Pharmacy Residency Programs
UVA Health has supported postgraduate pharmacy education since 1991 when the PGY1 Pharmacy residency was first accredited by ASHP.
Since then, more residencies have been established. All programs are ASHP-accredited, except for PGY2 Internal Medicine which is in pre-candidacy status.
Program Overview
Application deadlines: | January 2, 2027 |
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Starting date: | PGY1: June 22, 2027 |
Estimated stipend: | PGY1: $62,425 |
Conference Funding: | Required resident conference/meeting expenses will be reimbursed including registration, flights or mileage, and lodging. |
Service: | PGY1: 416 hours per resident per year 16 hours, mostly every third weekend 4-hour evening shift once every other week One major holiday and its adjacent weekend One minor holiday PGY2: 416 hours per resident per year 16 hours every fourth weekend 4-hour evening shift once weekly One major holiday and its adjacent weekend One minor holiday May staff overnight, details vary by program |
Benefits: | Premium medical, dental, vision, and liability insurance Vacation/Holidays (PTO): 15 days Sick (inclusive of mental health): 14 days Professional Leave (interviews, conferences, etc.): 8 days |
Training site: | State-owned academic medical center 679 Beds, 568 average daily census More about UVA Health. |
Pharmacy staff: | 612 |
Applicant Resources
General Residency References
Residency Program Policies and Procedures 2026-2027
UVA GME Benefits
Residency Class Schedules
PGY1 Program Sample Resident Schedule
PGY1 and PGY2 Programs Sample Resident Schedule
Certifications
BLS: required for all residents - training and certification provided by UVA Health
ACLS: program-specific requirement - training and certification provided by UVA Health. Teaching and Learning Certificate (optional)
Awards & Honors
Find out more about awards and honors at the University of Virginia Health System
The University of Virginia PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program was selected as the 2017 ASHP Foundation Residency Excellence Program Award recipient.
The University of Virginia PGY1-Pharmacy Residency Program was selected as a recipient of the ASHP Residency Expansion Grant for 2015-16.
Pharmacy Residency at Prince William Medical Center
UVA Health Prince William offers an ASHP-accredited Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Residency Program. This program strives to develop clinical pharmacists who provide optimal patient care and safety. Upon graduation, residents develop professional leadership skills along with competent functionality in various inpatient pharmacy practice roles.