Pharmacy Residency Program

Mission

The PGY1 pharmacy residency program Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville is an ASHP -accredited program and is affiliated with the University of Texas College of Pharmacy. The program builds on the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) 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 PGY2 pharmacy residency training.

This 12-month postgraduate training experience is designed to develop the following competencies:

Patient Care
Advancing Practice and Improving Patient Care
Leadership and Management
Teaching, Education, and Dissemination of Knowledge
Pharmacy Research
Management of Medical Emergencies

What to Expect

Rotations

Required (5): Six weeks in length

Medical ICU
Cardiology
Internal medicine
Infectious disease
Administration/medication safety

Elective (3): Five to six weeks in length

Surgical ICU
Neonatal ICU
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Emergency Medicine
Neuro ICU
Pain management/Palliative care

Additional activities:

Research project (1)
Medication Use Evaluation (MUE) (1)
Seminar presentation (1)
Formulary management project (1)
Clinical staffing: every third weekend
BLS and ACLS certifications
Community outreach activity
Teaching certificate (optional)

Benefits:

Stipend: $56,000
Vacation days: 20 days
Health insurance
401(k)
Paid education leave and travel allowances

Requirements

To take part in our pharmacy residency, we require:

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited college of pharmacy
Licensure/eligibility for licensure in Texas
Registered with PhORCAS and the National Matching Service
Exceptional knowledge, communication skills, and leadership qualities

How to Apply

Number of position: 2
Application Deadline: January 6th, 2023

Required Materials Submitted via PhORCAS:

Pharmacy school transcripts directly from school
Letter of interest
Curriculum Vitae
Three letters of recommendation

Program start date: June 26th, 2023
Meet our preceptors and current residents

Contact Information

Alejandra Juarez, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Director
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
1040 W. Jefferson St.
Brownsville, Texas 78520
[email protected]