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The goal of the Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Practice Residency is to provide pharmacy residents with opportunities to develop the fundamental skills necessary to excel in the specialty pharmacy environment.

The residency program is based at Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This premier specialty pharmacy location offers a variety of patient care services to support patients who are managing chronic life-threatening or rare conditions, including cancer, hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, infertility, and chronic inflammatory conditions, among others. The clinical pharmacists at this site work closely with health care professionals, patient care advocates, insurance verification specialists, and patients to meet the needs of medication therapy. In addition, residents will gain insights on pharmacy practice management issues that can affect the delivery of care for patients receiving specialty medications.

The residency is offered in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. This partnership provides the resident with opportunities to serve as a graduate mentor with student organizations, participate in advocacy events, administer vaccinations, and develop the academic skills necessary to serve as an educator and preceptor. As part of this residency program, the resident will actively engage in educating Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy staff and university students while completing a Mastery of Teaching Program through the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.

Residency Activities

• Provide disease management programs in specialty pharmacy conditions
• Educate patients on appropriate medication use
• Work with patients and prescribers to resolve drug therapy problems
• Identify strategies to improve medication adherence and reduce medication costs
• Contribute to the development of novel disease management programs
• Manage patients receiving medications or services through Walgreens Gene and Cell Services and HUB Solutions
• Contribute to the specialty pharmacy quarterly newsletter
• Develop and deliver an accredited CE program
• Design and conduct a practice-based research project, present the findings at a national meeting
• Present research findings at Resident Research Day at the University of Pittsburgh
• Provide clinical instruction to pharmacy staff and student pharmacists
• Mastery of Teaching Program through the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy

Residency Program Benefits

• Competitive stipend
• Comprehensive medical plan
• Travel allowances for two pharmacy-related conferences
• Resident is eligible for Paid Time Off

• Pennsylvania licensure within 90 days of the start of the residency program
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
• Completed online employment application form at www.jobs.walgreens.com
• Submission of residency application materials to Pharmacy Online Residency Application Service (PhORCAS)
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Three professional letters of recommendation
  • Official university transcripts
  • A written statement explaining why you are pursuing a pharmacy practice residency and what you hope to gain from the residency program
• Interview with specialty pharmacy focused presentation

Application Process

For candidates to be considered for the 2026-2027 Community-Based Pharmacy Practice Residency Program, all application materials must be submitted no later than January 15th.

Contact Information

Specific questions about this residency program should be addressed to Dr. Bill Trombatt, Residency Program Director, at william.trombatt@walgreens.com

About Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy and the University of Pittsburgh PGY1 Community-Based Residency

Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for pharmacy, retail and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities.

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