Frequently Asked Questions

The East Bay PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program accepts four residents each year.

Residents train across multiple practice settings within Sutter Health East Bay, including:

• Alta Bates Summit Medical Center (Oakland and Berkeley)
• Eden Medical Center (Castro Valley)
• Additional ambulatory and system-level practice experiences 

Residents complete required learning experiences in acute care, hospital operations, medication use and formulary management, and transitions of care, with opportunities to individualize training through a variety of elective rotations, including critical care, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, oncology, cardiology, psychiatry, ambulatory care, medication safety, pharmacy administration, and specialty pharmacy.

Yes. The Sutter Health East Bay PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

Yes. Residents participate in a longitudinal staffing experience designed to build operational proficiency while supporting patient care and developing independence.

Yes. Each resident completes a year-long research project, presents findings at the Western States Conference, and participates in additional scholarly activities, including a medication use evaluation or quality improvement project.

Yes. Residents have the opportunity to earn a Teaching Certificate through Touro University California College of Pharmacy while developing teaching and precepting skills.

Visit the How to Apply page for application requirements, important dates, and instructions.