Pharmacy Internships | LMH Health
The LMH Health Pharmacy Clinical Intern Program in Lawrence, Kansas, provides pharmacy students with hands-on experience to build clinical, technical and professional skills in a community-focused health system. Interns develop into confident, patient-centered pharmacists through progressive training and direct patient care.
About the Pharmacy Clinical Intern Program
The LMH Health Pharmacy Clinical Intern Program is a four-year, progressive experience that begins before the first year of pharmacy school and continues through graduation. The program builds on foundational knowledge to develop clinical decision-making, communication, and leadership skills.
Interns gain real-world experience across pharmacy operations and patient care settings, preparing them for pharmacist roles and postgraduate residency training.
LMH Health Pharmacy Services and Training Environment
The LMH Health pharmacy team supports lifelong health by delivering patient-centered care and helping ensure medications are used safely, effectively and efficiently across care settings.
Interns are integrated into the care team and contribute to medication management, patient education and clinical services throughout the hospital.
Purpose & Commitment
At LMH Health, keeping lifelong health a priority means we:
- Empower informed health decisions
- Work together across teams and with our community
- Promote healthy lifestyles
- Support strong community partnerships
- Deliver health services when and where they are needed
Program Overview
Progressive Training Model (P1–P4)
P1 (Pharmacy Intern I)
Build foundational skills in pharmacy operations and workflow. Gain experience in medication preparation, distribution, and compounding while learning the role of the pharmacist within the care team.
P2 (Pharmacy Intern I)
Transition into clinical responsibilities, including medication histories, discharge counseling, and patient communication. Complete tech-check-tech certification and begin mentoring junior interns.
P3 (Pharmacy Intern II)
Refine clinical judgment, patient care skills, and communication with providers. Take on expanded clinical responsibilities and mentor P1 and P2 interns.
P4 (Pharmacy Intern II)
Strengthen advanced clinical decision-making and prepare for pharmacist practice. Continue mentoring and collaborating closely with pharmacists and care teams.
Core Responsibilities
As interns progress, responsibilities may include:
- Medication preparation and distribution
- IV compounding
- Medication histories and reconciliation
- Discharge counseling
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Participation in medical emergencies
Learning Experiences
Clinical Exposure
Shadow pharmacists, residents and advanced interns while participating in direct patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Leadership
Engage in pharmacy organizations at the university, local and national levels. Eligible P3 interns may serve as Chief Intern.
Mentorship
Each intern is paired with a pharmacist mentor for ongoing professional development, career guidance and career/residency preparation.
Research & Quality Improvement
Participate in or lead quality improvement projects, with opportunities to present findings within the health system and at professional meetings.
Scheduling and Expectations
- Flexible scheduling during the academic year and summer
- Minimum commitment of approximately 20–30 hours every two weeks
- Increased hours during summer training
- Coverage includes evenings, weekends, holidays and school breaks
- Participation in intern meetings and program check-ins
How to Apply
LMH Health hires pharmacy interns from the incoming P1 class at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy.
Application Requirements
- Acceptance into the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
- Online application (search: “Pharmacy Intern I”)
- Resume or CV
- Letter of intent
- One letter of recommendation
Application Timeline (2027)
- Applications open: TBD February
- Application deadline: TBD March
- Interviews: Early April
- Start date: Late May to early June
Contact
For questions about the Pharmacy Clinical Intern Program:
- Mollie Mattson, PharmD, BCPS – P1/P2 Coordinator
- Daniel Pons, PharmD, BCIDP – P3/P4 Coordinator
- Chris Lawrenz, RPh, BCPS – Director of Pharmacy
FAQs
LMH Health pharmacy hires interns from the incoming P1 class. Due to the progressive nature of the intern program, the interns start their training the summer before their P1 year and complete the program upon graduation from pharmacy school.
Interns may work anywhere from 8-40 hours per week. This will vary between the summer and school year, and from semester to semester. The minimum agreed hours for students are approximately 20-30 hours every two weeks.
LMH Health will assist interns in registering with the State of Kansas Board of Pharmacy and obtaining a technician license prior to beginning initial training. The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy will assist interns with transferring their technician license to an intern license once school begins.
Interns are responsible for covering all the intern shifts throughout the entire year. This includes spring break, summer break, winter break, and holidays.
Time is certainly allowed for vacations and other events, but there is an expectation that interns will be able and willing to work as a team to cover all the shifts over each break.
P4 interns are expected to maintain the minimum agreed hours of approximately 20-30 hours every two weeks. It is the responsibility of the P4 to work with the chief intern to schedule around rotations.
Yes. There are three required whole-group intern meetings a year, prior to each semester. Interns meet about once a semester one-on-one with an intern program coordinator for check-ins. Each intern will also have assigned outdate/inspection areas that will be completed once a quarter.