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Explore Pharmacy Residency Opportunities at CentraCare

CentraCare is proud to be Minnesota’s largest rural healthcare provider, encompassing 10 hospitals, 30+ clinics, and 160+ outreach locations. We are deeply committed to investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals. This commitment is reflected in the launch of our new medical school, our support for medical resident learners, and our offering of three distinct PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Programs.

We are currently recruiting:

• Three residents for the St. Cloud Hospital PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program
• One resident for the CentraCare – Paynesville PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program
• One resident for the CentraCare – St. Cloud PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program

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About Our St. Cloud Hospital, Department, and Residency Program

St. Cloud Hospital is one of the largest hospitals in Minnesota with 489 beds and more than 60,000 emergency visits per year.  Our hospital is currently transitioning to an academic medical center.  This year, the CentraCare Health Care System and the University of Minnesota opened the first new medical school in Minnesota in over 50 years! It is an exciting time to consider a pharmacy residency position at St. Cloud Hospital. 

The Pharmacy Department is composed of over 50 pharmacists with more than 25 pharmacists serving as preceptors.  Our ASHP accredited PGY1 residency will be recruiting our tenth class of pharmacy residents this year.

St. Cloud Hospital PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program

Required Block Learning Experiences

• Orientation
• Mega Med Surg (9 weeks in length)
• Infectious Disease
• Critical Care
• Management

Elective Block Learning Experiences

• Emergency Medicine
• Pediatrics
• Oncology
• Cardiology
• Transitions of Care (Heart Failure Focus)
• Ambulatory Care
• Medication Safety/Informatics
• Pilot Experiences (Emergency Medicine Antimicrobial Stewardship, Dedicated Surgical Services)

Longitudinal Learning Experiences

• Staffing every 3rd weekend (Staffing weekends are followed by Mental Health Mondays - compensatory day)
• Resident research or quality improvement project
• Medication use evaluation
• Mentorship
• Didactic lectures to St. Cloud State University nursing students and facilitate pharmacokinetic reviews with first year University of Minnesota medical students
• Co-precept APPE and IPPE students
• Hospital committee involvement (Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Antimicrobial Stewardship, or Medication Safety)
• REST (Resident Emotional Support Team) Committee and more

Please view our recently updated website: St. Cloud Hospital - PGY1 Pharmacy Residency | CentraCare, Central Minnesota

If you are seeking a comprehensive and customizable hospital residency experience, St. Cloud Hospital may be the right choice for you.

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About Our Ambulatory Care Department & Residency Programs

CentraCare’s Ambulatory Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and Anticoagulation Department includes 14 pharmacists embedded across 8 ambulatory care clinics. We have proudly precepted pharmacy residents since 1994 as part of our ASHP-accredited program.

CentraCare – St. Cloud PGY1 Program

This program is based at the Family Health Clinic in St. Cloud, where the resident collaborates closely with University of Minnesota Family Medicine Residents. Staffing responsibilities include one day per week in the on-site retail pharmacy located on the clinic’s first floor.

CentraCare – Paynesville PGY1 Program

Located in the heart of Paynesville, MN, this program offers a unique opportunity to build strong relationships with patients and the local community. Staffing includes one day per week in the critical access hospital, which shares a building with the ambulatory clinic. The hospital typically sees a census of 6–10 patients per day.

Both ambulatory-based CentraCare – St. Cloud and – Paynesville PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Programs:

• Do not require evening, weekend, or on-call staffing
• Offer strong preceptor and technician support
• Feature a longitudinal design, allowing residents to follow patients over time
• Empower residents to practice at the top of their license within CentraCare’s broad scope of practice

Elective Learning Opportunities

Residents may choose from a variety of elective rotations learning experiences, including:

• Pain Center
• Internal Medicine
• Anticoagulation
• Management
• Heart & Vascular Center

University of Minnesota Affiliation

Both the CentraCare – St. Cloud and – Paynesville PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Programs are affiliated with the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy PGY1 Residency Program. This partnership offers:

• Teaching opportunities with UMN pharmacy students
• Collaborative learning with co-residents in ambulatory care settings
• An expanded professional support network

If you're passionate about ambulatory care and looking for a residency experience that combines clinical excellence with community impact, CentraCare could be the perfect fit for you.

Candidates for our residency programs must be:

• Graduates of an ACPE- accredited college of pharmacy, AND
• Eligible for licensure in Minnesota on July 1^st, AND
• U.S. Citizens or carry a U.S. permanent resident visa (a “green card”)

Applicants should complete their electronic residency application using the ASHP PhORCAS centralized application system at www.ashp.org/phorcas by January 2, 2026 at 23:59 CST. Complete applications should include the following:

• A completed residency application
• Verified PharmD transcripts
• Personal statement/Letter of intent
• Curriculum vitae
• Three completed standardized reference forms — Please ensure one of these references is from a clinical preceptor

About St. Cloud Hospital & CentraCare - PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Programs

CentraCare is proud to be Minnesota’s largest rural healthcare provider, encompassing 10 hospitals, 30+ clinics, and 160+ outreach locations. We are deeply committed to investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals. This commitment is reflected in the launch of our new medical school, our support for medical resident learners, and our offering of three distinct PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Programs. We are currently recruiting: •Three residents for the St. Cloud Hospital PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program •One resident for the CentraCare – Paynesville PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program •One resident for the CentraCare – St. Cloud PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program

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