TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy Students Celebrate Residency Assignments on Match Day

• By Amber Bustos
• March 19, 2026
• Education

Fourth-year Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy students interested in completing a residency after they graduate in May have learned where they will spend the next stage of their training during Pharmacy Residency Match Day.

“A pharmacy residency is a post-graduate training program designed to provide the knowledge and experience pharmacists need to navigate today’s increasingly complex health care environment,” said Krystal Edwards, Pharm.D., associate dean for career development. “First-year residencies build upon the clinical skills and professional identity developed during pharmacy school, while second-year residencies allow pharmacists to pursue advanced training and specialization in a particular area of practice.”

A total of 5,093 applicants from across the country applied for one-year postgraduate year (PGY-1) residency programs, and 76% were successfully matched. A combined 30 students from the TTUHSC campuses in Abilene, Amarillo, Dallas and Lubbock participated in the program. In total, 21 students were successfully matched and will go on to complete PGY-1 residency training. 

“We are incredibly proud of all of our students who pursued residency training this year,” Edwards said. “The match process is highly competitive, and each of these students demonstrated tremendous dedication, resilience, and commitment to their future in the pharmacy. While we celebrate those who matched today, we are equally proud of all of our graduates who have worked hard to prepare for their careers as pharmacists.” 

Additionally, nine TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy alumni successfully matched with PGY-2 programs. 

“We are also excited to see many of our alumni continue their training through PGY-2 residency programs,” shared Edwards. “These specialized residencies reflect a strong commitment to advanced practice and lifelong learning. Match Day is always a proud moment for our school, and we look forward to watching both our students and alumni continue to grow and make meaningful contributions to patient care and the pharmacy profession.”