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The PGY1 pharmacy residency program at Houston Methodist Willowbrook offers a unique combination of individually tailored clinical experiences, drug information opportunities, medication safety initiatives, and research endeavors. Residents will have the opportunity to advance the growth of the pharmacy profession, contribute to the advancement of the medical and pharmacy literature, and develop clinical, teaching, and leadership skills. As a closely integrated community teaching hospital offering complex services, we expect to provide residents a well-rounded experience of all clinical and operational aspects of our pharmacy department through their one year learning journey.   At the completion of the PGY1 program, the resident will be well equipped and qualified to continue in a PGY2 residency program or begin professional service in a clinical, hybrid, or operational role within a complex care health system. 

The program provides core experiences in Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Management, Medication Safety, and Transitions of Care. Elective experiences in Emergency Medicine, Oncology, 340B/Specialty Pharmacy, and Academia are available, as well as potential off-site opportunities at our flagship, The PGY1 resident will be mentored by over 13 preceptors in a variety of specialized practice areas as well as work alongside 72 professional pharmacy staff members. The resident will engage in patient care committees and clinical pharmacist consult services all while working with hundreds of physicians. Unique to our Houston Methodist Willowbrook program is the proximity to our Houston Methodist Specialty Pharmacy which is located within the Willowbrook campus. Residents are able to gain experience in this specialized aspect of pharmacy practice if interested.

The PGY1 resident will have ample teaching opportunities including providing instruction and mentorship to Doctor of Pharmacy Students on Longitudinal APPE (LAPPE) rotations. Additionally, the resident will conduct a continuous quality improvement project as well as a research project to be submitted for publication. The resident will also provide an ACPE-accredited CE program. The resident may also participate in an optional teaching certificate program through the University of Houston College of Pharmacy.

Positions available: 2

Duration: 12 months, beginning mid to late June

Application:

• Application deadline: December 25^th
• Submit all application materials through PhORCAS
• Required participation in the ASHP National Matching Program
• NMS Program Code: 299213

Licensure and employment: Texas pharmacist licensure is required within 90 days of starting the program. Failure to do so will result in termination of employment.
Houston Methodist is committed to improving the health of our patients, employees and community. As a health care provider, it is our responsibility to promote a healthier environment for our employees. Accordingly, effective January 1, 2013, Houston Methodist no longer hires tobacco users. Applicants will be tested for tobacco usage during the post-offer physical and drug screening. If an applicant tests positive for tobacco use or recreational drug use, the offer will be rescinded. Applicants are required to have COVID-19 vaccination.

Learning Experiences:
Required:

• Orientation
• Foundations in Direct Patient Care
• Critical Care
• Infectious Diseases
• Internal Medicine
• Medication Safety
• Pharmacy Management
• Transitions of Care

Elective - may be selected from, but are not limited to, the following:

• 340B Operations/Specialty Pharmacy
• Academia
• Hematology/Oncology (Ambulatory Care Setting)
• Emergency Medicine
• Off-site opportunities*

Residents may also repeat any learning experiences in which they have a particular interest.

*Additional elective learning experiences may be completed at our flagship 900-bed teaching hospital located in the Texas Medical Center based on resident’s schedule and preceptor availability.

Staffing Experiences:

• Staffing every third weekend and one evening every two weeks averaged over a four week period
• Additional responsibilities as part of the clinical specialist on-call program during the second half of the year
• Residents will work one major and one minor holiday

 Longitudinal Activities:

• Plan, design, and complete a major research project with the guidance of a preceptor
• Present poster on major project at Vizient Pharmacy Network meeting
• Research results are presented at the Midwest Pharmacy Residents Conference
• Complete an additional quality improvement project
• Present an ACPE-accredited continuing pharmacy education activity
• Provide code blue coverage

 Administrative Experiences:

• Policy creation or review 
• Attend committee meetings
• Recruit for succeeding PGY1 pharmacy residents

Optional Opportunities:

• Teaching Certificate Program through the University of Houston College of Pharmacy to promote scholarship in academia
• Attend meetings with co-residents and program directors to discuss a variety of topics including patient cases, journal clubs, guidelines and leadership

For further information regarding our programs, please visit http://methodistpharmacy.org

About Houston Methodist

Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH) is located in the heart of the world renowned Texas Medical Center. Offering many opportunities for clinical and didactic teaching, it is a teaching affiliate for several top ranked universities and colleges of pharmacy. U.S. News & World Report ranked Houston Methodist Hospital nationally and the No. 1 hospital in Texas and Gulf Coast. Houston Methodist highly performs in nine of nine common conditions and procedures evaluated by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, HMH is included on Forbes magazine's list of "America's Best Employers". For more information, visit www.houstonmethodist.org/education/pharmacy/residency-programs/

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