CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System is a network of facilities, caring for the community of the Ark-La-Tex region. The primary acute care hospital was established originally in 1916 and has a long-standing history of excellence and community service and charity, as evidenced by the hospital's many accolades. Its modern 128-acre scenic wooded campus is home to the pharmacy residency program, students from various disciplines, and an emergency department that receives over 60,000 patient visits per year. CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System as a whole provides a broad spectrum of health care services and learning opportunities.

The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes. The primary purpose of the program is to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists. These individuals are responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.

Core Rotations

Internal Medicine

Infectious Diseases

Critical Care

Transitional Care

Palliative Care

Pharmacy Management

Integrated Pharmacy Practice I

Integrated Pharmacy Practice II

Pharmacy Informatics

Core Rotation Variant

Neuro-Rehab

Patient-Medication Safety

Off-Site

Longitudinal

Pharmacy Management

Clinical Research

Pharmacy Staffing (every other weekend)

Medication Use Evaluation

Benefits:

• Stipend: $50,000
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Health insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Professional conference travel support