University Health System (UHS) provides multi-disciplinary care as the lead Level 1 Trauma Center for South Texas and is affiliated with the UT and UIW Colleges of Pharmacy. This 12-month residency is designed to provide a challenging training environment for individuals interested in developing clinical competency in the area of infectious diseases.

Required rotations include microbiology, infectious diseases consult service, antimicrobial stewardship, outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT), and inpatient HIV services. Elective rotations include but are not limited to transplant ID, pediatric ID, critical care (multiple ICUs), HIV/HCV clinic, and cystic fibrosis clinic. Longitudinal experiences include academic pharmacotherapy with teaching opportunities, practice management, major research project, orientation, and professional development. 

Requirements

In order to be considered for this residency, the applicant must:

• Possess U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
• Complete an ACPE-accredited PharmD Degree program
• Be enrolled in or complete an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
• Be eligible for licensure in the state of Texas
• Apply via PhORCAs (CV, college transcripts, three letters of recommendation, and letter of intent) by January 2nd

For further information, please contact:

Emily Kirkpatrick, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency Program Director
E-mail: Emily.Kirkpatrick@uhtx.com

About University Health

University Health (UH), in partnership with UT Health San Antonio, is the premier teaching hospital for San Antonio and South Texas, offering a higher level of coordinated care for routine medical care to the most complex diseases and injuries. UH is designated as a certified comprehensive stroke center, Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council comprehensive resuscitation center, Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma center, and level IV maternal and neonatal center. In addition, UH is recognized as ELSO Gold level award of excellence in life support, US News & World report high performing in maternity care, INTERLINK chairman's award for transplant excellence, Cystic Fibrosis accreditation and quality improvement aware, and stroke gold plus achievement award.

Connections working at University Health