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PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Ambulatory Care Focused Residency Program

MU Health Care’s postgraduate year one (PGY1) community-based pharmacy (ambulatory care focused) residency program will facilitate the development of leaders and educators in ambulatory pharmacy practice. The program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the American Pharmacist Association (APhA).

Meet our community-based pharmacy residency team

Our graduates will demonstrate excellence in direct patient care and have the confidence and skills to improve the health of patients within the communities they serve.

Meet our current and past residents

As a part of an academic health system, with an established residency infrastructure, we offer our residents a broad array of ambulatory experiences within diverse patient care settings. Our program provides innovative learning opportunities and fosters collaboration among all health professionals to improve patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

Duration: 12 months
Number of positions: 2
Starting date: June 23, 2025
Estimated stipend: $52,666
Interview required: Yes
Read more: Community-based Pharmacy Residency Handbook

Program Purpose

The PGY1 community-based residency at MU Health Care builds 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.

Eligibility

To qualify for the PGY1 Community-based residency program, you must:

  • Be a graduate of an accredited college or school of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree
  • Be licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of Missouri
 

Learning Experiences

Required Experiences


  • Anticoagulation
  • Orientation
  • Patient-Centered Dispensing
  • Population Health
  • Practice Management
  • Primary Care
  • Primary Care Psych Focus
  • Research
  • Specialty
  • Transitions of Care


Elective Experiences (Choose 1)


  • Academia
  • Centralized Refill Authorization
  • Oncology

How to Apply

Residency positions are filled according to the rules of the National Matching Service. An interview is required.

  • ASHP Code: 64047
  • National Matching Service Code: 280115

Application submission is through the Pharmacy Online Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS).

The applicant must provide:

  • Letter of Intent
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Official pharmacy school transcript
  • Three letters of recommendation

Contact Us

For more information or questions about the PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy program, please contact:


Virginia Boomershine, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES
Director, Ambulatory Pharmacy
virginia.boomershine@health.missouri.edu
573-884-7961
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