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CPS Solutions, LLC. is the leading pharmacy solutions provider for hospitals and health systems nationwide. Our partnerships with a variety of healthcare facilities, ranging from critical access hospitals and large health systems to behavioral health centers and rehabilitation hospitals, drive performance and value for healthcare leaders and their teams. Our capacities include, but are not limited to, pharmacy management and consulting, 340B, specialty and ambulatory pharmacy, telepharmacy, rehabilitation, and supply chain management. 

The PGY1 / PGY2 Specialty Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (SPAL) with masters residency program with CPS Solutions, LLC is a combination program consisting of a Master’s degree and residency in Specialty Pharmacy Administration and Leadership created to focus on developing leadership and management skills through practical specialty pharmacy experiences. CPS hopes to create an environment of professional growth and create a foundation of development of leadership skills that will prepare the resident to assume leadership in a health-system specialty pharmacy. CPS has collaborated with The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy for the resident to earn their Masters in Health-System Pharmacy Administration throughout a 24-month program.  

Summa Health is an integrated delivery network in Akron, OH. Summa Health launched its ACHC and URAC-accredited specialty pharmacy service in partnership with CPS in 2019. Today, locally embedded pharmacists and pharmacy liaisons provide high-touch support to patients across 55 clinics. 

Top benefits of our specialty pharmacy residency program: 

• Provide direct patient care in the ambulatory and specialty settings  

• Practice at the top of your license using innovative technologies 

• Collaborate with providers and other care team members 

• Impact the future of specialty pharmacy care by participating in research initiatives  

• Gain access to CPS's nationwide community of specialty pharmacy experts 

• Work in a collaborative, supportive culture where your growth and learning experiences are a priority  

• Opportunities to connect with leaders across 43 specialty pharmacy sites

Required PGY1 core learning experiences:  

• Autoimmune 

• Cardiology 

• Employee Health Plan 

• Endocrine/pulmonary/LGBTQ+ 

• Hematology/oncology 

• Infectious Disease 

• Neurology 

Required PGY1 longitudinal learning experiences: 

• Outcomes research  

• Teaching certificate program 

• Community wellness 

• Specialty medication dispensing 

• Central operations  

• Administration 

• Professional leadership and development opportunities 

Elective PGY1 learning opportunities: 

• Specialty pharmacy administration 
• Central Operations 

• Repeat core rotations  

• Other opportunities may be available based on resident interest 

The PGY1 focuses on the clinical aspect to health-system specialty pharmacy. The PGY2 will be dedicated to the resident completing leadership and management learning experiences. Specific areas may include, but are not limited to operations, finance, informatics, inventory, human resources, regulatory compliance, and additional elective opportunities. The PGY2 may allow additional travel opportunities to foster collaboration with leaders across the company and gain exposure to unique management experiences based on developments in other nationwide sites. The resident will also have the opportunity in developing the program to meet their management career goals. This SPAL program will prepare the resident to complete the program and be qualified to serve in a clinical operations role within health-system specialty pharmacy.  

All applications must be received by January 6, 2026 and will be screened according to the following criteria:  

• Enrollment in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).  

• Completed pharmacy practice residency application through PhORCAS

• Eligibility for licensure in the State of Ohio

• Curriculum Vitae

• Three letters of recommendation
• College of Pharmacy transcript 

Applications will only be accepted through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). This service may be accessed by visiting ashp.org/phorcas. Applicants are responsible for completing all required materials and verifying availability of references by January 6, 2026.

An additional application also must be submitted to The Ohio State University Graduate School to apply for the M.S. in Health System Administration. Deadline: January 1, 2026. https://pharmacy.osu.edu/education/graduate-programs/ms-health-system-pharmacy-administration-leadership.  

About CPS at Summa Health System PGY1/2 Specialty Pharmacy Administration and Leadership with Masters

CPS Solutions, LLC. is the leading pharmacy solutions provider for hospitals and health systems nationwide. Our partnerships with a variety of healthcare facilities, ranging from critical access hospitals and large health systems to behavioral health centers and rehabilitation hospitals, drive performance and value for healthcare leaders and their teams. Our capacities include, but are not limited to, pharmacy management and consulting, 340B, specialty and ambulatory pharmacy, telepharmacy, rehabilitation, and supply chain management.

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