• The residency year begins on July 1st and commences on June 30th the following year (52-week program)
•  If able, the residents are requested to complete the Texas Health Resources orientation the Monday prior to the program start date.

• Full time employee of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC)
• Stipend of $48,000 per year (paid on the 1st of each month)—Beginning August 1, 2024
• PRN employee of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth (THFW)

• Annual travel stipend via TTUHSC (typically $500, based on fund availability)
• Registration and one night hotel for the Alcalde meeting via TTUHSC
• All travel expenses for the TTUHSC Research Days
• Additional travel funds may be available for travel to ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting via THFW (dependent on administration approval yearly)

• 12 days of vacation leave (8 hours accrued per month)
• 12 days of sick leave (8 hours accrued per month)
• 10 days of professional leave
• Texas state holidays (as approved by the TX state legislature and Texas Tech Board of Regents)
• Residents will follow Texas Tech holiday schedule and will receive an additional 2 hours of holiday comp time monthly

* Maximum number of allowed time off without extending the residency is 37 days per ASHP accreditation standards

Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits

• Premium paid in full by Texas Tech (BCBS HealthSelect, however plans may vary by year)
• Includes medical and prescription benefits
• 60-day waiting period (benefits begin Sept 1, 2023)
• Dental and vision coverages are optional for an additional monthly fee

Retirement Benefits

• Choice between 2 retirement plans (required)
• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP)
• Set automatic deductions will be sent to your financial institution of choice (ex: Fidelity, Vanguard)
• Residents will be fully vested at the completion of the residency program

Optional Benefits (additional fees apply)

• Term life insurance, dependent term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• TexFlexSM Programs
• Health care flexible spending account, dependent care flexible spending account

THFW Onsite Benefits

• Employee Health Office onsite for yearly vaccinations
• Shared office with personal phone and laptop/PC
• Issued Vocera for resident use

• ACLS/BLS

• Monogrammed white coats are provided to residents

Applications should be made through PhORCAS and we participate in the MATCH.

The components of the application include:

• Letter of Interest (describe your interest in the residency program and your professional goals and objectives)
• Curriculum vitae
• Official transcripts from all pharmacy education
• Three (3) letters of recommendation (submitted through PhORCAS)
• One short video clip (<1min) answering the question "Why Texas Health Fort Worth"?

Application deadline is January 5th, 2024.

Kristi Olmos, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS

PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
KristinaOlmos@TexasHealth.org
817-250-3410

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