Program FAQs
FINANCIAL PROVISIONS: 

The salary for this program is competitive with similar residency programs nationwide. The resident is entitled to all benefits provided to full-time El Rio Health appointed personnel. Funds will be provided to help offset travel expenses to selected state and national meetings.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

The University of Arizona Residency Programs participates in the ASHP-associated Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) for applications and the National Matching Service (NMS) for the residency matching process.

Please submit the following REQUIRED documents through the PhORCAS system by January 2, 2025:

  • Letter of Intent
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Pharmacy School Transcripts
  • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
    • At least two of which need to address your clinical (e.g. patient interactions and decision making) and time management skills

Please CLICK HERE and complete the form to receive additional information about recruitment for the 2025-2026 cycle.

First round interviews (15-30 minutes) will occur in early January via Zoom.

Full day onsite interviews will occur on Fridays in late January and early February.

Recruitment Flyer

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For additional information about the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program, please contact:

AMY KENNEDY, PHARMD, BCACP, BC-ADM, FAPhA
Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program
El Rio Health
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
839 W. Congress Street
Tucson, AZ 85730
Phone: (520) 621-4269
Email: akkennedy@arizona.edu