Cleveland Clinic Enterprise PGY1 Residency Programs
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The residency provides strong foundational training for new pharmacists, although the pay is modest in comparison to non-residency roles.
- Structured residency program for foundational development
- Variety of rotations in a reputable healthcare system
- Entry-level salary may be lower than expected
- Great for those committed to clinical pharmacy careers
Pros
- Structured transition for PharmD graduates into the pharmacy profession.
- Diverse rotation options across different pharmacy practices.
- Strong support from established mentors in a respected institution.
Cons
- Lower salary compared to full pharmacist roles.
- Residency applications can be competitive and stressful.
- Training may not align with all career aspirations.
Who it's for
Entry-Level / Recent Graduates • Full-time residency program
Good fit
- Recent pharmacy graduates
- Candidates eager to learn and grow in clinical settings
- Individuals interested in pursuing specialized residencies later
Not recommended for
- Pharmacists with significant experience
- Those seeking immediate high compensation
- Individuals wanting independent practice without supervision
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Community-Based at Specialty (2)
Ohio Regionals
Florida Regionals
PGY1 Programs
Interested applicants must be enrolled or PharmD graduates of an accredited college of pharmacy, be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio (or Florida if applicable), and submit the standard application materials through PhORCAS (letter of intent, CV, three standard reference forms in PhORCAS, official college transcripts), with the following:
- A minimum of one (two is preferred) of your three references should come from a preceptor who you have worked with in a clinical setting, related to an APPE in acute or ambulatory The clinical preceptor should be able to comment on your scope of responsibility, total patient load, level of autonomy, clinical abilities, and organizational and time management skills. All three reference writers should use the standard PhORCAS template to submit their candidate recommendation.
Please submit all application materials via Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). Deadline for receipt of these materials to be considered for an interview is January 2, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.
Cleveland Clinic Health System residency sites agree that no person at these sites will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant.
- Residency applicants must be authorized for employment in the United States at the time they apply for the residency. Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy does not sponsor applicants for work visas.
- Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate Optional Practical Training visas for the Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy Residency program as the program extends beyond 12 Trade NAFTA visas are acceptable, however the candidate is responsible for the application process and all necessary fees. Cleveland Clinic cannot extend the candidate an employment letter until the candidate has matched with the Cleveland Clinic program and signed an acceptance letter. Any employment letter will state the length of the program (12 months if PGY1 or PGY2, 24 months if HSPAL or Pharmacotherapy).
- Graduates of international pharmacy schools will be considered if they meet the ASHP criteria for application to residency. To be eligible for pharmacist licensure, candidates must be graduates or candidates for graduation from an ACPE accredited degree program (or one in the process of pursuing accreditation) or have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the NABP
- Appointments of applicants to residency positions are contingent upon the applicants satisfying certain eligibility requirements [e.g., graduating from accredited college of pharmacy, obtaining pharmacist license in Ohio (for Ohio sites) or Florida (for Florida sites) within 90 days of start date, and successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen, including testing for nicotine, and attendance of an on boarding appointment on site in Ohio (for Ohio programs) or Florida (for Florida Programs), or as otherwise directed by Occupational health at least 2 weeks prior to the start date].
