---
title: "How to Apply to the CPMC PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Sutter Health"
description: "Learn how to apply for the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at California Pacific Medical Center."
url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1/apply"
---

1.  [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) /
2.  [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) /
3.  [Pharmacy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency) /
4.  [Pharmacy PGY-1, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1) /
5.  How to Apply

# How to Apply

**Section menu**

-   [Pharmacy PGY-1, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1 "Pharmacy PGY-1, San Francisco")
    -   [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1/about "About")
        
    -   [Clinical Experience](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1/details "Clinical Experience")
        
    -   [Preceptors](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1/preceptors "Preceptors")
        
    -   [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1/residents "Residents")
        
    -   [Salary and Benefits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1/salary-and-benefits "Salary and Benefits")
        
    -   [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1/faqs "Frequently Asked Questions")
        
    -   [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1/apply "How to Apply")
        

-   [Pharmacy PGY-1, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1 "Pharmacy PGY-1, San Francisco")
    -   [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1/about "About")
        
    -   [Clinical Experience](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1/details "Clinical Experience")
        
    -   [Preceptors](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1/preceptors "Preceptors")
        
    -   [Residents](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1/residents "Residents")
        
    -   [Salary and Benefits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1/salary-and-benefits "Salary and Benefits")
        
    -   [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1/faqs "Frequently Asked Questions")
        
    -   [How to Apply](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/pharmacy-residency/cpmc-pgy-1/apply "How to Apply")
        

## Application Process

California Pacific Medical Center only accepts applications through PhORCAS. Please see exact application deadline and information on the ASHP residency directory.

| ASHP CODE | DESCRIPTION | NUMBER OF POSITIONS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **92450** | PGY-1 Pharmacy | 2   |

## Program Eligibility

-   US citizen or permanent resident
-   Graduation from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited pharmacy school
-   Eligible for California pharmacist licensure by October 1st

## Application Requirements

**To apply for admission to the PGY1 pharmacy residency program, the following information should be uploaded into PhORCAS by the deadline: January 3rd, 2027.**

-   Official academic transcript
-   Curriculum Vitae
-   Letter of Intent indicating why the California Pacific Medical Center pharmacy residency experience is beneficial for your career goals
-   3 Letters of Recommendation
    -   Minimum of 2 Letters of Recommendation should be from pharmacy preceptors

\*\*After receiving your completed application, we may reach out to you to request a supplemental video submission answering a few questions\*\*

**An on-site interview is required. Interview and tour of the medical center will be scheduled after receipt of a complete residency application.**

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### Contact Us

**Kenneth Woo, Pharm.D., BCGP, FASCP**  
**Residency Program Director**  
Director of Pharmacy  
[Kenneth.Woo@sutterhealth.org](mailto:Kenneth.Woo@sutterhealth.org)

**Benjamin Tang, Pharm.D.**  
Residency Program Coordinator  
Clinical Pharmacist  
[Benjamin.Tang@sutterhealth.org](mailto:Benjamin.Tang@sutterhealth.org)

[Get In Touch](mailto:Benjamin.Tang@sutterhealth.org)

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