CHRISTUS Health

Mother Frances Hospital – Tyler

L-APPE Program Guide

Academic partnerThe University of Texas at Tyler · Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy

Explore the program

One health system. Sustained mentorship. Progressive responsibility.

Learn how the CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital Longitudinal APPE integrates required and elective experiences across an academic year in partnership with UT Tyler.

Program at a Glance

Understand the longitudinal model, program structure, educational philosophy, and outcomes.

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Rotation Catalog

Explore required experiences and electives by practice setting, activities, and expected growth.

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Student Expectations

Review professional standards, progressive responsibility, assessment, and support.

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Application & Selection

See eligibility, required materials, two-reference requirement, and the selection process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Search practical answers about scheduling, rotations, documents, references, and selection.

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Full Program Manual

The formal manual contains complete governance, curriculum, assessment, preceptor, and operational detail.

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Last updated October 6, 2026

Application cycle

Know the sequence before you begin.

1

Applications open

See portal status

2

Application deadline

To be announced

3

Supporting documents due

By the published application deadline unless otherwise announced

4

Two references due

By the published application deadline unless otherwise announced

5

Interviews

Schedule announced to eligible applicants

6

Selection notification

Communicated after committee review

7

Onboarding and scheduling

Coordinated with FCOP and selected students

The administrator-maintained deadline is shown above. Interview, notification, and onboarding dates will be communicated after coordination with FCOP.

Strong fit

This model may fit you well if you…

  • Want sustained mentorship and cumulative growth.
  • Value continuity within one integrated health system.
  • Welcome feedback and increasing responsibility.
  • Want to understand pharmacy as a connected medication-use system.
  • Can commit to the longitudinal schedule and expectations.

Consider carefully

A traditional model may fit better if you…

  • Want maximum variety across unrelated institutions.
  • Prefer each rotation to function independently.
  • Are uncertain about remaining within one health system.
  • Cannot accommodate longitudinal projects, reviews, or scheduling commitments.
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