Walgreens and Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale
PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program, Phoenix, Arizona
The purpose of the Walgreens Community Pharmacy Residency Program is to prepare clinicians to provide direct patient care services as community or ambulatory care pharmacists, in addition to preparing them for an adjunct faculty
position. Residents will be enabled to achieve their professional goals, become a leader within the profession, provide
compassionate care for members in their community, and contribute to the Walgreen Company’s mission of advancing
community pharmacy practice.
The residency experience is based in Phoenix, AZ at an URAC accredited Walgreens specialty pharmacy that is an innovative community pharmacy practice dedicated to providing clinical patient care services and is an ideal setting for the
development of patient care programs. Residents in this setting will have a direct influence on patient outcomes through
participation in patient counseling, immunization services, and medication therapy management. The resident will be
involved in management of limited distribution medication and required clinical documentation.
The residency is academically affiliated and financial supported, in part, by Midwestern University College of Pharmacy Glendale. The resident will actively participate in teaching and precepting experiences at the College.
Residency Activities
• Direct patient care delivered in both community pharmacy settings and primary care clinics
• Public health activities: community outreach programs
• Development of collaborative program to improve adherence and/or outcomes
• Medication therapy management
• Disease state management programs
• Provide health testing services
• Administer immunizations
• Develop or enhance existing patient care programs
• Complete a Teaching Certificate Program through ASHP
• Provide clinical instruction and serve as a preceptor to student pharmacists
• Design and conduct a practice-based research project
• Present research project findings at appropriate regional and national professional conferences
Residency Program Benefits
• Competitive stipend and comprehensive medical plan
• Travel allowance for pharmacy-related conferences
• Paid Time Off (PTO)-Resident pharmacists may accrue approximately 10 days depending on average hours worked and
time in position
• Visiting instructor appointment with Midwestern University College of Pharmacy-Glendale
Canidate Requirements
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by ACPE
• Arizona pharmacist license within 90 days of the start of the residency program
• Complete the online resident position application
• Submission of all the residency application materials by January 12th to PhORCAS
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three professional letters of recommendation
• Official university transcripts
• Letter of intent (explain reason for pursuing a community pharmacy residency and what you hope to gain from the program)
• Virtual or On-site interview (upon invitation)
• Presentation at on-site interview (topic related to community pharmacy)
• Registered with the National Matching Services (NMS). Program NMS Code: 205415
For more information contact
Nikki Christofferson, PharmD
Residency Program Director
nicole.christofferson@walgreens.com
Walgreens is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
The PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency conducted by Walgreens and Midwestern University Phoenix, Arizona is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, in partnership with the American Pharmacists Association.