Complete medical treatment is provided to military personnel, active duty and retired, and their eligible family members. Within these hospitals we operate full-service pharmacies staffed by Army and civilian pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Army Pharmacy residency programs have been established at selected large Army Medical Centers to enhance educational opportunities for Army Pharmacists. An organized, directed, and salaried postgraduate training program in a defined area of pharmacy practice.
Residencies are usually one year in length.
The Pharmacy Practice residency emphasizes pharmaceutical care and centers on development of the knowledge, attitudes and skills needed to pursue rational drug therapy by providing a broad scope of pharmaceutical care to patients. D.C. Specialty Residencies provide training in a focused area of pharmacy practice. Army Pharmacy currently maintains ASHP accredited specialty residencies in Oncology Pharmacy Practice and Nuclear Pharmacy Practice. Depending upon level of education and experience, these individuals enter active duty as a Lieutenant or Captain and are immediately paid full salary and allowances. Time served as a pharmacy resident applies toward both retirement and promotion.