Our 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 residences have been established. All programs are ASHP-accredited, except for PGY2 Internal Medicine which is in pre-candidacy status.
Program Overview
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Estimated stipend: | PGY1: $60,606 |
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 2025-2026
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.
Program Missions & Goals
Post-Graduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency
PGY1 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives.
Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.
Post-Graduate Year 2 Pharmacy Residencies
PGY2 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas.
Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.