Recruitment and Application Information

Pharmacy Residency Application Information

Thank you for your interest in Duke’s Pharmacy Residency Program.  All of the Duke Pharmacy Residency Programs except for the Drug Information residency utilizes the online PhORCAS Application System.

Please note: Residency applicants must be authorized for employment in the United States at the time they apply for the residency. Duke University Health System Pharmacy Residency Program does not sponsor applicants for work visas at this time.

ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Residency Showcase 2025 Information (Las Vegas, NV)

Tuesday Morning Session - December 9th 2025 8-11AM Booth #5412

 

Residency Class 2026 - 2027 Recruiting Programs:

Program

Virtual Recruitment Session Dates

Sign Up Link/Contact Information

Resident Only
(All Programs)

November 17th 5:30-6:30PM EST

**Please sign up by 3pm on Nov 17th**

https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bpZLcDki6E4EcZg

PGY1

 

November 11th 5:00-6:00PM EST at ACCP/SNPhA Residency and Fellowship Showcase

 

For ACCP/SNPhA Showcase: 
https://www.accp.com/meetings/snpha25/index.aspx
(sign up on website)

HSPAL (PGY1/PGY2)

November 19th 6:00-7:00pm EST

https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6PAxnUOZ58mW80m

PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant

November 18th 5:00-6:00pm EST

https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5C0Y1ulQufnePxs

PGY2 Oncology (2 positions)

1-ON-1 Meeting with RPD

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094AAAAA2FA20-58798885-duke

PGY2 Ambulatory

Virtual Info Session: December 1st 6:30-7:30pm EST

1-ON-1 Meeting with RPD

Sign up for virtual session or 1-on-1 Meeting with RPD: https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eJq428r0sCB3eIK

PGY2 Cardiology

Virtual Info Session: November 10th 5:30-6:30pm EST

https://duke.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0kcfl9U9kTIUoqW

Residency Class 2026 - 2027 PGY2 Early Committed Programs:

PGY2 Program Status
PGY2 Critical Care For the 2026-2027 residency class, we will not be recruiting a PGY2 critical care resident position.
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Early committed
PGY2 Internal Medicine Early committed
PGY2 Oncology Early committed 1 position; recruiting for 2 positions
PGY2 Emergency Medicine Early committed
PGY2 Pediatrics Early committed

 

Application Deadlines

  • PGY1 Applications - January 2nd 2026
  • PGY2 Applications - January 5th 2026
  • HSPAL Applications - January 4th 2026
  • Drug Information Applications - November 1st, 2025

Health System Pharmacy Administration residency applicants also must complete a UNC graduate school application in addition to the residency program application.

Complete applications include the following:

  • An application form submitted through the PhORCAS Application Portal
  • Cover letter (approximately 1 page)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official pharmacy college transcripts
  • PhORCAS Standardized Recommendations
    • PGY1 programs - Four (4) letters of recommendation (at least two (2) from clinical preceptors)
      • Preceptors should comment on the following:
        • (1) Describe practice site (ex: number of beds, trauma level, pharmacy practice model, etc)
        • (2) Rotation description (number of patients followed, rounding vs non-rounding)
        • (3) Comment on clinical skills (if applicable to rotation)
    • PGY2 programs:

 

PGY2 Program 

Application Requirements

PGY2 Cardiology

  • Three (3) letters of recommendation (at least one (1) reference must be from a clinical preceptor). Reference writers should complete the standardized PhORCAS reference form only.

    • Clinical preceptor(s) should comment on the following:

      1) Describe practice site (ex: number of beds, trauma level, academic vs. community setting, pharmacy practice model, etc.)

      2) Rotation description (number of patients followed, resident responsibilities, team structure, rounding vs. non-rounding)

      3) Comment on clinical skills

  • Supplemental Essay (required):

    • In a separate document, please answer the following question (Please limit the total response to 750 words):

      • Please provide a detailed overview of your staffing requirements during your PGY1 year, including the total number of hours spent on staffing per month. Be sure to include weekend staffing locations and frequency, hours spent on weekend staffing, evening staffing requirements, and any on-call components (if applicable). Additionally, outline your responsibilities while fulfilling these staffing requirements, such as order verification, clinical consultation, documentation requirements, emergency response coverage, patient education, and any other relevant tasks.
 
 
 

 

  • National Matching Services/ASHP Residency Matching Program Number

All applicants must be registered with the National Matching Service.

Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted by the residency program director to discuss available dates.  PGY1 Acute Care virtual interviews will be held between January and March.

Drug Information Residency

The Drug Information Residency does not utilize the PhORCAS Application Process.  The application should include a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. Application materials must be submitted electronically using this link no later than October 7th, 2025. Letters of recommendation should be submitted no later than November 1st 2025. Please direct any questions to our program director: Ann Scates McGee, PharmD (ann.scates@duke.edu)

 

 

Recruitment Video