John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program

This information pertains to the John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) Program:

• Program Overview: The JPS Health Network offers residency training in various fields to meet the healthcare needs of Tarrant County. Their programs aim to provide residents with a wide array of skills, lectures from renowned leaders, and opportunities for research and scholarly activities.

• Residency Tracks: The Health Service Psychology internship program at JPS has two tracks: the Generalist Clinical Psychology Track with 2 positions and the Integrated Primary Care Psychology Track with 1 position. These tracks aim to foster the development of skilled professional psychologists capable of delivering evidence-informed care across clinical settings.

• Application Requirements: For the Generalist Clinical Psychology Track, successful applicants must be U.S. citizens pursuing a doctoral degree in psychology, enrolled in an eligible American or Canadian Clinical, Clinical Health, or Counseling Psychology doctoral program, and meet specific coursework and experiential training prerequisites. The application deadline is December 6, 2023.

• Interview Process: Interviews for the 2024-2025 training year will be offered by December 15, 2023. Candidates must submit a complete set of application materials to be considered. Interviews are scheduled for January 9, 12, 16, and 19, 2024, and will be conducted virtually.

• Post-Match Requirements: Matched interns are subject to background checks and drug screenings. Rescission of the internship offer may occur based on these results.

• PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: The JPS Health Network offers a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program focusing on developing independent clinical pharmacists prepared for acute care settings. Application deadline is January 3, 2024, with various requirements, including completion of a PGY1 waiver from ASHP if applicable.

• PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency: This program is centered on advanced ambulatory care training. The application deadline is the first Friday in January, and applicants must meet several prerequisites, including completing a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or obtaining a waiver from ASHP.

• Further Information: The JPS Health Network is not currently APA-accredited, and they are affiliated with APPIC and ASHP for their psychology and pharmacy residency programs.

This is a summary of the residency programs available at the John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) as outlined on their website. For more details, applicants should refer directly to the JPS Health Network program website.