Residency Application Information

Requirements for Acceptance

  • Applicants should be highly motivated individuals who desire advanced training to elevate their professional practice.
  • Candidates must graduate from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program and be eligible for licensure in the state of Missouri.
  • Applicants must meet the criteria defined by the ASHP Residency Accreditation Standards to be considered for a resident position.
  • PhORCAS application should include the following, at a minimum:
    • Letter of intent - letter should include: 
      • Why candidate specifically desires to complete a residency at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
      • What candidate hopes to gain from residency training 
      • Candidate's future career goals
      • Any additional information that candidate would like considered as part of their application
    • Curriculum vitae (CV)
    • Pharmacy school transcripts
    • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application Deadline: January 7, 2026
  • National Matching Services Code: 320613

Upcoming Recruitment Events

Please check back in Fall 2026 for recruitment events for the 2027-2028 application cycle.

Contact Us

Residency Program Director: Sarah Cook, PharmD, MHA, BCPS
Email: sarah.cook@ssmhealth.com
Phone: 636-947-5470

Current Resident: Michelle Nguyen, PharmD
Email: michelle.nguyen@ssmhealth.com