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).
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.
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
- Completed "pharmacy resident" job application via the MU Health Care website (under “Find a Job” select “All Openings,” search and apply under “Pharmacy Resident”)