PGY1 Community-Based Residency



Application Information

The deadline for receiving application material is no later than January 2. After review, qualified applicants will be notified so they can arrange an on-site interview.

The Community-Based Residency has two positions available. Candidates may choose to apply to either elective focus of the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program in addition to the Community-Based Residency.

To apply for the residency, submission of the following is required:

  • Letter of Intent
    • At a minimum, the letter of intent must address all of the following:
      • Short-term goals
      • Long-term goals
      • What the candidate can bring to the pharmacy residency program
      • How the program can help the candidate achieve his/her goals
      • Plans after completing the PGY1 residency program
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Completed PhORCAS application
  • Pharmacy college transcripts
  • At least three letters of recommendation
    • At least two recommendations must be written by APPE preceptors
    • At a minimum, references should provide comments in the PhORCAS narrative comments section and on the following characteristics:
      • Oral communication skills
      • Ability to organize and manage time
      • Clinical problem-solving skills