In the spirit of Christ and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Mission of OSF HealthCare is to serve persons with the greatest care and love in a community that celebrates the Gift of Life.
OSF HealthCare offers pharmacy residency programs that provide advanced clinical training, interdisciplinary care experiences, research opportunities and professional development across multiple Illinois communities.
Residents complete a major research project and have opportunities to present their findings at professional conferences.
Residents complete a major research project and present findings at professional conferences.
Residency programs offer opportunities to develop teaching and leadership skills through student precepting, committee participation, grand rounds presentations, journal clubs and medication-use evaluations.
Residency programs offer benefits that may include competitive salary, paid time off, sick leave, conference travel reimbursement, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) membership, health insurance and 401(k) eligibility.
Application requirements, deadlines and interview processes vary by program. Visit an individual program page linked below for specific application information.
OSF HealthCare offers PGY1 pharmacy residency programs at four locations throughout Illinois. Explore each program to learn about the training experience, practice settings, opportunities and application requirements.
OSF HealthCare offers PGY2 pharmacy residency programs in Peoria, Illinois, for pharmacists seeking advanced training in specialized areas of practice. Explore each program to learn more about its specialty, training experiences and application requirements.
OSF HealthCare offers both PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency programs. PGY1 programs are available in Bloomington, Evergreen Park, Peoria and Rockford. PGY2 programs in Peoria include critical care pharmacy and pediatric pharmacy specialties.
Residents complete required rotations in areas such as critical care, infectious diseases, internal medicine, ambulatory clinic, pharmacy informatics and administration. They also select three elective rotations based on their interests and career goals.
Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be eligible for Illinois pharmacist licensure and be a graduate or candidate for graduation from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited pharmacy program. Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Applications must be submitted through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). Please visit the PhORCAS website for current application deadlines.
Residents receive a salary, paid time off, sick leave, conference travel reimbursement, ASHP membership dues and access to medical, dental and life insurance benefits. Residents are also eligible for the 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Residents complete a major research project during the residency year and present their findings at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition and a regional pharmacy resident conference.