UT Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy Class of 2026 Achieves 100% Residency Match Rate
June 8, 2026 | Elizabeth Wingfield
The University of Texas at Tyler Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy Class of 2026 achieved a 100% residency match rate. Pharmacy residency programs provide rigorous, post-graduate clinical training designed to develop expert practitioners. Completing a residency is often a prerequisite for specialized roles in hospital systems, healthcare leadership and academia, as well as high-stakes fields like oncology, infectious diseases and critical care.
“We are tremendously proud of our Class of 2026 for achieving a 100% residency match rate,” said Dr. Pamella Ochoa, Fisch College of Pharmacy dean. “Securing a residency is an important milestone for graduates pursuing advanced training in direct patient care and clinical research. This achievement reflects the preparation and commitment of our students, as well as the dedication of the faculty and preceptors who support their success.”
To remain competitive on a national level, students must demonstrate exceptional academic standing and undergo an intensive interview process. These evaluations often span several hours and require students to present complex clinical case studies and formal research to panels of experienced healthcare providers.
“The professors at the Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy were highly supportive
and
played a major role in preparing me for residency through strong clinical training,
mentorship and guidance,” said SaMoan Brown, a graduate of the cohort. “Driven by
determination and a commitment to pursuing residency since my first year in pharmacy
school, I took an intentional approach to developing the experiences and skills needed
to prepare for this path. I am grateful for the support and opportunities the school
provided and look forward to continuing my growth as a pharmacist through residency
training.”
With a mission to improve educational and health care outcomes for East Texas and beyond, UT Tyler offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 11,500 students. Through its alignment with UT Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler has unified these entities to serve Texas with quality education, cutting-edge research and excellent patient care. Classified by Carnegie as a doctoral research institution and by U.S. News & World Report as a national university, UT Tyler has campuses in Tyler, Longview, Palestine and Houston.