Hector Javier Castorena
Pharmacist Intern
Student Pharmacist
The University of Texas at Tyler
Fisch College of Pharmacy
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My BioUpdated: 09-02-26
During his time in San Antonio, he worked at Sam's Club Pharmacy for two years, where he gained experience in immunizations, prescription processing, insurance procedures, and pharmacy policies and procedures. He also became proficient in the Sam's Club Pharmacy software and contributed to vaccine clinics and health fairs. Additionally, Hector joined Champ's Medical Pharmacy, where he specialized in both sterile and non-sterile compounding, preparing formulations such as lotions, gels, creams, ointments, troches, and capsules.
After spending three years in San Antonio, Hector moved to Tyler, Texas, in August 2024, following his acceptance into The University of Texas at Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy. He is currently a member of the UTT FCOP Class of 2029.
Hector's pharmacy career is dedicated to his family. After earning his PharmD in 2028, he plans to pursue a residency with a focus on ambulatory care and renal transplant pharmacy.
Goals (Personal & Professional)Updated: 09-02-26
1:
By the end of the Fall 2026 semester my smart goal is to achieve for an average of 85% in all my PharmaCoTherapy course work. I am to achieve this goal by studying a minimum of 3-4 hours for each of these courses each weekday. If I am successful in achieving this SMART goal; I will have a developed a strong foundation leading into the P2 Spring of 2027 semester.
2:
By the end of the P2 Fall semester my professional smart goal is to improve on my patient counseling skills as well as becoming more confident in providing Over-The-Counter (OTC) recommendations at both community pharmacy IPPE site and employment site. This smart/professional smart goal will be achieved by obtaining feedback from both IPPE preceptor and work site preceptor, listen to what their counseling points are when counseling on certain disease states or medications, reasoning behind their OTC recommendations, and by counseling on at least two patients per rotation day.
1:
By the end of my second semester of P1 year, I will improve my study efficiency by creating Quizlet flashcards after each lecture instead of waiting until exam time like I did during the first semester.
This will allow me to reinforce concepts while preparing for an exam and reduce time spent preparing study materials before exams.
I will track my progress by ensuring I complete flashcards for each lecture within 24 hours and use them for regular review. By maintaining this habit, I aim to enhance retention, reduce last-minute cramming, and improve my academic performance.
2:
By the end of the semester, I will improve my grades by identifying and correcting bad habits, limiting distractions, exercising regularly, and staying true to myself and my goals. I will achieve this by creating a structured study schedule, reducing time spent on non-productive activities, and implementing active learning strategies. I will track my progress by monitoring my exam and assignment grades while making necessary adjustments to my study habits. This goal is a necessity for my success in pharmacy school and will help me build the discipline needed for my future career as a licensed and registered pharmacist.
My personal goal is to remain focus and understand when it's time to socialize and when I need to prioritize my education.
My personal goal #2 is to remain in constant communication with my support system in California.
Professional goal:
My professional goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the community pharmacist’s role during my IPPE rotation, particularly in final verification and Drug Utilization Reviews (DURs). I want to learn what pharmacists look for during verification and how they determine when patient counseling is necessary. To achieve this by the end of my IPPE 2 rotation, I will stay actively engaged, ask questions, and observe the decision-making process to strengthen my clinical knowledge and practical skills.
Resume & CVUpdated: 09-02-26
HC Resume 2026 PDF (.pdf) 0.07mb
Employment HistoryUpdated: 09-02-26
May 2026-Present
Clinicals / Clerkships / ExternshipsUpdated: 09-02-26
Licenses & CertificationsUpdated: 08-30-26
260830054843_READINESS_Community_Pharmacy_Playlist.pdf (.pdf) 0.23mb
Immunization HistoryUpdated: 08-30-26
MRT Immunizations P2 Fall 2026 - P2 Spring2027 (.pdf) 0.39mb
MyRecordTracker-Immunization-Drug Screen -Background check (.pdf) 0.31mb
MiscellaneousUpdated: 09-02-26
Health and Wellness
| Date: | 10/17/2024 |
| Rotation Type: | Health & Wellness Hours |
| Comments: | ? |
| Name of Event: | UT Tyler Flu Clinic |
| Description of Activities: | During my time volunteering at the flu clinic, I provided flu counseling services to students, faculty, and patients at UT Tyler. In addition to offering these counseling services, I had the opportunity to observe the UT Tyler nursing students administering flu vaccines. This experience allowed me to gain insights into various vaccine administration techniques and best practices within the healthcare field. |
| Number of Hours: | 1 |
Hector Castorena Bio
Student Pharmacist
The University of Texas at Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy
Hector Castorena, originally from Los Angeles, California, relocated to San Antonio, Texas, in 2021.During his time in San Antonio, he worked at Sam's Club Pharmacy for two years, where he gained experience in immunizations, prescription processing, insurance procedures, and pharmacy policies and procedures. He also became proficient in the Sam's Club Pharmacy software and contributed to vaccine clinics and health fairs. Additionally, Hector joined Champ's Medical Pharmacy, where he specialized in both sterile and non-sterile compounding, preparing formulations such as lotions, gels, creams, ointments, troches, and capsules.
After spending three years in San Antonio, Hector moved to Tyler, Texas, in August 2024, following his acceptance into The University of Texas at Tyler Fisch College of Pharmacy. He is currently a member of the UTT FCOP Class of 2029.
Hector's pharmacy career is dedicated to his family. After earning his PharmD in 2028, he plans to pursue a residency with a focus on ambulatory care and renal transplant pharmacy.
P2 Fall 2026 SMART GOALS
SMART Goals: 1:
By the end of the Fall 2026 semester my smart goal is to achieve for an average of 85% in all my PharmaCoTherapy course work. I am to achieve this goal by studying a minimum of 3-4 hours for each of these courses each weekday. If I am successful in achieving this SMART goal; I will have a developed a strong foundation leading into the P2 Spring of 2027 semester.
2:
By the end of the P2 Fall semester my professional smart goal is to improve on my patient counseling skills as well as becoming more confident in providing Over-The-Counter (OTC) recommendations at both community pharmacy IPPE site and employment site. This smart/professional smart goal will be achieved by obtaining feedback from both IPPE preceptor and work site preceptor, listen to what their counseling points are when counseling on certain disease states or medications, reasoning behind their OTC recommendations, and by counseling on at least two patients per rotation day.
P1 SMART GOALS
SMART Goals: 1:
By the end of my second semester of P1 year, I will improve my study efficiency by creating Quizlet flashcards after each lecture instead of waiting until exam time like I did during the first semester.
This will allow me to reinforce concepts while preparing for an exam and reduce time spent preparing study materials before exams.
I will track my progress by ensuring I complete flashcards for each lecture within 24 hours and use them for regular review. By maintaining this habit, I aim to enhance retention, reduce last-minute cramming, and improve my academic performance.
2:
By the end of the semester, I will improve my grades by identifying and correcting bad habits, limiting distractions, exercising regularly, and staying true to myself and my goals. I will achieve this by creating a structured study schedule, reducing time spent on non-productive activities, and implementing active learning strategies. I will track my progress by monitoring my exam and assignment grades while making necessary adjustments to my study habits. This goal is a necessity for my success in pharmacy school and will help me build the discipline needed for my future career as a licensed and registered pharmacist.
Professional/ Smart Goal FALL 2025
Personal goal:My personal goal is to remain focus and understand when it's time to socialize and when I need to prioritize my education.
My personal goal #2 is to remain in constant communication with my support system in California.
Professional goal:
My professional goal is to gain a deeper understanding of the community pharmacist’s role during my IPPE rotation, particularly in final verification and Drug Utilization Reviews (DURs). I want to learn what pharmacists look for during verification and how they determine when patient counseling is necessary. To achieve this by the end of my IPPE 2 rotation, I will stay actively engaged, ask questions, and observe the decision-making process to strengthen my clinical knowledge and practical skills.
Personal Goal FALL 2025
Throughout the didactic portion of pharmacy school, my goal is to effectively manage my time between coursework, extracurricular activities, and personal well-being to accomplish a healthy work-life balance.
Hector Castorena (P2) 2026-2027 Resume
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Hector Castorena Texas State Board of Pharmacy Intern License # 44896 |
EXPERIENCEWalmart Pharmacy 6467 - Pre-Grad Pharmacy Intern - Tyler, TX 05/2026 - Present Conduct Medication Therapy Management (MTM) activities and documented clinical outcomes under pharmacist supervision. Accurately collect telephone prescriptions from healthcare professionals. Receive and deliver verbal transfers from other community pharmacies. Provide patient counseling on new prescriptions. Provide OTC medication recommendations. CVS Pharmacy 0988 - Pharmacy Technician - Tyler, TX11/2024 - 05/2026Administered vaccines to patients under pharmacist supervision. Analyzed and determined primary insurance coverage when billing multiple insurance plans. Explained insurance tier structures and medication cost variations to patients. Managed and processed daily Return to Stock activities, ensuring timely and accurate restocking of medications. Champ’s Pharmacy - Pharmacy Technician - San Antonio, TX 06/2022 - 08/2024 Meticulously weighed appropriate active and inactive ingredients prior to compounding. Cautiously compounded suspensions, creams, ointments, suppositories, troches, and capsules. Ensured the accurate utilization of formulas. Served as a key point of contact for local hospitals, clinics, and Med Spa. EDUCATIONThe University of Texas, Tyler, TX — Doctor of PharmacyAugust 2024 - May 2029 |
HC Resume 2026 PDF (.pdf) 0.07mb
Pharmacist Intern CV
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Walmart Pharmacy #6467 Pre-Grad Pharmacist Intern
450 SSE Loop 323 Tyler Texas 75702May 2026-Present
CVS Health - Pharmacist Intern
Champ’s Compounding Pharmacy
Champ's Pharmacy specializes in sterile and non sterile compounding.
Sam's Club Pharmacy #4914
IPPE - Acute Care/Adult Med - Palestine Regional Medical Center
IPPE - Reliant Health Care Specialty Pharmacy - HIV/AIDS + Infusion Therapy
P1 Pharmacy Practice
IPPE - Hospital - UT Health Tyler
IPPE - Community - Drug Emporium #284
IPPE - Ambulatory Care - Tyler Family Circle of Care
Interprofessional Flu Shot Clinic - UT Tyler Campus - 4 Hours
H-E-B Pharmacy Shadow ( 120 hours)
READINESS Community Pharmacy Playlist
260830054843_READINESS_Community_Pharmacy_Playlist.pdf (.pdf) 0.23mb
My Record Tracker Immunizations P2 Fall 2026 - P2 Spring 2027
MRT Immunizations P2 Fall 2026 - P2 Spring2027 (.pdf) 0.39mb
MyRecordTracker Immunization
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MyRecordTracker-Immunization-Drug Screen -Background check (.pdf) 0.31mb
Intervention Report
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