How to Apply: Residency Application Materials
Requirements for Admission
- Pharm.D. graduates of accredited colleges of pharmacy.
- Residents must be a United States citizen or carry a permanent resident visa
- Residents must be eligible for New York State licensure
- For PGY-2 Residencies - resident must have completed or is currently training in a PGY-1 residency or equivalent
Application Process
Our residency program utilizes PhORCAS for applications. The following items must be submitted to apply for the residency:
- Letter of intent stating goals and interests
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of reference, utilizing the ASHP form in PhORCAS
- Official college transcripts
The deadline for the receipt of application materials to be considered for an onsite interview is January 4 for Community and January 11 for PGY1, PGY1 Pediatrics, PGY2 Emergency Medicine and PGY2 Infectious Diseases .
A formal case presentation is required during the interview.
ASHP Match
The Pharmacy Residencies at the University of Rochester Medical Center are ASHP accredited residencies and utilizes the Resident Matching Program. In compliance with the rules and regulations of the National Matching Services and ASHP, the residency site agrees that no person will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant.
Click here for more information on the ASHP Residency Matching Program.
PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency
Submit questions to:
Linda Thomas, Pharm.D., BCPS
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 638
Rochester, NY 14642
585-275-5122 or by email at Linda_Thomas@urmc.rochester.edu
PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the Golisano Childrens' Hospital
Submit questions to:
Deanna Phoenix, Pharm.D.
University of Rochester Medical Center
Department of Pharmacy
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 638
Rochester, NY 14642
585-273-4661 or email at Deanna_Macri@urmc.rochester.edu
PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Residency Program
Submit questions to:
Allison Trawinski, Pharm.D.
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 638
Rochester, NY 14642
585-273-4767 or 855-340-4767 or email at Allison_Trawinski@urmc.rochester.edu
PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency Program
Submit questions to:
Amber Crowley, Pharm.D., BCPS
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 638
Rochester, NY 14642
585-275-5122 or email at Amber_Crowley@urmc.rochester.edu
PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency Program
Submit questions to:
Amber Crowley, Pharm.D., BCPS
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 638
Rochester, NY 14642
585-275-5122, or email at Amber_Crowley@urmc.rochester.edu
Contact Us
Strong Memorial Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy
(585) 275-4931
Highland South Wedge Pharmacy
(585) 279-4790
Strong Ties Outpatient Pharmacy
(585) 279-4950
Infectious Disease Clinic Pharmacy
(585) 275-6272
URMC Employee Pharmacy
(585) 276-3900
URMC Specialty Pharmacy
(585) 273-4767 Or (855) 340-4767
Highland Pharmacy at Jordan Health Center
(585) 423-5802
James P. Wilmot Cancer Center Pharmacy
(585) 275-5170
Investigational Drug Studies
(585) 275-6153
Summary of Residency Program
Starting Date: July 1
Type/Duration: 12 month/full-time
Application Deadline: Varies by program
Interview Required: Yes
Presentation Required: Yes
Curriculum Vitae Required: Yes
College Transcripts Required: Yes
Letters of Recommendation: Three




