Residency Showcase Program Listings

PGY1 Pharmacy

PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

PGY1 Community-based Pharmacy

To build upon the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop community?based pharmacist practitioners with diverse patient care, leadership, and education skills who are eligible to pursue advanced training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies and professional certifications.

 PGY2

PGY2 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in specialized areas of practice. PGY2 residencies provide residents with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings. Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification, if available.

PGY1 Residency Application Requirements

(includes PGY1 pharmacy, PGY1 pharmacy/ PGY2 HSPAL, and PGY1 community-based pharmacy)

Applicants must:

• Be enrolled in or a graduate of an ACPE-accredited advanced pharmacy program
• Be eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia and licensed by September 1^st

Applicants must upload to PhORCAS by the specified deadline the following†:

• Curriculum vitae that includes:
  • Completed and anticipated advanced pharmacy practice experience rotations
  • Leadership, organizational, and community service involvement
  • Research projects, presentations (verbal and poster), and publications (include doi and/or hyperlink)
• Letter of intent that explains your reasons for pursuing residency at UVA and your goals
• Official college of pharmacy transcript (minimum GPA to be considered is 3.0)
• A total of three references
  • TWO should be from preceptors of two different rotations able to speak to clinical problem-solving in direct patient care experiences (not classroom)
  • ALL THREE References MUST comment on the following characteristics:
    • Ability to organize and manage time
    • Ability to work with peers and communicate
    • Clinical problem solving skills
    • Independence and resourcefulness
    • Willingness to accept constructive criticism
    • Professionalism

Additional requirements for the PGY1 Pharmacy/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) + Master’s Program

• The THIRD reference is required from an individual practicing in administration
• A GPA is required for entry into the Master’s program; therefore, individuals from Pass/ Fail schools will not be considered

For all programs, please note the following:

• The UVA Health Pharmacy Residency Program does not sponsor work visas.
• Those who attend/attended schools that are not ACPE-accredited will not be considered.
• The minimum pharmacy school GPA is 3.0.
• References should be from different rotation experiences.
• ALL materials must be submitted by the deadline posted in PhoRCAS.