This PGY1 program is comprehensive and flexible including both block and longitudinal training schedules. Required block rotations are Ambulatory Care, Drug Information, Geriatrics, and Internal Medicine. Required longitudinal rotations are Anticoagulation, Research, Staffing and Management.

Electives are available and offered in the following areas: Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Mental Health, Oncology, Spinal Cord Injury, Management and more. Residents are also required to independently precept pharmacy students in the second half of the PGY1 program. The program offers availability of PGY2 specialty residencies in Ambulatory Care, and Mental Health. For more information, visit https://www.pbm.va.gov/education/vapharmacyresidencyprogram.asp or http://www.northtexas.va.gov/pharmacy/

The Dallas VA Medical Center is a closed system that provides comprehensive medical care and services ranging from acute patient care to ambulatory outpatient care, home care, and long-term care. Pharmacists assigned to clinics operate under a designated scope of practice that includes initiating and/or modifying drug ?therapy. The residency program is affiliated with the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and the resident will have the opportunity to participate in educational activities.

We will have 6 PGY1 positions. All applicants must apply through PhORCAS and via The Match.