Inova Alexandria Hospital PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program: FAQs

We have two residency positions available.

Residents typically prefer to live in close proximity to Inova Alexandria Hospital in the Alexandria, Arlington or Washington, DC, area (or within a ten-mile radius). The hospital is conveniently located near a major DC metro area freeway (I-395), which makes it accessible from all directions.

No. We attend the residency showcase but do not conduct residency interviews in PPS.

Residents from Inova Alexandria and Inova Mount Vernon Hospitals get together for a fun monthly activity outside the hospital. This has included activities such as going for walks together at nearby parks, visiting an escape room, and meeting for ice cream in nearby Old Town Alexandria. The activities are often selected by the residents and one or two preceptors will accompany them for the activity. On a quarterly basis, all PGY1 and PGY2 residents at Inova Health System meet for wellness as a system team. Additionally, the residents each create a personalized wellness plan at the beginning of the residency year to proactively help them manage stress, and resident wellness is discussed during regular check-ins with the Residency Program Director (RPD).

Inova Alexandria provides a community hospital environment that perfectly balances challenging and supporting the resident. Pharmacists have strong working relationships with providers, nursing, and other disciplines. Residents receive a strong foundation through core rotations and gain a broader prospective due to exposure to medication safety concepts.

The residents' major longitudinal projects are tailored to their interests, and the residents can also use their two elective rotations to further explore areas of interest. The residents thrive in an environment where the preceptors and pharmacy staff genuinely care about them and prioritize their growth and development.