PGY1 Pharmacy Mid-Atlantic States (Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C.)

Join an organization founded on innovative thinking.

This 52-week Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) pharmacy residency program is accredited by the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) and offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in a variety of pharmacy practice areas within Kaiser Permanente.

PGY1 Program Purpose: PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

The Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States Post Graduate Year One (PGY-1) pharmacy residency program focuses on ambulatory care within an integrated health care system. During the residency program, residents will integrate clinical, administrative and leadership skills and cultivate a philosophy of practice that embraces being responsible to their patients, their fellow healthcare providers, the organization and the public for optimal drug therapy outcomes.

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Pharmacy Services

• Kaiser Permanente provides leadership to the health care industry and serves as a model for the efficient delivery of quality care.
• From patient focused disease management services, to outpatient point-of-service care, to specialized support services, our pharmacy department is continually striving to develop innovative programs that enhance quality of patient care.
• Our Mid-Atlantic States Region serves a large outpatient population of over 750,000 members in 41 outpatient medical centers located in Maryland, Virginia and Washington D.C.
• Learning experiences are diverse, and preceptors are well versed in their specialty areas and serve as excellent mentors to the resident.

Washington D.C. At A Glance

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Learning Experiences

Required Learning Experiences

• Orientation (3 weeks)
• Primary Care (12 weeks)
• Anticoagulation (4 weeks)
• Quality and Medication Safety (4 weeks)
• MTM (medication therapy management) (4 weeks)
• Transitional Care (4 weeks)

Required Longitudinal Learning Experiences

• Formulary Management (12 months)
• Leadership, Administration and Teaching (12 months) (includes CE opportunities and optional Teaching Certificate Program)
• Patient Counseling and Distribution (Staffing) (3-week orientation then 1 weekend per month x 12 months)
• Residency Research Project (12 months)

Elective Learning Experiences

• Electives (4 weeks / flexible)
• Nephrology
• Infectious Disease / HIV
• Behavioral Health
• Gastroenterology
• Pharmacy Informatics
• Drug Use Management
• Clinical Oncology
• Pain Management
• Infusion
• Legislative Affairs

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Requirements for Acceptance

• Must be licensed as an Intern Pharmacist in the state of Maryland or Virginia or District of Columbia by the first day of residency program if you do not already have a pharmacist license in one of these states.
• Pharmacy licensure required in Maryland and Virginia for all Residents. Primary licensure is required within 3 weeks of the residency start date and licensure in the alternate location, either Maryland or Virginia, is required within 120 days of the start date.
• To be eligible for pharmacist licensure, candidates must be graduates or candidates for graduation from an ACPE accredited degree program (or one in the process of pursuing accreditation) or have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the NABP.
• Certifications (If applicable): BLS, ACLS
• Candidates must be registered in the National Matching Services, Inc. (NMS).
• Candidates must participate in the ASHP Matching Program.
• July Start Program Codes – Program NMS Code 149813 and ASHP Program Code 35200
• October Start Program Codes – Program NMS Code 149822 and ASHP Program Code 35200
• Additional Information about the National Matching Service can be found through the ASHP website at: natmatch.com/ashprmp/

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Application Requirements

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Pharmacy School transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation, letter format preferred
• One written reflection answering each of the following questions in 200 words or less:
• 1. Describe one of your most recent interventions or contributions on rotation, and what you learned from the experience.
• 2. Describe what experience(s) led you to pursuing a career in managed care? (either personal or professional)
• Submit all documents to the PhORCAS website
• Rank your Residency Program preference through the National Matching Service.

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Interview Details

• Application Deadline: January 2, 2026
• Positions available:
  • 2 (two) positions in Maryland/ DC/ Virginia- July start date
  • 1 (one) position in Maryland/ DC/ Virginia – October start date
• Limited travel throughout the Mid- Atlantic Region required for all positions.
• Start Date: July or October (Mandatory attendance to New Employee Orientation)
• Duration: 52 weeks
• A virtual interview is required.
• Click here to link to the Virtual information Sessions:
• October 7, 2025 – 10a.m. – 11a.m. PST
• November 13, 2025 – 10a.m. – 11a.m. PST
• December 16, 2025 – 10a.m. – 11a.m. PST

**This residency agrees that no person at this residency will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant**

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