Walgreens and the Howard University College of Pharmacy are united in their commitment to train future champions in the community pharmacy arena. This postgraduate year one learning experience is based in our Nation’s Capital that serves a diverse patient population. Participation in this residency program will encourage the resident’s creativity and enhance practice skills as they find ways to address unique healthcare challenges in the community pharmacy setting.

The residency program is based at the Walgreens health-system pharmacy located at Howard University Hospital. This pharmacy location offers clinical pharmacy services for patients who are prescribed complex therapies such as HIV/AIDS, oncology, and transplant. The community pharmacists at this site work closely with medical staff to provide optimal drug therapy for patients.

The Walgreens and Howard University Community Pharmacy Residency Program is to provides postgraduate training to prepare pharmacists for management and leadership for Walgreens specialty stores. This program seeks to develop a pharmacist that will be able to partner with any hospital system to provide essential transitional care services. This program will also produce a well-rounded professional who will have business acumen.

Residency Learning Opportunities

• Bedside medication delivery and counseling
• Disease state management programs in hematology, HIV/AIDS, oncology, transplant, and Hepatitis C
• Transition of Care Community Pharmacy Clinic
• Serving as a preceptor for IPPE and APPE students
• Advocacy for local pharmacy policy
• Design and conduct a practice-based research project
• Presentations at regional and national professional meetings
• Executing marketing strategy for the promotion of patient care services
• Solicitation of grant and contract funding
• Mentor student organizations to facilitate outreach events
• Teaching Certificate Program
• Facilitation of lab lectures and simulation
• Didactic lectures for students
• Design and implementation of Clinical Services

Residency Program Benefits

• Competitive stipend
• Comprehensive medical plan
• Travel allowance for pharmacy-related conferences
• Residents are eligible for Paid Time Off (PTO). The rate at which you accrue your PTO will be based on your years of service, average hours per week, and position.  Resident pharmacists may accrue approximately 10 days depending on average hours worked and time in position. 

Candidate Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
• Active DC Pharmacy Intern License at the start of the residency program
• District of Columbia pharmacist license within 90 days of the start of the residency program
• Completed on-line application at https://jobs.walgreens.com
• Submission of residency application materials to Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three professional letters of recommendation
• Letter of intent explaining why you are pursuing a community pharmacy residency and what you hope to gain from the residency program
• Official university transcripts
• On-site interview (upon invitation) 
• Presentation at on-site interview on a topic related to community pharmacy
• Registered with the National Matching Service (NMS).

Application Process

A completed application and all accompanying materials must be submitted no later than January 15^th for candidates to be considered for our program.

Program Contact Information

Please contact Damika Walker, Residency Program Director at damika.walker@walgreens.com 

About Walgreens and Howard University Community-based Pharmacy Residency (PGY1)

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the United States segment of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated pharmacy, healthcare and retail leader serving millions of customers and patients every day, with a 170-year heritage of caring for communities. As America’s most loved pharmacy, health and beauty company, Walgreens purpose is to champion the health and well-being of every community in America. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving approximately 9 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in local communities nationwide.

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