Pharmacy Residency Program
Duration: 1 Year(s)
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Course TypeResidency Program
Course Specialty
General Pharmacy
Overview
Hennepin Healthcare is a major academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center that provides advanced clinical training across multiple healthcare disciplines. The Pharmacy Residency Program is designed to prepare pharmacists for clinical practice in complex healthcare environments. Residents participate in direct patient care activities across inpatient and ambulatory care settings. The program includes rotations in internal medicine, critical care, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, and specialty pharmacy services. Residents work closely with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to optimize medication therapy outcomes. The institution emphasizes evidence-based practice, patient safety, and interprofessional collaboration. Educational activities include case discussions, teaching opportunities, and research projects. Graduates of the program are well prepared for clinical pharmacist roles, advanced pharmacy practice, and PGY2 specialty training.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Yes – Residents receive an annual stipend/salary with employee benefits according to the Hennepin Healthcare residency compensation structure.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution
- Eligibility for pharmacist licensure in Minnesota
- Completion of pharmacy internship requirements (if applicable)
- Strong academic and clinical training background
- Letters of recommendation and professional references
- Participation in the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) and residency matching program
Minimum Education
PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy)
Admission Process:
- Submit an application through PhORCAS.
- Provide required documents including CV, academic transcripts, and letters of recommendation.
- Applications are reviewed by the residency selection committee.
- Qualified applicants are invited for interviews.
- Candidates participate in the pharmacy residency matching program.
- Selected residents complete credentialing and onboarding before the start of training.
