Contact:
Margie E. Perez-Padilla, Pharm D
Clinical Practitioner of Clinical Services
Director, Community Pharmacy Residency Program
UTEP/UT Austin Cooperative Pharmacy Program
1100 N Stanton, Suite 301
El Paso, TX 79902
915-747-8532
915-747-8521- Fax
E-mail: meperez@utep.edu

LOCATION:
El Paso, Texas

LENGTH OF RESIDENCY:
1 year

START DATE:
July 1

REQUIREMENTS:
Entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy degree
Texas licensure eligibility
A strong interest in community and clinical pharmacy practice
Applicants with or desire to improve Spanish language skills are encouraged to apply

STIPEND:
Competitive salary plus an attractive benefits package.

The University of Texas at El Paso and The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, in collaboration with Centro San Vicente Clinics (www.sanvicente.org) is offering a PGY1 community pharmacy practice residency experience with an emphasis in ambulatory care. This experience is designed to provide extensive and comprehensive training for individuals that have a strong interest in community and clinical pharmacy practice. Centro San Vicente is a Federally-Qualified Community Health Center designed to provide primary health care to medically underserved populations and populations who are at higher risk of experiencing health disparities.

This experience will expose the resident to pharmacy management of both Class A and Class D pharmacies, disease state management that encompasses but not limited to: Diabetes, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Heart Failure, Anticoagulation, and Thyroid disorders. Other opportunities include obtaining a teaching certificate, providing health care for the homeless and rural populations, and the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurse practitioners, health educators and promotoras (community health workers).

Upon completion of training, the resident will be able to seek a pharmacy management position in a community practice, a clinical position in ambulatory care and/or seek an academic appointment.

Residency application:
Letter of intent
Resume or curriculum vitae
Three letters of recommendation

El Paso is located in the westernmost point of Texas sharing its borders with New Mexico and the city of Juarez, Mexico. Also known as “Sun City”, El Paso enjoys over 300 days of sun every year while boasting desert mountains, expansive sunsets, and a rich Hispanic culture.  The combined population of this bicultural and international community is approximately 2,000,000.

The University of Texas at Austin and its affiliated institutions are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  Qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Security sensitive; conviction verification conducted on applicant selected.