Eligibility and Application

Eligibility

To be eligible for Ascension Borgess’ residency, the applicant must:

• Possess a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an ACPE-accredited school
• Be eligible for licensure as a registered pharmacist (R.Ph.) in the State of Michigan (Note: licensure is required within 90 days of entering the program)
• Have employment authorization that is valid throughout the residency period (non-resident alien applicants)

Application Process

To apply for the residency program, Ascension Borgess requires candidates to submit the following materials:

• Letter of intent
• Curriculum vitae
• Official academic transcripts
• Three letters of recommendation

Ascension Borgess uses the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) to manage the residency application process. Applicants need to register for a PhORCAS account at http://www.ashp.org/phorcas to submit their application materials to Ascension Borgess electronically.

Ascension Borgess will begin to offer residency interviews once the candidate’s application packages have been received and reviewed.