Pharmacy Residency Programs at Aspirus
Build clinical confidence. Expand your expertise. Launch your pharmacy career.
Develop advanced clinical skills, work alongside experienced pharmacy professionals, and gain meaningful patient care experience across a leading regional health system.
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What Is a Pharmacy Residency?
A pharmacy residency is a structured postgraduate training program completed after earning a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Residents gain hands-on clinical experience while working alongside physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
Through direct patient care, research, teaching, and leadership opportunities, residency training helps pharmacists develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills needed for advanced practice.
Why Complete a Pharmacy Residency?
Advanced Clinical Training
Strengthen clinical decision-making and medication management skills.
Direct Patient Care
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and positively impact outcomes.
Research Opportunities
Participate in projects that improve patient care and pharmacy practice.
Professional Growth
Develop leadership, teaching, presentation, and communication skills.
Why Choose Aspirus?
Diverse Clinical Experiences
Gain exposure to a broad range of patient populations, specialties, and pharmacy practice settings across a leading regional health system.
Dedicated Mentorship
Learn from experienced preceptors committed to supporting your growth through individualized guidance and feedback.
Professional Development
Participate in research, presentations, committee work, teaching opportunities, and leadership experiences.
Meaningful Impact
Contribute to patient-centered care and support the health and well-being of communities throughout the region.
Explore Our Residency Programs
Choose from two exceptional pharmacy residency programs designed to prepare you for a successful career in health-system pharmacy.
Wausau, Wisconsin
Aspirus Wausau Hospital Pharmacy Residency
Comprehensive health-system pharmacy training at a regional referral center offering diverse clinical experiences and interdisciplinary collaboration.
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Duluth, Minnesota
Aspirus St. Luke's Pharmacy Residency
Advanced clinical experiences and patient care opportunities within a collaborative healthcare environment committed to resident development.
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Understanding PGY1 and PGY2
Pharmacy residency programs are typically categorized as PGY1 (Postgraduate Year One) or PGY2 (Postgraduate Year Two).
| PGY1 |
PGY2 |
| Broad clinical and operational pharmacy experience |
Advanced specialty-focused training |
| Multiple clinical and practice rotations |
Focused expertise within a specific practice area |
| Foundation for health-system pharmacy practice |
Typically follows completion of a PGY1 residency |
| Preparation for advanced pharmacy careers |
Preparation for specialized clinical roles |
Take the Next Step
Whether you're seeking a strong foundation through a PGY1 program or exploring future specialty training opportunities, a pharmacy residency at Aspirus can help you build the clinical expertise, professional confidence, and leadership skills needed for a successful pharmacy career.
Explore our programs and discover where your residency journey can begin.
Wisconsin Residency Program
Minnesota Residency Program