Residency Program Director
Susan Boswell, PharmD
susan.boswell@mercy.net
Residency Program Coordinator
Janice Wesbecher, PharmD, BCPS
janice.wesbecher@mercy.net
The PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program is accredited with American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. During the 12-month program, residents will have the opportunity to practice in a variety of clinical settings to gain valuable skills and experience applicable to future careers.
- Orientation
- Internal Medicine-Medical Telemetry
- Internal Medicine-Cardiac Pavillion
- Emergency Medicine
- Critical Care
- Cardiology
- Neurosciences
- Outpatient Infusion/Oncology
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Surgical Care
- Small and Rural Practice
- Project Month
- Practice Management and Medication Safety
- Drug Information and Research
- Professional Practice and Development
Our program provides multiple opportunities for residents to teach and perform research in the pharmacy field. Mercy Hospital-Southeast provides experiential training for students from several colleges of pharmacy. Residents will have the opportunity to participate in the resident Teaching Certificate offered by the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville School of Pharmacy.
Residents provide a formal seminar on a focused therapeutic topic to students, clinical pharmacists and providers in the region.
Residents will be required to complete a research project suitable for publication and present at a residency conference.
Residents are paid a stipend of $52,000 for the residency year. Additional benefits include paid time off, travel reimbursement for meetings, and health, dental and vision insurance.
Applicants must possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and be eligible for licensure in Missouri.
Required application materials can be submitted through PhORCAS:
- Completed application
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Letter of intent
- Three letters of recommendation
The application deadline is Jan. 5, 2026.
Residency Program Director
Susan Boswell, PharmD
susan.boswell@mercy.net
Residency Program Coordinator
Janice Wesbecher, PharmD, BCPS
janice.wesbecher@mercy.net
Current Residents
Jonathan Lieu
Jonathan Lieu is originally from Sammamish, Washington. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Aurora, Colorado in 2020. Jonathan chose Mercy Hospital Southeast residency program because of the wide variety of learning opportunities, exemplary support system, and the very welcoming environment. Jon’s pharmacy interests include critical care, infectious disease, and cardiology. Outside of pharmacy residency, his interests include travelling, visiting friends, watching Disney+, and trying out new foods & restaurants.
Zachary Turner
Zachary Turner is originally from Caledonia, Missouri. He received his Bachelor in Health Sciences from University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis. He graduated with his PharmD from Union University College of Pharmacy in 2026. He chose Mercy Hospital Southeast for his PGY1 because of the variety of rotations offered and the preceptors he gets to work alongside. His pharmacy interests include Oncology and Critical Care. Outside of residency he enjoys golfing and spending time with his friends and family.
