The pharmacist completing this residency program shall have the ability to effectively and independently provide pharmaceutical care with a foundation of evidence-based medicine that ultimately results in the best pharmacotherapeutic outcomes. The pharmacist shall, as a member of the health care team, have the ability to adeptly identify and resolve pharmacotherapy-related problems in the acute care setting. After completing the program, the pharmacist shall have a strong knowledge of self-assessment and how to improve based on self-learning activities. The pharmacist will be prepared for practicing in an acute care setting as well as have the foundation with which to continue on to complete a PGY2 specialized residency experience. The resident will also have a strong commitment to the advancement of the profession of pharmacy.
Required Rotations (8)
Elective Rotations (2)
*Rotation(s) not selected to fulfill Internal Medicine requirement
The resident is required to complete a major research project and a medication use evaluation during the year. The resident assumes the role as project manager and is directly responsible for meeting goals and deadlines. Research results will be presented at the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting and the Alcalde Southwest Leadership Conference. A publishable manuscript must be written and ready to submit to a peer-reviewed pharmacy or medical journal by the end of the residency experience.
Certification: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Conferences: Financial support is offered to attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and the Alcalde Southwest Leadership Conference
Insurance: Health, dental and vision plans are available
Time off: Vacation and paid time off are available
Taxes: Texas has no state income tax
Preceptors and residents will be at the Residency Showcase at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in December. Please stop by and visit with us to learn more about our residency program.
The candidate for this one-year pharmacy residency must have:
For information on our 2020-2021 Residents, please click here.
Ngan Vo, PharmD, BCPS
Program Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Pharmacy Department
7600 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77074
P 713.456.5057
F 713.456.5214
ngan.vo@memorialhermann.org
Samuel Akinyele, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP
Program Coordinator, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Pharmacy Department
7600 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77074
P 713.456.4307
F 713.456.5214
samuel.akinyele@memorialhermann.org
Chase Waxler, PharmD, BCPS
Program Coordinator, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Pharmacy Department
7600 Beechnut, Houston, TX 77074
P 713.456.4005
F 713.456.5214
chase.waxler@memorialhermann.org