Psychiatric Pharmacy Practice Residency at San Antonio State Hospital (SASH)

Dr. Catherine Hall smiling and wearing a scarf

Catherine Hall, Pharm.D., BCPP, BCACP

Residency Program Director                                                  
Clinical Pharmacist – Psychiatry 
San Antonio State Hospital
6711 S New Braunfels Ave, Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 78223
Email: catherines.hall@hhs.texas.gov 

Dr. Ahmaya Mustafa smiling and wearing a blazer

Ahmaya Mustafa, Pharm.D., BCPP, BCPS

Residency Program Coordinator
Clinical Pharmacist – Psychiatry 
San Antonio State Hospital
6711 S New Braunfels Ave, Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 78223
Email: ahmaya.mustafa@hhs.texas.gov 

Nina Vadiei smiling and wearing a blue blouse

Nina Vadiei, Pharm.D., BCPP

Residency Program Preceptor
UT Faculty Clinical Associate Professor, Division of Pharmacotherapy & Translational Sciences
The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Psychiatric Pharmacist, San Antonio State Hospital
Email: vadiei@uthscsa.edu 
Phone: (512)716-9055

PGY2 Program Overview

San Antonio State Hospital Building

San Antonio State Hospital (SASH) is a 13-unit, in-patient psychiatric hospital that is one of ten facilities in the Texas State Hospital System. SASH offers services to adults with severe and persistent mental illness, primarily schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. These individuals are admitted on forensic, civil or voluntary commitments and come from a catchment area that extends over roughly 50 South Texas counties, most of which are medically underserved and struggle with high levels of poverty and substance use.

Residents in The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy Affiliated Programs are eligible for appointments as Instructors in Clinical Pharmacy with the College of Pharmacy.

Program Details

Learning Experiences

  • Adult inpatient psychiatry
  • Outpatient clinic (VA-STVHCS)
  • Geriatric psychiatry
  • Chronic inpatient psychiatric care
  • Substance use (VA-STVHCS)
  • Longitudinal rotations include Research, Pharmacy Administration, Academics

Benefits

  • Stipend: $84,181.92
  • PTO/sick time
  • 15 paid state holidays per year
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance
  • Teaching certificate (optional)

Application Requirements

  • Completed PhORCAS application
  • Letter of interest/intent
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Three professional letters of recommendation
  • Official college of pharmacy transcripts