Application Requirements
Applicants must possess a Doctor of Pharmacy (or equivalent) from an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE) accredited college/school of pharmacy. The applicant must also be eligible for licensure in the state of Arkansas.
Applicants must submit the following documents via PhORCAS by January 2:
- CV
- Transcript from school/college of pharmacy
- 3 references – additional references not required and WILL NOT be reviewed
- At least 2 of the 3 references must be from APPE preceptors, able to speak to problem-solving in direct patient care experiences (not classroom).
- References MUST comment on the following characteristics:
- Oral Communication; Organization & Time Management; Ability to prioritize & meet deadlines; Ability to work with peers; Problem-solving; Dependability; Independence and resourcefulness; and Ability to accept constructive criticism.
- Supplemental application (in place of a Letter of Intent; please upload in the Letter of Intent section in PhORCAS)
PhORCAS Program Name: UAMS Medical Center
National Match Number: 178813
UAMS Medical Center participates in the ASHP Match. Completed applications should be uploaded to PhorCAS by January 2. UAMS Medical Center is a drug free work environment, and employees are required to complete a pre-employment drug screening.
Contact
For all additional information regarding the PGY1 application process, contact:
Alina Viteri, PharmD, BCIDP
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
You may also contact our current residents concerning information about the program.