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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the residency start?

The third Monday of June each year

I am not a US citizen. Are you able to sponsor my visa?

We welcome applications from non-U.S. citizens who have a “green card” (permanent resident status) or a current visa valid through the entire duration of the residency program (~54 weeks). The Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital  PGY1 pharmacy residency program is unable to sponsor visas for pharmacy residents.

What is the non-traditional PGY1 program and who is eligible to apply?

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital offers a two-year non-traditional (NT) PGY1 residency program.  Applicants must be a Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital pharmacist for at least 1 year prior to the residency program start date. The program accepts two residents every two years. The next recruitment for the NT PGY1 residency program will be for the 2025-2027 non-traditional residency cycle.

What teaching opportunities are there for residents?

  • Residents are expected to play an active role in precepting Doctor of Pharmacy students who are scheduled on rotation with them. Corewell Health receives students from a number of different Colleges of Pharmacy.
  • Residents deliver several oral presentations to the pharmacy department staff throughout their learning experiences. These presentations fall into the categories of pharmacy grand rounds, journal clubs, topic discussions, and case presentations.
  • Residents provide an accredited continuing education lecture to Corewell Health pharmacy employees.
  • Residents interested in teaching can select the academics learning experience as an elective.
  • Residents have the opportunity to participate in a resident Teaching and Learning Curriculum Certificate Program offered in conjunction with Wayne State University.

What is the staffing requirement?

Residents will have staffing responsibilities every third weekend and two holidays of the year.

What is the licensure policy for PGY1 residents?

All residents entering the program should strive to be fully licensed by their start date. NOTE: in recent years, it has taken the Michigan Board of Pharmacy 4-6 weeks to process licensure applications.

Incoming PGY1 residents not fully licensed prior to program start date, and who do not have confirmed examination dates prior to their program start date, must contact the PGY1 Residency Program Director PRIOR to the residency start date to create a written plan for licensure. Individuals who fail to meet the licensure deadlines will be evaluated by the RPD and the Residency Advisor Committee, as appropriate. Program extension may be considered, and residency training plans may be modified to accommodate licensure delays, including but not limited to, adjustments to staffing, on-call and rotation schedules. Failure to pass a licensing exam after two attempts will be grounds for dismissal. If the resident is not licensed within 120 days after the program start date, the resident will be dismissed from the program.

*program requirements are subject to change at the discretion of the residency program director and advisory committee.

Resident Instructions Post-Match for Obtaining Pharmacist Licensure in Michigan:

General process overview:

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Within 1 week of the match results being released:

  • Ask your pharmacy school to submit the “Certificate of Pharmacy Education” form to the NABP as soon as possible after graduation
  • Go to the NABP website and create an account and apply for the exam.
  • Schedule your examination for the earliest date possible (prior to your residency start date). It is expected that incoming residents will drive up to 120 miles (2 hours) to identify a testing center with an available date.
  • Once confirmed, email your exam date to the PGY1 Residency Program Director.
  • Once you receive your passing scores, apply for the Michigan pharmacist and controlled substance licenses
    • MIPLUS Application Website 
    • NOTE: the State of Michigan requires licensure applicants to have completed training in several areas prior to applying for licensure (i.e., opioids and controlled substance awareness, human trafficking, implicit bias, etc.). It is the resident’s responsibility to ensure completed training courses meet the standards established in published Administrative Rules. The residency program nor the State endorses any specific training program. Questions about these requirements should be directed to Bureau of Professional Licensing within the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Licensure Resources

Information about Royal Oak and its surrounding area:

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital is located in the city of Royal Oak, Michigan approximately 15 miles north of Detroit. Located in Oakland County, Royal Oak’s close proximity to major freeways make it a convenient place to work and live. Royal Oak has the appeal of a small town with a growing downtown area. Downtown Royal Oak offers a wide variety of specialty shops, restaurants and entertainment. Many affordable options for housing are available in the surrounding areas.

In addition, Birmingham, Clawson, Troy and Berkley are all located close to the hospital and are other areas to consider in your housing search. 

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