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Our LMPS residents will have the opportunity to complete rotations at various sites across our four Health Authorities:
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) - including Vancouver General Hospital (VGH), Lions Gate Hospital (LGH), Richmond Hospital (RHS) and others
Providence Health Care (PHC) - St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH)
Fraser Health (FH) - including Royal Columbian Hospital (RCH), Surrey Memorial Hospital (SMH), Burnaby Hospital (BH), Abbotsford Regional Hospital (ARH), Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre (JPOCSC), Peace Arch Hospital (PAH), Eagle Ridge Hospital (ERH), Ridge Meadows Hospital (RMH), Chilliwack General Hospital (CGH), Langley Memorial Hospital (LMH)
Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) - including BC Children’s & Women’s Hospital and others
Pod Sites
For the 2025-2026 residency year, our residents are divided up in 9 pod-sites, where they will do the majority of their clinical rotations.
Burnaby Hospital
Children’s and Women’s Health Centre of British Columbia
Lion’s Gate Hospital
Peace Arch Hospital
Richmond Hospital
Royal Columbian Hospital
Surrey Memorial Hospital
Vancouver General Hospital
Adult POD Rotations
Activity (weeks)
Program Orientation (1)
Direct Patient Care Rotations, each are 4 weeks long (32)
These are a combination of Core, Required, and Elective rotations
Research Project (8.5)
Teaching or Precepting Skills (2)
Evidence-Informed Decision Making (1)
Vacation (2)
CORE (residents complete ALL Core rotations)
Ambulatory Care (various specialty areas)
examples Ambulatory Cardiology, Ambulatory Nephrology, Ambulatory Oncology, Ambulatory Primary Care
REQUIRED (residents will complete 3-4 Required rotations; to be scheduled by the Coordinator based on availability)
Infectious Diseases or Antimicrobial Stewardship
Psychiatry /Mental Health
Advanced General Medicine - this is a 2nd Medicine rotation whereby the resident is given the opportunity to further refine their clinical skills and knowledge; residents are expected to care for more complex patients and carry a larger clinical load in preparation for post-residency practice
ELECTIVE (residents choose 1-2 of these; subject to availability based on demand)
Addictions Medicine - SPH
Adult Cystic Fibrosis - SPH
Ambulatory Home IV - JPOCSC
Ambulatory UBC Pharmacist Clinic - at UBC
Cardiology (Ambulatory) - multiple sites
Child and Adolescent Mental Health - SMH Peds
Correctional and Mental Health and Substance Use (Ambulatory)- PHSA
Forensic Psychiatry - PHSA
Geriatrics/Seniors’ Outpatient Clinic - multiple sites
Hematology (Ambulatory) - SPH or JPOCSC
HIV Medicine - multiple sites
Maternal Fetal Medicine - SMH
Medication Management (Community) - multiple Fraser Health site
Neurology - SMH and VGH
Oncology - multiple sites
Opioid Stewardship - multiple sites
Palliative Care - multiple sites
Pediatric Emergency Medicine - SMH and C&W
Rural Medicine - Squamish General Hospital, quthet Hospital (Powell River), Chilliwack General Hospital
Solid Organ Transplantation - VGH and SPH
Urban Health (SPH only)
*Other rotations may be available. The above breakdown is subject to change.
Residents who ALREADY have past work experience with LMPS may be exempted from their distribution rotation if they have already met the CPRB standard for distribution. Replacement rotations that are available are: Medication Safety; Medication Use Evaluation; or Clinical Research within LMPS
Pediatrics POD Rotation Weeks
Activity (weeks):
Program Orientation (1)
Direct Patient Care Rotations (32)
Toxicology (1)
Research Project (8.5)
Teaching and Precepting Skills (2)
Vacation (2)
CORE (all residents do ALL of these; all are 4 weeks long)
ELECTIVE (residents choose FOUR of these; all are 4 weeks long; subject to availability)
Pediatric Multi-Ogan Transplant
Pediatric Gastroenterology
Pediatric Complex Chronic Pain
*Other rotations may be available. The above breakdown is subject to change.
Our Preceptors
Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services (LMPS) is home to one of the largest and most experienced groups of pharmacy residency preceptors in Canada. With over 250 clinical pharmacists across diverse practice sites, LMPS preceptors bring a wealth of expertise, mentorship, and passion to the residency experience. These professionals are not only seasoned clinicians but also dedicated educators—many of whom are recognized leaders in hospital pharmacy practice.
Preceptors at LMPS play a pivotal role in shaping residents’ clinical judgment, communication skills, and professional growth. Through structured feedback, case-based teaching, and real-time coaching, they foster a supportive learning environment that challenges residents to think critically and practice confidently. Their commitment to excellence and continuous improvement ensures that each resident receives personalized guidance and meaningful opportunities to thrive
Academic Day Seminars (ADS)
Academic Day Seminars are a core component of the Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services (LMPS) Residency Program, strategically designed to complement and enhance the experiential training that residents receive throughout the year. These structured sessions cover a comprehensive array of topics, including practice management, clinical therapeutics, teaching and preceptorship, and broader professional development.
Facilitated by subject-matter experts, the seminars utilize a case-based and discussion-driven format to encourage active participation, foster critical thinking, and illustrate the practical application of knowledge.
Sessions are intentionally sequenced to build on prior content, supporting longitudinal learning and the progressive development of competencies essential for advanced pharmacy practice.
ADS Sessions occur approximately once per month, in-person and are typically split into adult and pediatric cohorts.
Mentorship and Support
All of our residents are paired with a clinical advisor and a near-peer mentor. These individuals are available to our residents to provide support throughout the residency year. To learn more about our mentorhship program, click here.