PGY1 Pharmacy Woodland Hills, California

At Kaiser Permanente, we recognize that where we live and how we live has a big impact on our health and well-being. Our work is driven by our mission: to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and our communities.

The Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center proudly serves about 274,000 in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. These two areas exhibit distinct demographic diversity. Woodland Hills has a population comprising 26% Hispanic, 13% Asian, and 3% Black, whereas West Ventura County’s population is 57% Hispanic, 6% Asian, and 2% Black. Woodland Hills also has the highest proportion of older adults in Southern California, where 44% of our population is 50 years of age or older. The Woodland Hills Medical Center area includes a 280-bed hospital, 16 medical office buildings, and 9 outpatient pharmacies in Woodland Hills, Porter Ranch, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Oxnard, and Ventura.

Beyond our patient population, our commitment to diversity extends to our team of healthcare professionals. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment fosters innovation and excellence in patient care. Residents in our program will have the opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team that values different perspectives and approaches to healthcare. This collaborative environment not only enhances the learning experience but also prepares our residents to become compassionate and culturally competent pharmacists who can effectively serve diverse communities.

The KP Woodland Hills PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program is designed to prepare pharmacist-clinicians for acute and ambulatory care environments, PGY-2 Residency or Fellowship training, board certification, and roles as adjunct faculty in schools and colleges of pharmacy. Our program builds on the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and training to advance the development of clinical pharmacists who take responsibility for medication-related outcomes of their patients. A strength of our pharmacy residency program is our unique collaboration with the family medicine residency program and with our practicing physicians in a variety of specialties.

Pharmacy Services

KP Woodland Hills employs almost 200 pharmacists and supportive personnel who practice in diverse settings, including acute care, outpatient, ambulatory care, drug use management, and administration. We provide 24/7 inpatient and outpatient pharmaceutical care services and serve as a teaching site for many IPPE and APPE students.

Our inpatient pharmacy clinical services encompass internal medicine, NICU, ICU, infectious disease, antimicrobial stewardship, and transitions of care, with pharmacists participating in rounds, geriatrics/pain consultations, home infusion, and multidisciplinary teams for code blue and stroke responses. They manage protocols, such renal dosing, IV to PO conversion, aminoglycoside and vancomycin dosing, anticoagulation, TPN, and discharge education.

Our KP Woodland Hills Medical Center is a Center of Excellence for anticoagulation and oral chemotherapy clinical pharmacy services. Our ambulatory care pharmacists also provide patient care in heart failure, oncology, infectious disease, geriatrics, population care management, nephrology, chronic pain management, and primary care, utilizing their expertise and the latest guidelines for evidence-based practice.

Program Details

The Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and utilizes the ASHP Residency Program Design and Content model to structure and deliver its training.

Statement of 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.

Area Information

The Woodland Hills Medical Center is in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, which is home to the world’s major movie studios and celebrities. The Valley has many major attractions, such as Universal Studios Hollywood, the Getty Villa, and is also close to Six Flags Magic Mountain. Enjoy shopping at Westfield Topanga or the Camarillo Premium Outlets. Explore the coastal scenery and outdoor adventures at the beautiful beaches in Malibu and at the Ventura Pier and Promenade.

Woodland Hills At A Glance

Learning Experiences

Required Learning Experiences

Orientation
Acute Care
Oncology
Drug Use Management
Cardiology
Practice Management (Longitudinal)
- Residency Research Project
- Emerging Therapeutics Strategy Program
Teaching and Education (Longitudinal)
- Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
- Journal Club / Critical Literature Assessment
- Pharmacy Student Teaching

Elective Learning Experiences

Chronic Pain Management
Diabetes and Obesity Medicine
Drug Information (Lottery)
Family Medicine
Geriatrics
Infectious Disease
Nephrology
New Member Program
Community Service: Free Clinic of Simi Valley (Volunteer)

Requirements for Acceptance

Must be licensed as an Intern Pharmacist in the state of California by the first day of residency program.
Resident must be a licensed California pharmacist within 120 days from the program start date. Residents who are not licensed as a pharmacist within 120 days from the program start date will have their term of appointment extended by the number of days the resident is without licensure past the 120-day deadline up to a maximum of 45 days. Failure to obtain a California state pharmacist license within 165 days from the program start date will result in the resident being dismissed from the program and employment will be terminated.
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.
For more information regarding licensing in California, please visit www.pharmacy.ca.gov
Certifications (If applicable): BLS, ACLS
Candidates must be registered in the National Matching Services, Inc. (NMS).
Candidates must participate in the ASHP Matching Program.
Program NMS Code: 131613 and ASHP Program Code: 92370

Application Requirements

Statement of Interest/Letter of Intent
Curriculum Vitae
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Official Pharmacy School transcripts, sent directly from the applicant’s college or school of pharmacy
The 3 letters of references/recommendations utilizing the form in PhORCAS is required for all reference writers. Please advise the reference writer to copy and paste the traditional letter in the free text box under optional narrative comments question #4.
Application Deadline: January 5, 2026

Additional Information:

Please refer to PhORCAS to confirm PGY1 application deadline
The Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and utilizes the ASHP Residency Program Design and Content model to structure and deliver its training.
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.

Interview Details

Interview Required: Yes
Interview Dates: February 2026
Click here to link to the Virtual Information Sessions:
- October 21, 2025 – 12p.m. – 1p.m. PST
- November 19, 2025 – 12p.m. – 1p.m. PST
In-Person Open House:
- December 2, 2025 – 11:00a.m. – 1p.m. PST (Kaiser Permanente Woodland Hills Medical Center, Auditorium B)

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