The PGY1 pharmacy residency at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center is a one year post graduate training program which begins annually in late June/early July. The program includes rotational experiences which cover the essential practice of the community clinical pharmacist.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to create and sustain outstanding and comprehensive pharmaceutical care through the development and support of innovative, independent, thoughtful and compassionate post graduate year one residents.
Purpose
The purpose of the PGY1 pharmacy residency program is to build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.
Learning Experiences
Residents are required to complete six required learning experiences, track-specific electives, and six longitudinal experiences. In addition, residents will have a choice of at least 8 weeks of elective learning experiences. Throughout the year, residents will also have the opportunity to participate in Code Blue response and obtain a teaching certificate (through the University of Houston College of Pharmacy).
Required Learning Experiences
- Internal Medicine
- Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Emergency Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical/Surgical Integrated Clinical Pharmacist
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Pharmacy Administration and Operations
Elective Learning Experiences
- Any required rotation may be repeated
- Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- Critical Care Integrated Clinical Pharmacist
- Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Nutrition Support
- Human Resources
- Customized learning experience subject to preceptor availability
- Transition of Care
- Integrated Clinical Pharmacist - Surgery
Longitudinal Experiences
- Pharmacy Staffing
- Teaching and Academia
- Projects and Strategic Planning
- Leadership
- Clinical Services Management
- Grand Rounds
Benefits
| Resident Stipend: | Competitive with similar program offerings |
| Health and Insurance: | Full health, dental, vision and life insurance packages are available |
| Time Off: | Vacation and paid time off (PTO) are available. |
| Meetings: | Financial support is offered to attend ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and the ALCALDE/TSHP meeting. |
| Taxes: | Texas has no state income tax. |
How to Apply
Requirements
- Graduated from an ACPE- accredited college of pharmacy with a PharmD degree by the start of the residency year
- Must obtain licensure as a pharmacist in Texas within 60 days of the start of residency year
- Must meet TSBP Sterile Compounding Requirements within 90 days of residency year
- Registered with ASHP Residency Matching program and the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application (PhORCAS)
- Letter of Intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three references submitted on the PhORCAS standardized reference form
- Application must be submitted through PhORCAS by January 2nd
(PGY1 Program Code: 74051; NMS CODE: 218613; HSPAL Program Code: 74014; NMS Code: 163818)
Contacts:
Stefanie Stafford, PharmD, BCIDP, MS
Residency Program Director
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
921 Gessner
Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 242-4467
Fax: (713) 242-4892
Email: Stefanie.Stafford@memorialhermann.org