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Pharmacy Residency Program

Pharmacy Residency

PGY1 Managed Care Pharmacy Residency
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Offering a deep focus on Managed Care
and Academia in Houston, Texas.

“The residency year has been transformative in shaping my journey as a managed care pharmacist. The diverse rotations have molded me into a well-rounded and adaptable pharmacist, and offered me a broad skillset and understanding of the intricacies within the field of managed care.”

Nkese Dike, PharmD

“Throughout my managed care residency at CareAllies, I gained significant expertise in the proactive management of Medicare Part D. This experience involved collaborating with cross-functional leaders, implementing cost-saving initiatives, and executing innovative clinical programs.”

Kush Modashia, PharmD
About the Program

CareAllies overview

CareAllies has over 20 years of experience in providing business advisory and management services – including the people, processes and technology – that physician organizations need to succeed in value-based care. With a collaborative approach, CareAllies helps providers and delivery systems optimize their care pathways, address gaps in care, enhance their actionable data insights and technology, and drive patient retention and growth.

Program goals and benefits

Goals:
  • Expose residents to a wide variety of experiences within managed care arena
  • Focus on developing the knowledge and skills needed to become a proficient managed care clinical pharmacist
  • Develop expertise in population health and quality improvement including: 
    • Pharmacotherapy reviews
    • Medication adherence
    • Academia
Benefits:
  • Annual stipend
  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, including 401K
  • Paid time off and conference travel reimbursement
  • Close to the heart of the world-famous Texas Medical Center
  • Numerous networking opportunities

Opportunities, rotations and responsibilities

Opportunities
  • Participate in medication reviews for Medicare patients with multiple chronic conditions
  • Educate primary care offices on best practices to improve medication adherence
  • Take a deep dive into health care leadership and management topics
  • Participate in quality initiatives to improve health outcomes
  • Receive mentorship from our pharmacists and other health care professionals
  • Develop a research project for presentation at the annual Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Conference
Rotations at a glance*
  • Health Care Leadership and Management
  • Formulary Management
  • Polypharmacy Risk Reduction
  • Health Plan Pharmacy Operations
  • Quality Improvement
  • Academia
  • Clinical Strategy and Formulary Management
  • CareAllies Academic Detailing
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Health Outcomes Research
  • Coverage Determinations
  • Electives catered to resident goals (as available)

*Additional rotations are available, and listed rotations are subject to change.

Responsibilities
  • Research project
  • Medication use evaluation
  • Internal and external pharmacy - specific presentations
  • PharmD student preceptorship
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CareAllies pharmacy resident presenting research project at AMCP Conference
CareAllies pharmacy resident presenting research project at AMCP Conference.
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CareAllies pharmacy resident presenting research project at AMCP Conference
CareAllies pharmacy resident presenting research project at AMCP Conference.
Our Team

Residency Program Director


Esteban Gallardo, PharmD

CareAllies Chief of Pharmacy
CareAllies Managed Care PGY1 Residency Program Director

Dr. Esteban Gallardo is a 2011 graduate of the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. 
He first joined Cigna in 2013, then transitioned to CareAllies in 2017 as a Clinical Pharmacist, before being promoted to lead the CareAllies Pharmacy Team in 2021. With 11 years of managed care experience, Dr. Gallardo’s expertise includes value-based care and spearheading pharmacist involvement in growth strategies within the organization. Dr. Gallardo is passionate about supporting pharmacist training and has served as a preceptor within the residency program for 8 years. He was awarded the Ambulatory Care Preceptor of the Year Award from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy in 2020. Dr. Gallardo earned his Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude, from the University of Houston.

CareAllies

2800 North Loop West

Suite 600

Houston, Texas 77092

pharmacyresidency@careallies.com

Program Preceptors


Esteban Gallardo, PharmD
Health Outcomes Research Project


Julianna Fernandez, PharmD, BCGP, and Amelia Sofjan, PharmD, BCPS
Academia, University of Houston College of Pharmacy


Esteban Gallardo, PharmD
Health Care Leadership and Management


Michael Gin, PharmD
Quality Improvement


Grace Mbagwu, PharmD, MS
Medication Therapy Management


Ashley Fosshat, PharmD
Formulary Management


Nicole Caffiero, PharmD, BCACP
Clinical Development Program Strategy


Lauren Stabler, PharmD, and Ali Rajpari, PharmD
CareAllies Academic Detailing


Stephanie Hernandez, PharmD
Pharmacotherapy Medication Reviews

Current Managed Care PGY1 Residents


Susan Yoo, PharmD

Previous General PGY1 Residents


2022-23Kush Modashia, PharmD
Nkese Dike, PharmD

2021-22Jelice McBean, PharmD
Faiza Ahmed, PharmD

2020-21Sarah Laxa, PharmD
Bumhee "Chloe" Ahn, PharmD

2019-20Ryan Payne, PharmD
Michael Gin, PharmD

2018-19Maream "Ashley" Fosshat, PharmD
Jocelyne Tientcheu Mamvou, PharmD

2017-18Minh Hong, PharmD
Man-Khoi Nguyen, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP

2016-17Blessing Adodo, PharmD
Scarlett Najera Sossamon, PharmD

2015-16Amanda Woods Mann, PharmD
Bhakti Jadav Raha, PharmD

2014-15Amanda Winters Livezy, PharmD, BCACP
Leeda Mohebbi, PharmD 
Alexander Nguyen, PharmD

2013-14Christopher Henges, PharmD
Cassandra Sanchez Huggar, PharmD, BCPS
Tiffany Johnson, PharmD
Lea Garcia Mendez, PharmD
Tricia Tran, PharmD

2012-13Lindy Haynes, PharmD
Aeliya Jaffar, PharmD

2011-12Tara W. Esse, PharmD, MBA, BCACP
 

2010-11Scott McDowell, PharmD, BCPS
Tochi Nwosu, PharmD

2009-10Eunha “Kelsey” Do, PharmD, BCPS
Mary Nguyen Shaw, PharmD

2008-09Reba Mathew, PharmD
Omar Serna, PharmD, BCACP
Positions attained by previous residents:
  • CareAllies Clinical Pharmacist
  • Community Pharmacist
  • Health Plan Clinical Pharmacist: 
    • Formulary Management
    • Medicare B/D
    • Medicaid
  • Health Plan Clinical Pharmacy Manager
  • Health Plan Clinical Program Advisor
  • Health Plan Clinical Program Senior Advisor

To find links to previous residents' research, visit our Resources page.

Application Guidelines

Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy
  • Be eligible for Texas licensure 
  • Submit application packet, including: 
    • Complete application
    • Letter of intent
    • Curriculum vitae
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • Pharmacy school transcript 
  • Apply through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) 
  • Attend an on-site interview, if selected
  • Go through the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Match process

Important Reminders

  • Applications are due in January. Please refer to PhORCAS for more information.
  • Applicants must become licensed in Texas.
Houston, Texas Highlights
  • Home to the world’s largest medical complex - The Texas Medical Center
  • More than 130 hospitals, health clinics and top research facilities
  • Seven of 13 largest private employers are health care organizations
  • More than 190 life sciences and biotech companies
  • Cultural diversity and exciting entertainment, dining and attractions

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