PGY1 and PGY2 Application Process

• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Application due January 2 of each year
• PGY2 Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Residency Application due January 10 of each year
• PGY2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy Residency Application due January 10 of each year.                                                        

Resident Qualifications

• The candidate must be a graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.
• PGY1 Residents must be licensed in California by October 31.
• The candidate should possess a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.
• The candidate should be comfortable and competent in clinical situations.

1.  Academic record
   Each residency candidate should possess a GPA of at least 3.0 and will be given the opportunity during the interview to address any significant findings in the academic record. Each residency candidate is asked to submit a copy of their pharmacy school transcript. All members of the Resident Selection Committee review this document.
2. Letters of reference
   Each residency candidate is asked to submit no more than three (3)  letters of reference as part of his or her application. Please use the PhORCAS electronic templates for recommendations.  All members of the Resident Selection Committee review these documents.
3. Statement of Intent
   Each residency candidate is asked to submit a personal statement of intent for the City of Hope Pharmacy Practice Residency Program. All members of the Resident Selection Committee review this document.
4. Performance during interview
   Each residency candidate who has passed the other selection requirements is granted an interview, where he/she is asked a series of questions. Each response is rated on verbal communication skills, poise and personal presentation, leadership abilities, professional competence, and degree of match between the resident’s needs and that of the program.