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Pharmacy Residency Program

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Information about Jonathan M. Wainwright VA's pharmacy residency program
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The Jonathan M. Wainwright Memorial VA Medical Center is pleased to offer a postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) pharmacy residency with two positions. It currently holds an accreditation candidate status with the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP).
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The Jonahan M. Wainwright VA's PGY1 pharmacy residency is a 12-month program designed to build on upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of medical conditions, eligible for board certification and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training. You're invited to train with Jonathan M. Wainwright VA's pharmacy team!

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Application qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) accredited school of pharmacy
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in one of the States, territories of the United States or District of Columbia 
  • United States citizenship
  • Participation in the ASHP matching program application process (all application materials must be submitted through the pharmacy online residency centralized application (PhORCAS) by the first Friday in January)
  • Official school or college of pharmacy transcript
  • Letter of intent
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Three letters of recommendations using the standardized reference template in PhORCAS
  • Selected applicants will be invited to participate in a virtual interview in late January or early February

Program contact information

     Theresa Echaiz, PharmD, BCPS
     PGY1 Residency Program Director
     Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner
     Theresa.echaiz@va.gov

     Natalie Dearing, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, NCTTP
     Associate Chief of Clinical Pharmacy Services and Education
     PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator and Clinical Pharmacy Practitioner
     Natalie.dearing@va.gov

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Program handout to come; in the meantime, please contact one of the program contacts above for additional information.