PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership
Thank you for your interest and consideration in the University of California, San Diego Health PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) residency program. All of our residency programs are committed to providing residents with a supportive learning environment and opportunities for professional growth through evidence-based practice, teaching, and research while encouraging the resident’s sense of responsibility and scholarly curiosity. The PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership program aims to build on the clinical foundation built during PGY1 training, exposing the resident to all aspects of managing a health-system pharmacy. Core learning areas for the program include pharmacy operations, personnel management, business and finance, technology and automation, and medication safety. Throughout the year, the resident has the opportunity to work with knowledgeable and passionate pharmacy leaders, and participate in several health system committees to help build strong inter-professional relationships that are critical for successful pharmacy management.
Program Summary
Residents will continue to build their clinical skills by taking part in direct patient care, staffing in both centralized and decentralized positions throughout the year. Teaching is also a focus of the program, with residents leading a therapeutics conference at the UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and precepting pharmacy residents and students on their administration rotations. Graduating residents will be well-prepared to assume supervisory and managerial positions, and embark on careers in pharmacy administration.
Residency Positions Available Per Year
1 resident accepted each year
Beginning Date
August 1st (matched residents must be licensed pharmacists in the State of California before starting the residency year and no later than October 1st).
Application Deadline
January 2
Virtual Interview Dates
TBD
Application Procedure
Eligible applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and successfully completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency. Application on PhORCAS.
Program Contact
Nancy T. Yam, PharmD, MHA, BCPS
Associate Chief, Director of Pharmacy - Acute Care Services
PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency Director
ntyam@ucsd.edu