Eligibility & Application

The program is open to all foreign pharmacy graduates who have passed the Foreign Pharmacist Graduation Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) and require internship hours per the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. All interns in the program must be licensed as a Pharmacy Intern – Extended Intern with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Immigration status is subject to evaluation by Houston Methodist to ensure compliance with federal regulations. 


• FPGP interns are required to purchase pharmacist liability insurance and receive IV certification at an approved, external facility, if not already. 

• More details available per the Texas State Board of Pharmacy here. 

• Application Process

  • Application Contents
    • Letter of Intent
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • One Letter of recommendation 


• Application Submission

  • Applicants and Recommenders submit application materials via the HM FPGP Application Portal
  • Applicants must attach Letter of Intent and Curriculum Vitae
  • Recommenders much attach the Letter of Recommendation


• Interviews

  • Applicants will be notified of candidacy and interview status


• Contact Details

  • Reach out to FPGP-HMH@houstonmethodist.org to inform that an application was submitted and if there are any questions about the program and application process