The pharmacy residency programs at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center offer a welcoming and supportive environment where residents are valued as part of the Avera family. Rooted in a culture of compassion and collaboration, our programs help residents grow into confident, skilled pharmacy practitioners through meaningful mentorship, hands-on clinical experience and a strong sense of community.
Residents benefit from a diverse rotation experience that encompasses a wide range of clinical settings, ensuring exposure to complex patient populations and interdisciplinary collaboration. This immersive training cultivates the utmost in patient care excellence and clinical decision-making.
Our programs focus on patience-care excellence and clinical decision making, emphasizing:
- Direct patient care rotations
- Critical evaluation and application of current literature
- Participation in educational programs and teaching opportunities
Whether you're pursuing an internship, PGY1 or PGY2 training, Avera provides a dynamic and supportive environment to advance your clinical expertise and leadership skills.
Avera participates in Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) for all pharmacy residency applicants.
Pharmacy Residency Programs