VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Residencies Offered:

• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (10 positions)
• PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency (2 positions)
• PGY2 Neurology Residency (2 positions)

Download Program Booklets & Flyers:

https://tinyurl.com/VAGLA-PharmacyResidency

Why Choose Us?

• We prioritize hiring our own residents. Class of 2025: 6 residents hired on! 
• Ample teaching/precepting opportunities with APPE and IPPE students 
• Strong pharmacist-provider relationships as active healthcare team members 
• Unique optional faculty appointment with USC Mann and teaching certificate
• Diverse rotations, mentorship program, and leadership opportunities 
• Large cohort provides a strong support system and lifelong friendships
• Teaching and research facility at one of the largest VA’s in the nation, providing strong learning environments 

Download Program Booklets & Flyers:

• https://tinyurl.com/VAGLA-PharmacyResidency

PGY2 Neurology Program Information

• WHO: Who should consider applying for a PGY2 in Neurology 

  • Are you passionate about helping patients improve function and quality of life in both ambulatory and acute care settings?
  • Do you have a keen interest in Psychiatry, Pain Management, Geriatrics, and Rehabilitation?
  • Do you want to enhance the neurological wellbeing of Veterans?

• WHY: The importance of the program 

  • Address Diverse Neurological Needs: Veterans face unique neurological challenges that impact relationships, professional success, and personal fulfillment.
  • Evolving Role of Pharmacists: With advancements in neurological medications, pharmacists are pivotal in monitoring, educating providers, and managing drug therapies.

• FUTURE: The future outlook for the field of Neurology 

  • Growing Field: Neurology pharmacy is a continuously growing field with expanding opportunities driven by Veteran health.
  • Advances in Medical Research: These lead to better understanding and treatment of neurological disorders.
  • Rising Demand: An aging population is associated with an increased prevalence of neurological conditions such as dementia and Parkinson's disease, highlighting the need for specialized care.
  • Diverse Career Paths: Graduates work in neurology specialty positions, inpatient, ambulatory care, critical care, academia, and more!

• WHAT: An overview of the content and structure within the PGY2 Neurology program

  • Diverse Clinical Rotations: Gain confidence in diverse areas such as Inpatient Neurology Service, Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, Acute Care Neurosurgery, Secondary Stroke Prevention Clinic, Refractory Seizure Clinic, Headache Clinic, Movement Disorder Clinic, Dementia/Neurobehavior Clinic, Multiple Sclerosis Clinic, and General Neurology Clinic.
  • Opportunities:
    • Provide evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy management
    • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams as active healthcare team members
    • Obtain a teaching certificate and hold a faculty position with a recognized school of pharmacy
  • Advanced Learning: Build on PGY1 basics with advanced clinical knowledge and experience to develop neurology expertise.

Meet Us at These Events:

Federal Pharmacy Virtual Residency Showcase 

• PGY2 AmCare Program:
  • 10/8/25 (Wed) @9-10AM PT (12-1PM ET)
  • Join Here: https://tinyurl.com/PGY2AmCare-VAGLA-Showcase
• PGY2 Neuro Program:
  • 10/9/25 (Thur) @11-12PM PT (2-3PM ET)
  • Join Here: https://tinyurl.com/PGY2Neuro-VAGLA-Showcase

CSHP Residency Showcase

• PGY1 Program
• 11/1/25 (Sat) @2-6PM PT
• Booth #: 56S; Seminar Conference (Chula Vista, CA)

PGY1 Virtual Open House

• 11/21/25 (Fri) @2:30-4PM PT
• Join Here: https://tinyurl.com/VAGLA-OpenHouse2025
• Interest Form: https://tinyurl.com/VAGLAOpenHouseInterestForm2025
• Please be prepared to turn on your camera!

ASHP Residency Showcase

• PGY1, PGY2 AmCare, PGY2 Neuro
• 12/9/25 (Tues) @1-4PM PT
• Booth #: 6535; Midyear Conference (Las Vegas, NV)

ASHP Virtual Residency Showcase

• PGY1, PGY2 AmCare, PGY2 Neuro
• 12/17/25 (Wed) @1-2PM PT
• Join Here: https://tinyurl.com/VAGLA-VirtualShowcase2025

USC Mann Residency Virtual Open House

• PGY1, PGY2 AmCare, PGY2 Neuro
• 12/18/25 (Thurs) @4-5pm PT
• USC’s Website: https://mann.usc.edu/program/residency-program/

Contact Us!

PGY1 RPD: Amy.Cangemi@va.gov

PGY2 AmCare RPD/Designee: Jenna.Kawamoto2@va.gov; & Amy.Cangemi@va.gov

PGY2 Neuro RPD/Designee: Hyojin.Suh@va.gov; & Amy.Cangemi@va.gov

Residents: vaglaresidency@gmail.com

Program Website:

https://www.va.gov/greater-los-angeles-health-care/work-with-us/internships-and-fellowships/pharmacy-residency-programs/

Applicant Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
• Completing or have completed an ASHP-accredited or candidate-status PGY1 residency
• US citizenship for Federal employment (must be a US citizen at the time of application)
• Must meet eligibility requirements set forth by the Office of Academic Affiliations – https://www.va.gov/OAA/docs/Am_I_Eligible_v5.pdf
• Pharmacist License may be from any of the 50 states
  • Must provide copy of license prior to the 1^st day of residency and no later than 120 days after the start of residency.

VA National Early Commitment (VANEC)

• Current VA PGY1 residents are eligible to apply
• Please review the VANEC SharePoint page for process, application requirements, and established deadlines
• Further instructions regarding the three letters of recommendation:
  • References to please complete and email the following directly to the RPD: VANEC Recommendation Form.pdf

Regular ASHP Match

• Register with the ASHP Resident Matching Program
  • natmatch.com/ashprmp
• Application via PhORCAS™
  • Complete all sections of the PhORCAS application, which includes:
    • Biographic Information
    • Academic History – includes Official Pharmacy School Transcript
    • Supporting Information
    • Custom Questions
    • Designations – includes the following:
      • Three References (via PhORCAS online Reference Form only; 1 from PGY1 RPD, 2 from preceptors)
      • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
      • Personal Statement/Cover Letter
    • Application Deadline (PhORCAS™): January 2, 11:59PM EST
      • Applications must be completed and submitted via PhORCAS™ and meet established deadlines to be considered

Required Interview

• Virtual interviews are offered to eligible candidates upon initial review of application
• Interview is required for final consideration

Applications must be complete and meet yearly established deadlines to be considered. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

VAGLAHS Pharmacy Residency Programs participate in the ASHP Residency Matching Program and follow ASHP Match Rules. This residency agrees that no person at this residency will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant.  Download the Application Agreement from www.natmatch.com/ashprmp.

About VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

The VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) is one of the largest health care facilities within the Department of Veterans Affairs. It is one component of the VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network (VISN22) offering services to Veterans residing in Southern California and Southern Nevada. VAGLAHS consists of two ambulatory care centers, a tertiary care facility and 8 community based outpatient clinics. VAGLAHS serves Veterans residing throughout five counties: Los Angeles, Ventura, Kern, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo. There are 1.4 million Veterans in the VAGLAHS service area. VAGLAHS is affiliated with both UCLA School of Medicine and USC School of Medicine, as well as more than 45 colleges, universities and vocational schools in 17 different medical, nursing, paramedical and administrative programs. The West Los Angeles Healthcare Center (WLA) is a tertiary care teaching facility dedicated to providing a wide array of acute and ambulatory patient care services to our nation’s veterans. The comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services provided include a broad range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric care. Internal medicine subspecialties include cardiology, ...infectious diseases, gastroenterology, allergy, pulmonology, nephrology, endocrinology, rheumatology, and hematology/oncology. Major surgical subspecialties include orthopedics, urology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, plastics, ENT, podiatry, and cardiothoracic surgery. In addition to the main acute care hospital, there is a 180-bed nursing home, a hospice unit, and Home-Based Primary Care. The Sepulveda Ambulatory Care Center (SACC) offers a state-of-the-art ambulatory care facility. The center has specialty outpatient programs in spinal cord injury, stroke rehabilitation, women's health, preventative medicine, dentistry, and mental health, and chemical dependency. Extended care activities include a 120-bed Academic Nursing Home and a Home-Based Primary Care Program. The facility hosts extensive clinical and basic science research, including Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) and Field Program for Health Science Research and Development (HSR&D). The HSR&D program evaluates provider practice and patient outcome studies in the delivery of ambulatory health care. The Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center (LAACC) is located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. It serves as a centrally located facility for the diverse veteran population of the city of Los Angeles, focusing on primary care and mental health services. The clinic provides special services in post-traumatic stress disorder, day treatment, medical service, and mental health services.

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