Pharmacy Practice Residency Program (PGY2)

The PGY2 Residency Program is a 24-month program, resulting in an MS degree in Pharmacy Administration as well as a PGY1 and PGY2 certificate, upon successful completion.

The HCHD 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 leaders. 

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Residency Requirements

Core Rotations

Elective Rotations
Residents may repeat any core rotation in which they have a particular interest. Elective rotations may be selected from, but are not limited to:

Practice Management

Each resident shall be expected to:

• Provide coverage as Operations-On-Call every third month

• Attend and participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Medication Use Safety Committee

• Develop or revise Policy and Procedures.

Service Component
Each PGY2 resident is expected to staff every third weekend (year 2).

Projects
Each resident is expected to plan, design, and complete a major project with the guidance of a project mentor. One minor project, often a medication use evaluation (MUE) is also required.

Frequently Asked Questions
What are the program's admission requirements?
Individuals wishing to apply to the HCHD Residency Program must:

1. Be a graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

2. Have a current valid pharmacy license in the state of Texas or be eligible for licensure

3. Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale)

4. All candidates for the PGY2 Residency Program must enroll in the Resident Matching Program

5. All candidates for the PGY2 Residency Program must be accepted in The University of Houston's College of Pharmacy MS Program.

What is the official start date of the program?

The official start date of the program is July 1, 2010.

What documents are required in the application packet?

1. Complete Application Form

2. Letter of Interest

3. Curriculum Vitae

4. Official Transcripts

5. Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

When is the application deadline?
All application documents must be received by January 15, 2010. Early application to the program is highly recommended.

Whom do I contact if I have other questions about the residency program?
To receive more information on the HCHD residency program interested applicants should contact:

Ogechi Eshleman, PharmD, BCPS