About the Corpus Christi Medical Center residency program

The Corpus Christi Medical Center residency program offers a comprehensive educational experience, fostering a foundation for lifelong learning in pharmacy. Designed for graduates pursuing careers in hospital pharmacy, clinical pharmacy practice, or PGY2 specialty residencies, this program equips residents with the skills and experience necessary to excel in diverse healthcare settings.

Our residents have the opportunity to collaborate with healthcare professionals across a variety of disciplines, including cardiology, pulmonary, and critical care, pharmacy, nursing, and medical students. As an affiliate of Texas A&M Health Science Center, we are committed to preparing residents to achieve Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties (BPS) certification and pursue advanced specialty training.

Pharmacy residency program

We proudly offer an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)-Accredited Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) pharmacy residency. This program is designed to develop clinical pharmacists skilled in providing medication-related care for patients with various medical conditions. Graduates of our program are eligible for board certification and well-prepared for PGY2 residency training.

Program highlights

Our program emphasizes strong clinical foundations and comprehensive pharmacy operations, with rotations in:

  • Cardiology
  • Clinical research and teaching
  • Emergency medicine
  • Hematology-oncology
  • Infectious disease and antimicrobial stewardship
  • Inpatient adult and pediatric psychiatry
  • Internal medicine
  • Neonatal intensive care
  • Pulmonary and critical care
  • Trauma and OR

Additionally, residents will gain exposure to patient-centered leadership.

Benefits package

Our residents enjoy a complete benefits package that supports their professional and personal needs, including:

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for residents and immediate family members
  • Personalized lab coat provided each training year
  • Access to Clinical Pharmacology and UpToDate across the hospital
  • Complimentary hospital meals
  • Disability insurance
  • Minimum of 10 paid vacation days per year
  • 401K plan participation
  • Annual stipend of $55,000

Structured educational program

Residents participate in a well-rounded, structured educational curriculum designed to ensure professional growth. The program includes:

  • Weekly Thursday clinical lectures with internal medicine residents
  • Antimicrobial stewardship rounds twice weekly
  • P4 pharmacy student rotations
  • ECG course and Tumor Board participation
  • Hands-on experience in clinical research design and implementation
  • Medication use evaluation (MUE) study design, execution, and presentation
  • Quarterly pharmacotherapy case presentations
  • Opportunities to present research at local, state, and national conferences

Program requirements

Applicants must have graduated from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy and be eligible for licensure in Texas. Licensure must be obtained within 120 days of the start of the residency program.

Application process

To apply, submit the following by December 31, 2024:

  • Evidence of participation in the NMS- ASHP Resident Matching Program
  • Letter of intent
  • College of pharmacy transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three letters of recommendation

Pharmacy student rotations

Corpus Christi Medical Center also serves as a rotation site for pharmacy students, affiliated with Texas A&M Health Science Center. We offer:

  • IPPE rotations for 2nd year pharmacy students
  • APPE rotations for 4th year pharmacy students

Students gain valuable experience in cardiology, critical care, trauma, anesthesia, emergency medicine, infectious disease, hematology-oncology, neonatal intensive care, health-system informatics, psychiatry, and more. During their rotations, students have the opportunity to work alongside our residents in diverse clinical settings.

Message from the residency program director


Welcome to the Corpus Christi Medical Center PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program. We are thrilled by your interest in our ASHP-accredited program, located along the beautiful Gulf Coast of South Texas. Corpus Christi's population of approximately 330,000 and miles of scenic beaches provides a warm, vibrant backdrop for your residency training.

Our program offers you the chance to learn from a diverse and experienced team of professionals, in an institution renowned for its dedication to quality care and education. Residents here benefit from a dynamic combination of didactic and practical training designed to foster clinical excellence.

Corpus Christi Medical Center is a recognized HCA affiliate, distinguished as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission. Our 651-bed medical center spans several campuses, including Doctors Regional, Bay Area, The Heart Hospital, Northwest, Northshore Emergency Center, and more — each providing a broad range of medical and pharmaceutical services.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a tour, please contact us at 361-761-3558. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how we can support your professional journey in pharmacy.

Bill Poulos PharmD, BCPS
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director

Contact information

Bill Poulos, PharmD, BCPS
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Lead Pharmacist and Critical Care Specialist
(319) 936-4659
Email Bill

Christina Cruz, PharmD, BCPS
Market Director of Pharmacy
(361) 761-3502
Email Christina