PGY1 Pharmacy / PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residency (HSPAL) / MSHA Program

HSPAL
From left: Roxanne Weatherman, Gabe Quaranta, Tyler Goins, Corey Johnson, and Farehaa Hussain

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Applicant Resources

Application deadline: January 2, 2025

2025-2026 Information Sessions (Eastern Standard Time)

  • Tuesday, September 17th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM
  • Thursday, October 24th from 8:00 to 9:00 PM
  • Monday, November 18th from 7:00 to 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday, December 3rd from 6:00 to 7:00 PM
  • Friday, December 20th from 4:00 to 5:00 PM

Information Session Registration Link

PGY-1 HSPAL Resident/Contact Person:
Farehaa Hussain, PharmD 


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
Program information and how to apply:

HSPAL Program Overview

Residency Manual

MSHA Information: VCU MSHA Website
Rotation Schedule:

HSPAL Resident PGY1/PGY2 Sample Schedule

Certifications:

ACLS Training and Certification (required for PGY1)
Teaching and Learning Certificate

Biographies:

Current Residents
Preceptors
Program Director

PGY1-Program Director/Contact Person:
Katelyn Hipwell, PharmD, MPH
434-460-4842
PGY2-Program Director:
Tyler Goins, PharmD, MSHA, BCPS