Program Overview
The PGY1 Residency program at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is a one-year postgraduate training program with ASHP accreditation status. By design, the program provides residents with the necessary skills to practice as a Clinical Pharmacist in an acute-care setting by rotating the residents through a variety of practice areas.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center campus is a 457-bed, specialized, complex, full-service, medical care facility. While the program focuses on enhancing patient care skills, residents will have the opportunity to develop their teaching and precepting skills through the University of Houston College of Pharmacy’s teaching certification program and their various learning experiences with students during their clinical clerkships. Residents are required to complete a continuing education presentation and major research project which can be based on their interests and availability. Providing residents with the flexibility to directly design their residency year schedule encourages them to pursue their professional interests, all while becoming a well-rounded clinician.
Learning Experiences
Core Learning Experiences
- Orientation
- Internal Medicine
- Integrated Pharmacy Practice
- Critical Care, Medical ICU
- Hospital Pharmacy Administration
- Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Emergency Medicine
- Pediatrics/Neonatal ICU
Elective Learning Experiences*
- Critical Care, Cardiology
- Critical Care, Neurology
- Transitions of Care
- Trauma Services
- Residents may repeat any core learning experience
*Additional learning experiences are available for the customization of the residency experience.
Additional Longitudinal Experiences
- Case Presentations
- Journal Clubs
- ACPE Presentation
- Medication Use Evaluation
- Major Research Project
- Medication Safety
- Formulary Review
- Pharmacy Staffing (every 3rd weekend)
- Teaching Experience & Certification Program
Memorial Hermann recognizes the health benefits of a tobacco-free lifestyle and maintains its special duty to promote a healthy environment for our patients, visitors, physicians and employees. In an effort to further this goal, Memorial Hermann no longer hires individuals who use tobacco.
Benefits
| Resident Stipend: | Competitive with similar programs |
| Vacation: | 14 PTO days + 1 Spiritual Holiday |
| Meetings: | Financial support is offered to attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and a regional pharmacy conference |
| Certification: | ACLS, BLS |
| Insurance: | Health, dental and vision plans are available |
| Taxes: | Texas has no state income tax |
How to Apply
Positions Available: Two per year
Start Date: July 1 or nearest Monday in June
Application Requirements
The candidate for this one-year pharmacy residency must have:
- A strong academic record and demonstrate a desire for professional accomplishment
- Graduated from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy with a PharmD degree by the start of their residency year
- Entry-level knowledge and skills equivalent to what would be expected of a recent doctor of pharmacy or other appropriate advanced degree candidate
- Eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in Texas. The resident must obtain licensure in the State of Texas within 60 days of entering the program.
- Registered with the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) and the ASHP Residency Matching Program
- Submitted application through PhORCAS by January 2
- Program Code: 74967
- NMS Code: 287713
Program Contacts
Amy N. Schilling, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Program Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency | Clinical Manager, Pharmacy
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
9250 Pinecroft Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Email: Amy.Schilling@memorialhermann.org
Latosha Mitchell, BS, PharmD, BCPS
Program Coordinator, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency | Clinical Pharmacy Spec. - Trauma Services
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
9250 Pinecroft Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Email: Latosha.Mitchell@memorialhermann.org