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About UPMC 

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide more than $1 billion every year in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 95,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across 40 hospitals and 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers 4.5 million members with a focus on providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. 

UPMC offers an array of training opportunities in the adult medical/surgical, critical care, and ambulatory care settings. UPMC Department of Pharmacy provides contemporary pharmaceutical care and is on the leading edge in establishing and evaluating alternative models of care. The Medical Center serves as a primary teaching site for Pharm.D. students and is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.

Our Partners and Sites

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital partnered with Pitt Pharmacy over 30 years ago to establish the first pharmacy residency program in Pittsburgh.  There are now over 21 different residency programs spanning 10 hospitals throughout the western and central Pennsylvania that include several PGY1 and a variety of PGY2 programs.  UPMC is a world-renowned health care provider and global leader in groundbreaking research, treatments and clinical care with over 40 hospitals.  Our pharmacists partner with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to improve patient health, optimize medication use and explore innovative clinical and operational medication services. Pharmacy residents experience emersion into developing educational teaching skills and patient care research while networking with faculty and clinical experts.

Our Residency Program has grown in national reputation through our partnerships. Pitt Pharmacy offers pharmacy practice and specialized pharmacy residencies in conjunction with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), the UPMC Health Plan, CVS, Caremark, Chartwell Pennsylvania, Giant Eagle, LP, RxPartners, Inc. and Rite Aid.

Mastery of Teaching Program

The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy fosters the development of pharmacy residents as pharmacist educators of the future. This individualized program, available to PGY-1 and PGY2 residents, combines discussion of best practices and educational methodology with hands on diverse teaching opportunities. 

The program provides opportunities to apply fundamental principles of learning and teaching through structured educational sessions and teaching opportunities including large group engagement, small group facilitation, simulated activities and effective preceptorship. Residents who complete the program requirements will receive a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the year, awarded on behalf of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.

Resident Research Series

The Resident Research Series at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy incorporates a structured educational series with longitudinal research working groups. This approach provides a foundation for performing research, gives appropriate mentorship, fosters interactive discussions, allows peer critiques and individual accountability for each resident project.

Residents are responsible for the completion of all aspects of their project, from conceptualization to final manuscript preparation. The Resident Research Series provides a small group learning environment where research related topics and resident projects are discussed over the course of the residency year with mentorship by faculty at the School of Pharmacy with extensive research experience. The Resident Research Day is held each June at the School of Pharmacy which provides residents the opportunity to present their research.

Application Resources

Application requirements and deadlines vary for our different residency programs, so check each program's page for those important details. However, some elements are uniform and pertain to all of the accredited residency programs.

Pharmacist Licensure

All pharmacy residents must be eligible for pharmacist licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and abide by the individual site policy on licensure requirements/dates.

Interviews

All programs require an interview. The termination of type (onsite vs remote), length and structure is site specific.

PhORCAS

Applications are received through the PhORCAS on-line application tool.

Questions?

Additional information can be found at Residency Programs | School of Pharmacy (pitt.edu). Each program's page lists the director who can answer questions you have about their program.

About UPMC Pharmacy Residency Programs

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is a large, multi-institutional medical center that offers an array of training opportunities in the adult medical/surgical, critical care, and ambulatory care settings. UPMC Department of Pharmacy provides contemporary pharmaceutical care and is on the leading edge in establishing and evaluating alternative models of care. The Medical Center serves as a primary teaching site for Pharm.D. students and is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.

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