Student Programs

Contributing to the future of healthcare and to the future professionals in our industry.

Upcoming webinars

Interested in getting relevant experience for a career in healthcare, managed care, or consulting?

Join one of our 3 live webinars to learn more about our various Student Programs, including PharmD post-graduate fellowships, APPE rotations, internships, and other opportunities. We'll also give an overview of the application process and timelines for each program. And don't forget to bring your questions for Q&A at the end!

Friday, August 16th, 1-2pm ET

Cencora Student Programs Webinar 1

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Weds, September 18th, 2-3pm ET

Cencora Student Programs Webinar 2

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Monday, October 7th, 4-5pm ET

Cencora Student Programs Webinar 3

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Fellowships

In partnership with the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, we invite exceptional PharmD students and graduates to apply for one of our prestigious research and educational experiences in the field of outcomes research and market access or medical communications. Download our fellowship brochure to learn more.

Download our brochure to learn more about our Fellowship programs

Ready to gain real-world experience?

Apply below for one of our prestigious research and educational experiences in the field of outcomes research and market access or medical communications.

Apply here for Medical Communications

Apply here for Health Outcomes & Market Access

Meet our fellows

Our fellows receive unmatched opportunities that prepare them to be successful in their career ahead. Fellows work on diverse consulting engagements with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, digital health, and diagnostic companies, supporting a variety of therapeutic areas. They also receive mentorship opportunities from past fellows and senior leaders who are committed to providing a best-in-class experience. Take a moment to meet our current fellows and get a glimpse of their experiences at the industry's first and longest-running consulting fellowship program.

Get to know our fellows

Fellowship research

Our program allows our Fellows to be involved in a number of projects in diverse disease areas while collaborating with many of the world’s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, digital health, and diagnostic companies. By working on numerous scientific and commercial consulting projects, Xcenda fellows interact with many of the top pharmaceutical companies, managed care organizations, and healthcare providers throughout the United States and abroad.

View our fellow-led research below that were recently presented at AMCP 2024 and ISPOR 2024:

Where are they now?

Meet Melissa McCart, PharmD, MS

Starting my career as a Health Outcomes and Market Access fellow at Cencora in 2011 has had a profound impact on my professional journey. Over the years, I have had the privilege of exploring various roles and experiences within the company, ranging from working in HEOR to medical communications and market access. These opportunities have exposed me to a wealth of knowledge and insights that I never imagined I would have access to. Through these diverse experiences, I have not only expanded my expertise in different areas but also developed a strong foundation in strategic management of the business and leading teams.

Today, as the leader of the Commercialization Strategy & Access Solutions team, I am able to contribute to the growth and development of others while continuing to learn and grow myself. The early start at Cencora has truly shaped my professional trajectory and enabled me to make meaningful contributions within the organization.

Work in a real-world environment and gain practical knowledge

PharmD Rotations

Xcenda believes in contributing to the future of healthcare and to the future professionals in our industry. Our Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience and Health Outcomes Research/Consulting Student Rotation provides PharmD candidates with the basic understanding of the clinical, economic, and humanistic outcomes of healthcare interventions, focusing on pharmacoeconomics and healthcare quality assessments.

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Complete your application online

Contact us with questions about our PharmD rotations

FormularyDecisions^® Research Assistants

The Research Assistant (RA) role on Cencora’s Digital Solutions Team is a unique opportunity for students interested in pursuing a career in managed care, industry, or consulting. RAs work to support FormularyDecisions^®, a secure online platform that gives biopharma companies unrivaled access to healthcare decision maker (HCDM) insights thus helping to support formulary decision making and promoting the exchange of product information. Throughout the program, you may be involved in projects ranging from providing data analytical support to conducting comprehensive client and product research.

This is a one-year, part-time US-based remote role that has the opportunity to be renewed annually. Candidates pursuing a PharmD or postgraduate degree in the health sciences are encouraged to apply.

The application consists of a CV, letter of intent, a short 2 minute video interview, and an example presentation from class. Our application cutoff is December 31st for positions that start in May.