Greater Heights and Southeast Residency Program

Program Overview

Memorial Hermann Hospital System - Greater Heights and Southeast postgraduate year one (PGY1) pharmacy residency program is an ASHP-accredited program that builds on the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education. The goal of the program is to provide the residents with the necessary skills to develop into clinical pharmacists who are responsible for the medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions. Upon successful completion of the program, residents will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care as a clinical pharmacist, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy, and pursue advanced training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.

The program leverages shared resources, preceptors, and rotational experiences across two hospitals. This approach ensures a well-rounded education experience for each resident, promoting competence in diverse patient populations, various disease states, advancing clinical practice, and enhancing patient outcomes. Additionally, the program places a significant emphasis on developing leadership and management skills, as well as fostering expertise in teaching, education, and knowledge dissemination.

Rotations and Experiences

Required Rotations

• Ambulatory Care
• Critical Care
• Emergency Medicine
• Orientation
• Pharmacy Administration
• Infectious Diseases
• Integrated Pharmacy Practice
• Internal Medicine

Elective Opportunities (3)*

• Academia
• Advanced Internal Medicine
• Advanced Critical Care
• Advanced Emergency Medicine
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Cardiology
• Hematology/Oncology
• Neonatal
• Neurology

Longitudinal Requirements

• Major Research Project
• Medication Use Evaluation or Quality Improvement Project
• Medication Safety Project
• Formulary Review
• Staffing Every 3^rd Weekend

Other Experiences

• Code team participation
• Committee participation
• Journal clubs and case presentations
• Continuing education presentation
• Professional Development series
• Teaching and Scholarship in Academia program (optional)

*Additional rotations are available that allow for customization of the residency experience to fit the resident's learning needs.

Benefits

Application Requirements

Positions available: Two

Start Date: Approximately July 1^st

Application Process

• Graduate from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy with a Pharm.D. degree by the start of the residency year
• A strong academic record and demonstrate a desire for professional accomplishment
• Registered with Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) and the ASHP Matching Program
• Application must be submitted through the Pharmacy Online Residency Application Service (PhORCAS) by January 2^nd - NMS Code: 218713
  • Letter of Intent
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official College of Pharmacy Transcipt
  • References submitted on the PhORCAS standardized reference form (3)
• Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the State of Texas
  • The resident is strongly encouraged to obtain State of Texas licensure prior to starting the residency program, but MUST be obtained within 60 days of residency start date.
• Eligible for employment by Memorial Hermann Health System
  • Memorial Hermann will no longer hire individuals who use tobacco products of any form
  • Must comply with annual influenza vaccination policies
• Applicants considered for a position will be required to complete a formal interview

Contact:

Megan Anderson, PharmD, BCPS
Program Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
Phone: (281) 929-4508
Email:  Megan.Anderson@memorialhermann.org

Julin Mathew, PharmD, BCCCP
Program Coordinator, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
Email:  Julin.Mathew@memorialhermann.org