Texas Children’s Hospital Pharmacy Department promotes the mission of the hospital of providing quality and cost-effective care. The mission of the pharmacy department is to:
To excel in the provision of high quality, value-based patient care through safe and innovative medication use in alignment with Texas Children’s mission and values.
To advance the profession of pharmacy, foster an environment that values employee contributions, and support development through balance and accountability.
To have fun, recognize our accomplishments, and celebrate and share our successes.
The clinical pharmacy specialists serve as liaisons and resources to the medical services. They povide proactive patient care through development of pharmacotherapy plans and patient education. They are also mentors and educators to the pharmacists, residents (pharmacy and medical), nurses, and patients.
Purpose Statement
PGY1 Program Purpose: 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.
About the Residency Program
The PGY1 pharmacy residency program at Texas Children’s Hospital started in 2014. The PGY1 pharmacy residency program is a 12-month, ASHP accredited program focused on direct patient care, practice management, and education. The program is designed to meet the defined goals and objectives for PGY1 programs, and is tailored to the resident’s interests and past experience. This training program allows residents to gain experience to become authoritative resources in pharmacotherapy, and prepares them for further specialized training in the care of pediatric patients. Additionally, residents’ experiences will allow them to develop skills in the education of learners, healthcare providers, and patients. The program begins the first Monday of July.
Ambulatory Care (1 required – 6 month longitudinal)
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) / Pulmonary
Heart Transplant
Renal/Renal Transplant
Liver Transplant
Lung Transplant
Epilepsy/Neurology
Oncology
Electives (2)
Cardiology
Emergency Medicine
Gastroenterology/Hepatology & Nutrition
Hematology
Informatics
Medication Safety
Pain Service
Transitional Intensive Care Unit (TICU)
Women’s Services
Departmental Committee (12 month longitudinal)
Pharmacy Financial & Inventory Subcommittee
Pharmacy Operations Subcommittee
Medication Management Subcommittee
Pharmacy Database Subcommittee
Projects and Presentation Requirements
Clinical Research Project or Quality Improvement
Work with a preceptor on an interdisciplinary research project with the goal of publication by the end of your residency year
Present research results at the Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPA) Annual Meeting
Submit a formal manuscript suitable for publication or equivalent summary for a quality improvement initiative
Presentations
At minimum, two journal club presentations
One 30-minute case presentation
One 30-minute pharmacotherapy rounds presentation
One 60-minute pharmacotherapy rounds presentation
Medication and Formulary Management
Provide support to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee through serving as editor for one edition of the quarterly Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Newsletter
Complete one formulary management project, such as a formulary addition or drug monograph
Conduct a medication use evaluation with poster presentation of results at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Staffing Responsibilities
The resident staffing responsibilities include:
Two 10-hour shifts every other third weekend in the following areas:
Medication Preparation and Safety Pharmacist (distributive and technician supervision functions)
At home clinical-on-call program for off-hours and weekend requests
Resident will carry clinical-on-call pager 7 days at a time rotated with other residents
Resident will contact on-call preceptor with all clinical questions
Code Response
Resident will carry code pager rotated with other residents
Respond to code events during normal business hours M-F with preceptor backup
Teaching Opportunities
Aid in precepting pharmacy students
Residents will also have the opportunity to complete a teaching certificate offered through the University of Houston College of Pharmacy
To apply for any of the Texas Children’s Hospital pharmacy residency programs, the following must be completed and entered into PhORCAS prior to the application deadline:
A 1-page typed letter of intent describing your career goals and reasons for pursuing the residency
Curriculum vitae
Transcript of course work from pharmacy school
3 PhORCAS recommendation forms (letters are not required)
At least 1 recommendation must be from a recent employer or manager and 1 from a preceptor
Applications are due on December 31, 2022 for this year. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted at the time of the application deadline while pending official transcripts in PhORCAS. Candidates are expected to encourage their references to complete the PhORCAS recommendations on time, but will not be penalized if reference forms are late. Ongoing pandemic conditions will determine the need for on-site interviews. Offers for interviews will be extended in January following the application deadline.
The residency begins approximately July 1. Please contact the program residency director with any questions.
