
Rhea Soltau
Pharmacy School Coach | ICU Pharmacist | Rotations & Exam Success

University of Houston
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Available tomorrow
Starting at 8:00 PM UTC
Questions?
You can start chatting with Rhea before you get started.
My name is Rhea Soltau, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a practicing critical care pharmacist, residency preceptor, educator, researcher, and lifelong advocate for the pharmacy profession. But before I became a practicing pharmacist, I was an overwhelmed yet determined pharmacy school applicant—and then a pharmacy student—trying to balance the demands of school, new motherhood, and a strong ambition to build a meaningful career. I know firsthand how exciting, overwhelming, and sometimes uncertain the pharmacy journey can feel. There are countless decisions along the way: How do I make my application stand out? How do I prepare for an interview? Should I pursue residency? What type of pharmacist do I want to become? How do I find the right opportunities—and ultimately build a career that fits the life I want? Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to mentor pharmacy students, residents, and pharmacists as they navigate these same questions and some of the biggest decisions in their careers—from getting into pharmacy school and securing a residency to finding the right clinical role and figuring out what comes next. As a coach, I want to help you do more than simply check the boxes. I’ll help you identify what makes you unique, communicate your strengths with confidence, and develop a strategy for building the career you actually want. I can help with: Pharmacy school applications and personal statements Interview preparation and mock interviews CV and résumé development Pharmacy residency applications and interviews Career exploration and finding your niche within pharmacy Clinical pharmacy career development Research and presentation development Leadership and professional development Navigating career transitions and evaluating opportunities My approach is practical, personalized, and honest. I’ll give you the perspective of someone who has been on both sides of the table—as an applicant and as a mentor, preceptor, interviewer, educator, and practicing pharmacist. Most importantly, I want you to leave our conversations feeling more confident, more prepared, and more clear about your next step. Whether you’re just starting to consider pharmacy, preparing your application, pursuing residency, or already practicing and wondering what comes next, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Let’s turn your goals into a plan—and your plan into a career you’re excited about.
Work with Rhea
Rhea’s Pharmacy School Qualifications
As a board-certified critical care pharmacist, I know firsthand that pharmacy school is both incredibly rewarding and incredibly demanding. From navigating challenging coursework and preparing for exams to applying knowledge during clinical rotations and planning for residency, I've experienced many of the same challenges you're facing. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of mentoring pharmacy students and PGY1 residents, helping them build clinical reasoning skills, strengthen their confidence, and achieve their professional goals. My coaching style is supportive, practical, and individualized—I enjoy breaking down complex concepts into manageable pieces and helping students develop not only the knowledge they need to succeed, but also the critical thinking skills that will serve them throughout their careers. Whether you're preparing for exams, working through difficult therapeutics topics, developing clinical presentations, or seeking guidance on residency applications and career planning, I'm committed to helping you succeed and become the confident pharmacist you aspire to be.
Rhea can help with:
Application Strategy
Editing
Essays
Experiential Learning
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Interviews
Letters of Recommendation
Licensing
PCAT Exam Preparation
Resume
School Selection
Secondary Review
Specializations
Why do I coach?
Coaching matters to me because I know how different the journey can feel when you have someone in your corner. Throughout my own pharmacy journey, there were plenty of moments when I felt overwhelmed, uncertain, or simply unsure of what the “right” next step was. But one mentor in particular changed the trajectory of my career. I loved critical care, but I didn’t always believe I was good enough to pursue it. Then I had a preceptor who believed in me before I fully believed in myself. Her steady confidence in my abilities gave me the courage to see potential in myself that I hadn’t yet recognized. That mentorship has stayed with me throughout the past seven years of my practice and has been part of countless career milestones and successes. That experience fundamentally shaped the way I approach mentorship today. I know that sometimes what you need isn't someone to give you all the answers—it’s someone who can help you recognize your strengths, ask the right questions, provide an honest perspective, and remind you that you are capable of more than you may realize. I've had the privilege of becoming that person for pharmacy students, residents, and fellow pharmacists throughout my career. There is something incredibly rewarding about watching someone gain confidence, recognize their potential, and take a step toward a goal that once felt out of reach. That's why I coach. I want to help you navigate the parts of the pharmacy journey that can feel confusing or intimidating while giving you the encouragement, perspective, and practical strategy I wish every aspiring pharmacist had access to. You don't have to have everything figured out before you start. Sometimes, you just need someone to believe in you enough to help you see the path forward.
Work Experience
Critical Care Pharmacist
The University of Texas Medical Branch
October 2025 - Present
Pharmacist
HCA Houston Healthcare
August 2023 - October 2025
Clinical Research, Critical Care Medicine and +2 skills
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident
Our Lady of the Lake
June 2022 - July 2023
Clinical Research, Critical Care Medicine and +2 skills

General Practice Resident
Memorial Hermann
June 2021 - June 2022
Clinical Research, Clinical Pharmacology and +1 skill

Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
February 2018 - December 2020
-Prepares and dispenses medications -Efficiently and effectively resolves patient inquiries and concerns -Communicates with Physicians and staff for patient medications -Ensures patient safety

Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
December 2015 - February 2018
Education

University of Houston
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD, Pharmacy, Pharmacy
2017 - 2021

Northwest Vista College
Associate of Science - AS, Biology, General
2013 - 2017
Grade: Summa Cum Laude Activities and societies: -Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society