UK Healthcare Residency Traditions

The Pharmacy Residency Programs at UK have graduated over 500 residents, each resident obtaining their own resident or "R" number upon entrance into the program. Both current residents and alumni alike keep their R number close to heart.  The number generates many conversations between UK's alumni as new friends and old use it to distinguish the years of their residency experience at the University of Kentucky.

Every year the UKHC Pharmacy Residency Program hosts an annual Homecoming event for R's and their families! Formerly known as the Pig Roast, this is a celebration that retains all the cherished traditions residents know and love. It's a time to reconnect with colleagues, welcome present members, celebrate the pharmacy residency program, and create unforgettable memories while having fun enjoying activities, food, and drinks!

The time-honored traditions of the UK College of Pharmacy are open to all UK HealthCare Pharmacy Residents. So whether it's our Mardi Gras Bash in February or the annual Jingle & Mingle, residents are welcome at all events (even if you have to run over to the building in scrubs).

The Paul F. Parker Award is given annually to a past resident of the University of Kentucky Pharmacy Residency Program or to an individual intimately associated with the success of the program. This award recognizes an individual who has displayed sustained contribution to the profession in practice, teaching or research; a commitment to high ideals and excellence in their chosen field; leadership and innovation; and a passion to encourage the personal and professional growth of others.

Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors are celebrated annually with a variety of awards which recognize their outstanding dedication, excellence and positive impact on the residency program, pharmacy profession, and beyond.