Internships

Internship experience must be gained in a pharmacy licensed with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and under the continuous and direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist who is registered as a preceptor with the Board. The intern may work a maximum of 50 hours per week. None of the internship hours worked outside a college of pharmacy internship program will be substituted for any of the hours required in the Texas college of pharmacy internship program.

Texas Pharmacy Association Elective Rotation

The Texas Pharmacy Association offers a unique opportunity for a limited number of P4 students to learn more about the inner workings of their profession by spending six weeks at the TPA office in Austin. This elective APPE rotation offers student pharmacists a behind-the-scenes look into how TPA educates, informs, and advocates for Texas pharmacy professionals. Several TPA interns have written about their experiences on the student blog. For more information, contact Sarah Nguyen.

Residencies

Pharmacy residencies accelerate development of advanced professional skills through rigorous education and training under the guidance of a preceptor. Typically lasting a year and offering a stipend, residencies are conducted in hospitals, community pharmacies, managed-care settings and clinics. These intense learning opportunities are equivalent to 3-5 years of actual pharmacy experience.

Upon graduation from pharmacy school, students can enter a first-year pharmacy practice residency, or PGY1, which concentrates on direct patient care and practice management. Students who want to focus on one area of pharmacy practice can opt for a second year of specialized residency, or PGY2.