The PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) Residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California is a 24-month program that develops the next generation of visionary pharmacy leaders. In collaboration with the University of Southern California, residents simultaneously earn an Executive Master of Health Administration (eMHA) degree from the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy while gaining hands-on experience at one of the nation’s top academic medical centers.
Building upon over three decades of leadership training, the Cedars-Sinai HSPAL Residency provides a strong foundation in both clinical practice and executive-level management. Graduates emerge with the knowledge and leadership skills to advance large-scale health system pharmacy services in complex healthcare environments.
Program Highlights
Comprehensive PGY1 clinical rotations across key specialties including critical care, internal medicine, and oncology
PGY2 leadership experiences in pharmacy operations, supply chain, finance, and strategic planning
Completion of the Executive MHA from USC's top-ranked public policy and health administration program
Mentorship from Cedars-Sinai executives and exposure to cross-disciplinary leadership councils
Opportunities to lead high-impact initiatives in automation, 340B optimization, and informatics innovation
Collaboration with a broad network of pharmacy residents across Cedars-Sinai programs
Competitive salary and full benefits, including conference travel support
Evolving Opportunities in Pharmacy Training
Cedars-Sinai’s administrative residencies continue to grow in scope and specialization. In addition to the core HSPAL program, emerging focus areas in financial operations, drug use policy, and formulary management provide additional pathways for interested PGY1 residents to develop leadership and clinical skills in our specialized tracks.
PGY2 in Drug Use Policy: Focus on formulary governance, stewardship, medication-use evaluation, policy development, and system-level safety oversight
PGY2 in Financial Management & Revenue Operations: Focus on cost accounting, pharmacy financial modeling, contracting, budgeting, and decision analytics
(Interested applicants may inquire about ongoing leadership and policy-focused residency opportunities.)
Why Cedars-Sinai?
National Recognition: Ranked among the best hospitals in the United States eight years in a row by U.S. News & World Report, Cedars-Sinai is recognized for excellence in multiple specialties including cardiology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics
Commitment to Education: As a leading academic medical center, we are dedicated to educating tomorrow's healthcare leaders through innovative residency programs and extensive research opportunities
Community Impact: Beyond our walls, Cedars-Sinai is committed to improving community health through partnerships and programs that address social determinants of health
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by January 4th, 2026. Join us at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to embark on a transformative journey that blends clinical excellence with leadership prowess. Be part of a program that not only honors its storied past but also looks boldly toward the future of healthcare.
Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.Today, Cedars-Sinai is widely known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients.Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Clinical programs range from primary care for preventing, diagnosing and treating common conditions to specialized treatments for rare, complex and advanced illnesses. In addition, Cedars-Sinai serves the community through its Medical Network, which includes the highly rated Cedars-Sinai Medical Group and Cedars-Sinai Health Associates.Cedars-Sinai receives consistent recognition for our excellence. Our awards include; being named to the Honor Roll for the eighth consecutive year in U.S. News & World Report, receiving the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 20th year in a row for providing the highest-qual...ity medical care in Los Angeles, and achieving the longest-running Magnet designation for nursing excellence in California.Cedars-Sinai is a leader in the clinical care and research of heart disease, cancer and brain disorders, among other areas. Pioneering research achievements include using cardiac stem cells to repair damaged hearts, developing minimally invasive surgical techniques and discovering new types of drugs to target cancer more precisely.Cedars-Sinai also impacts the future of healthcare through education programs that encompass everything from highly competitive medical residency and fellowship programs to a biomedical science and translational medicine PhD program, advanced training for nurses and educational opportunities for allied health professionals. Most notably, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a longstanding commitment to strengthening the Los Angeles community through wide-ranging programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.