PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program | LMH Health

The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at LMH Health in Lawrence, Kansas, helps pharmacy graduates build advanced clinical, leadership and patient care skills in a community-focused health system. Residents gain hands-on experience across diverse practice settings while preparing for board certification, future training opportunities and a career in health-system pharmacy.

About the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program

The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at LMH Health builds on Doctor of Pharmacy education to help residents grow into confident, patient-centered pharmacists. Through hands-on learning across a variety of care settings, residents strengthen their clinical knowledge, leadership skills and practice management experience. Graduates are prepared to provide high-quality patient care, pursue board certification and continue advanced training, including PGY2 residency opportunities.

LMH Health Pharmacy Services and Training Environment

Our pharmacy team supports lifelong health by delivering patient-centered care and helping ensure medications are used safely, effectively and efficiently across care settings.

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

How to Apply

Review the application requirements for the LMH Health PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program. LMH Health recruits two PGY1 pharmacy residents each year, and applicants must be eligible for Kansas pharmacist licensure. Download Application Checklist and Program Information Packet (pdf)

• Register for “The Match” with the ASHP National Matching Service.
• Complete the online PhORCAS Application and include:
  • Letter of intent*
  • Curriculum vitae*
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • At least one letter should be from an APPE direct patient care preceptor.
  • Academic transcripts

*Please disclose any AI assistance used in your application materials.

ASHP Program Code: 62017
NMS# 139813

Application Deadline and Interviews

• Application deadline: January 2, 2027
• Applications are reviewed in January by a selection committee.
• On-site interviews take place in February.

Contact

Amanda Parker, PharmD, BCPS
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
amanda.parker@lmh.org

Program Overview

General Timeline
June	New Employee Orientation, Annual Program Celebration, Board Exams
July	Residency Orientation, Staffing Training
Aug – Nov	Required Learning Experiences, Research Week, Greater Kansas City Resident Research Day
December	Research ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Jan – June	Required & Elective Learning Experiences, Midwest Pharmacy Residents Conference, Kansas Council of Health-System Pharmacy Spring Conference
Core Learning Experiences (4-6 weeks)
Required (7)	Residency Orientation, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Oncology, Infectious Disease, Ambulatory Care
Elective (3)	Cardiology, Internal Medicine II, Emergency Medicine II, Oncology II, Transitions of Care & Geriatrics, International Medical Mission (when available)
Required Longitudinal Learning Experiences (52 weeks)
Leadership, Management & Medication Safety	Participate in Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee, Opioid Stewardship Committee, Residency Administration, Medication Safety Committee Monthly or bi-monthly committee meetings, professional development activities, residency leadership & recruitment activities
Code Response	Respond as the Pharmacist in Medical Emergencies. Code Blue, Code STEMI, Code Stroke, Rapid Response Team, Rapid Sequence Intubation
Staffing	Master Central Operations & Decentralized Clinical Weekend Staffing Two 8-hour shifts every 3rd weekend, one evening shift every other week, one major & one minor holiday, compensatory days off
Teaching	Develop as a Preceptor, Mentor, and Teacher Lead a didactic lecture Complete optional Teaching Certificate program Teach, precept & mentor Clinical Interns and APPE students
Research & Quality Improvement	Lead a Research Project Supported by Residency Research Committee & Research Certificate program Presented at ASHP Midyear, Midwest Residents Conference, & other state/local/institutional meetings

Estimated Stipend & Benefits

Estimated stipend: $52,000 Benefits: Travel to required professional meetings. Residents accrue about 22 days of paid time off and may elect health, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account or health savings account, and discounts with local and national retailers.