Our Vision for the Future

The mission of the UC Irvine Pharmacy PGY1 Residency Program is to develop capable, confident and independent pharmacists equipped with a foundation of knowledge and skills to meet the current and future challenges of pharmacy practice.

We do this through impactful learning experiences led by experienced and inspirational preceptors within a pharmacy department focused on high-quality, cost-effective pharmaceutical care in an inpatient-focused, collaborative, university-based environment.

The vision of the UC Irvine Pharmacy PGY1 Residency Program is to be a recognized residency training site of excellence that produces exemplary pharmacists who make a difference in patient care and in the pharmacy profession.


Our UC Irvine Health Residency Program is experiencing unprecedented growth through collaboration with our new School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the construction of a new medical center on the main UCI campus.  The opportunities for our Pharmacy Residents to work with outstanding preceptors and top-quality programs are plentiful.

We realize this is an important step in your career development and would be humbled by the opportunity to support your growth as a Pharmacist.

On behalf of our entire Pharmacy Team at UCI Health, we wish you the very best and look forward to getting to know you!

Upcoming Events

11/02/2024 @ 10:30 - 11:30 AM | Dr. Martin Torres' CE "Leader vs. Boss. Is it a Toss?" | CSHP Seminar 2024

Come attend Dr. Torres’ CE session at CSHP Seminar 2024 and learn more about leadership!

11/02/2024 @ 2:30 - 5:30 PM | CSHP Seminar @ Palm Springs | Booth #101S

Come visit us at CSHP Seminar 2024 to learn more about our residency program. Our booth will be Booth #101S!

11/03/2024 @ 8:15 - 9:15 AM | Drs. Helen Lee & Kamryn Plechot' CE "Treatment and Prevention of C. difficile Infection" | CSHP Seminar 2024

Come attend Drs. Lee & Plechot’s CE session at CSHP Seminar 2024 and learn more about how to treat and prevent C. difficile infection!

12/10/2024 @ 8:00 - 11:00 AM | ASHP Midyear @ New Orleans | Booth #5366

Come visit our Booth #5366 at ASHP Midyear 2024 to learn more about our PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residency programs!

12/16/2024 @ 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Meet the RPD & Residents | Zoom

Meet the RPD will take place from 5-6 PM and Meet the Residents will take place from 6-7 PM. You are not required to attend both sessions, however, both sessions will be using the same zoom link.

12/18/2024 @ 5:00 - 7:00 PM | In-Person Open House | UCI Health
A brief presentation on the residency program to kick off the session, Q&A with the current residents, followed by a tour of UC Irvine Medical Center. The main UCI Medical Center Visitor Parking garage is located at the intersection of The City Drive South and Dawn Way. Parking will be located at Dawn Way, Orange, CA 92868 Medical Center Visitor Parking (73).
**Please RSVP by Monday, December 16th at 11:59PM:** https://forms.office.com/r/pDbkr7a6YX
Location: Auditorium next to Building 53