PHARMACY RESIDENCY PROGRAM 2024-2025 POSTGRADUATE YEAR ONE
Hello and thank you for inquiring about the VA Long Beach Healthcare System ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Residency Program. The VA Long Beach residency program was first established in 1979—and continues to be a leader in the advancement of clinical pharmacy practice. Our program offers opportunities to practice across a wide variety of settings within a large integrated healthcare system. This booklet provides valuable information about our facility, teaching programs, preceptor faculty, clinical practice, and residency program. VALB Pharmacy is a well-established and highly respected service, integral to the VA Long Beach Healthcare System. We consider it a privilege and an honor to provide healthcare to the men and women who have dedicated their lives in service to our country. Our pharmacists actively participate at all levels of the organization including in key leadership roles and as fully integrated members of the health care team. VALB Pharmacy is recognized for developing and managing clinical programs that focus on delivering value to patients, the organization and to the community. We are passionate about our profession and steadfast in our pursuit of excellence. As a Pharmacy resident you will serve as a key member of our patient care team, providing direct patient care and education to patients, trainees and staff. Our training and practice environment is designed for those looking to be challenged both clinically and intellectually. Our goal is to inspire and provide opportunities for trainees to develop the knowledge, skills and abilities to become principled, highly competent and confident advanced care practitioners and future leaders.
We wish you the very best as you make this important career decision. We look forward to meeting you and encourage you to consider our program.
Michael Ascari, PharmD, MS Chief, Pharmacy Service
Patricia Chun, PharmD, BCPS Medication Safety Officer and Residency Program Director Pharmacy Service
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