About the Pharmacy Department

At UMass Memorial Medical Center, the clinical partner of UMass Chan Medical School, pharmacy residents train in a large academic medical center where they care for diverse patient populations, collaborate with nationally recognized interdisciplinary teams and gain experience across a broad range of clinical, operational and specialty pharmacy settings. With more than 300 pharmacy professionals supporting care across five campuses, residents are immersed in one of the most comprehensive pharmacy practice environments in Central Massachusetts and beyond.

A Comprehensive Pharmacy Practice

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Esketamine Therapy

Esketamine for Depression in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

There’s now an alternative treatment — and new hope — for people with difficult-to-treat depression. UMass Memorial Health offers esketamine nasal spray, a breakthrough treatment for adults (18 and up). Unlike antidepressants, which take weeks to work, esketamine can help you feel better within 24 hours. You receive safe, attentive care from our experienced psychiatrists and nurses.

What Is Esketamine Nasal Spray?

Esketamine is an FDA-approved nasal spray derived from the drug ketamine, an anesthetic for pain. It works by quickly...




Max Johnson

Max Johnson

Max Johnson, BA
MBSR/MBCT Qualified Teacher

Formal Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts in African and African-American Studies
    Minor in Studio Arts, University of Rochester, 2006

Mindfulness and Meditation Training:

  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher Qualification, Brown University School of Professional Studies (2023)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Teacher Qualification, Brown University School of Professional Studies (2023)

Bio

Max Johnson is a mindfulness teacher qualified by Brown University to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive...


Pharmacy Residency Program FAQ

Are you considering a pharmacy residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center? This FAQ page provides answers to commonly asked questions about the application process, program structure and resident experience. It is intended to help prospective candidates better understand our training environment and our commitment to clinical excellence, education and patient-centered care.