The PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Leadership and Administration Residency is a two year combined program, in conjunction with the University of Houston (UH).  This specialty residency is meant to foster the development of leadership and management skills that will prepare its residents to effectively manage pharmacy programs and services in a health system, academic research center, or organization. The resident will gain training in personnel and resource management, financial management and performance measures, strategic planning, communication, legal and regulatory compliance, automation and technology systems, contracting and purchasing, quality management, clinical services, safe medication use processes, clinical research, and management of specialty practice areas.

The overall goal of the BSLMC residency is to provide practical training and experience that affords the opportunity and stimulus to develop, to the highest degree attainable, professional expertise and competence as a health-system pharmacy leader. Throughout the program, residents will play a crucial role in the development of their customized training plan, incorporating their goals and the goals of the residency. Residents will also have the opportunity to take part in a variety of experiences which will further enhance their administrative and clinical skills, equipping them to meet the demands of the pharmacy profession. 

This program includes a Master of Science in Pharmacy Leadership and Administration from The University of Houston College of Pharmacy.  The curriculum at the University of Houston is designed to provide an education that is applicable to both your residency and future administrative position. Classes are front-loaded, meaning the majority of the class work is completed your first year allowing you to spend more time applying your education during your second year of residency.

For more information about our residency, visit our website at: 

https://www.chistlukeshealth.org/health-professionals/baylor-st-lukes-pharmacy-residencies-fellowship/pgy1pgy2-health-system-pharmacy

Residency Program Director Contact Information:

Kimberly Putney, PharmD, MPH, RPh

Manager, Clinical Pharmacy, Policy, Research and Education

Director, Residency, Fellowship and Student Programs

Director, PGY1/2 Health-System Pharmacy Practice Administration Residency

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center

Department of Pharmacy

 6720 Bertner Avenue (MC 2-230), Houston, Texas 77030

O 832-355-7578  |  F 832-355-4794

kputney2@stlukeshealth.org