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Posted: 12-Nov-25

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

Type: Full Time

Categories:

Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy

Pharmacy Manager

Job Setting:

H-S Pharmacy Practice Administration/M.S.

Required Education:

PharmD

Additional Information:

2 openings available.

UVA Health offers an ASHP accredited PGY1/PGY2 Combined Health-System Pharmacy Administration and 
Leadership (HSPAL) Pharmacy Residency program with a Master of Science in Health 
Administration (MSHA). The purpose of the program is to train dynamic leaders capable of managing through the demands of the changing healthcare environment and create meaningful practice change. The program offers a robust PGY1 clinical pharmacy experience and diverse management and leadership experience during the second year. Residents can expect involvement within acute care, infusion, ambulatory, specialty, and system services such as supply chain, 340B, informatics, and medication use policy. Additionally, residents will have longitudinal experiences managing clinical and operational teams and budgeting for the Department of Pharmacy.

Program Highlights:

• Robust clinical PGY1 experience with experiences across continuum of care 
• Well-rounded leadership rotation experiences with innovative senior leaders in inpatient, infusion, ambulatory, specialty, and executive administration areas
• Master of Science in Health Administration from Virginia Commonwealth University
• Flexible experiences tailored to the areas of interest of the resident
• Meaningful interim manager experience in a pharmacy area 
• Travel to national pharmacy leadership conferences
• Opportunities for national quality and research project presentations

Residency Website: PGY1-Pharmacy / PGY2-Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership / MSHA - Pharmacy Services 

Qualifications:

• Be enrolled in or a graduate of an ACPE-accredited advanced pharmacy program
• Be eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia and licensed by September 1st

Application Requirements
Applicants must upload to PhORCAS the following by January 2, 2026: 

• Curriculum vitae that includes:
  • Completed and anticipated advanced pharmacy practice experience rotations
  • Leadership, organizational, and community service involvement
  • Research projects, presentations (verbal and poster), and publications (include doi 
    and/or hyperlink)
• Letter of intent that explains your reasons for pursuing HSPAL residency at UVA and your 
  goals
  • Do not exceed one (1) page
• Official college of pharmacy transcript
  • A GPA is required for entry into the Master’s program; therefore, individuals from 
    Pass/Fail schools will not be considered
• A total of three references
  • TWO references should be from preceptors of two different rotations able to speak 
    to clinical problem-solving in direct patient care experiences (not classroom)
  • ONE reference is required from an individual practicing in administration
  • ALL THREE references MUST comment on the following characteristics:
    • Ability to organize and manage time
    • Ability to work with peers and communicate
    • Clinical problem-solving skills
    • Independence and resourcefulness
    • Willingness to accept constructive criticism

About UVA Health

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

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