South Texas Veterans Health Care System, Audie Murphy Division in conjunction with The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Raeschell “Shelly” Williams, Pharm.D., MPH, BCPS, BCPP
PGY-2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner – Psychiatry
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Audie Murphy Division (119)
7400 Merton Minter Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78284
Raeschell.Williams@va.gov
Samantha Gonzales, Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS, BCPP
PGY-2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program Coordinator
Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner – Psychiatry
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
Audie Murphy Division (119)
7400 Merton Minter Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78284
Samantha.Gonzales@va.gov
The Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program at the STVHCS in conjunction with The University of Texas College of Pharmacy has been accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists since 2005. The program is designed to provide a challenging training opportunity for individuals desiring to develop clinical competency in the specialized area of psychiatric pharmacy. The 12-month training period incorporates outpatient, inpatient, and residential experiences devoted to the development of skills essential for the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients with mental illness. This residency allows for ample teaching opportunities, both didactic and preceptorship, as well as offers a formal teaching certificate program. At the completion of this year-long training program, the resident is qualified for positions in clinical pharmacy and academia as clinical faculty.
Critical Objectives
Analyze and assess information on which to base safe and effective medication therapy for patients with psychiatric and neurologic disorders.
Design or redesign safe and effective patient-centered therapeutic regimens and monitoring plans (care plans)for patients with psychiatric and neurologic disorders
Ensure implementation of therapeutic regimens and monitoring plans (care plans)for patients with psychiatric and neurologic disorders by taking appropriate follow-up actions.
Demonstrate personal, interpersonal, and teamwork skills critical for effective leadership in the provision of care for patients with psychiatric and neurologic disorders.
Manage one’s own psychiatric pharmacy practice effectively.
Use effective written communication to disseminate knowledge related to care of patients with psychiatric and neurologic disorders.
Recognize and respond appropriately to psychiatric emergencies.
Required Learning Experiences
- Orientation – 1 month
- Inpatient Psychiatry – 3 months
- Outpatient Psychiatry – 3 months
- Primary Care Mental Health Integration (PCMHI)
- Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program (BHIP)
- Advanced Outpatient Psychiatry
- Neurology – 1 month
- Geriatric Psychiatry/Extended Care at the San Antonio State Hospital (SASH) – 1 month
- Domiciliary Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (DRRTP)/Inpatient Substance Use – 1 month
- Hi-Complexity (Hi-C) Psychiatry Clinic – Longitudinal
Elective Learning Experiences
- Additional one month of Inpatient Psychiatry, PCMHI, BHIP, or DRRTP
- Geriatrics (VA)
- Forensics (SASH)
- Pain Management
- Psychiatry Consult Liaison Service
Other Completion Requirements
- Research/Quality Improvement Project
- Poster Presentations
- A Manuscript/Publication
- Medication Use Evaluation
- Electronic Consults
- Drug Information Questions/Pharmacy Newsletter
- VA Pharmacology Grand Rounds
- In-Services
- Journal Club and Case Presentations
- Student Topic Discussions
- Didactic Lectures
- University of Texas Pharmacotherapy Rounds
- University of Texas Pharmacotherapy Seminar
Residency Details
Location
San Antonio, Texas
Length of Residency
1 year
Start Date
Early July
Positions Available
2
Application Requirements
U.S. citizen
Pharm.D. degree from ACPE-accredited institution.
Eligible to practice pharmacy in Texas.
An ASHP accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY-1).
Stipend
Competitive salary
Attractive benefits package
Vacation (13 days)
Sick leave (13 days)
Health insurance is available
Previous Residents Include
Amy Le, Pharm.D., (2024-2025) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health, BHIP at Northwest Health Care Center; STVHCS
Brittany McCoy, Pharm.D. (2024-2025) – Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont, TX
Katherine Callahan, Pharm.D. (2023-2024) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health; Bay Pines VA Medical Center
Hejab Khan, Pharm.D. (2023-2024) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health, Severe Mental Illness; Kaiser Permanente, Sacramento, CA
Madelynn Burgess, Pharm.D., BCPP (2022-2023) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Use; VA Illiana Health Care System
Damian Peterson, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPP (2021-2022) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders; San Francisco Department of Public Health, San Francisco, CA
Ann Shangraw, Pharm.D., BCPP (2021-2022) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health, PCMHI at Northwest Health Care Center; STVHCS
Mackenzie Pierce, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPP (2020-2021) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health, Senior Pharmacists Behavioral Health; University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Katie Tuck Chamberlain, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPP (2020-2021) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health, Residential Substance Use Treatment Program; University of Colorado Health, Aurora, CO
Sonia Andrea Laguado, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPP (2019-2020) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health, BHIP, Bonham Outpatient Clinic; North Texas Veterans Health Care System
Shelby Ramion, Pharm.D., BCPP (2019-2020) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health, BHIP at North Central Federal Clinic; STVHCS
Alisha Dornbusch Striedel, Pharm.D., BCPP (2018-2019) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health; VISN 17 Clinical Resource Hub
Raeschell “Shelly” Williams, Pharm.D., MPH, BCPS, BCPP (2018-2019) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders, DRRTP; STVHCS; Residency Program Director for PGY-2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program, STVHCS
Heather Rozea Cooper, Pharm.D., BCPP (2018-2019) – Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Mental Health; The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, Houston, TX
Lindsey Garner, Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS, BCPP (2017-2018) – Program Manager, Mental Health and Pain Clinical Pharmacy Programs, STVHCS; Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health, BHIP at North Central Federal Clinic; STVHCS
Lauren Brown, Pharm.D., BCPP (2016-2017) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health (Telehealth), BHIP at Kerrville Outpatient Clinic; STVHCS
Kwamena “Bryan” Sackey, Pharm.D., BCPS, AAHIVP, BCPP (2016-2017) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health; Washington DC VAMC
Julienne Pauly, Pharm.D., BCPP (2016-2017) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health; Orlando VA Medical Center
Ilona Shishko Almeida, Pharm.D., BCPP (2015-2016) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health; Durham VA Health Care System
Van Nguyen, Pharm.D. (2015-2016) – Outpatient Psychiatric Pharmacist; Pathways to Wellness, Oakland, CA
Chinelo Oji, Pharm.D., MPH, BCPP (2014-2015) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health; VISN 12 Clinical Resource Hub
Rosana Steavenson, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPP (2013-2014) – Program Manager, VISN 17 Pharmacy Clinical Resource Hub; Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health
Chelsie Heesch, Pharm.D., BCPP (2013-2014) – Associate Chief of Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care, Tomah VA Health Care System; Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health, Tomah VA Health Care System
Marie-Therese Jackson, Pharm.D., MHA, BCPP (2012-2013) – Clinical Pharmacist – Ambulatory Behavioral Health; Ochsner Health, New Orleans, LA
Nicole Cupples, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPP (2011-2012) – Retired
Matthew Stanley, Pharm.D., BCPP (2010-2011) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health; Tucson VAMC
Ashley Smith, Pharm.D., BCPP (2009-2010) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health; VA Central Iowa Health Care System
Phillip Lai, Pharm.D., BCPP (2008-2009) – Senior Medical Science Liaison – Psychiatry; Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
Holly Winkler Peters, Pharm.D., BCPP (2007-2008) – Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health, PCMHI (Telehealth), San Antonio Annex Clinics; STVHCS
M. Lindsey Hedgepeth Kennedy, Pharm.D. (2006-2007) – Addiction Medicine and Psychiatric Pharmacist; UNC Health, UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Jodie V. Malhotra, Pharm.D. (2005-2006) – Director of Practitioner and International Development, Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences; Aurora, CO; Director, Scientific Services – Neuroscience, Clinical Care Options
Troy Moore, Pharm.D., M.Sc, BCPP (2004-2005) – Medical Science Liaison II; Alkermes