PharmD graduates who are interested in obtaining additional training, specializing in a specific area of pharmacy, pursuing careers in academia, or who simply want to differentiate themselves in a competitive marketplace should consider a pharmacy residency.
Residencies, as defined by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), "provide the knowledge and experience that pharmacy practitioners need to face challenges in today's complex healthcare environment while also providing essential skills to meet the practice demands of the future.”
There are two types of pharmacy residencies: Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) and Post-Graduate Year 2 (PGY2).
PGY1 residencies are broad in scope, expanding on a student's Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) to provide additional training in a range of pharmacy practice areas.
Some students may choose to do a PGY1 residency and then enter the workforce. For those seeking to develop specialized expertise, there is the PGY2 residency, which allows the resident to focus on areas such as ambulatory care, cardiology, emergency medicine, endocrinology, infectious diseases, and oncology.
91% Match Rate
Our students achieved a 91% match rate in 2024 for the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS).
Did You Know?
Over two-thirds of faculty members in the Pharmacy Practice Department have completed post-graduate training, providing the College with a wealth of resources for students seeking guidance with the residency application process.
helping you get a residency
Residencies are highly competitive, and to give yourself the best opportunity to "match" with your residency of choice, you will want to start planning early in your professional years.
The ACPHS Residency and Fellowship Committee is an excellent resource for students interested in a residency or simply considering the possibility.
The Committee works closely with other groups at the College to educate students about post-graduate opportunities and prepare them for successful placement into post-doctoral residencies or fellowships. Programming and events overseen by the Committee include:
- An annual Residency Symposium
- CV review opportunities
- Residency panel discussions
- One-credit professional elective on Residency Preparation
PGY2 Residencies with ACPHS
ACPHS offers PGY2 residency training programs in the areas of ambulatory care, cardiology, endocrinology, and primary care. Graduates of our PGY2 residencies currently hold clinical pharmacist and pharmacy practice faculty positions at institutions around the country.
Residents in each of these programs are also eligible to complete the ACPHS Teaching and Learning Certificate program. The program was developed by the College for residents seeking additional skills and experiences to help launch careers in academia.
Ambulatory Care Residency
The PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency includes delivery of clinical services in public health at the ACPHS Collaboratory, rheumatology at the Center for Rheumatology, and nephrology at Dialysis Clinic, Inc. Core learning experiences include outpatient primary care, rheumatology, nephrology and hypertension, public health pharmacy, academia/teaching, and research/scholarship.
Ambulatory Care Residency at Community Care
The PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency at Community Care is designed to transition PGY1 resident graduates from generalized practice to specialize in chronic disease state management, medication therapy management, and preventative care within the primary care setting. The program provides multidisciplinary patient-centered experiences caring for diverse populations across the lifespan.
Cardiology Residency
The PGY2 Cardiology Residency offers distinctive clinical experiences delivering clinical cardiovascular care to patients at Capital Cardiology Associates and Albany Medical Center. Core learning experiences include structural heart clinic, cardiac rapid care unit, pharmacotherapy consult clinic, lipid management clinic, diagnostic test/imaging, cardiac care unit, cardiopulmonary services, academia/teaching, and research/scholarship.
Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Residency
The PGY2 Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Residency is a one-year post-graduate program designed to develop leadership skills and provide training and experience in various areas of geriatric practice, research, teaching, and service. The resident will care for older adults across multiple practice settings, including home care, assisted living, long-term care, post-acute rehabilitation, PACE, and geriatric psychiatry.