Application Process

The deadline for application materials is Jan. 7. Potential candidates will be considered for an interview once all application materials are received.

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital utilizes PhORCAS for submission of all pharmacy residency application materials.
    • Application submission via Phorcas must include:
      • At minimum, three letters of recommendation
      • Transcripts from college of pharmacy
      • Personal statement/Letter of intent
      • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
      • Pre-registered for the ASHP "Match" Program
  • Please be sure to address the following questions in your letter of intent:
    • What are your long-term career goals?
    • What type of practice setting would you like to be in over the next three to five years?
    • Why are you interested in the PGY-2 Pediatric Residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (ALGH)?

Direct all correspondence to:
Elisabeth Simmons, PharmD, MHA, BCPS

Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Program Director 
Director of Pediatric Pharmacy  
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital  
1775 W. Dempster St.
Park Ridge, IL 60068  
elisabeth.simmons@aah.org