PGY1 Pharmacy / PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residency (HSPAL) / MSHA Program
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Applicant Resources
Application deadline: January 2, 2026
2026-2027 Information Sessions (Eastern Standard Time)
- Tuesday, September 25th at 7:00 PM
- Thursday, October 21st at 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, November 12th at 8:00 PM
- Friday, December 19th at 4:00 PM
Information Session Registration Link To Come
Resident Contact:
Joshua Mercure, PharmD, MS
Residency Purpose Statement
UVA Department of Pharmacy Services offers a 2-year PGY1 Pharmacy/ PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residency/ MSHA degree program. Pharmacy graduates/ PGY1 Pharmacy residency applicants who are interested in pursuing PGY2 residency training in Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership are ideal candidates for this 2-year program. During the first year of training, the resident is a member of the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency class and adheres to the same expectations of that residency program. During the second year, the resident completes the requirements of the PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residency program. Master's degree coursework is completed throughout the 2 years.
Program Description
| Number of Positions: | 2 |
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| MSHA Information: | VCU MSHA Website |
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Certifications: |
ACLS Training and Certification (required for PGY1) |
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