Scripps Health Specialty Pharmacy, located in San Diego, offers one 12-month PGY1 pharmacy resident position.

This exciting new opportunity will provide a diverse practice experience and prepare the resident for a career in specialty pharmacy, while also offering a well-rounded view of the pharmacist’s role in the ambulatory care setting. This residency is in pre-candidate status with American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) and will seek full accreditation during its first year of residency. 

Our program offers frequent faculty-resident interaction and focuses on clinical pharmacy practice with an emphasis on specialty medications that treat rare and/or complex medical conditions, scholarship, research and leadership.

The Scripps Health Specialty Pharmacy PGY1 pharmacy residency program builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

The mission of Scripps Health Specialty Pharmacy is to provide excellent patient care and improve health outcomes through ensuring safe, effective and appropriate use of medications. Ongoing goals flow from the overall strategic plan of the organization, while striving toward leadership in pharmacy practice, education and research.

The Scripps Health Specialty Pharmacy PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is committed to enhancing ambulatory and specialty pharmacy practices within diverse communities. Our goal is to cultivate patient-oriented leaders dedicated to improving health outcomes and advancing pharmacy practice in a dynamic health environment.

Graduates of our residency program will blend their pharmacotherapy expertise with patient-centered care, take responsibility for the safe and effective use of medications, and efficiently manage and expand clinical pharmacy practices.

Our graduates will adeptly integrate and promote comprehensive medication management in their practice through immersion in an innovative health care setting. The Postgraduate (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program aims to be nationally recognized for its outstanding graduates and distinctive approach, meeting the increasing demand for residency opportunities while improving quality pharmacy services, particularly in ambulatory care and specialty pharmacy.

During clinical rotations, the resident will work closely with dedicated preceptors to provide training in all aspects of pharmacy. The program is designed to prepare residents for a career in specialty pharmacy and ambulatory care.

Our team is dedicated to delivering superior medical education and guidance to meet the resident’s interests and career goals.

The learning experiences are designed to offer a resident a broad range of experiences in the specialty pharmacy field and to practice patient-centered pharmaceutical care.

The resident will have the opportunity to expand their communication and leadership skills by playing an integral role in interdisciplinary teams. During these learning experiences, they may have the opportunity to precept and mentor fourth-year pharmacy students.  

In addition to completing the required learning experiences, the pharmacy resident is required to obtain licensure early in the residency, staff in the specialty pharmacy, participate in Scripps Health multidisciplinary committees, perform in-services to staff, assist in the recruitment and interview process for future resident(s), and present their major research project at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Western States Conference.

The resident at Scripps Health Specialty Pharmacy works under the mentorship of experienced pharmacists. With academic scholarship at the core of the pharmacy residency program, our team is dedicated to delivering superior medical education and guidance to meet your interests and career goals.

• BS in Biological Sciences, University of California, Irvine (UCI) in 2020
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Marshall B. Ketchum University in 2026

Professional interests

• My professional interests include oncology and infectious diseases, because of the impact pharmacists can have on complex patient care and the exciting number of new therapies being developed for patients who have limited options.

Free Time

• Going to Disneyland whenever I have the chance
• Exploring and trying new brunch and dinner spots
• Staying active with Pilates and pickleball