Residency program
Developing the Next Generation of Pharmacy Leaders
Our 12-month, PGY1 Managed Care Residency Program helps residents become proficient in patient care and managed care pharmacy practice—all within a pharmacy benefit management (PBM) environment.
About the Program
Our residents participate in a variety of experiences at Navitus and our on-site specialty pharmacy, Lumicera Health Services– getting exposure to every area a pharmacist works.
Residents who successfully complete the program leave skilled in:
And are prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e.,BCPS) and pursue PGY2 residencies and other advanced training opportunities.
Nationally Accredited
Navitus’ PGY1 Managed Care Residency Program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) in partnership with the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP).
What Makes Our PGY1 Program so Exceptional?
Our comprehensive approach to training means our residents go on to become versatile, clinically-skilled managed care pharmacists, with more than 75% staying on with Navitus after completing their training.
We give residents the edge they need by going beyond textbook requirements and offering hands-on experience in:
Residents also have access to:
Key Differentiators
Purpose Statement
To build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop managed care pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete the program will be skilled in managed care, diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.
Get Started
Program Details and Requirements
Residency Program Virtual Open House
Save the date for our virtual open house to learn more about the Navitus Residency Program.
November 13, 2025
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. CST
For more information regarding our Pharmacy Residency Program, please contact us by email: [email protected]
Meet Our Current Clinical Residents
Justin Arzt, PharmD
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ashley Golter, PharmD
Concordia University
Janvi Shah, PharmD
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Meet Our current residents
Justin Arzt, PharmD
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Ashley Golter, PharmD
Concordia University
Janvi Shah, PharmD
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Purpose Statement
To build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop managed care pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete the program will be skilled in managed care, diverse patient care, practice
management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.
Nationally Accredited
Navitus’ PGY1 Managed Care Residency Program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) in partnership with the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP).
Interested in Learning More?
For more information regarding our Pharmacy Residency Program, contact us today.