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TEXAS CHILDREN'S PHARMACY
DEPARTMENT
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Pharmacy
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Pediatric Pharmacy
Residency (PGY2)
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Kimberly Le, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, The University of Texas
"I was fortunate to have the opportunity to do one of my student
rotations at TCH where I observed the valuable role pharmacists
play at TCH. Also, the dedication that the preceptors place on
accelerating the resident’s professional growth attracted me to
the program. I was impressed by the structure and flexibility of
the program as well as the willingness of the residency director
to tailor the year towards my personal career interests.
I also recognized the unique value of a hospital with an
international reputation for quality pediatric patient care,
education and research. I value the personal relationships with
other members of the health care team at one of the largest
pediatric hospitals in the nation. Since TCH is a non-profit,
teaching hospital, the supportive environment will allow me to
grow and develop as a new practitioner. This is not only a fine
opportunity but this institution is a place where my
qualifications can truly make a difference.
What do I hope to get out of my residency?
As a pediatric pharmacy practice resident at TCH, my exposure to
the wide variety of clinical experiences will increase my
pediatric drug knowledge and strengthen my clinical practice
skills to effectively contribute to the health care team and
better care for my pediatric patients. I also hope to gain
leadership skills that can be applied in any position and in any
practice setting. I want to work with and observe other clinical
pharmacists’ styles while I develop my own.
The training in practice management, opportunities to teach and
the skills obtained from completing a residency project will
allow me to become a well-rounded clinician. During my
residency, I want to be like a sponge and just learn as much as
I can from my preceptors and clinical team. At the same time, I
want to use what I learn to be a valuable pharmacy resource and
advocate.”
Steve Martin, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, The University of North Carolina
"The main reason why I wanted to complete my residency training
at TCH was due to the exposure I would obtain. I had planned on
going into pediatric oncology and I wanted a good foundation in
pediatrics. I knew that being at TCH was going to allow me to
see so many aspects of pediatrics that I would not have been
able to experience at most other institutions. Being at the
largest pediatric hospital in the country allowed me to observe
the many avenues available for pharmacist intervention and
ultimately changed my career goal. Pediatric Cardiology is a
relatively new field and being able to complete a rotation on a
12-bed Pediatric Cardiology ICU gave me the taste of something
new and exciting. With my residency training I was able to
obtain a Clinical Pharmacist position at Arnold Palmer
Children's Hospital in Orlando, Fl as their Pediatric Cardiology
ICU specialist. I will always fall back on the tools I learned
at TCH and am so thankful to have the relationships with my
mentors."
Erin Myers, Pharm.D.,, B.C.P.S.
Pharmacy Education: Doctor of
Pharmacy, University of Michigan
Residency Training: Pharmacy Practice Resident (PGY1),
University of Arizona
"I chose Texas Children's for
my pediatrics residency because of the large number of highly
trained clinical pharmacists which will give me the opportunity
to gain experience in a variety of pediatric practice settings.
The enthusiasm about the program which is expressed by all of
the pharmacy staff was encouraging and ensured me that TCH would
be a great learning environment. In addition, the teaching and
precepting responsibilities enticed me as these are both things
that I enjoy. As with my first year of residency, my goal this
year is to submerge myself in each rotation and learn as much as
possible. I am interested in critical care, infectious disease,
and cardiology; therefore, after this year I plan to obtain a
pediatric clinical pharmacy position in one of these areas."
Karen Severson, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Houston
Residency Training: Pharmacy Practice Resident (PGY1), St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
"The Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Residency at Texas Children's Hospital gave
me the opportunity for intense pediatric pharmacotherapy focus. This residency
allowed me to learn pediatric medicine, but also improved my public
speaking and time management skills. As I start my career as a pediatric
clinical pharmacist, I believe that my training at Texas Children's Hospital
has given me inspiration and ability to achieve excellence in my practice."
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