Pharmacy Residency

Welcome to the UC San Diego Health pharmacy residency program. We have a long and proud tradition of training pharmacy residents.

Our graduates have been changing pharmacy practice through innovative patient care for over 45 years. Built on that tradition, we offer two PGY1 programs and eight PGY2 programs. Each of them has their foundation in our organizational excellence, and their strength in our many outstanding preceptors.

All this is right in the middle of the top health system in San Diego, one of the top five in California. I will let you read what others say about our organization. Did I mention that San Diego is America's Finest City?

I hope that you will take a little time to explore our programs and get a feel for how we can help you on your unique career path. I look forward to meeting many of you in the future. Let me know if I can help you learn more about UC San Diego Pharmacy residencies. 

Dr. Charles Daniels, PhD
Chief Pharmacy Offer, UC San Diego Health

Pharmacy Residency Manual

Refer to the manual for information on program structure, presentations, meetings, leadership roles and more. The manual is updated annually based on feedback from the previous year.

Download the 2026-27 Pharmacy Residency Manual (PDF)

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Read more about the pharmacy residency programs at UC San Diego Health (also known as University of California San Diego Medical Center):

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About the Pharmacy Department
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Current Pharmacy Residents
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Excellence in Medication-Use Safety & Pharmacy

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We were the first organization in the country to be recognized as a Center of Excellence in medication-use safety and pharmacy practice by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). This reflects our high-performing pharmacy department's commitment to superior patient care.

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