Clinical Pharmacy Residency

In addition to our long-standing tradition of offering clinical rotations for pharmacy students, we are proud to now offer a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program, as well as two PGY2 programs in Psychiatric Pharmacy and Emergency Medicine. Our residents become integral members of our exceptional pharmacy and medical teams, working closely with experienced preceptors to optimize medication management for a diverse patient population. They will have opportunities to engage in both formal and informal case discussions—ranging from multidisciplinary bedside rounds to clinical presentations.

Our program is designed to provide high-quality educational conferences, valuable teaching opportunities, and exposure to a broad spectrum of patient care experiences. We foster a collaborative, supportive environment that promotes professional growth and the development of life-long learning skills.

Upon completion, residents will be well-prepared for board certification, PGY2 training (for PGY1 graduates), and/or additional advanced specialization in focused areas of practice. Most importantly, they will be equipped to serve as clinical pharmacy practitioners in multidisciplinary healthcare settings—delivering optimized pharmaceutical care that improves patient outcomes.

We welcome you to join us!

Christina Qi, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS, DPLA

PGY1 Residency Program Director

Andy M. Williams, PharmD, BCPP, FAAPP

PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program Director

Mia Choi, PharmD, BCEMP

PGY2 Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director

Department of Pharmacy 

RUHS Pharmacy Service is open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, Dr. Davalyn Tidwell. Services provided include pharmaceutical care for patients, technical support, education and research. RUHS pharmacy utilizes a de-centralized automated dispensing system, as well as a centralized unit-dose system with barcode medication administration. RUHS pharmacy also provides IV additive service, patient-specific TPN compounding, and chemotherapy preparations for inpatient units and ambulatory infusion center. All inpatient medication orders are placed through a computerized provider order entry system (EPIC). 

RUHS Pharmacy provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medication distribution and clinical services. Clinical pharmacists work with a variety of collaborative practice agreements and P&T approved protocols to provide optimized pharmaceutical care. Pharmacists also have an integral role in improving compliance to CMS Core Measures and disease state management Quality Measures as part of the multidisciplinary care team.

• Mission 

Improve the access to quality pharmaceutical care that results in an improvement in the quality of life – for all residents of Riverside County.

• Vision 

To actively participate in the discovery of innovative therapies and provisions of care.

• Values

1. Integrity
2. Excellence
3. Inclusivity
4. Adaptability/Nimbleness
5. Compassion
6. Passionate
7. Teamwork

Program Policies 

• Moonlighting and Work Outside of the Program
• Leave of Absence
• Academic Action and Dismissal of Residents