Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice Residency at VA Central Texas Healthcare System

The PGY-2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency program conducted by Central Texas Veteran’s Health Care System (CTVHCS) in Temple, Texas, is accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP), in partnership with The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy (UTCOP). The residency program offers a one-year residency designed for pharmacists interested in specializing in the care of patients with psychiatric and neuropsychiatric disorders, offering mental health clinical experience in inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment settings.

Residents have the option of completing a Teaching and Leadership Fellowship program through The University of Texas at Austin with a certificate awarded upon successful completion. Residents also can receive training and certification in Battlefield Acupuncture (BFA), Alpha Stim®, and H-Wave® during the residency year. Upon completion of the Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency, the resident will be well-equipped to establish or expand upon a successful psychiatric pharmacy practice, as well as sit for the Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) exam.

This program is affiliated with the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy (UTCOP), and an Academic Training Program is available through UTCOP.  Upon successful completion, a teaching certificate is awarded at the end of the year. Residents will also have the opportunity to co-precept IPPE/APPE pharmacy students and PGY1 residents during the year as available.

Program Policies

Program Requirements for Completion

Letter of Intent Instructions

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school or college of pharmacy, or a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree and equivalent training or experience
• Active licensure to practice pharmacy in any State, Territory, Commonwealth of the United States (i.e., Puerto Rico), or the District of Columbia
• United States citizenship with proof of naturalization if naturalized
• Participation in the ASHP Residency Matching Program
• Completion of or in process of completing an ASHP accredited or candidate-status PGY1 residency
• Review eligibility requirements
• Immunized following current CDC guidelines for healthcare workers to protect themselves, other employees and patients while working in a healthcare facility.

Competitive salary

Attractive benefits package

Vacation (13 days)

Sick leave (13 days)

Health insurance is available