Cook Children's pharmacy residency training is divided into two post-graduate years. Each year long program introduces residents to multiple aspects of pediatric medicine, diverse patient populations and leading-edge health care technology. The goal of the programs is to produce well-rounded pediatric pharmacy practitioners with solid foundations built on the theoretical and practical application of clinical pharmacy skills.

Cook Children's is affiliated with University of Texas, University of North Texas, and Texas Tech Schools of Pharmacy.

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

The Cook Children's post-graduate year one residency program offers residents an opportunity to develop clinical pharmacy practice skills in a challenging and progressive environment.

Purpose

Cook Children’s 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.

Mission

The Cook Children’s PGY1 residency program provides residents an opportunity to develop clinical pharmacy practice skills in a challenging and progressive environment. Residents are exposed to multiple aspects of pediatric medicine, diverse patient populations and leading-edge health care technology. Our goal is to produce a well-rounded pediatric pharmacy practitioner and leader with a solid foundation of theoretical and practical applications of clinical pharmacy skills.