Pharmacy Residency Program
Why CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System?
CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System is the region’s preferred healthcare provider, with a proud tradition of over 80 years of dedicated service to the people of East Texas. The organization includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals - Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with more than 650 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 41 specialties in 82 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41 counties.
A national leader in patient satisfaction, advanced technology and quality initiatives, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating healthy lives for people and communities by extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Pharmacy Residency Program Contacts
Craig Cocchio, PharmD, BCPS, DABAT - PGY2
Residency Program Director
Tracy Carter, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP - PGY1
Residency Program Director
Payton Hightower, PharmD
PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator
Why Tyler, Texas?
The largest community in East Texas with over 100,000 residents, Tyler offers cultural diversity, quality education and health care, easy access to large metropolitan areas and abundant recreational opportunities. Set amidst beautiful pine-covered, rolling hills, this vibrant and friendly community is known for the annual Azalea and Spring Flower Trails and Texas Rose Festival activities that attract thousands. For outdoor enthusiasts, nearby lakes and streams offer prime sporting opportunities. Golf, tennis and swimming venues, both public and private, abound.
Why CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Residency Programs?
The residency programs at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances are a one-year, postdoctoral training program designed to enhance and strengthen the resident's clinical skills and knowledge of the practice of pharmacy. The resident gains practice experience in direct patient care by working independently under the direction of his/her preceptor and participating in team-based interdisciplinary care. The resident works with a research mentor to develop a project to be presented at a pharmacy conference. While learning experiences are tailored to meet the needs of the resident based on personal interest and learning style, a high priority is placed on teaching principles of evidence-based care.
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Current Residents & Preceptors
Taylor Hansen, PharmD - PGY1
- Education: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
- Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
- Practice Areas of Interest: Critical care, pediatrics, pediatric oncology
- Hobbies: Video games, guitar, gym, listening to music
Elizabeth Jang, PharmD - PGY1
- Education: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
- Hometown: Commerce, Texas
- Practice Areas of Interest: Everything
- Hobbies: Hiking, kayaking, reading
Alisha Nguyen, PharmD - PGY1
- Education: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
- Hometown: Southlake, Texas
- Practice Areas of Interest: Cardiology, critical care, pediatrics
- Hobbies: Watching TV shows and movies, playing video games, F1, and rock climbing
Ashley Peck, PharmD - PGY1
- Education: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
- Hometown: Longview, Texas
- Practice Areas of Interest: Emergency medicine, psychiatry, oncology, and ambulatory care
- Hobbies: Event planning, decorating, spending time with family and friends, and spoiling my two big fur babies
Alisha Barron-Clark, PharmD, BCPPS
- Pharmacy Education: Mercer University
- PGY1: Piedmont Columbus Regional
- Rotations Precepted: Neonatal ICU, Pediatrics
Allison Watson, PharmD, BCPS
- Pharmacy Education: University of Texas of Austin
- PGY1: CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances
- Rotations Precepted: Internal Medicine, Staffing
Alyssa Proctor, PharmD, BCACP
- Pharmacy Education: Harding University
- PGY1: CoxHealth in Springfield, MO
- PGY2 (Ambulatory Care): Cox Health in Springfield, MO
- Rotation Precepted: Ambulatory Warfarin Clinic
Andrea Ries, PharmD, BCPS
- Pharmacy Education: University of Texas at Austin
- Drug Information Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center - San Antonio
- Rotation Precepted: Drug Information
Barakha Silvia, PharmD
- Pharmacy Education: Texas Tech University Health Science Center
- PGY1: Texas Tech University Health Science Center - School of Pharmacy
- PYG2 (Ambulatory Care): Dallas VA
- Rotation Precepted: Ambulatory Warfarin Clinic
Britney Henning, PharmD, BCPS
- Pharmacy Education: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- PGY1: CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances
- Rotation Precepted: Cardiology, Staffing
Craig Cocchio, PharmD, BCPS, DABAT
- Pharmacy Education: Long Island University
- PGY1: Saint Michael’s Medical Center
- PGY2 (Emergency Medicine): Rutgers University
- Rotation Precepted: Emergency Medicine
- PGY2 Residency Program Director
Dimpa Choksi, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP
- Pharmacy Education: Midwestern University, Arizona
- PGY1: Banner Baywood Medical Center
- PGY2 (Cardiology): Loma Linda University Medical Center
- Rotation Precepted: Cardiology
Jacqueline Bozick, PharmD, BCPS
- Pharmacy Education: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- Rotation Precepted: Management
James Tyler, PharmD, BCPS
- Pharmacy Education: University of Houston
- PGY1: CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
- Rotation Precepted: Management
Jessica Carter, PharmD, BCCPS
- Pharmacy Education: Harding University
- PGY1: CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances
- Rotations Precepted: Ambulatory Warfarin Clinic
Karen Costiloe, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
- Pharmacy Education: University of Florida
- Rotation Precepted: Critical Care
Payton Hightower, PharmD
- Pharmacy Education: Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy
- PGY1: CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances
- Rotations Precepted: Internal Medicine, Staffing
- PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator
Ryan Keul, PharmD, BCIDP
- Pharmacy Education: Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy
- PGY1: Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
- PGY2 (Infectious Disease): Houston Methodist
- Rotations Precepted: Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease
Sherry Mathew, PharmD, BCBS
- Pharmacy Education: University of Texas at Austin
- PGY1: CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances
- Rotations Precepted: Internal Medicine, Staffing
Tracy Carter, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
- Pharmacy Education: East Tennessee State University
- PGY1: DCH Regional Medical Center
- Rotations Precepted: Orientation, Critical Care, Staffing
- PGY1 Residency Program Director
Vu Ta, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
- Pharmacy Education: University of Houston
- PGY1: Houston Methodist
- PGY2 (Infectious Diseases): Houston Methodist
- Rotations Precepted: Infectious Diseases, Pharmacokinetics
Zachary Lawrence, PharmD, BCPS
- Pharmacy Education: University of Louisiana at Monroe
- PGY1: Saint Luke’s Health System
- Rotations Precepted: Internal Medicine, Oncology Supportive Care and Outpatient Infusion Center, Staffing