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   Stephen Michaud, PharmD, BCPS  
   Program Director, Residency in Cardiology Pharmacy Practice 
   St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital 
   Department of Pharmacy 
   6720 Bertner Avenue  (MC 2-230) 
   Houston, TX   77030

   Email:   smichaud@sleh.com
   P: (832) 355-3114
   F:  (832) 355-4794 
  
   Frequently Asked Questions


RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Texas pharmacist licensure must be in good standing by the 6th week of residency
• Staff every third weekend
• Staff at least one major and one minor holiday
• Start Residency no later than July 15th
• One major and one minor project
• Medication use evaluation
• Manuscripts on projects and medication use evaluation
• Code Blue participation
• On-call responsibility
• Case Presentations and Seminars
• Pharmacologic Class Review
  

APPLICATION PROCESS
The following documents are necessary to be submitted to the Program Director as part of a complete application for the Residency in Cardiology Pharmacy Practice.   The deadline for application is January 1st.

1. Cover Letter -- please provide a cover letter for your application materials which addresses a) your short and long term career goals; b) your thoughts on how a cardiology residency will help you to achieve these goals; c) why you feel that a specialty residency is now the best career path for you; and d) any information about yourself and your candidacy which may not be apparent on other documents.
2. A copy of your CV or Resume.
3. Most recent College of Pharmacy and/or Graduate School transcript(s). The transcript may be an unofficial copy. 
4. Letters of Recommendation - Three letters of recommendation and the ASHP-developed recommendation form are required.  If you are within three years post-graduation, one should be from a faculty member; specifically from a clinical rotation preceptor, one from your pharmacy practice residency program director, and one from an employer or from someone outside the profession. If you are more than three years post-graduation, one should be from an employer/supervisor, one from your pharmacy practice residency program director, and one from someone outside of your employment.  A faculty person can still be used if an ongoing relationship has been maintained. While no set format is required for the letters of recommendation, they should address your potential for success in the specialty residency program.  ASHP Resident Applicant Recommendation Form
5. A passport size photo.
   

An on-site interview is considered very important and is required for a complete application.  All applications will be screened by our Residency Advisory Council, and all applicants chosen for interview will be contacted by mid-January.  The on-site interview is full day and will include a twenty-minute presentation on a pharmacy/disease state management topic of your choice to a group of pharmacists.  You will interview with two groups of Clinical Coordinators and Managers, as well as Residents.  Financial assistance for the on-site interview is not available, but we will work with you in any way we can to reduce expenses.