At Sharp, we’re proud to offer a variety of pharmacy residency programs which include: 

• Three, ASHP accredited, PGY1 pharmacy residency programs
• One, ASHP accredited, PGY2 critical care pharmacy residency program
• One, ASHP accredited pre-candidate status, PGY2 psychiatric pharmacy residency program – coming 2026-2027

Located throughout the San Diego area, these programs offer a vast range of learning experiences by providing foundational learning in core rotations and unique experiences in elective rotations. Our pharmacy residency programs train residents to become an integral member of the health care team while offering many teaching and mentoring opportunities. 

Pharmacy residency programs offered at Sharp HealthCare

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center PGY1 Pharmacy Residency 

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, a 449-bed acute care facility, provides the largest selection of health care services in the South Bay with the most advanced technologies and state-of-the art facilities. The hospital offers a variety of services and has outstanding programs in cardiac care, advanced cancer treatment, orthopedic surgery and labor and delivery. Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center has been recognized as a Magnet® and Planetree® hospital for nursing and patient care excellence. Our pharmacy residency program was the first established pharmacy residency at Sharp HealthCare. Our experienced staff will welcome you and help you enhance your ability to provide effective pharmacotherapy in a wide variety of settings. Three positions are available each year.  Learn more 

Sharp Grossmont Hospital PGY1 Pharmacy Residency 

Sharp Grossmont Hospital serves the east county area of San Diego. It is the largest not-for-profit, full-service acute care hospital in the region with 562 beds. The hospital has outstanding programs in heart care, neurological care, orthopedics, rehabilitation, robotic surgery, mental health, stroke care and women’s health and has been recognized as a Magnet® and Planetree® hospital for nursing and patient care excellence. In addition, the hospital’s Emergency and Critical Care Center is among the most technologically advanced in the nation and has one of the busiest emergency departments in California, serving 118,000 patients annually, with 24/7 ED Pharmacist coverage. Sharp Grossmont Hospital is a Comprehensive Stroke Center designated by The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The Burr Heart and Vascular Center is the only dedicated cardiovascular center in the region and provides advanced cardiovascular procedures to many patients. In 2025, Sharp Grossmont Hospital for Neuroscience became available to patients needing advanced neurosurgical, neurological and spine care. Our pharmacy residency program will enable you to join a well-established and highly valued pharmacy team who consistently make a positive impact on the lives of patients in many different settings. Two positions are available each year.  Learn More 

Sharp Memorial Hospital PGY1 Pharmacy Residency 

Sharp Memorial Hospital is a 656-bed acute-care hospital and has been recognized as a Magnet® and Planetree® hospital for nursing and patient care excellence. The hospital has outstanding programs in heart and vascular care, cancer care, orthopedic and neurological services, physical rehabilitation, robotic surgery and organ transplantation. Designed to promote comfort and healing, the hospital features all private patient rooms and state-of-the-art surgery suites. It is also designated as a Level II trauma center with the largest emergency and trauma center in San Diego. Our pharmacy residency program will help develop your skills in providing effective pharmacotherapy and help enhance your communication and leadership skills as part of a multidisciplinary team. Two positions are available each year. Learn More 

Sharp HealthCare PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency 

Our PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program is an ASHP accredited, comprehensive program based at Sharp Grossmont Hospital. The PGY2 Resident will gain hands-on clinical experience in critical care practice through interdisciplinary team-based care in diverse patient care settings at any of our three acute care hospitals.  Our residency program provides invaluable opportunities for professional development while joining a well-established and highly valued pharmacy team. One position is available each year.  Learn More 

Sharp HealthCare PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency

Our PGY2 Psychiatry Residency Program is a comprehensive program, with ASHP pre-candidate status, based at Sharp Grossmont Hospital with additional learning experiences at Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital. The hospitals provide comprehensive and innovative behavioral health services for a variety of conditions and patient populations. The PGY2 Resident will have an opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience in interdisciplinary team-based care, in multiple diverse patient care settings.  Learn More

To learn more about potential pharmacy careers at Sharp HealthCare, please view our openings at careers.sharp.com.