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At St. Joseph Hospital, we believe a career in healthcare is more than just a job – it’s a calling. As an employee of ours, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients, all while being able to access professional development, competitive wages, and top-quality benefits.

With positions throughout New Hampshire across Nashua, Hudson, Merrimack, and Milford, we welcome you to join our tight-knit community and experience a quality of life you can’t get anywhere else.

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St. Joseph Hospital PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program

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St. Joseph Hospital is a full service, not-for-profit health care system serving the greater Nashua area. Our organization includes a 208-bed acute care hospital and numerous outpatient clinics. We are a state designated Level III Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center. Building on a century of service to our community, our team members and providers meet the unique and evolving needs of our community through compassion, collaboration, and by continually striving to deliver the highest quality care and experience.

The PGY-1 pharmacy residency program at St. Joseph Hospital builds upon the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) 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 board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

The PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency program conducted by St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, NH has an accreditation pre-candidate status with ASHP. The program is affiliated with Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) in Manchester.

Upcoming events:
New England Regional Residency/Fellowship Showcase (October 2025)
ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition Residency Showcase (December 2025)
Virtual Residency Program Open House: TBD

Please contact the PGY-1 RPD with any questions,
Nicholas J. Cotoia Jr., PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
ncotoia@covh.org

How to apply:
Please submit all application materials via PhORCAS.
i. Application Submission:
• Letter of intent
• Curriculum vitae
• (3) letters of recommendation (from professors or preceptors only)
• Official pharmacy school transcript

Life in New Hampshire

Every season brings a new reason to love New Hampshire. Folks travel here from all over the world to experience being an hour outside of the city, mountains, lakes, and beaches. In fact, New Hampshire has consistently been ranked one of the top states in the US to raise a family!

With campuses throughout NashuaHudsonMerrimack, and Milford – opportunities are endless when you work at St. Joseph Hospital.

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