Learn about the application process and benefits offered for the Pennsylvania Hospital pharmacy residency program.
Program Qualifications
- Graduation from ACPE School of Pharmacy or have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the NABP
- Pharm.D. degree or equivalent experience
- Cumulative GPA ≥ 2.9
- Candidates from pass/fail institutions will have their GPA score calculated as follows:
- If class rank is available on transcripts or can be obtained from the school, the class rank will be converted to a percent and award points proportional to that value (e.g. a class rank of 1 would be 100% and award full points, a class rank equivalent to 50% will award half the possible points, etc.)
- If class rank is not available, then the applicant will receive the average number of points
- Board eligible for licensure in the State of Pennsylvania by the start of the residency program
- Candidates on a visa must be eligible for an entire year of residency training. A six-month visa sponsorship will not be considered, as it does not meet the needs of the program.
The PGY1 residency program at Pennsylvania Hospital is a 12 consecutive month program. Please note that incoming residents are expected to obtain licensure within 60 days of starting the program.
Process
To apply for our programs, you must submit the following through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS):
- Letter of Intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three Letters of Reference
- Only the PhORCAS standardized reference form is required.
- College of Pharmacy Transcripts
- Should be submitted directly to PhORCAS
- The program listings in PhORCAS and the National Matching Service are as follows:
- The program listing in PhORCAS and the National Matching Service is PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL; NMS Code #208813
- Application deadline: January 2nd
Please note, there are multiple PGY1 residency programs available within the University of Pennsylvania Health System. A candidate that wishes to apply must submit separate applications to each individual program.
Applicants considered for a position will be invited to participate in an on-site interview at Pennsylvania Hospital. Applicants will be given a tour of the facilities and will have a chance to meet the Residency Program Director, preceptors, mentors and current pharmacy residents.
Contact Information
Yogini Patel, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Anticoagulation
Program Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Interim Program Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in an Ambulatory Care Setting
Pennsylvania Hospital
Phone: (215) 829-8673
E-mail: yogini.patel@uphs.upenn.edu
Benefits
Office: Dedicated pharmacy resident office space with personal computer, desk phone and mobile phone.
Estimated Stipend: $55,000
Time Off: 10 vacation days, 3 sick days, 3 interviews days, plus five paid holidays
Meetings: Financial support is offered to attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and the Eastern States Residency Conference.
Health Insurance: Health, dental and vision plans are available.