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City of Hope-Chapman Pharmacy Practice Residency
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at City of Hope-Chapman

»PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at City of Hope-Chapman

The Postgraduate Year One (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency at City of Hope is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

This program builds upon Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e. BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY-2) residencies.

 The residency program starts on June 30 of each year.

A general overview of the residency is available for download here. 

This residency is a partnership between Chapman University and City of Hope under the leadership of Jelena Lewis, Pharm.D., who is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, and Ishmum Hasan, Pharm.D., who serves as the Residency Program Coordinator at City of Hope.


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Admission & Application Information

The resident for the City of Hope-Chapman Pharmacy Practice Residency program is selected on a nationally competitive basis.

Requirements for Acceptance:

  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
  • Must be eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of California
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Letter of intent
  • Official transcripts sent directly from the school of pharmacy to PhORCAS
  • Current curriculum vitae

How to Apply:

Why Choose the City of Hope-Chapman Pharmacy Practice Residency?

This year-long program provides the resident with a deep understanding of a multitude of pharmacy environments by engaging in more than ten sectors of healthcare through required rotations. These rotations include hematology, infectious disease, and medical surgery, and complement the Teaching Certificate program simultaneously obtained through Chapman University. The integrated and interprofessional training provided by this program will help the resident develop a strong knowledge foundation in all hospital settings that pharmacists influence.

Compensations and Benefits

  • Hourly stipend
  • Medical and dental insurance
  • Vision plan (optional)
  • BCLS certification 
  • Assistance for continuing education and professional meetings
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness incentives
  • Employee discounts

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is the residency ASHP-accredited?

The Postgraduate Year One (PGY-1) Pharmacy Residency at City of Hope is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.

What is the structure of the residency?

The PGY-1 residency is comprised of numerous required and elective rotations. The rotations vary in length from 2 weeks to 6 weeks in length and will occur at both the Duarte and Irvine (Lennar Foundation Cancer Center) locations.

What types of elective learning experiences does the residency offer?

Elective experiences include specialty pharmacy, research, and 340B. Additional experiences may be offered in the future.   

Is participation in the teaching certificate program mandatory?

Yes, our residents are required to participate in the CUSP Teaching Certificate program and successfully accomplish all the requirements by the end of their program.

Do I have to conduct a research project?

Yes. The resident is expected to conduct a yearlong research project and present at the Western States Conference.

How is the research project topic selected?

At the beginning of the year, the residents will be provided a set of research opportunities as determined by the Residency Program Director and Residency Coordinators. The resident will have an opportunity to meet the preceptors offering the research project at the beginning of the residency year to discuss research interests. The research topic can be tailored to residents’ interests as long as it aligns with the needs of City of Hope.

 

Can I attend conferences during my residency?

The residency offers compensation for travel to CSHP and ASHP conferences each year.

To whom should my Letter of Intent & Letters of Recommendation be addressed?

Please address letters of intent and letters of recommendation to the Residency Selection Committee.

Additional Contact Information

For more information, please contact:


Mohsen Shamai, Pharm.D.

Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Supervisor

PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director

mshamai@coh.org

 

Ishmum Hasan, Pharm.D.

PGY-1 Residency Program Coordinator

ihasan@coh.org

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Skai Fu, Pharm.D.

2025-2026 PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at City of Hope-Chapman
Skai received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Keck Graduate Institute. During pharmacy school, she worked as an inpatient pharmacy intern at Ronald Reagan UCLA Health. Her passion in the oncology field was ignited when a family member received treatment at City of Hope. Outside of her clinical interest in the oncology field, Skai is passionate about academia and would like to expand her teaching skills to educate patients, students, interns, and others. During her free time, she enjoys playing cello, crocheting, and trying new matcha/coffee places.
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Ishmum Hasan, Pharm.D.
Ishmum Hasan, Pharm.D.
Resident Program Coordinator, 
City of Hope