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
- Substance Abuse – 1 month
- PRIME Psychiatry Clinic – Longitudinal
Elective Learning Experiences
- Additional one month of Inpatient Psychiatry, PCMHI, or BHIP
- 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
- Pharmacy Committees
- 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
Damian Peterson, Pharm.D., BCPS (2021-2022) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Psychiatry and Substance Use Disorders, Department of Public Health, San Francisco, CA
Ann Shangraw, Pharm.D. (2021-2022) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Primary Care Mental Health Integration, Northeast and Northwest Outpatient Clinics, STVHCS
Mackenzie Pierce, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPP (2020-2021) Behavioral Health Pharmacist, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Katie Tuck, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPP (2020-2021) Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Regis School of Pharmacy, Denver, CO
S. Andrea Laguado, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPP (2019-2020) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Mental Health, Balcones Heights Clinic, STVHCS
Shelby Ramion, Pharm.D., BCPP (2019-2020) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Mental Health, Albuquerque VA, NM
Alisha Donat, Pharm.D., BCPP (2018-2019) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Primary Care Mental Health Integration, Audie L. Murphy, STVHCS
Heather Rozea Cooper, Pharm.D., BCPP (2018-2019) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Geriatric and Palliative Medicine, UTHealth Houston, TX
Raeschell (Shelly) Williams, Pharm.D., MPH, BCPS, BCPP (2018-2019) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Substance Use Disorders, STVHCS; Residency Program Coordinator for PGY-2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Program, STVHCS
Lindsey Garner, Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS, BCPP (2017-2018) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Mental Health, North Central Federal Clinic, STVHCS; Residency Program Director for PGY-2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Program, STVHCS
Lauren Brown, PharmD, BCPP (2016-2017) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Mental Health (Telehealth), Kerrville Outpatient Clinic, STVHCS
Bryan Sackey, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP, BCPP (2016-2017) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Primary Care Mental Health Integration, North West Health Care Center, STVHCS
Julienne Pauly, PharmD, BCPP (2016-2017) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Mental Health, Orlando VA Medical Center
Ilona Shishko Almeida, Pharm.D., BCPP (2015-2016) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Mental Health, Boston VA, MA
Van Nguyen, Pharm.D. (2015-2016) Outpatient Psychiatric Pharmacist, Pathways to Wellness, Oakland, CA
Chinelo Oji, Pharm.D., BCPP, MPH (2014-2015) Clinical Pharmacist, Inpatient, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Previous Residents Include
Rosana Steavenson, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPP (2013-2014) Program Manager, Mental Health and Pain Clinical Pharmacy Programs, STVHCS; Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Mental Health, North West Health Care Center, STVHCS
Chelsie Heesch, Pharm.D., BCPP (2013-2014) Mental Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Tomah VA Health Care System; Associate Chief of Pharmacy – Ambulatory Care, Tomah VA Health Care System
Marie-Therese Jackson, Pharm.D., BCPP (2012-2013) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Primary Care Mental Health Integration (Telehealth), South Bexar and Kerrville Outpatient Clinics, STVHCS
Nicole Cupples, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPP (2011-2012) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Inpatient Psychiatry, STVHCS
Matthew Stanley, Pharm.D., BCPP (2010-2011) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Primary Care Mental Health Integration, Shavano Park Outpatient Clinic, STVHCS
Ashley Smith, Pharm.D., BCPP (2009-2010) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Psychiatry, VA Central Iowa Health Care System
Phillip Lai, Pharm.D., BCPP (2008-2009) Medical Science Liaison – Neuroscience, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development and Commercialization
Holly Winkler Peters, Pharm.D., BCPP (2007-2008) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Primary Care Mental Health Integration (Telehealth), San Antonio Annex Clinics, STVHCS
Lindsay Hedgepeth Kennedy, Pharm.D., BCPS (2006-2007) Clinical Specialist in Psychiatry, UNC Healthcare, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Jodie V. Malhotra, Pharm.D. (2005-2006) International Affairs Coordinator and Assistant Professor, University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Aurora, Colorado
Troy A. Moore, Pharm.D., M.Sc., BCPP (2004-2005) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Mental Health; PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director, VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System