PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program
Deadlines and Requirements
Submit all requirements to PhORCAS by January 4, 2026
Positions Available: 2
NMS CODE: 236813
Application Deadline: January 4, 2026
Start Date: June 22, 2026
Residency Program Director
Jenn Bingham, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
VHC Health
Department of Pharmacy
1701 N. George Mason Drive
Arlington, VA 22205
jmbingham@vhchealth.org
703.558.6217
Residency Overview
VHC Health provides exceptional medical services as the region’s preferred community health system. VHC Health was recently designated a 2021 Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group. In 2022, the Hospital was selected for an 11th consecutive Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ and a 21st consecutive ‘A’ grade from The Leapfrog Group. VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility and designated as a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Learning Experiences
Required:
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Internal Medicine
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Cardiology
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Emergency Medicine
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Critical Care
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Infectious Diseases
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Neonatal ICU
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Oncology
Elective:
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Oncology II
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Critical Care II
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Emergency Medicine II
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Neonatal ICU II
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Leadership
Longitudinal:
- Research
- Staffing
- Teaching and Learning Certificate Program
Practice Experiences
- Medication therapy management
- Formulary Management
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Education of pharmacy students and healthcare professionals
- Participation in departmental and committee meetings
- Develop quality improvement projects
- Drug information
- Multidisciplinary rounds with medical teams
Teaching and Learning Certificate Requirements
- Serve as preceptor for at least one learning experience
- Prepare and present didactic lectures
- Compose a teaching portfolio
- Cultivate an independent teaching philosophy
Program Purpose and Competency Areas
The PGY1 pharmacy residency program builds on the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and contributes to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training. The focus of this residency is to enhance skills in pharmacy leadership, pharmaceutical care, patient education, medication therapy monitoring, establishing therapeutic goals and communication with healthcare providers.
Candidate Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an ACPE-accredited college
- Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of Virginia
- Participate in the ASHP National Matching Program
Application Requirements
Applicants should submit the following materials through PhORCAS:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Transcript
- Letter of Interest
- Three letters of reference completed through reference section in PhORCAS
Benefits
- Competitive Salary: $51,000 annually
- Paid time off and reimbursement to attend state and national meetings
- Healthcare benefits package including medical and dental
Meet the VHC Health Preceptors Meet the Current Residents
