Wellstar Cobb / Wellstar Health System PGY1 / PGY2 HSPAL Residency Program
Overview
The combined PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) Residency program conducted by Wellstar Cobb Medical Center and Wellstar in Austell, Georgia is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). This 24-month combined PGY1/PGY2 program is designed to prepare residents to be effective leaders in the profession of pharmacy by balancing administrative, organizational, and management skills with clinical and pharmaceutical distributive skills in an integrated healthcare system. Upon successful completion of this program, residents will be able to assume high-level managerial, supervisory and leadership roles in a variety of clinical or operational pharmacy practice settings.
This website provides details associated with the PGY2 year of the HSPAL program. Refer to the Wellstar Cobb PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program for details regarding the PGY1 year. All pharmacy residents have the same requirements and responsibilities during the PGY1 year.
Program purpose
The purpose of this residency program is to build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.
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Pharmaceutical services at Wellstar Cobb
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center Pharmacy Department utilizes automated drug delivery throughout the hospital. We have a Central Pharmacy, Operating Room (OR) Satellite and Outpatient Infusion Centers (OPICs).
In addition, pharmacists are decentralized and participate in daily physician-led interdisciplinary rounds. The clinical pharmacy team includes specialists in emergency medicine, critical care, burn critical care, transitions of care, ambulatory care, infectious disease, pain management, internal medicine and neonatal medicine/women's health.
About Wellstar Cobb
Located north of Atlanta, Wellstar Cobb is a 382-bed tertiary care facility, Advanced Primary Care Stroke Center and Level III Trauma Center serving South Cobb County’s health needs. Wellstar Cobb offers emergency and intensive care services, inpatient burn management services, accredited cardiac, stroke and total joint programs, private maternity center, onsite heart failure clinic and cancer services.
Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
3950 Austell Road
Austell, GA 30106
(470) 732-4150
About Wellstar
At Wellstar, we make a difference every day by improving quality and access to healthcare in communities, big and small. With locations across metro Atlanta and beyond, Wellstar is one of the largest health systems in Georgia. Learn more about us.
Salary & benefits
- Competitive stipend estimated at $49,275 (PGY1 year) and $53,500 (PGY2 year)
- 403(b) tax-deferred investment program for retirement
- Travel reimbursement and registration for the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Southeastern Residency Conference (SERC)
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual of up to 23 days per year for holidays, vacation and sick days
- Extended Illness Bank (EIB): Accrual of up to 5 days per year
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Library services with online access to most medical journals
- Fitness facility with free membership for team members
How to apply (PGY1/PGY2 HSPAL)
Admission requirements
The PGY1 year of the residency program begins in mid-June and concludes at the end of June the following year. At the start of the residency program, the resident must possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and should have either:
- An active Georgia pharmacist license and ability to function in the role of a pharmacist, OR
- A Georgia temporary pharmacist license and ability to function in the role of a pharmacist pending licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Georgia
The resident must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Georgia within 90 days of the residency start date.
The PGY1 HSPAL resident will advance to the PGY2 year upon successful completion of the PGY1-year requirements. The PGY2 year of the program begins in mid-July and concludes at the end of July the following year.
Application instructions
The Wellstar PGY1/PGY2 HSPAL Residency program (NMS code: 302541) participates in the ASHP Resident Matching Program (the Match).
- Register with the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS™) and the ASHP Resident Matching Program for participation in the Match.
- Submit letter of intent, curriculum vitae, pharmacy college transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.
- The PhORCASTM application must be submitted by January 7th of the residency year for participation in Phase I of the Match.
- All completed applications will be screened and qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a formal interview.
This residency site agrees that no person at this site will solicit, accept or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant.
Visa sponsorship/Graduates of foreign programs
We welcome applications from non-U.S. citizens who have a “green card” (permanent resident status) or a current visa valid through the entire duration of the residency program. Wellstar PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency programs are unable to sponsor visas for pharmacy residents.
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Contact us
For more information, please contact:
Yona D. Roberts, PharmD, BCPS
Residency Program Director
(470) 732-4160
[email protected]
Erika Ingram, PharmD, BCPS
Residency Program Coordinator
470-732-4153
[email protected]
Current residents
Jacob King, PharmD, MS, is the current PGY2 HSPAL resident at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business from Lincoln Memorial University. Dr. King continued his professional studies at Harding University College of Pharmacy where he received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in December 2024. In December 2024, he earned his Master of Science degree in Information Systems from Harding University.
Guided by a commitment to lifelong learning and patient advocacy, his career goal is to attain board certification and grow into a leadership role within a healthcare system. Outside of his professional life, Dr. King enjoys spending time with his wife and family, running and traveling.
Email: [email protected]
Markus Garrett, PharmD, completed his pre-pharmacy coursework at the University of California, Irvine before earning his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University College of Pharmacy in May 2026. Dr. Garrett’s professional interests include ambulatory care and infectious diseases.
After completing the HSPAL residency program, Dr. Garrett plans to continue developing his clinical expertise through advanced pharmacy practice and direct patient care. His long-term goal is to contribute to the advancement of clinical pharmacy services and improve patient outcomes through evidence-based medication management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys staying active, traveling to different cities and spending time with family and friends.
Email: [email protected]
The PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency Program conducted by Wellstar Cobb Medical Center and Wellstar Health System in Austell, Georgia is accredited by ASHP.