Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing our PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency program, the following steps must be completed prior to January 5.

Step 1 - Submit To PhORCAS

• A personal statement/letter of interest outlining:
  ○ Why you are interested in the PGY1 Community-Based Residency Program at Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals.
  ○ How you intend to use your residency training in the future.
  ○ The personal qualities you possess that make you a good candidate for a residency program.
• Three letters of recommendation (form is available on PhORCAS website).
  ○ At least one reference must be from a clinical preceptor or a faculty member at a College of Pharmacy, and one from an employer, preferably a pharmacist.
  ○ Reference letter waiver (form is available on PhORCAS website) to review the letters of recommendation.
• Current curriculum vitae or resume.
• Professional school academic transcripts

Step 2 - Sign up for the ASHP Match

• You must register for the ASHP Residency Matching Program. Information about the National Matching Service and registration form is available at their website.
• Endeavor Health NorthShore Hospitals PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program code is: 181615 (3 positions).
• For the ASHP Residency Matching Program to function successfully, all participants must adhere to the schedule of dates found on their website.
• This residency site agrees that no person at this site will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant.

Step 3 - Schedule an Interview

• Interviews will be conducted between January and March.
• You will be contacted regarding an interview when your application materials are received.

If you have any questions, please contact Ksenia Hankewych at 847.657.1732 or khankewych@northshore.org. Thank you for your interest in our program.