Career Pathways for PharmD Students

A pharmacy residency is an  organized, directed, postgraduate training program in a defined area of pharmacy practice. It provides the knowledge and experience that pharmacy practitioners need to face challenges in today's complex health care environment, while also providing essential skills to meet the practice demands of the future.

A pharmacy fellowship is one or two year postgraduate research training program in a focused area of pharmacy. Fellowships opportunities include the pharmaceutical industry, academia, and government organizations. The focus will depend on the type of fellowship. Pharmaceutical industry fellowships can focus on drug development, pharmacokinetics, clinical trials, and medical affairs, among others. Academic fellowships can focus on clinical and translational research, health economics and outcomes research, and global health, among others. These advanced training programs can be completed immediately after graduating with a PharmD or after completing a residency.

Bring your resume or CV to your advisor for help. Be prepared to discuss your experiences, projects, student organization involvement, and post-graduate plans including career goals.

Perfect your letter of intent to show your originality and stand out to a potential employer or residency program.

Take advantage of professional staff and resources at UB's Career Services who can assist with practice interviews, resume critiquing, job searching assistance and more. There are also outside resources to help you prepare.

The APPE sequence takes place during your fourth (P4) year. You will provide advanced clinical pharmacy services in various health care environments to build on your previous academic experience.

Develop your career strategy early for an effective job search and a successful career.

We have a number of opportunities for alumni that require minimal time and provide meaningful ways for you to support your alma mater.