Pharmacy Residency Program in Ambulatory Care Setting Application Process

Due Date: January 1

Program Contacts:

Shay E. Phillips, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, AAHIVP
PGY2 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
CMC Elizabeth Family Medicine
2001 Vail Avenue, Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28207
Phone: 704-304-7134
Email: Shay.Phillips@AtriumHealth.org

Nick Wilkins, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, CPP, DPLA
PGY2 Pharmacy Residency Program Coordinator
Atrium Health Division of Pharmacy
315 Medical Park Dr.
Suite 204
Concord, NC 28025
Phone: 704-403-1057
Email: Nick.Wilkins@AtriumHealth.org

National Matching Service Program Code: 605565

Eligibility

Doctor of Pharmacy or equivalent degree from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy; eligibility for pharmacist licensure in North Carolina (www.ncbop.org); completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency accredited by ASHP (or one in the process of accreditation); U.S. citizen or a U.S. permanent resident (i.e. have a U.S. Green Card). Individuals who require visa sponsorship are not eligible candidates for our residency program. An on-site interview and/or video face-to-face interview is required - pending pandemic meeting and travel restrictions.

Instructions

Interested applicants should complete the following:

• Register for the ASHP Residency Matching Program (natmatch.com/ashprmp).
• Ensure eligibility for North Carolina licensure (ncbop.org). Licensure must be obtained by September 1st of the residency year.
• Submit a completed application for the residency program via PhORCAS (ashp.org/phorcas) by January 1st. 
  • Basic Demographics: Applicants will be required to submit basic demographics including address, phone, and email.
  • Official Transcripts: As many university registrar offices will be closed during the holiday season, it is highly recommended that transcripts be requested and sent at the earliest possible date. Applicants may submit a transcript that does not include the fall semester’s course work, then later provide an updated transcript when available.
  • Letter of Intent: Applicants should describe why you have decided to pursue this specific program and what one hopes to gain from residency training.
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • PhORCAS References: Three professional references must complete the online PhORCAS reference form in the system.
  • Extracurricular Information: Applicants will be asked to enter extracurricular activities into PhORCAS.