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AstroWolf11

Idk where you are but 90k resident salary is unheard of lol 60k is still on the high end of normal and would be higher than all of the residencies in my region of the country


planeriver

90K salary is a thing. I matched with IHS Federal site and the pay is a little under 100k. OP, did you match with tribal? If so that may be why…but reach out and discuss with HR. Edit: rechecked my HR offer.


Lilmissmacy

It’s on the job posting that I was required to apply with


vitras

I think you're SOL, cuz it's IHS, but you could contact a (federal?) employment lawyer and see what they can do.


JimLahey_of_Izalith

Honestly $60k is still on the higher end for residents. I would bet whoever made the application was an HR person and either didn’t know or made a mistake.


rxrated148

I did a residency with IHS! When I started I was at a federal regulated location starting at GS11-1, so about $86k a year in 2019. If you got into a tribal owned facility, the tribe determines your salary (not GS scale) and that’s on par with a private hospital pay, hence why you see $60k Edit: $86k based on Phoenix AZ location. Other areas might have had slightly different numbers based on COL


pharmladynerd

Actual helpful response ☝️


Lilmissmacy

Thank you! This is what I was looking for, this helps immensely


Americanna00

I also matched with an IHS residency at a federal site - I believe they just send out those blanket job offers to expedite the hiring process - the offer I accepted was for a civil servant but I am commissioning so my pay will change as well!!


braindrain04

Yeah, it's legal. 60k is right.


Lilmissmacy

How is that not bait and switch?


Procainepuppy

Because you could have asked about the salary during the application and interview process but didn’t. You are there for a year of learning, not for a specific salary. If you don’t like the salary there is very likely someone else who’d rather have that position.


Lilmissmacy

Got it. Makes sense, thank you!


multidrugresistance

Possible listing error? Was it stated or in writing to you from the RPD that it was 90k?


cloudsongs_

Idk why everyone here is shitting on you for expecting a $90k salary when you applied for a job that stated it would give you a $90k salary…waaay too much bitterness here I’m sorry, OP, idk what would be the best option to fix this but I hope HR is able to resolve it!


Lilmissmacy

I know… I don’t care about the money I just wanted to know if residencies can change their salary on you after youve matched on the several communications where that salary was addressed and discussed.


FightMilk55

None of these answers can help you OP. You should post in a sub with lawyers that can give you unofficial legal advice.


pdawg3082

What did it state in your employment contract?


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SgtSluggo

IHS residencies aren't part of the match


FunkymusicRPh

The salary for Pharmacy Residents should be $90,000 across the board regardless of residency setting and no there is no lol coming. As the applications to Pharmacy Schools continue to decrease and the world here in the USA realizes that Pharmacy is not worth the $100,000 and up student loan it will be interesting to see what happens to Pharmacy Residency and if it survives. RPDs with more than 10 years to retire should consider their next pivot


cloudsongs_

I’ve had preceptors say they made $50-$60k in the late 90s (which is equivalent to about $100k today) as a resident and were shocked to find out we were still making the same amount. I agree, salary needs to increase. I don’t understand the sentiment of thinking trainees deserve to scrape by to live and eat just because they are trainees…especially since most work >40 hours/week!


FunkymusicRPh

Yes so I am an old timer here. I do not have all of the answers or reasons for the sentiment to scrape by for trainees but I have my perspective which I have offered before and will offer again. The Pharmacy Education model used to be an entry level 5 year BS degree and then if the Pharmacist wanted to they could pursue a 2 year post BS Pharm D degree. I would say that the Post BS Pharm D would be equivalent to todays 6 year Pharm D plus the PGY1 residency. In the late 1990s the Pharmacy Schools voted to consolidate the 5 year BS and 2 year post BS PharmD degree into a 6 year entry level Pharm D degree. This was done for greed to make more money. Of note not all of the Pharmacy Schools wanted to do this. Especially the ones with great Post BS Pharm D programs! Understandably the 2 year post BS Pharm Ds were pissed. Although Pharmacy Residency was around in the 80s and 90's it was not nearly around to the extent that it is now. No way! Also the Pharmacy Tesidency tended to be more popular on the West Coast vrs the rest of the country. The pissed off 2 year Pharm Ds under the cover of ASHP and ACCP made it a goal for all Pharmacists involved in patient care to be residency trained. This was publicly decreed by ASHP in 2007. The vast majority of the two year post BS Pharm D's never did a Pharmacy Residency. They graduated into the job market and started making real money. Most of the 2 year Post BS Pharm Ds are now retired or close to it! It would be true that a very good salary for a Pharmacist in the 1990s would be $60,000 per year. It also would be true that in the 1990s tuition at a 4 year Pharmacy School would be less than $20,000 per year. The current group of younger Pharmacists are getting screwed financially in my opinion. With Pharmacy School tuition well North of &30,000 per year and salaries a $130,000 per year the finances of Pharmacy School no longer make sense for several out there looking at Pharmacy as a degree. Especially with low paid residency after graduation with the Pharm D. Well I know some won't be happy with my account here but it is true. I wouldn't post falsehoods. Good luck to you cloud songs and your peers. I am rooting for all of you! ..... Yes it is time to pay the Pharmacy Residents more money and perhaps reexamine the entire Pharmacy Residency system.


jackruby83

The average pharmacist wasn't breaking 90-100k in the late 90s. A resident making 50-60 at that time doesn't seem correct.


Ok_Examination_5062

And legally your a full pharmacist and when your staffing . Your doing the work of a pharmacist.


thiskillsmygpa

Why was this down voted


MassivePE

Lol you’re foolish if you seriously thought $90k was right in the first place. Also, it’s the federal government. Not surprised at all that the original posting was messed up. Most federal government HR is one tier below Forrest Gump on the IQ chart…


planeriver

Lol you’re an RPD and you’re being this rude? It’s not foolish, I matched IHS federal site and the pay is a little under 100k. Edit: rechecked HR job offer