## PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

### Requirements for Acceptance

- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy or pass the FPGEC exam
    - GPA > 3.0
- Eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on July 1st
- U.S. citizenship or carry a U.S. permanent resident visa ("green card")

### Applications

- Application Deadline: January 2nd, 2026
- BMC Pharmacy Residency candidates should complete an electronic residency application using [ASHP PhORCAS](https://portal.phorcas.org/).
    
    
    - Completed residency application
    - Verified PharmD transcripts (issued directly from the institution or authorized third party)
    - Personal Statement/Letter of Intent
    - Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    - Three completed standardized reference forms
        - At least one reference form must be from a clinical rotation preceptor.
        - In addition, candidates should encourage their references to provide as much commentary as possible, as this will weigh heavily in our decision to offer an interview.
    - **Mandatory writing sample -** The writing sample should be uploaded as a part of the application in PhORCAS in the supplemental sections. Please answer the following question (word limit of 500 words or less):
        - Describe your past, present, and future contributions to promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity in your professional career.
    - Candidates will be contacted if your application is found to be incomplete after submission
    - All applicants to ASHP-accredited pharmacy residencies must participate in the Match process sponsored by the National Matching Service (NMS). Applicants to our programs must register with NMS to obtain a match number. Information about applications and deadlines for the Match can be found on the [NMS website](https://www.natmatch.com/ashprmp/).
        - NMS Code General Track: 178313
        - NMS Code Combined PGY 1/2 HSPAL: 292918
    
    For general residency inquiries, please email <BMCPharmacyResidency@bmc.org>



 

 ## Combined PGY1/2 HSPAL + MS Residency Program 

In addition to all the above requirements, you must also apply to the University of [North Carolina Graduate School](https://www.uncmedicalcenter.org/uncmc/professional-education-and-services/pharmacy-residency-programs/our-programs/administration/application/) for their didactic component. Deadline for application is January 2st, 2026**.**



 

 ## PGY2 Pharmacy Residency 

Information below applies to Ambulatory Care, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, and Oncology PGY2 Pharmacy Residencies.

### Requirements for Acceptance

- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy
- Certificate from PGY1 program (or equivalent)
- Eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts on July 1st
- U.S. citizenship or carry a permanent resident visa ("green card")
- Complete application: letter of intent, college transcript, curriculum vitae, 3 completed standardized reference forms

### Applications

- Application Deadline: January 2nd, 2026
- BMC Pharmacy Residency candidates should complete an electronic residency application using [ASHP PhORCAS](https://portal.phorcas.org/).
    - Completed residency application
    - Verified PharmD transcripts (issued directly from the institution or authorized third party, should include the date the PharmD degree was conferred)
    - Personal Statement/Letter of Intent
    - Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    - Three completed standardized reference forms
    - **Mandatory writing sample -** The writing sample should be uploaded as a part of the application in PhORCAS in the supplemental sections. Please answer the following question (word limit of 500 words or less):
        - Describe your past, present, and future contributions to promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity in your professional career.
    - All applicants to ASHP-accredited pharmacy residencies must participate in the Match process sponsored by the National Matching Service (NMS). Applicants to our programs must register with NMS to obtain a match number. Information about applications and deadlines for the Match can be found on the [NMS website](https://www.natmatch.com/ashprmp/).
        - NMS Code Ambulatory Care: 533965
        - NMS Code Critical Care: 533652
        - NMS Code Emergency Medicine: 651669
        - NMS Code Infectious Diseases: 602855
        - NMS Code Internal Medicine: 787656
        - NMS Code Oncology: 534260

For questions regarding a specific PGY2 program, please refer to each specific program's page for contact information.