RESIDENCY PROGRAMS EVENTS
The USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences offers multiple ASHP-accredited PGY1 and PGY2 residency programs. The pharmacy residency programs are designed to train resident pharmacists in developing advanced skills in pharmacy practice, teaching, research, and professional development.
USC Mann offers two categories of residency programs:
- Residency programs operated by USC Mann in conjunction with various clinical partners
- Affiliate residency programs operated by external sites with USC Mann oversight for designated activities associated with the Academic Pharmacy Learning Experience (APLE)
Accordion Content
- PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in the Acute Care Setting
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in the Ambulatory Care Setting
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in the Specialty Pharmacy Setting
- PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency
- PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency
- PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
- PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency at Huntington Hospital
- PGY2 Neurology Pharmacy Residency at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Academic Pharmacy Learning Experience
The Academic Pharmacy Learning Experience (APLE) is a longitudinal learning experience for PGY1 and PGY2 to develop skills in the core pillars of academic pharmacy, including teaching, research, and professional development/leadership.
Upon the conclusion of the APLE and the successful completion of required activities, residents will be eligible to receive a teaching certificate, advanced teaching certificate, and/or research certificate.
How to Apply
The USC Mann Pharmacy Residency Programs participates in the CSHP and ASHP residency showcase and hosts several in-person and virtual information sessions and open houses.
USC Mann abides by the rules for the ASHP Pharmacy Resident Matching Program. Applications for each program are accepted through the ASHP Resident Matching Program through the PhORCAS system, and applicants are ranked through the National Matching Services (NMS).
Requirements to be considered during the selection process include:
- Graduate or candidate for graduation from an ACPE-accredited degree program or one in the process of pursuing accreditation
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of California
- For PGY1 community-based residency programs, a supplemental application is required
- For PGY2 residencies, the applicant is completing or has completed an ASHP-accredited or candidate-status PGY1 residency
- Apply by Jan. 2 via PhORCAS
USC Mann affiliate residents are recruited by the sponsoring institution directly. Please refer to the sponsoring institution for additional information about applying to the affiliate programs.