05/07/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 05/07/2026 09:57
The University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Pharmacy's residency match rate exceeded 90% in the 2026 American Society of Health-System Pharmacists match program. The college ranked No. 11 nationally in PGY1 (first-year residency) matches and No. 15 in PGY2 (second-year residency) matches.
Additionally, the college remained No. 1 in Tennessee for the number of students matched in both categories, with 57 students entering PGY1 residencies and 23 entering PGY2 positions.
Since 2021, the college has ranked among the top 11 nationally in the number of PGY1 matches, including top-five placements in 2023 and 2024. These results demonstrate year-over-year consistency in preparing students for the advanced clinical roles Tennesseans rely on.
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