Qualifications and Application

Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy and eligible for licensure in the state of Iowa.

• To apply, complete the online application for "Pharmacy Resident."

• Send a cover letter explaining your personal and professional objectives in fulfilling a residency. Include the following in your letter:

• What are your career goals? (example: what do you see yourself doing post-residency?)
• List the top three skills you want to learn during your residency.
• Explain why you chose to apply for a pharmacy resident position at Mercy Medical Center.
  
• Send a copy of a current resume or curriculum vitae.
• Forward a copy of your College of Pharmacy transcripts.
• Distribute the recommendation forms to three professional references (pharmacy employers and/or clinical instructors). Be sure references are aware of the deadline. Residency Applicant Recommendation (PDF)* You will also need a written letter to accompany this completed form.

 

Direct all correspondence, completed forms and phone calls to:
Rebecca Brannan, PharmD, BCPS
Mercy Clinical Pharmacy Services
Mercy Medical Center — Des Moines
1111 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone: (515) 643-2269
Fax: (515) 247-3966

Applicants will be contacted for on-site interviews.

For interview consideration, all application materials must be received by Mercy Medical Center by Jan. 1.