Pharmacy Residency Program PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency
Pharmacy Residency
Harris Health System's Department of Pharmacy will train pharmacists to be adept and skilled in multiple areas of direct patient care, to exercise leadership in improving medication safety, and to use administrative skills for health system improvement. Residents will strengthen their commitment to the profession of pharmacy and in turn, train the next generation of healthcare providers.
PGY1 Program Purpose: PGY1 pharmacy residency programs 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.
Accredited for PGY1 and PGY1/PGY2/MS programs
Residency Requirements
Core Rotations
- Administration
- Anticoagulation (longitudinal)
- Critical Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Endocrinology (longitudinal)
- Internal Medicine
- Infectious Disease
- Pharmacoeconomics/Formulary Management
- Primary Care
- Clinical Operations
Elective Rotations
Residents may repeat any core rotation in which they have a particular interest in. Elective rotations may be selected from, but are not limited to:
- HIV/AIDS
- Oncology
- Investigational Drugs
- Women/Children
- Informatics
Practice Management
Each resident shall be expected to:
- Provide clinical on-call coverage
- Attend and participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Medication Use Safety Committee, and subcommittee meetings
- Develop or revise Policy and Procedures
Presentations
Each resident is expected to present a formal case, a journal review, and/or administrative topic review to pharmacy staff as required for rotation.
Service Component
Each resident is expected to staff every third weekend.
Projects
Each resident is expected to plan, design, and complete at least one major project with the guidance of a project mentor. Residents are required to complete one additional minor project, such as a medication use evaluation (MUE).
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the program's admission requirements?
Individuals wishing to apply to the Harris Health Residency Program must:
- Be a graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy
- Have current valid pharmacy license in the state of Texas, or be eligible for licensure
- Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average for pharmacy school curriculum (on a 4.0 scale)
- Enroll in the Residency Matching Program
- Submit application materials through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) System by December 31, 2022
What are the licensing requirements?
Applicants to the Harris Health System Pharmacy Residency Programs shall have either obtained a license to practice pharmacy in Texas, have reciprocated their license to practice pharmacy in Texas, or be in the process of obtaining their license to practice pharmacy in Texas as soon as possible.
Resident interns and resident pharmacists shall submit documentation of active licensure in the state of Texas [North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE)] to the Residency Program Director as soon as it is available and no later than July 31st, 2023.
Per ASHP requirements, a minimum of 2/3 of the residency must be completed as a licensed pharmacist, therefore resident interns/pharmacists who have failed to meet the licensure deadline (July 31st) due to failure of either the NAPLEX or Texas MPJE exam shall be dismissed from the residency program.
Can Harris Health sponsor applicants with visas?
Harris Health cannot sponsor student work visas.
Are applicants graduating in August considered?
Applicants must graduate by May from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy.
What is the official start date of the program?
The official start date of the program is July 1, 2023.
What documents are required for program application?
Applications shall be deemed complete upon the receipt of the following:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Interest
- Describe your reasons for pursuing a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency. The letter should include details about your professional interests, achievements, and your five-year goals as a pharmacist
- Official Transcripts
- Official transcripts related to pharmacy education are required
- Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
- Reference writers must complete the standardized reference form in the PhORCAS system.
- One letter of recommendation must be from a pharmacist who has supervised you or an APPE preceptor.
When is the application deadline?
All PHORCAS application documents must be received by December 31, 2023. Early application to the program is highly recommended.
How can I apply for this residency program?
Application materials shall be submitted via the PhORCAS System.
Can the program extend beyond the 12 months of Residency Class?
Residents will not be allowed to extend the program with or without pay beyond the allotted 12 months of Resident year.
For additional information, please contact:
Residency Program Director
Administrative Director, Clinical Pharmacy Services
Goldina.Erowele@harrishealth.org
Residency Program Coordinator
Pharmacy Quality Manager
Ana.Couriel@harrishealth.org
PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Resident
Chief Pharmacy Resident
Eileell.Nguyen.@harrishealth.org