PGY2 Psychiatric Program Description:  The purpose of the Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency program is to build upon PGY1 residency training and provide residents opportunities to gain experience and practice in advanced psychiatric specialty patient care. This program was established in 2009 and is accredited by ASHP. Three residency positions are available. Residents rotate through three 4-month long focused blocks: Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI), Outpatient Mental Health/Substance Use Disorders, and Inpatient Psychiatry. Electives are available in many specialized areas and can be tailored to fit residents’ goals and interests. Residents provide direct patient care services and are active members of  interdisciplinary teams. Teaching opportunities exist through adjunct clinical faculty positions at the University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Pharmacy. Upon program completion, residents will be prepared for psychiatric board certification and to obtain positions as psychiatric clinical pharmacist practitioners providing advanced patient care in specialized positions.

We'd love to meet with students with interest in psychiatric pharmacy who are looking for a PGY1 residency with potential future interest in PGY2 in psychiatric pharmacy. We have filled all 3 of our PGY2 Psychiatric Residency spots via early commit for the 2026-2027 training year. 

Madison VA Pharmacy Residencies Website

ASHP Residency Program Directory Listing PGY2 Psychiatric 

ASHP Midyear Residency Showcase: Monday 12/8 1-4pm local time. Booth #4260

*PGY1 Programs at our site include:

PGY1 (Ambulatory Care)

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice (Ambulatory and Acute Care)

 Pharmacy Service Mission: Our mission is to provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective and efficient pharmacy services through exceptional patient care, research, and education.  
 Vision: Our vision is to provide the best, integrated pharmacy care to every Veteran, every day.  Our high performing team of pharmacy professionals strives to advance pharmacy practice through evidence-based, diverse, and innovative clinical practice. We continue to improve patient safety through advancement of medication use systems and technology.  Our department serves as a premier training and research site. Our employees practice in a safe, engaging environment that values teamwork and always places the Veteran at the center of all we do.
 Values: At the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, we are committed to growing and maintaining an environment which celebrates our pharmacy team, provides fair opportunities for employment and promotion, and supports a welcoming pharmacy culture. We embrace our differences as individuals and unite as a pharmacy team toward a common goal: to provide optimal, patient-centered care for our Nation’s Veterans.

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Requirements:

Applicants must be a graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy with a PharmD degree, must be a US citizen, and must participate in a formalized standardized interview. They must have completed or be currently completing a PGY1 residency program (accredited or in accreditation process) or a training experience deemed equivalent by ASHP and be in good standing. Applicants must hold a pharmacy license in any state or US territory prior to the expected start of the PGY2 program. Residents are expected to follow VA National and local policies regarding receipt of vaccinations or exemptions as applicable. Desired applicant characteristics include an aptitude and strong interest in mental health, knowledge of professional practice, good communication skills, the ability to apply theory to practice, leadership ability, alignment with the goals and experiences of our program, confidence, and personal and professional maturity. Application deadlines can be found in the ASHP Residency Directory listing (program code 45005). Applicants are required to complete their application through PhORCAS and include the below materials:

• Personal letter of intent
• (3) PhORCAS References
• Curriculum vitae
• Official copy of pharmacy school transcript(s)
• VA form 10-2850D (Application for Health Professions Trainees)

Application Deadline is January 2nd, 2026 (all positions filled for 2026-2027 training year via early commit) 

Match Code: 627266 

About William S. Middleton VA

The Madison VA has offered residencies in Ambulatory/Primary Care since 1983 and has trained over 240 residents to date. We currently offer 18 residency positions spread over 7 programs. We offer a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice residency with a focus on Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice as well as a PGY-1 General Pharmacy Practice residency. They are designed to train graduates to be excellent clinical practitioners and meets all requirements as set forth by ASHP for first year residency programs. Additionally, we offer PGY-2 programs in Ambulatory Care, Psychiatric Pharmacy, Pain/Palliative Care, and Clinical Pharmacogenomics. Finally, we offer a combined PGY-1/2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency. The PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Specialty Residency is designed to develop leadership skills in addition to further honing of clinical practice skills. Our PGY-1/2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency is designed to provide highly motivated and exceptionally qualified pharmacists with a myriad of experiences in clinical practice and leadership. The PGY-2 in Psychiatric Pharmacy gives residents an opportunity to experience a variety of mental hea...lth rotations in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. The PGY-2 in Pain Management and Palliative Care residency provides the opportunity to become an expert in chronic pain and palliative care pharmacy, with an emphasis on mental health learning experiences. Residents wishing to continue with a second year at our institution and those with PGY-1 Residency training from other sites are eligible to be considered for the PGY-2 Residency programs at our site. In addition to pharmacy practice training, pharmacy residents at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital receive Clinical Instructor appointments with the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy and have the opportunity to develop teaching skills by participating in the School of Pharmacy Pharmacotherapy Laboratory. They also have the option to participate in a teaching certificate program offered by the School of Pharmacy. These experiences give residents opportunities to find careers in clinical practice, pharmacy administration, or academia.

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