Overview
The Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) pharmacy residency program at BSA Hospital is an ASHP-accredited,
one-year program designed to prepare pharmacists to become well-rounded, confident, and independent
practitioners. Our program offers hands-on training, strong mentorship, and diverse clinical experiences to
help you grow into a leader in patient-centered care.
At BSA, residents gain comprehensive experience in clinical practice, teaching, research, and leadership
within a supportive, high-performing health system. Our program focuses on developing critical pharmacy
practice skills that improve patient outcomes, strengthen decision-making, and prepare residents for
Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS) or PGY2 specialty training.
Program Overview
- Duration: 52 weeks
- Positions: 4
- Accreditation: ASHP
- Location: Amarillo, Texas
As a BSA pharmacy resident, you’ll work alongside an interdisciplinary team serving patients across the
Texas Panhandle and tri-state region. You’ll be part of an academic health system providing exposure to both
clinical and teaching environments.
About BSA Health System
BSA Health System includes:
- A 445-bed hospital with robust inpatient and specialty services
- Harrington Cancer Center and BSA Harrington Breast Center
- A network of primary care, urgent care, and specialty clinics
- Partnerships with surgical hospitals, an endoscopy lab, and an imaging center
BSA is recognized for excellence in patient care and safety, including:
- TCAR (TransCarotid Artery Revascularization) Center of Excellence
- Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Certified Primary Plus Stroke Center
Residency Experience
The following learning experiences are offered through our program:
Core Learning Experiences
- Critical Care (medical, cardiovascular, and trauma/surgical)
- Emergency Medicine
- Family Medicine Precepting
- Internal Medicine
- Medication Safety
- Oncology
- Orfentation
- Pharmacy Management
Elective Learning Experiences
- Advanced Core Learning Experiences
- Ambulatory Care
- Cardiology
- Neonatology
- Advanced Management & Leadership
Longitudinal Learning Experiences
- Project Development
- Staffing
- Teaching and Precepting Pharmacy Students
Other Opportunities
Residents also have the opportunity to:
- Earn a teaching certificate
- Participate in didactic and lab instruction
- Serve as a primary preceptor during the second half of the program
Residents are scheduled to staff every other weekend, with one compensatory day off prior to each weekend and one major holiday staffing assignment per year.
Meet the Residency Leadership
Residency Program Director
Les Covington, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP
Clinical Pharmacy Manager, BSA Hospital
- Training: PGY1/2 Pharmacotherapy Residency, TTUHSC School of Pharmacy – Amarillo
- Practice Area: Management
- Hobbies: Family time, Disney vacations, woodworking
- les.covington@bsahs.org
Director of Pharmacy
Jamie McCarrell, Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS, BCGP, CPEL, FASCP
Director of Pharmacy, BSA Hospital
- Training: TTUHSC School of Pharmacy – Amarillo
- Practice Area: Administration
- jamie.mccarrell@bsahs.org
Resident Life & Benefits
Our program offers the following benefits:
- Stipend: $60,000
- Certifications: BLS, ALS, and PALS
- Paid Time Off: 22 days, including select holidays
- Travel Support: ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & TSHP Alcalde Regional Conference
- Insurance: Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement: 401(k) with employer match
- Staffing: Compensatory Friday off prior to staffing weekend
Apply to our Pharmacy Residency Program
- Start Date: July 1, 2026
- Application Deadline: January 4, 2026
- ASHP Program Code: 74068
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through PhORCAS and include:
- Letter of intent outlining career goals, interests, strengths, and how the residency aligns with your objectives
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Official transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
Eligibility Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited program by the start of residency
- Eligibility for Texas pharmacist licensure
- Completion of an onsite interview
- Successful completion of post-match background check, physical exam, and drug screen
For questions about the BSA Pharmacy Residency Program, please contact:
Les Covington, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP
Residency Program Director, BSA Hospital
les.covington@bsahs.org | 806-212-3358