PHARMACY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
You can succeed in an atmosphere of learning and support. At UCLA Health, our Pharmacy Residencies will give you the opportunity to work alongside the most experienced and knowledgeable practitioners, as you build your reputation for competence in the most challenging clinical situations.
At UCLA Health, we are committed to creating an inclusive learning, working, and living community that respects the dignity of all its members and where we can all thrive.
PHARMACY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
You can succeed in an atmosphere of learning and support. At UCLA Health, our Pharmacy Residencies will give you the opportunity to work alongside the most experienced and knowledgeable practitioners, as you build your reputation for competence in the most challenging clinical situations.
At UCLA Health, we are committed to creating an inclusive learning, working, and living community that respects the dignity of all its members and where we can all thrive.
PHARMACY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
You can succeed in an atmosphere of learning and support. At UCLA Health, our Pharmacy Residencies will give you the opportunity to work alongside the most experienced and knowledgeable practitioners, as you build your reputation for competence in the most challenging clinical situations.
At UCLA Health, we are committed to creating an inclusive learning, working, and living community that respects the dignity of all its members and where we can all thrive.
PHARMACY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
You can succeed in an atmosphere of learning and support. At UCLA Health, our Pharmacy Residencies will give you the opportunity to work alongside the most experienced and knowledgeable practitioners, as you build your reputation for competence in the most challenging clinical situations.
At UCLA Health, we are committed to creating an inclusive learning, working, and living community that respects the dignity of all its members and where we can all thrive.
PHARMACY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
You can succeed in an atmosphere of learning and support. At UCLA Health, our Pharmacy Residencies will give you the opportunity to work alongside the most experienced and knowledgeable practitioners, as you build your reputation for competence in the most challenging clinical situations.
At UCLA Health, we are committed to creating an inclusive learning, working, and living community that respects the dignity of all its members and where we can all thrive.
PHARMACY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
You can succeed in an atmosphere of learning and support. At UCLA Health, our Pharmacy Residencies will give you the opportunity to work alongside the most experienced and knowledgeable practitioners, as you build your reputation for competence in the most challenging clinical situations.
At UCLA Health, we are committed to creating an inclusive learning, working, and living community that respects the dignity of all its members and where we can all thrive.
PHARMACY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
You can succeed in an atmosphere of learning and support. At UCLA Health, our Pharmacy Residencies will give you the opportunity to work alongside the most experienced and knowledgeable practitioners, as you build your reputation for competence in the most challenging clinical situations.
At UCLA Health, we are committed to creating an inclusive learning, working, and living community that respects the dignity of all its members and where we can all thrive.
PHARMACY RESIDENCY PROGRAM
You can succeed in an atmosphere of learning and support. At UCLA Health, our Pharmacy Residencies will give you the opportunity to work alongside the most experienced and knowledgeable practitioners, as you build your reputation for competence in the most challenging clinical situations.
At UCLA Health, we are committed to creating an inclusive learning, working, and living community that respects the dignity of all its members and where we can all thrive.
PGY1 PHARMACY RESIDENCY –
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Purpose
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.
Description
The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and combined facilities have over 950 beds and serve as a teaching site for the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and other allied health professions educational programs. Pharmacy residents work as part of the health care team to provide patient education and pharmaceutical care. Pharmacy residents have the unique opportunity to gain experience in a variety of acute care areas such as oncology, transplant, and critical care. Residents will rotate through a series of required and elective learning experiences and develop in-depth clinical, teaching, operational, and administrative skills.
Residency Program Director
Christopher Yamamoto, PharmD, BCPS
cyamamoto@mednet.ucla.edu
Residency Program Coordinators
Louise T. Wang, PharmD, BCCCP
ltwang@mednet.ucla.edu
Lyn Clarito, PharmD
lclarito@mednet.ucla.edu
Residency start date:
Resident appointments are for one year starting on or around July 1st of each year.
Interview dates:
Interviews anticipated annually in February (exact dates and times to be individually scheduled).
Number of positions:
4
- In progress toward anticipated completion (or prior completion) of a pharmacy education program from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited or ACPE Candidate status School of Pharmacy leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree OR possess a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
- Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 or PASS from School of Pharmacy
- Be eligible for full licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of California within 90 days of residency start date if not already licensed in the State of California
- Have an active California Pharmacy Intern License prior to entrance into the program if not already licensed as a Pharmacist in the State of California
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
UCLA Health residency programs participate in the ASHP Resident Matching Program. All applicants must be enrolled in the Resident Matching Program. The residency agrees that no person at this residency will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant. For additional information, please visit the following website: www.natmatch.com/ashprmp/
Requirements :
- ASHP WebAdmit/PhORCAS application form
- Three letters of recommendation/reference
- Letter of interest explaining specific qualities that make the applicant an ideal fit for the Pharmacy Residency Program
- Transcript from school of pharmacy
- Curriculum vitae (including completed and anticipated Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences [APPEs])
Key dates to remember:
- Application deadline—January 3
- Interviews—February (to be scheduled)
Salary: Approximately $78,000/year
Professional/Educational Leave: Up to 10 days
Vacation: 10 days
Residents also receive additional benefits provided by UCLA Health to full time career employees including health/dental/vision insurance and paid sick leave.
MEET OUR CURRENT RESIDENTS
Hannah Kim, PharmD
Hometown:
Cypress, CA
Pharmacy School:
University of California, San Francisco
Professional Interests:
Emergency Medicine, Oncology
Favorite Things To Do:
Baking, eating good food, and going on long walks!
Michael Nguyen, PharmD
Hometown:
Los Angeles, CA
Pharmacy School:
University of California, San Francisco
Professional Interests:
Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Solid Organ Transplant
Favorite Things To Do:
Spending time with friends and family, playing with my dog, and trying new restaurants!
Rachel Nguyen, PharmD
Hometown:
Huntington Beach, CA
Pharmacy School:
Chapman University, Irvine, CA
Professional Interests:
Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease
Favorite Things To Do:
Trying new matcha places, going to concerts, and playing pickleball
Wendy Rivera, PharmD
Hometown:
Lawndale, CA
Pharmacy School:
University of California, San Francisco
Professional Interests:
Transplant, Cardiology, Critical Care
Favorite Things To Do:
I enjoy staying active by running along the beach, exploring new coffee shops, and spending time outdoors hiking and discovering scenic trails.
PGY1 PHARMACY RESIDENCY –
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Purpose
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.
Description
The UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center is a 281-bed, full-service medical campus, and is a technologically advanced and welcoming facility. The Santa Monica PGY1 pharmacy residency program is a 12-month postgraduate curriculum that offers training opportunities in acute care, research, clinical services, and pharmacy leadership. Under the guidance of preceptors, the PGY1 resident will gain the necessary experience and develop critical thinking skills needed to progress in the rapidly evolving pharmacy practice. The residency program is designed to offer an individualized training plan for each resident based on their interests, goals and past experiences. Upon successful completion of the residency, the pharmacist will be a competent clinical pharmacist providing direct patient care in an acute care environment.
Residency Program Director:
Adonia Eskandari, PharmD, BCCCP
adoniaeskandari@mednet.ucla.edu
Residency Program Coordinator:
Adam Hamad, PharmD, BCPS
mhamad@mednet.ucla.edu
Residency Start Date:
Resident appointments are for one year starting on or around July 1st of each year
Interview Date:
Interviews anticipated annually in February (exact dates and times to be individually scheduled)
Number of positions:
2
- In progress toward anticipated completion (or prior completion) of a pharmacy education program from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited School of Pharmacy leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree OR possess a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
- Be eligible for full licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of California within 90 days of residency start date if not already licensed in the State of California
- Have an active California Pharmacy Intern License prior to entrance into the program if not already licensed as a pharmacist in the State of California
- Demonstrate above average academic achievement
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
UCLA Health pharmacy residency programs participate in the ASHP Resident Matching Program. All applicants must be enrolled in the Resident Matching Program. The residency agrees that no person at this residency will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant. For additional information, please visit the following website: www.natmatch.com/ashprmp/
Requirements:
- ASHP WebAdmit/PhORCAS application form
- Three letters of recommendation/reference
- Letter of interest explaining specific qualities that make the applicant an ideal fit for the Pharmacy Residency Program
- Transcript from school of pharmacy
- Curriculum vitae (including completed and anticipated Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences [APPEs])
Key dates to remember:
- Application deadline — January 3
- Interviews — February (to be scheduled)
Salary: Approximately $78,000/year
Professional/Educational Leave: Up to 10 days
Vacation: 10 days
Residents also receive additional benefits provided by UCLA Health to full time career employees including health/dental/vision insurance and paid sick leave.
MEET OUR CURRENT RESIDENTS
Carlie Ramos, PharmD
Hometown:
West Covina, CA
Pharmacy School:
University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Professional Interests:
Critical Care
Favorite Things To Do:
Exploring coffee shops, traveling, and going to concerts
PGY2 INFECTIOUS DISEASES PHARMACY RESIDENCY
Purpose
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.
Description
You will:
- Enhance your clinical knowledge in infectious diseases pharmacotherapy, clinical microbiology and disease state management
- Serve as clinical expert for infectious diseases to multiple disciplines
- Perform antimicrobial stewardship activities/audits efficiently and accurately
- Communicate appropriate recommendations to promote antimicrobial therapy and monitoring of these agents to optimize patient care
- Serve as co-preceptor to Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) pharmacy students and UCLA PGY1 pharmacy residents
- Become an active team member within the Outpatient Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) service
- Advance key research, including pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic therapeutic drug modeling studies or anti-infective utilization or outcome-based studies
- Present research results at a major pharmacy or infectious diseases conference
- Participate in leadership development activities
- Contribute to medication safety efforts
- Co-chair Antibiotic Subcommittee meetings, etc.
Residency Program Director
Meganne Kanatani, PharmD, BCIDP
mkanatani@mednet.ucla.edu
Residency start date:
Resident appointments are for one year starting in or around mid-July of each year.
Interview dates:
Interviews anticipated annually in February (exact dates and times to be individually scheduled).
Number of positions:
1
- Have successfully completed a pharmacy education program from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited School of Pharmacy leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree OR possess a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
- Have successfully completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency with experience in acute care
- Be eligible for full licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of California within 90 days of residency start date if not already licensed in the State of California
- Have an active California Pharmacy Intern License prior to entrance into the program if not already licensed as a pharmacist in the State of California
- Demonstrate above average academic achievement
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
UCLA Health residency programs participate in the ASHP Resident Matching Program. All applicants must be enrolled in the Resident Matching Program. The residency agrees that no person at this residency will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant. For additional information, please visit the following website: www.natmatch.com/ashprmp
Requirements:
-
- ASHP WebAdmit/PhORCAS application form
- Three letters of recommendation/reference
- Letter of interest explaining specific qualities that make the applicant an ideal fit for the Pharmacy Residency Program
- Transcript from school of pharmacy
- Curriculum vitae
Key dates to remember:
- Application deadline – January 3
- Interviews – February (to be scheduled)
Salary: Approximately $83,200/year
Professional/Educational Leave: Up to 10 days
Vacation: 10 days
Residents also receive additional benefits provided by UCLA Health to full time career employees including health/dental/vision insurance and paid sick leave.
MEET OUR CURRENT RESIDENT
Celeste Noelle Bustria, PharmD
Hometown:
West Hills, CA
Pharmacy School:
University of California, San Francisco
Professional Interests:
Infectious Diseases
Favorite Things To Do:
Journal, Dance, Cafe hop
PGY2 SOLID ORGAN TRANSPLANT PHARMACY RESIDENCY
Purpose
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.
Description
The residency is a 52-week post-graduate program that begins in or around mid-July of each calendar year consisting of required, elective and longitudinal learning experiences. The goals and objectives of each rotation are designed to meet or exceed ASHP residency learning system standards (RLS) while allowing enough flexibility to develop the specific learning interests of each resident. The resident must complete the required learning experiences and will have the opportunity to select among several elective learning experiences that provide additional experiences in a given specialty area. The longitudinal staffing rotation can be completed in a choice of two focus areas; 6th floor satellite for abdominal solid organ transplant focus or 7th floor satellite for cardiothoracic solid organ transplant focus.
Initially, the resident must complete an orientation rotation for Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and the UCLA Health System. This mandatory initial rotation will take 2-3 weeks to complete. This requirement will be waived if the resident completed their PGY1 residency at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and their clinical competencies and training modules are in good standing.
Residency Program Director
Theodore Sievers, PharmD, BCTXP
tsievers@mednet.ucla.edu
Residency Program Coordinator
Sabrina Lee, PharmD BCPS, BCTXP
sabrinalee@mednet.ucla.edu
Residency start date:
Resident appointments are for one year starting in or around mid-July of each year
Interview dates:
Interviews anticipated annually in February (exact dates and times to be individually scheduled).
Number of positions:
1
- Have successfully completed a pharmacy education program from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited School of Pharmacy leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree OR possess a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
- Have successfully completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency with experiences in acute care
- Be eligible for full licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of California within 90 days of residency start date if not already licensed in the State of California
- Have an active California Pharmacy Intern License prior to entrance into the program if not already licensed as a pharmacist in the State of California
- Demonstrate above average academic achievement
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
UCLA Health residency programs participate in the ASHP Resident Matching Program. All applicants must be enrolled in the Resident Matching Program. The residency agrees that no person at this residency will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant. For additional information, please visit the following website: www.natmatch.com/ashprmp
Requirements:
-
- ASHP WebAdmit/PhORCAS application form
- Three letters of recommendation/reference
- Letter of interest explaining specific qualities that make the applicant an ideal fit for the Pharmacy Residency Program
- Transcript from school of pharmacy
- Curriculum vitae
Key dates to remember:
- Application deadline – January 3
- Interviews – February (to be scheduled)
Salary: Approximately $83,200/year
Professional/Educational Leave: Up to 10 days
Vacation: 10 days
Residents also receive additional benefits provided by UCLA Health to full time career employees including health/dental/vision insurance and paid sick leave.
PGY1 COMMUNITY PHARMACY RESIDENCY
Purpose
The UCLA Health PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program is designed to develop well-rounded pharmacists who provide comprehensive, patient-centered care in ambulatory and community-based settings. Residents serve as key members of the outpatient healthcare team, advancing medication outcomes through specialty pharmacy, transitions of care, ambulatory clinical services, and population health programs while building the skills necessary for successful community-based pharmacy practice.
Description
The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and combined facilities have over 950 beds and serve as a teaching site for the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and other allied health professions educational programs. Pharmacy residents work as part of the health care team to provide patient education and pharmaceutical care. Pharmacy residents have the unique opportunity to gain experience in a variety of ambulatory areas such as Transitions of Care, Transplant, and Specialty pharmacy. Residents will rotate through a series of required and elective learning experiences and develop in-depth clinical, teaching, operational, and administrative skills.
Residency Program Director
Nicole Kashfian, PharmD
nkashfian@mednet.ucla.edu
Residency Program Coordinators
Remy Hataishi, PharmD
rhataishi@mednet.ucla.edu
Perry Judge, PharmD
pjudge@mednet.ucla.edu
Residency start date:
Resident appointments are for one year starting in or around mid-July of each year
Interview dates:
Interviews anticipated annually in February (exact dates and times to be individually scheduled)
Number of positions:
2
- In progress toward anticipated completion (or prior completion) of a pharmacy education program from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited School of Pharmacy leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree OR possess a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
- Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 or PASS from School of Pharmacy
- Be eligible for full licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of California within 90 days of residency start date if not already licensed in the State of California
- Have an active California Pharmacy Intern License prior to entrance into the program if not already licensed as a pharmacist in the State of California
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
UCLA Health residency programs participate in the ASHP Resident Matching Program. All applicants must be enrolled in the Resident Matching Program. The residency agrees that no person at this residency will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant. For additional information, please visit the following website: www.natmatch.com/ashprmp
Requirements:
- ASHP WebAdmit/PhORCAS application form
- Three Letters of Recommendation/Reference
- Letter of Interest explaining specific qualities that make the applicant an ideal fit for the program
- Transcript from school of pharmacy
- Curriculum Vitae (completed and anticipated Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences [APPEs])
Key dates to remember:
- Application deadline – January 3
- Interviews – February (to be scheduled)
Salary: Approximately $78,000/year
Professional/Educational Leave: Up to 10 days
Vacation: 10 days
Residents also receive additional benefits provided by UCLA Health to full time career employees including health/dental/vision insurance and paid sick leave.
PGY1/PGY2 PHARMACY INFORMATICS RESIDENCY
Purpose
PGY1 residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy education and outcomes to develop clinical pharmacists responsible for the medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for PGY2 residency training.
PGY2 residency programs build on PGY1 training to develop pharmacists in a specialized area of practice. Residents function independently by integrating accumulated experience and knowledge, and are prepared for advanced, academic, or other specialized positions.
Description
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and its combined facilities operate more than 950 beds and serve as a teaching site for the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. The program trains each resident across a single, continuous 24-month appointment: a PGY1 Pharmacy year establishing clinical competence across acute care, followed by a PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics year building expert command of the medication-use system, its data, and the technology that underpins it. Graduates leave able to design, build, implement and measure changes to that system at enterprise scale.
Applicants match once, to a single 24-month position. Successful completion of PGY1 requirements and continued good standing carry residents directly into the PGY2 year without the need for early commit or a second match. This program is constructed as one arc: clinical rotations are sequenced deliberately against the informatics domains the resident will own in year two, so that decisions rest on firsthand clinical judgment and operational expertise.
Residency Program Director
Jesse Feammelli, PharmD
jfeammelli@mednet.ucla.edu
Residency Program Coordinators
Tatum Rithaporn, PharmD, BCPS
trithaporn@mednet.ucla.edu
Residency start date:
Resident appointments are for two years starting in or around July 1st of each year
Interview dates:
Interviews anticipated annually in February (exact dates and times to be individually scheduled)
Number of positions:
1
- In progress toward anticipated completion (or prior completion) of a pharmacy education program from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited School of Pharmacy leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree OR possess a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
- Achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 or PASS from School of Pharmacy
- Be eligible for full licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of California within 90 days of residency start date if not already licensed in the State of California
- Have an active California Pharmacy Intern License prior to entrance into the program if not already licensed as a pharmacist in the State of California
- Demonstrated interest in health information technology or medication-use systems
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
UCLA Health residency programs participate in the ASHP Resident Matching Program. All applicants must be enrolled in the Resident Matching Program. The residency agrees that no person at this residency will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant. For additional information, please visit the following website: www.natmatch.com/ashprmp
Requirements:
- ASHP WebAdmit/PhORCAS application form
- Three Letters of Recommendation/Reference
- Letter of Interest addressing fit for a combined informatics program
- Transcript from school of pharmacy
- Curriculum Vitae (completed and anticipated Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences [APPEs])
Key dates to remember:
- Application deadline – January 3
- Interviews – February (to be scheduled)
Salary: Approximately $78,000/year (PGY1 year); $83,200/year (PGY2 year)
Professional/Educational Leave: Up to 10 days/year
Vacation: 10 days/year
Residents also receive additional benefits provided by UCLA Health to full time career employees including health/dental/vision insurance and paid sick leave.
PGY2 HEALTH SYSTEM PHARMACY ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP (HSPAL) RESIDENCY
Purpose
Advance from strong clinical practice to enterprise leadership. UCLA Health’s PGY2 HSPAL residency is designed to prepare PGY1-trained pharmacist to lead people, operations, strategy, and change across a complex academic health system.
Leadership in Action
- Lead a designated pharmacy service, operational area or program.
- Develop a business plan for a new or enhanced pharmacy service, including return-on-investment analysis.
- Participate in budget, productivity and resource-allocation decisions.
- Lead interdisciplinary medication-use, quality or safety improvement initiatives.
- Work with system and pharmacy leaders to understand enterprise priorities and executive expectations.
- Complete a longitudinal research project and associated manuscript for publication in peer-reviewed literature.
- Staffing in an assigned patient care area for at least 20 weekends in the year (including 1 minor holiday and 1 major holiday)
Residency Program Director
Karen V. Youmbi, PharmD
kyoumbi@mednet.ucla.edu
Residency Program Coordinator
Derek Pohlmeyer, PharmD, MHA, BCSCP
dpohlmeyer@mednet.ucla.edu
Residency start date:
Resident appointments are for one year starting on or around August 1st
Interview dates:
Interviews anticipated annually in February (exact dates and times to be individually scheduled)
Number of positions:
1
- Hold a PharmD from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited program or qualify through the Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) pathway.
- Be completing, or have completed, an ASHP-accredited or candidate-status PGY1 residency.
- Be eligible for pharmacist licensure in California in accordance with program requirements.
- Demonstrate leadership potential, collaboration, clear communication and commitment to advancing pharmacy practice.
UCLA Health residency programs participate in the ASHP Resident Matching Program. All applicants must be enrolled in the Resident Matching Program. The residency agrees that no person at this residency will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant. For additional information, please visit the following website: www.natmatch.com/ashprmp
Requirements:
- ASHP WebAdmit/PhORCAS application form
- Three Letters of Recommendation including one provided by a preceptor in current PGY1 program
- Letter of Interest explaining specific qualities that make the applicant an ideal fit for the program
- Transcript from school of pharmacy
- Curriculum Vitae (completed and anticipated PGY1 learning experiences)
Key dates to remember:
- Application deadline – January 3
- Interviews – February (to be scheduled)
Salary: Approximately $83,200/year
Professional/Educational Leave: Up to 10 days
Vacation: 10 days
Residents also receive additional benefits provided by UCLA Health to full time career employees including health/dental/vision insurance and paid sick leave.
PGY2 ONCOLOGY PHARMACY RESIDENCY
Purpose
PGY2 pharmacy residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop specialized practitioners with advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities in oncology pharmacy practice. Residents who successfully complete the PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency will be prepared to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients with malignant and benign hematologic disorders and solid tumors across the continuum of care. Graduates will be equipped to function as independent oncology pharmacy specialists, pursue board certification in oncology pharmacy (BCOP), participate in multidisciplinary patient care, contribute to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives, and serve as leaders in oncology pharmacy practice, education, and scholarship.
Description
The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and affiliated oncology practice sites provide comprehensive cancer care through inpatient and ambulatory services within UCLA Health. The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency offers advanced clinical training across a wide range of hematologic malignancies, solid tumors, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, pediatric oncology, and ambulatory oncology practice. Residents work collaboratively with multidisciplinary oncology teams to optimize medication therapy, provide patient education, participate in clinical research, and develop expertise in oncology operations, informatics, specialty pharmacy, and administrative leadership. The residency is designed to prepare graduates for advanced oncology practice in academic medical centers and other specialized oncology settings.
Residency Program Director
Quynh Dam, PharmD, BCOP, BCSCP, BCPS
qdam@mednet.ucla.edu
Residency Program Coordinator
Carrie Kim, PharmD, BCOP
carriekim@mednet.ucla.edu
Residency start date:
Resident appointments are for one year starting in or around mid-July of each year
Interview dates:
Interviews anticipated annually in February (exact dates and times to be individually scheduled)
Number of positions:
1
- Have successfully completed a pharmacy education program from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited School of Pharmacy leading to a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree OR possess a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
- Successful completion (or anticipated completion) of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency prior to the residency start date
- Be eligible for full licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of California within 90 days of residency start date if not already licensed in the State of California
- Have an active California Pharmacy Intern License prior to entrance into the program if not already licensed as a pharmacist in the State of California
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate a strong interest in oncology pharmacy practice
UCLA Health residency programs participate in the ASHP Resident Matching Program. All applicants must be enrolled in the Resident Matching Program. The residency agrees that no person at this residency will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant. For additional information, please visit the following website: www.natmatch.com/ashprmp
Requirements:
- ASHP WebAdmit/PhORCAS application form
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Letter of Intent describing interest in oncology pharmacy and career goals
- Transcript from school of pharmacy
- Curriculum Vitae
Key dates to remember:
- Application deadline – January 3
- Interviews – February (to be scheduled)
Salary: Approximately $83,200/year
Professional/Educational Leave: Up to 10 days
Vacation: 10 days
Residents also receive additional benefits provided by UCLA Health to full time career employees including health/dental/vision insurance and paid sick leave.
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