PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency

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Ramsi Bethany Taylor, PharmD, RPh
Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Email:  [email protected]

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Prior to start of residency, should have already take NAPLEX and MPJ exams

Texas pharmacist licensure must be in good standing by the 6th week of residency

Staff every third weekend and clinical practice month rotation

Staff one major and one minor holiday

Start Residency by the last week of June

Attend hospital orientation

Major project

Best practice improvement project (medication safety/CPM)

Drug class review, monograph, treatment guideline or protocol 

Medication use evaluation

Manuscripts on project must be completed by end of residency program

Code Blue participation

On-call responsibility

Teach Advanced Pharmacotherapy lab at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy (UHCOP) in the fall

Journal Clubs

Case Presentations and Seminars

APPLICATION PROCESS:

You must apply online through the ASHP PhORCAS program (https://portal.phorcas.org) (application documents are not to be mailed). You can find out more information about the ASHP PhORCAS program at www.ashp.org/PhORCAS.

The following documents are required to be submitted as part of a complete application for the PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency. The deadline for application will be December 31 at 11:59 PM.

Cover Letter -- please provide a cover letter for your application materials which addresses: a) your short and long term career goals, b) your thoughts on how a pharmacy practice residency will help you to achieve these goals, c) a description of activities/projects/experiences that have contributed to your skills in any or all of the following areas: written/verbal communication, public speaking, time management, leadership, d) any information about yourself and your candidacy which may not be apparent on other application documents.

A copy of your curriculum vitae (CV).

Most recent College of Pharmacy and/or Graduate School transcript(s). Do not submit undergraduate transcripts.

Three references are required. The reference writers must complete the online PhORCAS evaluation form. The reference writers will need to address your potential for success in the residency program.

Passport size photo must be submitted to us after you have received and accepted the offer to interview with us.  

An on-site interview is considered very important and is required for a complete application. All applications will be screened by our Residency Advisory Council, and all applicants chosen for interview will be contacted by the middle of January. The on-site interview in a full day. You will interview with clinical specialists, pharmacy leadership, and residents. You will also be provided a patient case to assess and complete on your interview day. The last date for interviews is normally one week before the ASHP match list submission date. Financial assistance for the on-site interview is not available, but we will work with you in any way we can to reduce expenses.

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