A combination of in-person and online learning
Students in the program join a close-knit cohort of residents each year representing six residency programs:
- BayCare Health System
- Comprehensive Pharmacy Solutions
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital
- OhioHealth
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
- University Hospitals
Through a blend of live and asynchronous coursework, students build connections with peers, including working professionals, while balancing academic requirements with practice-site responsibilities. The curriculum spans both the PGY1 and PGY2 years and is intentionally aligned with residency experiences and site-based rotations.
Application process
Interested Combined Pharmacy Administration and Leadership with master's residency candidates should first submit residency applications through PhORCAS. Following the pharmacy residency match process, only candidates who match with one of the Ohio State Cohort Programs will need to complete The Ohio State University Graduate School Application using the instructions listed below.
The minimum criteria to receive consideration for full-time admission to the Combined Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency with master's program include:
- An earned Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy;
- A 3.0 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale);
- Eligibility for licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Ohio. (Detailed description of the requirements for licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Ohio may be obtained by contacting the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy);
- Acceptance into an ASHP-accredited residency program
- Submission of CV, statement of interest, transcripts and three letters of reference
All items can be submitted digitally through the application portal.
- Please upload a copy of your CV and Statement of Interest.
- Transcripts: Please upload digital copies of the official transcripts from ALL institutions attended.
- Copies must be of the official transcript and need to include copies of both the front and the back of the transcript.
- Letters of Recommendation:
- For resident (full-time) applicants: We will work with the residency sites to use the letters of reference you submitted through PhorCAS. Please enter the name and organization of your recommenders and then select “no” when asked if you would like to use the online reference form and select “yes” to waive access.
- For working professional (part-time) applicants: Provide contact information for three references (one reference should be a direct supervisor supporting the prospective student’s enrollment in the program).