The PGY1 pharmacy residency program builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.) 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.
Our program’s mission is to provide a quality, hands-on educational experience with the goal of shaping a well-rounded model practitioner. We will accomplish this by offering a variety of rotations both onsite and through our external partnerships.
We aim to build upon the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist clinicians with diverse patient care, leadership and education skills who are eligible for board certification and postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training. A managed care pharmacy residency will provide systematic training of pharmacists to achieve professional competence in the delivery of patient care and managed care pharmacy practice. To prepare pharmacists for positions in a managed care organization, health plan, or pharmacy benefit manager. Residency graduates will be qualified for a position in prior authorizations, clinical programs, MTM, disease state management, formulary utilization management, quality, account management, pharmacy benefit management, consulting, or a similar type of position within managed care.
The integration of resources from UPMC Health Plan, UPMC, Community Care, and the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy helps create a challenging Managed Care Residency Program. Highly motivated pharmacy residents have the opportunity to apply safe and effective evidence-based medicine practices to individual patients as well as to larger populations. The Health Plan has access to complete health management information for members, including data on hospital admissions, laboratory values, diagnoses, and pharmacy claims.
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Applicants must have completed a Doctor of Pharmacy program and be eligible for Pennsylvania licensure. Resident is required to obtain Pennsylvania licensure no later than 90 days after the start of the residency year.
A virtual interview is required. Candidates must submit application materials through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS).
A completed application includes:
Completed application must be received no later than January 5 for consideration.
