Residency
PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program
Program Description
The ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Joan M. Lafleur College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (COPHS) PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program is an ASHP-accredited program designed to build upon the Doctor of Pharmacy education and develop pharmacist providers capable of delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care in community-based practice settings. The residency provides structured and longitudinal experiences that integrate direct patient care, population health management, collaborative practice, medication safety, and practice advancement. Residents function as integral members of the healthcare team while developing competence in ambulatory and community-based care delivery models at designated practice sites, including The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB). Residents who successfully complete the program will be skilled in comprehensive patient care, practice management, leadership, scholarship, and education. Upon completion, residents will be prepared to pursue board certification and/or advanced PGY2 training and to assume clinical, academic, or leadership roles in community-based pharmacy practice.
Residency Program Experiences
- Disease State Management
- Longitudinal Patient Care at St. Vincent’s Clinic
- Outpatient Pharmacy Staffing Responsibilities
- Medication Therapy Management
- Leadership and Management Development
- Residency Projects presented at ASHP Midyear and TSHP Alcalde
- Manuscript Preparation for Publication
- Community Outreach Programs
- Business Proposal Development
Practice Site Overview
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The mission of the ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ Joan M. Lafleur College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (COPHS) is to produce an ethnically diverse population of quality health professionals, especially African-Americans and other ethnic minorities, who are competent in the delivery of interdisciplinary health services while addressing critical urban issues. A major goal of COPHS is to provide sustainable post-graduate professional training for pharmacists. COPHS is located in Houston, the fourth-largest city in the United States, just minutes from the Texas Medical Center — the largest medical complex in the world.
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)
UTMB serves as an experiential practice site for the residency program. With a longstanding commitment to academic excellence and patient-centered care, UTMB provides diverse ambulatory and outpatient learning experiences across multiple clinics and community-based settings.
Houston
Houston is the nation’s fourth-largest city, home to over 2 million residents and a leader in business, entertainment, medicine, and the arts. The city offers professional sports, world-class dining, museums, theater districts, NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and the Texas Medical Center — the world’s largest concentration of medical professionals. Houston provides residents with an exceptional environment for professional growth and personal enrichment.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Graduate or candidate for graduation from an ACPE-accredited degree program
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Eligible for pharmacy licensure in Texas
- Participation in the NMS-ASHP Resident Matching Program
Stipends and Benefits
The PGY1 Community Resident receives:
- Competitive annual stipend
- Texas state-provided health insurance (after 90 days of employment)
- State-paid time off
- Educational leave and financial support to attend:
- ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
- TSHP Alcalde Southwest Resident Conference
Who Should Apply?
Applicants with an interest in community pharmacy, transitions of care, academia, specialty pharmacy, ambulatory care, diverse patient populations, and lifelong learning are encouraged to apply.
Application Materials
- Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official Pharmacy School Transcript
- Three Letters of Recommendation
Application Deadline
January 2nd of each year
The program participates in the ASHP Resident Matching Program.
On-Site or Virtual Interview
Selected candidates will be invited to participate in a half-day interview.
Contact Information
Monica Green, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES
Residency Program Director
Adjunct Professor, ÃÛ¶¹ÊÓƵ
P 832.505.9889
F 832.505.6333