Hospital Pharmacy Residency Programs
Through structured rotations in pharmacy practice, education, research, and administration, residency programs aim to prepare pharmacists for challenging and innovative pharmacy practice. Graduates of pharmacy residency programs are an important source of highly qualified pharmacists trained in institutional practice.
A hospital pharmacy residency program is typically a 12-month directed postgraduate learning experience. There are over 30 accredited programs in Canada, representing more than 100 graduates per year. Those wishing to apply to a residency program do so through PRAMS. The Université Laval and University of Montreal both offer university-based, clinical Masters Programs over an approximate 18-month period; these programs are accredited by the CPRB. The application process for each of these programs is facilitated by the respective universities (applicants do not use the PRAMS).
Consider a residency program accredited by the Canadian Pharmacy Residency Board!
Applicants wishing to learn more about hospital residency programs and how to apply can click here.
Hospital Pharmacy programs wishing to learn more about becoming CPRB accredited can click here.
There are over 30 accredited programs in Canada, representing more than 100 graduates per year. The majority of these programs are designed as year 1 residency programs. Year 2 residency programs may be completed after successful completion of a year 1 residency program. CPRB-Accredited Residency Programs may choose to confer the designation “ACPR” to graduates of their residency program.
Accreditation Standards
For the most up-to-date versions of our Accreditation Standards, please visit our Standards page here.
 Interested in applying to a pharmacy residency program? CSHP has developed a focused program to support you through the highly competitive residency application process. This course provides practical, hands-on learning through CV/application reviews and mock interviews, designed to help you refine your application and strengthen your interview skills. You’ll receive individualized feedback from practicing pharmacists, giving you the tools and confidence to present your best self throughout the selection process. |
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