United States Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Portland VA Medical Center

Pharmacy Residency Programs - Greetings from the Director of Training

Welcome to the Portland VAMC Pharmacy Practice Residency Program. We hope our website answers any questions you may have about our program and our application process. We currently offer two different residency positions:

Three PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice positions with a focus on Pharmaceutical Care. Several areas of emphasis are available, including:

  • Ambulatory Care
  • Internal Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Oncology
  • Formulary Management
  • Long Term Care
  • Critical Care

To be considered, an application must include the following materials:

All materials may be sent in one envelope, provided that letters of recommendation and transcripts remain in their original sealed envelopes.

Our interview process runs approximately 6 hours and will include several small group interviews with various preceptors in Portland, a meeting with the Director of Pharmacy, tour of the site, lunch and then a drive to our Vancouver campus where similar interviews will be conducted. Additional time has been set aside to allow a private meeting with the current residents.

We understand and appreciate that this is a hectic time for you. If we can be of any assistance during this process, please feel free to e-mail or call me at (503) 220-8262, Ext. 55551.

Thank you for your interest in the Portland VA Medical Center.

Sincerely,

Ron Brown, M.S., R.Ph.
Pharmacy Residency Program Director