Providence St. Mary Pharmacy Residency Program
At Providence St. Mary, residents gain hands-on pharmacy experience while learning to deliver compassionate, expert care to the High Desert community.
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Welcome to the Providence St. Mary Pharmacy Residency Program
Located in Apple Valley, California, our Pharmacy Residency Program is dedicated to training the next generation of clinical pharmacists through immersive, hands-on experience. Residents gain exposure to diverse patient populations, acute care settings, and specialized rotations that prepare them to deliver exceptional care across all aspects of pharmacy practice. At Providence St. Mary, learning goes beyond the classroom — it’s about building confidence, leadership, and compassion in every resident.
Program and Services
The Providence St. Mary Pharmacy Residency Program offers a comprehensive 12-month experience designed to develop well-rounded, confident, and clinically skilled pharmacists. Residents work alongside experienced preceptors to optimize medication therapy, ensure patient safety, and support positive outcomes for a wide range of conditions. Through core and elective rotations, residents gain hands-on experience in areas such as acute care, emergency medicine, antimicrobial stewardship, and total parenteral nutrition, preparing them for diverse career opportunities in pharmacy practice.
Pharmacy Residency Program Mission
Our mission is to train skilled, adaptable, and compassionate pharmacy practitioners who excel in patient care and leadership. The program emphasizes clinical excellence, medication safety, and professional integrity while fostering teamwork and collaboration. Residents gain the expertise to advance pharmacy practice, improve patient outcomes, and proactively implement process improvements within healthcare settings.
Program Structure
The Providence St. Mary Pharmacy Residency Program provides a 12-month curriculum combining core, longitudinal, and elective rotations to ensure a comprehensive learning experience. Each rotation is designed by preceptors and the Residency Program Director, with clear goals and expectations shared with residents at the start.
Required Rotations
- Orientation
- Drug Use Management
- Pharmacy Practice
- Pharmacy Administration and Operations
- Medication Safety
- Acute Care 1 & 2
- Intensive Care Unit
- Emergency Medicine
- Precepting
Longitudinal Rotations
- Research Project
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Program
- Staffing
- Teaching
Elective Rotations
- Anticoagulation
- Infectious Disease
- Nutrition / Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Salary, Stipend & Benefits
Pharmacy residents receive a full-time salary for the 12-month appointment period beginning in early July. The most up-to-date salary information is available on the ASHP Residency Directory.
In addition to their salary, residents receive a separate stipend to cover travel and registration expenses for required residency-related conferences. Residents also qualify for Providence employee benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid personal time off, life insurance, retirement plans, and employee discount programs. Each resident is provided a dedicated workspace and full access to hospital resources and professional development opportunities.
Program Facts
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at Providence St. Mary Medical Center in Apple Valley, California, is a candidate for accreditation by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
- Established: 2024
- Resident Positions per Year: 2
- ASHP Program Code: 01113
This program provides residents with a structured and comprehensive learning environment to develop clinical expertise, leadership skills, and professional growth in pharmacy practice.
Application Requirements
Qualifications
To be eligible for the Providence St. Mary Medical Center PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, applicants must meet the following requirements. Candidates should have completed—or be candidates for graduation from—an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program (or a program in the process of pursuing accreditation). In addition, residents must obtain licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of California within 120 days of the residency start date.
- Graduate or candidate for graduation from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program
- Obtain California pharmacy licensure within 120 days of residency start
- Commitment to providing patient-centered, compassionate care
How to Apply
Applications for the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency are submitted through the ASHP Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). The program participates in the ASHP Matching Program to ensure a fair and standardized selection process. Candidates who meet qualifications and submit a complete application will be invited for an on-site interview, typically conducted in February.
- Submit application materials through PhORCAS
- Include a letter of intent
- Provide a Curriculum Vitae
- Submit academic transcripts
- Provide three reference recommendations (at least one from an employer is preferred)
Contact Us
For any questions about the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program, please reach out to our Residency Director or Coordinator. We are happy to provide additional information and guidance to prospective applicants.
Quoc Hoa Hoang, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, BCCCP, APh
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Director
Infectious Disease Specialist
Dan Tran, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Coordinator
Pharmacy Operations Manager
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