Suburban Hospital is a community-owned hospital serving Montgomery County and the surrounding area since 1943. It is the cornerstone of the Suburban Hospital Healthcare System, a not-for-profit healthcare provider guided by the needs of our patients and community. Suburban Hospital distinguishes itself through service and clinical excellence, affiliations with NIH and Johns Hopkins Medicine, and state-of-the-art technology and facilities. It is committed to continuous improvement and appropriate use of resources, and creates an environment that encourages the success and fulfillment of our physicians, staff, and volunteers.

The Suburban Hospital Healthcare System will set the standard for excellence in healthcare in the Washington metropolitan region. Through our affiliations, we aspire to provide world-class patient care, technology, and clinical research.
Pharmacy Practice Residency Program

The residency year is one of the most exciting of your pharmacy career. With its many challenges and stimulating learning opportunities, you are sure to remember it fondly as you embark on your career. We look forward to having you start your career here.

Our staff is committed to delivering a top-quality Residency Program. Our residents will become confident, competent practitioners equipped with the knowledge and skills to meet the challenges facing pharmacy practice now and in the years to come. They will be accountable and responsible for achieving optimal drug therapy outcomes as members of our healthcare team. They will exercise skill and proficiency in educating other healthcare professionals, patients, and the community on drug-related topics.

Our Pharmacy is led by Director Mahro Ershadi, Pharm.D, Assistant Director Nisha Pherwani, Pharm.D, and Clinical Manager Karen Michaels, Pharm.D. The Pharmacy has academic affiliations with the University of Maryland, Howard University, Butler University, and Boston University.

Choosing your residency program is an important professional decision and an investment in your future. We appreciate that you have chosen to learn about our program and look forward to receiving your application.
Education

Each resident will deliver formal presentations and actively contribute to case study presentations and clinical teaching. Residents will also teach various allied health professionals and precept pharmacy students on clinical rotations.

Research

Research skills are an essential component of Suburban Hospital’s residency program. Each resident will complete a research project suitable for publication and/or presentation in a selected area of pharmacy practice.