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Pharmacy Residency Program

Build your future in managed care pharmacy with hands-on experience and expert mentorship.
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If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it to your local authorities and email us to let us know.

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Launch your career in managed care pharmacy

Our post-graduate year one (PYG1) managed care pharmacy residency is a yearlong program designed to develop clinical expertise, leadership skills, and innovative thinking.

With structured rotations, personalized mentorship, and hands-on experience with a mix of patient populations, you'll gain the skills needed for board certification and PGY2 training and be prepared to thrive in a rapidly evolving health care environment.

Core learning experiences

Through our rotations, you'll gain experience in clinical review, formulary management, and utilization management. You'll also develop a comprehensive understanding of pharmacy quality, population health, and value-based care.
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Gain a comprehensive overview of the clinical review process for the commercial market with exposure to both pharmacy and medical prior authorization reviews.
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Additional career-building experiences

In addition to rotations, you'll pursue electives that are tailored to your career goals. Electives offer a unique chance to explore emerging trends and build specialized expertise.

Past electives have included:

  • Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)
  • Legislative affairs
  • North Carolina Association of Pharmacists (NCAP)
  • North Carolina Board of Pharmacy
  • Pharmacy benefits management
  • Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA)
  • Population health management
  • Venture capital/growth equity investing (Echo Health Ventures)

You'll also complete a teaching certificate through one of our academic partners to strengthens skills in instructional design, lecture development, and precepting.

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Who you'll learn from

The Blue Cross NC pharmacy residency program is supported by a dedicated team of clinical pharmacists, health care strategists, managed care professionals, and others who bring deep expertise and a passion for mentorship.

Their guidance ensures a learning environment grounded in collaboration and real-world relevance.

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Core rotation preceptors
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Organizational leaders
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Blue Cross NC pharmacy leadership contributes to shaping program goals and fostering cross-functional collaboration, giving you exposure to policy discussions, strategic planning, and industry trends.

How to apply

Applicants must have graduated from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education-accredited college of pharmacy and be eligible for pharmacy licensure in North Carolina by the start of the residency (around July 1).

Applications must include:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of intent
  • Official transcript from your college of pharmacy
  • Three letters of recommendation

Volunteering outside the classroom, managed care experiences, insightful presentations, and interesting projects may help you stand out from other applicants.

Applications should be submitted through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service.

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