The Residency in Pharmacy at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Redding (DHMMCR) is an approximately 55-week experiential learning process designed to give the resident comprehensive training in providing pharmaceutical care in an integrated health system. DHMMCR provides a learning experience that blends core rotations with longitudinal rotations. Core rotations provide the resident a learning experience that integrates multiple services within a single core. By blending the core rotation experience with a longitudinal rotation, this structure offers a realistic learning opportunity that teaches time management skills.
Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Redding (DHMMCR) is a 266-bed Level II Trauma Center, acute care hospital that, combined with a critical access hospital in Mount Shasta and a community hospital in Red Bluff, forms the Dignity Health North State region. We serve a culturally diverse patient population. Our medical center is community based and is a local center for cardiac procedures, regional cancer services, and contains a Level IIl NICU. We are affiliated with University of the Pacific, Simpson University, and the University of California - Davis and serve as a training site for pharmacy IPPE/APPE students, nursing students, and a family medicine residency.
Centers of Clinical Excellence:
Our residents train in a regional referral center with specialized capabilities that serve the entire Northern California region:
Commitment to Quality, Safety, and Reputation:
We are proud to be recognized for our long-standing adherence to the highest standards of medical practice:
Professional Development and Growth:
We are committed to preparing the next generation of pharmacy leaders through robust educational and career-building opportunities:
Welcome Message from Program Director
Welcome to the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Redding. We are delighted you are exploring our ASHP-accredited program and considering our community as the next step in your professional evolution.
At Mercy, our clinical environment is as vast as the landscape that surrounds us. As the primary medical hub for the entire North State, our hospital functions as the region’s critical safety net. This means your training here will be inherently rigorous; you will be exposed to a volume and complexity of high-acuity cases that is rare for a community-based setting. We believe that by immersing you in this level of practice, we provide the ultimate foundation for your future as a high-performing clinician.
However, we also believe that your professional development is inseparable from your personal well-being. We have intentionally built a program that balances this clinical intensity with a deep commitment to mentorship and community. We want you to be challenged, but we also want you to be energized. Here, you are not just a trainee; you are a vital contributor to our care team. We pride ourselves on a culture of "humankindness," where our preceptors are as committed to your individual growth as they are to the standard of care we provide to our patients.
Whether your long-term goal is to pursue specialized PGY-2 training, move into an acute care role, or step into a leadership position, we are here to ensure you have the tools, clinical depth, and confidence to succeed. We invite you to join our pharmacy family and experience the unique, balanced, and high-impact training that Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Redding can provide.
Sincerely,
Tavleen K. Takhar, Pharm.D., APh
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Orientation (3 weeks)
Pharmacy Practice (6 weeks)
Critical Care (8 weeks)
Infectious Disease (4 weeks)
Internal Medicine (6 weeks)
Night Shift Services (4 weeks)
Oncology (6 weeks)
Pharmacy Informatics (4 weeks)
Emergency Medicine (8 weeks)
Administrative Longitudinal (11 months)
Staffing Longitudinal (11 months)
Residency Research Project Longitudinal (11 months)
Teaching Certificate Program (12 months) through the University of the Pacific
Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Redding
Redding, California
Sierra Pacific Regional Cancer Center
Redding, California
Approximate Stipend: $80,000
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Sick Leave
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee retirement program with employer matching contributions
Professional Travel Reimbursement (Registration, Airfare, Hotel)
ACLS, BLS, and PALS certification
Personal White Coat
Free onsite, covered parking
At Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Redding, we know that your residency is more than just a year of clinical training; it is a pivotal chapter in your life. We are proud to call Redding home—a city where you can tackle complex patient cases in a Level II Trauma Center by day and explore the "Capital of the North State" by night.
A Premier Medical Hub: Redding is the largest city in a 100-mile radius, serving as the medical epicenter for the entire North State. Because of this, our pharmacy residents see a higher volume and complexity of cases than they would in many larger urban hospitals. You won't just be a resident in a small town; you will be a vital part of a high-acuity medical team, gaining a depth of clinical experience that is both rare and unmatched.
The Lifestyle Advantage: Redding is defined by a community that thrives on being active. When you aren't in the pharmacy, you’ll find yourself in the heart of Northern California’s premier playground:
Built for the Future: We understand the demands of a rigorous residency, which is why Redding’s practical benefits are such an asset:
Join us at Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center Redding, where you will find the perfect balance: the rigorous, evidence-based practice of a top-tier medical system nestled within a community that values you as both a clinician and an individual. We invite you to step into a residency that demands your best, prioritizes your professional success, and offers you the rare opportunity to grow your expertise in one of the most beautiful regions in the country.
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency applicants must apply through PhORCAS, the electronic pharmacy residency application service offered by ASHP.
All applications must be submitted through PhORCAS. Please review the official PhORCAS portal directly to confirm the exact closing deadline. Interviews are usually scheduled during late January and February. The following materials are required to complete your application:
We will notify the applicant by email with the assigned interview date and time (several dates are available). Interviews will be in-person.
ASHP Code: 92109
NMS Code: 232213
Residency Program Director (RPD):
Tavleen Takhar, Pharm.D., APh
530-225-7168
tavleen.takhar900@commonspirit.org
Residency Program Coordinator (RPC):
Claire West, Pharm.D.
claire.west@commonspirit.org
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