Contact Us
Chris Tawwater, PharmD, BCCCP
PGY-2 Critical Care Residency Program Director
JohnTawwater@TexasHealth.org
817-250-6093
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Program Specific Information
- The residency year begins on July 1st and commences on June 30th the following year (52-week program)
- If able, the residents are requested to complete the Texas Health Resources orientation the Monday prior to the program start date.
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Employment and Stipend
- Full-time employee of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- Stipend of $60,000 per year (paid on the 1st of each month)—Beginning August 1, 2025
- PRN employee of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
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Travel
- Annual travel stipend via Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (typically $500, based on fund availability) to cover: Registration and one night hotel for the Alcalde Southwest Leadership Conference
- Additional travel funds may be available for travel to ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting via Texas Health Fort Worth (Typically approximately $1,500, dependent on budgetary status and administration approval yearly)
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Paid Leave*
- 12 days of vacation leave (8 hours accrued per month)
- 12 days of sick leave (8 hours accrued per month)
- 7 days of professional leave for conferences**
- 3 days of professional leave for interviews
* Maximum number of allowed time off without extending the residency is 37 days per ASHP accreditation standards (** 7 days of professional leave for conferences not included in time away from program)
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Benefits
- Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits
- Retirement Benefits
- Optional Benefits (additional fees apply)
- Texas Health Fort Worth On-site Benefits
- Employee Health Office onsite for yearly vaccinations
- Shared office with personal phone and laptop/PC
- Issued Vocera for resident use
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Training/Certifications
- ACLS/BLS
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Coats
- Monogrammed white coats are provided to residents
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How to Apply
Applications should be made through PhORCAS and we participate in the MATCH.
The components of the application include:
- Letter of Interest (describe your interest in the residency program and your professional goals and objectives)
- Curriculum vitae
- Official transcripts from all pharmacy education
- Three (3) letters of recommendation (submitted through PhORCAS)
Application deadline is January 5th, 2025.