Our program offers the vast expertise afforded by Baylor Scott & White Health coupled with the individualized attention allowed in a smaller setting.
The Baylor Scott & White Health PGY1 Pharmacy Residency is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Our program is based on standards developed by ASHP and managed by the Residency Advisory Committee (RAC). The RAC closely follows residents' progress through the training program and provides direction when necessary.
We are now accepting three residents each year.
Curriculum
About the program
As affiliates of the world-renowned Baylor Scott & White Health Care System (BSWH), Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth offers the vast expertise of a long-standing health care system with the family feel of a smaller setting. The hospital has 538 licensed beds, provides comprehensive services in many specialized areas such as transplant, advanced heart failure and left ventricular assist devices, oncology, and neonatal intensive care. In the fall of 2021, BSW All Saints Medical Center- Fort Worth transitioned to a university teaching hospital, welcoming the inaugural class of medical residents.
Our pharmacist preceptors have taken the time to build reputable and trusted relationships with our physicians and nursing staff. This in part attributed to the longevity of our pharmacist preceptors. Additional board certifications obtained by our preceptors have also further elevated our pharmacists' knowledge, services, and expectations.
To help guide our residents through their year, each picks an advisor for the year. The resident advisor consistently meets with and is one of the many supporters of the resident during the year, along with the residency program director and department leadership.
Since 2003, BSW All Saints Medical Center- Fort Worth has offered an ASHP accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency. Each year, our preceptors have worked with our residents to build upon their PharmD education and prepare them to be confident, effective pharmacy leaders providing the highest standard of patient care.
Rotations
Our program is designed to give each resident an individualized experience based upon foundational learning objectives as well as expanded involvement in those areas where special interests exist. The goal is to develop and augment personal leadership abilities, preparing each resident to meet the challenges of the future.
Required areas of training
Our five-week rotations include:
- Hospital pharmacy orientation
- Medicina Interna
- Critical care
- Nutrition
- Management
Longitudinal experiences
Residents are exposed to these longitudinal experiences throughout the duration of the residency:
- Drug information
- Practice management
- Pharmacy practice
- Major project
- Teaching certification (provided in coordination with University of North Texas School of Pharmacy)
Electives
Elective rotations are tailored to each individual resident’s needs and desires. Each resident may select 5 to 6 elective rotations for the year. Our elective opportunities include:
- Neonatal critical care
- Cardiología
- Nefrología
- Enfermedades infecciosas
- Oncología
- Solid organ transplant
- Medicina de emergencia
- Ambulatory care
How to apply
We use the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PHORCAS) to accept applications, transcripts and other supporting application materials.
Application requirements
Eligible candidates must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and Texas licensure eligibility.
Applicants must also submit:
- Curriculum vitae
- A letter of intent detailing reason for interest in completing a pharmacy practice residency, short and long-term career goals and how our program will assist in meetings those goals
- Three ASHP recommendation forms, with at least one completed by an employment supervisor
- Academic transcripts for professional pharmacy education
Leadership and Preceptors
Liderazgo
Rick Myers, RPh
Regional Director of Pharmacy BSWH, Western Region
With BSW since 2005
Education/Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University of Wyoming College of Health Sciences, Laramie, WY
Clinical Pharmacist, Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, TX
Lead Pharmacist, Harris Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth, TX
Director of Pharmacy, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Ashley Turner, RPh
Manager of Pharmacy Operations
With BSW since 2000
Education/Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University of Texas, Austin, TX
Clinical Pharmacist, Methodist Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Pharmacy Operations Manager, Methodist Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Pharmacist in Charge, All Saints Episcopal Southwest Campus, Fort Worth, TX
Manager of Pharmacy Operations, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Theresa Yarger, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Coordinator/Residency Program Director
With BSW since 2008
Education/Experience:
Doctor of Pharmacy, Texas Tech Health Science Center, Amarillo, TX
Pharmacotherapy Pharmacy Residency, Medical University South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - CVICU/Surgical ICU- Princeton Baptist Hospital, Birmingham, AL
Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology - Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Clinical Coordinator - Cardiology & Residency Director - Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Clinical Coordinator & Residency Director, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Board Certification:
Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
Nolan Toups, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
With BSW since 2022
Education/Experience:
Doctor of Pharmacy, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Amarillo, TX
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
Emergency Medicine Pharmacist, Texas Health Resources HEB, Bedford, TX
Emergency Medicine Pharmacist, Medical City Arlington Hospital, Arlington, TX
Pharmacy Operations Manager, Medical City Arlington Hospital, Arlington, TX
Clinical Pharmacy Manager, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
Board Certification:
Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
Preceptors
Elizabeth Berihun, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist - Internal medicine
With BSW since 2018
Education/Experience:
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of North Texas School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
Clinical Pharmacist, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Board Certification:
Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
Katie Epley, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist - Medical ICU
With BSW since 2021
Education/Experience
Doctor of Pharmacy Texas Tech University
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Odessa Medical Center Hospital
Clinical Pharmacist, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Board Certification:
Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
Amanda Gowdy, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacist – Neonatal Intensive Care/Women’s Services
With BSW since 2005
Education/Experience:
Doctor of Pharmacy, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, OK
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
Clinical Pharmacist, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Board Certification:
Pediatrics (BCPPS)
Jeena Jacob, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacist - Critical Care
With BSW since 2017
Education/Experience:
Doctor of Pharmacy, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Baylor University Medical Center
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Methodist Hospital, Dallas
Clinical Pharmacist, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Board Certification:
Critical Care (BCCCP)
Sanna Khoja, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist - Transplant
With BSW since 2016
Education/Experience:
Doctor of Pharmacy, Purdue University College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Clinical Pharmacist, General Medicine & Emergency Medicine Advocate Illinois Medical Center
Clinical Pharmacist, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Board Certification:
Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
Jennifer Lakanen, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist - Internal Medicine
With BSW since 2014
Education/Experience:
Doctor of Pharmacy Auburn University
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
Clinical Pharmacist, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Board Certification:
Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
Nancy Lum, R.Ph
Clinical Pharmacist – Oncology
With BSW since 2006
Education/Experience:
Bachelor of Pharmacy, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
Clinical Pharmacist, Bethesda Hospital, Chicago, IL
Clinical Pharmacist, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, IL
Director of Pharmacy, Brownsville Medical Center, Brownsville, TX
Consultant Pharmacist, Medicine Chest Pharmacy, Omaha, NE
Clinical Pharmacist, Harris HEB, Bedford, TX
Clinical Pharmacist, Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, TX
Clinical Pharmacist, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Laura Manning, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist - Internal Medicine
With BSW since 2016
Education/Experience:
Doctor of Pharmacy, Midwestern University School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Christus Mother Frances Hospital- Tyler, Tyler, Texas
Board Certification:
Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
Chris Newman, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology/Nephrology
With BSW since 2013
Education/Experience:
Doctor of Pharmacy, Roseman University of Health Sciences, South Jordan, UT
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
Clinical Pharmacist, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Board Certification:
Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
Cindy Nguyen, PharmD, BCNSP
Clinical Pharmacist – Nutrition/Critical Care
With BSW since 2004
Education/Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Minor in Business Administration, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Doctor of Pharmacy, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit, MI
Critical Care/Nutrition Support Specialty Residency, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Clinical Pharmacist, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Board certification:
Nutrition Support Pharmacy (BCNSP)
Rishi Pahuja, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine
With BSW since 2021
Education/Experience:
Doctor of Pharmacy, Texas Tech School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Baptist St. Anthony Hospital in Amarillo, TX
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Methodist Hospital, Dallas
Clinical Pharmacist, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Board Certification:
Critical Care (BCCCP)
Shelley Simon, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist – Neonatal Intensive Care/Women’s Services/Internal Medicine
With BSW since 2009
Education/Experience:
Doctor of Pharmacy University of Texas in Austin
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, Cooks Children’s Hospital Fort Worth, TX
Clinical Pharmacist, Cooks Children’s Hospital, Fort Worth, TX
Clinical Pharmacist, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Board Certification:
Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
Jennifer Steward, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist - Internal Medicine
With BSW since 2000
Education/Experience:
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Houston, Houston, TX
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Baptist Health System, San Antonio, TX
Clinical Pharmacist, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Board Certification:
Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
Hasanthi Vallabhaneni, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine
With BSW since 2018
Education/Experience:
Doctor of Pharmacy, Texas Tech School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Baylor All Saints Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency, Baylor Scott & White, Temple Texas
Clinical Pharmacist, BSW All Saints Medical Center, Fort-Worth
Board Certification:
Pharmacotherapy (BCPS)
Residents
Preguntas frecuentes
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When was BSW All Saints Medical Center - Forth Worth Pharmacy Residency started and accredited by ASHP?
- Our pharmacy residency was started in 2003 receiving accreditation that year as well.
- First graduating resident in junio 2004
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Is BSWH All Saints a teaching Hospital
Yes, BSWH All Saints is partnered with Texas Christian University Burnett School of Medicine for a physician resident training program. The following residencies include Medicina Interna, Medicina de emergencia, OB/GYN, Cirugía General, anesthesia, and fellowships in cardiology, oncology, hepatology, and nephrology.
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Where have your past residents gone and what types of positions have they taken?
Some of our past residents and current positions (graduation year):
- Brian Meadors, PharmD, BPS (2006) – Associate Director, Field Medical Affairs
- Amanda Gowdy, PharmD, BCPPS (2006) – NICU Specialist BSWH All Saints
- Rehan Bashir, PharmD (2009) – Executive Director of Consulting at Vizient, Inc.
- Stephani Parish, PharmD (2010) – Clinical Specialist THR Denton
- Alyssa Sinkov, PharmD, MHA, BCPS (2016) – Pharmacy Executive at Vizient, Inc.
- Angela Gamwell Chapman, PharmD, BCPS (2016) – Clinical Specialist Medical City Las Colinas
- Brent Ottarski, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP (2017) – Clinical Coordinator BSWH Waxahachie
- Payal Kapadia, PharmD, BCCCP (2018) – MSL at Novo Nordisk
- Brittney Cox, PharmD, BCPS, MHA (2019) – Director for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences & Assistant Professor, University of North Texas HSC
- Hasanthi Vallabhaneni, PharmD, BCPS (2018) – Emergency Med Specialist BSWH All Saints
- Kelvan Lawrence, PharmD, BCPS (2018)- NICU Specialist BSWH All Saints
- Alex Parish, PharmD, MBA (2020) – Pharmacy Executive at Vizient, Inc.
- Elizabeth Berihun, PharmD, BCPS (2021) – Internal Med Specialist BSWH All Saints
- David Rivas, PharmD, BCPS (2022) – Emergency Med Specialist, Medical City Forth Worth
- Melissa Lipscomb, PharmD (2023) – Clinical Pharmacist, BSWH Waxahachie
- Nicole Dion Jenson, PharmD (2023) – Critical Care Specialist, Memorial Hermann Health System
- Tiara Gipson, PharmD, MHA (2024) – PGY2 BSW HSPAL
- Emily Quach, PharmD (2024) – Clinical Pharmacist, BSWH Irving
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Are non-US citizens eiligible to apply?
- We accept all applications, however; we do not sponsor visas or green cards for pharmacy residents.
- A candidate must secure an appropriate visa or for employment and complete the appropriate examinations for licensure.
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What do you look for in residency candidates?
We are looking for well rounded candidates.
We consider many different items in our application process:
- Letters of recommendation - We evaluate letters written in Phorcas. Please have letter authors comment on why this program aligns with your goals or specialty interests
- Letter of intent - We want to learn about you. Communicate what has motivated you to pursue a residency and your professional goals after residency. Please tell us how your goals align with the experiences and culture we have here at BSW All Saints Medical Center
- Rotations - Clinical rotations provide experience for the many clinical rotations you will have during your PGY1 residency year. Clinical patient care rotations are preferred over those with less clinical opportunities, this will lay a solid groundwork for your residency
- Community service - Serving others is part of our mission and goal
- Projects and Presentation - Planning for and completing large projects and presentations is difficult. Having this experience as a student is important and will set you apart in residency
- Leadership roles - Having leadership experience as a student will prepare you for your leadership role within our pharmacy department
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What opportunities do residents have for evaluation and feedback?
- Resident are evaluated using PharmAcademic and ASHP learning objectives and criteria.
- Each resident participates in creating a customized development plan that aligns with their interests and career goals and receives an evaluation and feedback with every rotation.
- Longitudinal rotations are evaluated in PharmAcademic quarterly.
- With each rotation, the resident also provides feedback related to the rotation and preceptor.
- Resident are evaluated using PharmAcademic and ASHP learning objectives and criteria.
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What are the staffing requirements?
- Our pharmacy residents staff every other weekend
- Weekend evening shift
- Our pharmacy residents cover 1 major holiday during their staffing
- Our pharmacy residents staff every other weekend
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Do the residents have their own office?
Yes, our pharmacy residents have their own dedicated office space within the pharmacy offices.
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What is the expected start date for residents at BSWH All Saints?
PGY-1 residents start Monday, junio 30, 2025. We highly recommend taking the NAPLEX and MJPE as soon as possible.
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What is there to do in Fort Worth?
- Stockyard National Historic District
- Twice daily cattle drives
- Trinity Trails
- 100+ miles of trails around Fort Worth
- Fort Worth Zoo
- Ranked in the top 5 in the nation
- Bass Performance Hall
- Home to Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth Opera, Van Cliburn International Piano Competition
- Fort Worth Botanical Gardens
- Stockyard National Historic District
Stipend and benefits
Residents and fellows are classified as full-time employees of Baylor Scott & White Health.
In addition to our competitive stipend, we offer our residents a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.
Here is a selection of benefits we provide:
- Salary is $56,000 for PGY1 residents.
- The benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance and staff discounts.
- Residents accrue 15 days of paid time off (PTO), which includes vacation, holiday, sick leave, and interview leave beyond the allotted five days, and professional leave not sponsored by the program.
- Residents will be allowed professional leave and travel expenses for attendance at professional seminars and meetings such as the ASHP Clinical Mid-Year Meeting and the Texas Society of Health System Pharmacists Annual Meeting
- Free parking, discounted bus passes available and a DART rail station on campus
- Access to Baylor Health Sciences Library and electronic references
- Dedicated office space and computer
Contáctanos
Theresa Yarger, PharmD, BCPS
Phone: 817.922.1835
Email: Theresa.Yarger@BSWHealth.org
Rick Myers, Director of Pharmacy
Email: Rick.Myers@BSWHealth.org
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center
1400 8th Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
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Our Fort Worth hospital
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center is a recognized leader in the areas of complex heart and vascular surgical care, oncology and head and neck surgical services, comprehensive women’s services and transplant surgery.
Life in Fort Worth
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Why train with BSWH
As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas and one of the largest in the United States, Baylor Scott & White serves 41 counties through 54 hospitals, 1000+ patient care sites, 7,300+ active physicians, more than 52,000 employees and the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan.