Curriculum
Core rotations
- Cardiology
- Critical Care
- Drug Information/Formulary Management
- Infectious Diseases
- Internal Medicine
- Research and Management
- Continuity of Care
- Community hospital clinical service
- Medication Safety
Elective Rotations
Electives may be selected from, but are not limited to, the following:
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Hematology/Oncology
- Neurology
- Pharmacy Informatics
- Psychiatry
- Solid Organ Transplant
Residents may also repeat any rotations in which they have a particular interest.
Longitudinal Experiences
Each resident is required to complete longitudinal activities in:
- Medication Safety
- Pharmacy Management
- Doctor of Pharmacy student instruction
There is also an optional Teaching and Scholarship in Academia Certificate Program through the University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Staffing
- Staffing every third weekend in both operations and clinical pharmacist roles and one weekday evening shift every two weeks averaged over a four week period
- Additional responsibilities as part of clinical specialist on-call program during the second half of the year
- Residents will work one major and one minor holiday
Presentation Opportunities
- Platform Presentation at Midwest Pharmacy Residents Conference and poster presentation at ASHP Annual Meeting
- One hour ACPE-accredited continuing education program
Research Experience
- Major research project with guidance of a preceptor and the Pharmacy Research Committee
- Medication use evaluation or quality analysis of existing protocols
Professional Meetings
- Midwest Pharmacy Residents Conference
- ASHP Annual Meeting