| Aspect | Pharmacy Fellowship | Pharmacy Residency |
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| Credentials | Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), often with additional research experience | Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), licensed pharmacist |
| Work Environment | Research settings, academia, industry | Hospital, community, clinical settings |
| Purpose | Specialized research, industry roles, academic careers | Clinical practice, patient care, direct pharmacy services |
| Duration | 1-2 years | 1 year (PGY1), optional additional years (PGY2) |
Pharmacy Fellowships focus on research and industry roles, preparing pharmacists for careers in academia or pharmaceutical companies. Pharmacy Residencies emphasize clinical skills and direct patient care, leading to licensed clinical pharmacists. Both paths require a PharmD, but their career focuses and work environments differ significantly.