Pediatric Pharmacy Residency at University Health

University Health (UH) is the public hospital district for Bexar County and the primary teaching facility for The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.  University Health provides a rich learning environment as a Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, Level IV neonatal and maternal care center, Level IV epilepsy center, certified kidney and liver transplant center, and cystic fibrosis center of excellence. We are one of the largest and fastest growing women’s and children’s hospitals in South Texas proudly serving a large, underserved population.  

With over 20 years of experience training pharmacy residents, our program is well-established and part of a large, dynamic residency class of 21 residents across multiple specialties. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive, resident-focused environment where collaboration, mentorship, and professional development are a shared priority.  This provides our learners with meaningful opportunities to impact diverse pediatric care. As the primary teaching hospital for UT Health San Antonio and a partner with three schools of pharmacy (The University of Texas at Austin, UIW Feik School of Pharmacy, and Texas A&M University), we are committed to teaching, research, and advancing the profession. We have a large, expanding pharmacy team with a breadth of pediatric preceptor experience and knowledge. Our pharmacy team is deeply embedded in patient care, and our culture strongly values and uplifts pharmacists in every practice area. 

Rotation opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• General pediatrics (required)
• General pediatrics: specialty services (required)
• Pediatric intensive care (required)
• Pediatric congenital cardiac care (required)
• Neonatal intensive care (required)
• Pediatric emergency medicine (required)
• Pediatric infectious diseases
• Pediatric hematology and oncology (inpatient and ambulatory)
• Pediatric solid organ transplant (inpatient and ambulatory)
• Maternal-fetal medicine
• Cystic fibrosis ambulatory care

Research responsibilities include completion of an individual major research project with presentation of results.  Publication of results is highly encouraged.  Residents also participate in pediatric related issues of the P&T Committee and conduct a pediatric related clinical outcomes assessment.  In addition, residents provide clinical staffing for the UH pediatric pharmacy.  Academic responsibilities include pharmacy student and resident precepting, case presentations, bi-weekly pediatric discussion/journal club, attendance and presentation at pharmacotherapy rounds and pharmacotherapy seminar.  Additionally, residents will have opportunities to evaluate their self-growth throughout residency.

The University of Texas at Austin and its affiliated institutions are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected.