-week blocks throughout the year, total of 10 weeks)
  • Ambulatory Care – selection of primary care or specialized clinics with a focus on cardiology (6 weeks)
    • Located offsite at Pacific Crest Family Medicine (311 S 72nd Ave) and Pulse Heart Institute Cardiology and Vascular Services (4106 S 30th Ave Ste 101)
  • Leadership and Management* (Total 44 weeks, ten 1-hour monthly topic discussions and dedicated time participating in performance improvement committees)
  • Residency Project Management* (Total 44 weeks, 1-2 days/month dedicated project days, 1 week at the end of the year for “wrap up”)
  • Teaching and Precepting* (Total 41 weeks, 1-2 days/month dedicated time for small group facilitation, lectures, etc.)

*longitudinal rotations

Elective rotation (11 weeks)

  • Antimicrobial Stewardship (2-4 weeks)
  • Cardiology Acute Care (2-4 weeks)
  • Cardiology Ambulatory – Memorial Heart, Lung & Vascular Clinic (4 weeks)
    • Located offsite at Pulse Heart Institute Cardiology and Vascular Services (4106 S 30th Ave Ste 101)
  • Hospice (2-4 weeks)
  • Infusion care (2-4 weeks)
    • Located offsite at MultiCare Cancer Institute – Northstar Lodge (808 N 39th Ave)
  • Oncology ambulatory – Northstar Lodge (4 weeks)
    • Located offsite at MultiCare Cancer Institute – Northstar Lodge (808 N 39th Ave)
  • Pediatrics (2-4 weeks)
  • Pharmacy Administration Elective (2 weeks)
  • Ambulatory Care – Primary Care – extension of rotation or other clinic (2-4 weeks)
    • Located offsite (see above for site specific locations)

Staffing commitment

Residents at MYM generally staff every third weekend (two 8- or 10-hour shifts) and one 3 hour evening weekday shift each week in addition to their 40 hour/week learning experience requirements. Each resident will work 1 non-major holiday each year (New Year’s Day or Memorial Day) and 1 major holiday (Thanksgiving – split between 2 residents or Christmas). This is considered a component of the residency program and is evaluated as part of a learning experience in the Drug Distribution and Clinical Staffing longitudinal rotation. Scheduling of these shifts will take into consideration resident licensure status, training, and ability to perform pharmacist functions.

Want to learn more about the program?
Read the 2026-2027 Yakima Memorial PGY1 Residency Program Manual.

Meet our team

Beth Han, PharmD, BCPS
Residency Program Coordinator

Preceptor: Drug Distribution & Clinical Staffing, General Medical/Surgical Longitudinal rotation, Pediatrics, Orientation and Residency Project Management

Hometown: Snohomish, WA
Pharmacy School: Washington State University
Residency: Yakima Valley Memorial
Hobbies: golf, skiing, running, anything Disney

Marlaena Gallegos

I’m originally from Pueblo, Colorado, and completed my undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Colorado Denver. I went on to earn my PharmD from the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy. Since moving to Yakima, I’ve enjoyed exploring the local brewery scene and love that it’s just a short drive to both Seattle and Portland, perfect for weekend adventures. Outside of my residency, I enjoy spending time with my dogs and playing PlayStation online with friends and family back home in Colorado. I am excited for my Emergency Medicine rotation. With Yakima Memorial Hospital being one of the busiest hospitals in the region, I’m excited for the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow my clinical skills in a fast-paced, high-acuity setting.

Colton Labrum, PharmD

I grew up in the area surrounding Salt Lake City, Utah and completed my undergraduate education at Salt Lake Community College and the University of Utah before obtaining my PharmD from the Roseman University of Health Sciences. Moving to Yakima is my first experience living outside of Utah, so it has been a huge, but welcomed change. Since moving to Yakima, I have gone out to Seattle a few times and it has been a lot of fun to do all of the classic tourist activities. I highly recommend making the short 2.5-hour trip over the mountains if you get the chance. Outside of work, I enjoy playing video games like Battlefield, Minecraft and League of Legends. I also enjoy baking, learning about space and playing with my cats, Harley & Lux. Starting residency at MYHM has been a great experience and I am looking forward to exploring my interests and building my clinical skills!

Download a PDF list of our preceptors

Living in the Yakima Valley

With over 300 days of sunshine annually, there is plenty of opportunity to explore outdoor recreational opportunities, including world-class snow skiing, water skiing, camping, hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, and more! After a fulfilling day outdoors, sit back and enjoy a locally brewed beverage, while the aroma of freshly harvested hops, drifts through the air. Enjoy a farm-to-table meal at one of many local restaurants, or head to a wine tasting at one of the more than 120 wineries in the Yakima Valley.

Yakima comes alive with music, food, and cultural festivals from April through October. But if that isn’t enough, a quick, three-hour drive will take you to Spokane, Seattle, or Portland for even more recreational and cultural opportunities.

Yakima enjoys warm, dry summers, while winters are mild with light snowfall. The local economy is supported primarily through agriculture. The city of Yakima is the county seat for Yakima County. The population of the greater Yakima urban area is approaching 110,000 and the county population is over 250,000. Yakima’s cultural diversity is supported by a significant portion of Hispanic and Native American populations. Yakima is, perhaps, Washington’s best-kept secret for extraordinary places to work and live.

How to apply

Application deadline: January 2nd

Application requirements:

  • A graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE)
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Washington
  • Must be registered through the ASHP matching service
  • Meet all the requirements for employment at Multicare Yakima Memorial and meet the professional requirements of the Department of Pharmacy
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, professionalism and leadership and demonstrate a commitment to the provision of patient care

Applications will only be accepted through PhORCAS and must include:

  • A 1-page letter of intent stating goals and interests
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Transcripts from all professional pharmacy education
  • 3 letters of recommendation
    • At least 2 letters of recommendation must be from an APPE preceptor that can speak to your clinical knowledge and/or direct patient care

Questions?

For more information on the Yakima Memorial Hospital Residency, contact Beth Han, PharmD, BCPS at [email protected]