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Begin Your Residency Where Quality Meets Purpose


The Chickasaw Nation PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program offers two positions each year within an award-winning tribal health system dedicated to quality, compassion and community. Located in south-central Oklahoma, this ASHP-accredited program provides advanced clinical training while nurturing professional growth and cultural awareness.

As part of the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health (CNDH), you will join a collaborative team of pharmacists, nurses and physicians committed to enhancing the overall quality of life of the communities we serve. Here, curiosity sparks innovation, collaboration shapes practice and belonging drives excellence.

You will gain experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, providing care across therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, disease state management and consultative services.

Program Highlights

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2 Resident Positions

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Faculty & Staff

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11+ Diverse Rotations

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ASHP Accredited Program

What Makes This Program Distinct


Mission-Driven Practice in a Culturally Rich Environment

Join a health system where every pharmacist contributes directly to a mission: to enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. At CNDH, empathy, cultural humility and authentic connection define our approach to patient care.

With more than 2,000 health care professionals across state-of-the-art facilities, the Chickasaw Nation is one of Oklahoma’s largest employers. Providing stability, resources and opportunities for advancement.

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Pharmacists at the Center of Health Care Innovation


Pharmacists are leaders in every aspect of our growing health system — from administration and billing to clinical disease state management and decentralized care. Our residents practice at the top of their licensure, supported by a culture that values professional autonomy and collaborative decision-making.

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Comprehensive Clinical Experiences


Experience rotations in family medicine, outpatient and inpatient care, emergency medicine and specialty clinics.

You will manage pharmacy-based anticoagulation and lipid clinics under expert supervision and engage with diverse patient populations across complex clinical cases. These experiences prepare you for competitive PGY2 programs or direct clinical practice in advanced care settings.

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Personalized Mentorship and Professional Growth


With only two residents selected annually, you will receive personalized mentorship from experienced preceptors who tailor learning to your goals. Professional development opportunities include:

  • Attendance at regional and national conferences

  • Certification training in BLS, ACLS, PALS

Here, curiosity is encouraged and ambition is celebrated.

 

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Partner Schools and Affiliations

We proudly collaborate with medical schools, nursing programs and health care education institutions across the United States. Our clinical rotation opportunities are designed to support students from diverse educational backgrounds who are committed to excellence in health care practice.

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A Welcome from the Program Director

Chokma!
Welcome to the Chickasaw Nation Pharmacy Residency Program.

Our residency offers a one-of-a-kind experience within a mission-driven, tribally governed health care system. Pharmacy plays a central role in our growth, advancing patient outcomes through clinical innovation and compassionate care.

As a resident, you will be a learner, colleague and valued member of our health care family. Our preceptors will guide you as you develop into a pharmacist who practices with excellence, curiosity and cultural humility.

We look forward to welcoming you to our program.

Christopher Pack, Pharm.D., MSHCA, BCPS, AE-C
Residency Program Director / Inpatient Pharmacy Manager

How to Apply

 

ASHP Residency Match Code: 204413


Take the next step in your pharmacy career. Apply through PhORCAS and complete a secondary application on Chickasaw.net/Careers for the Outpatient Pharmacy Resident position.

Application Requirements

  • Application through ASHP PhORCAS

  • Separate application on Chickasaw.net/Careers

  • Letter of intent

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Three letters of recommendation

  • Pharmacy school transcripts

Licensure: Successful candidates must obtain Oklahoma licensure within three months of starting the program. Licensure is not required to apply.

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Awards and Recognition

The Chickasaw Nation Department of Health has been honored with numerous national awards recognizing our commitment to health care excellence, innovative patient care and organizational leadership. As a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award recipient, we continue to set high standards in medical practice and professional development.

Our accolades reflect our dedication to providing exceptional learning environments for the next generation of health care professionals.

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