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Emergency Medicine/Critical Care Pharmacy Specialty Residency Program

Summary of Residency Program

Starting Date: July 1

Type / Duration 12 month/full-time

Estimated Stipend: $39,500

Application Deadline: January 31

Interview Required: Yes

Presentation Required: Yes

Curriculum Vitae Required :Yes

College Transcripts Required: Yes

Letters of Recommendation: Three

The Emergency Medicine/Critical Care residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center is a 12-month, full-time curriculum that provides the essential elements needed to mold a successful pharmacy specialist. This intensive training involves activities in a wide variety of practice settings, including:

  • Designing and managing drug treatment regimens for hospitalized patients in a variety of intensive care units, including pediatric, medical, burn/trauma and cardiac

  • Providing optimal drug management for patients who are in need of emergent care

  • Training in ACLS and ATLS to participate in trauma and medical emergencies

  • Teaching patients, pharmacists, and other health care professionals as an integral part of the health care team

  • Participating in the trauma services provided in the Level-I trauma center

After completing this residency, the pharmacist will have gained the experience needed to become confident and skilled in evaluating drug-related issues. The pharmacist will be a competent practitioner of patient care in critical care and emergency medicine environments.

Accreditation

The Emergency Medicine/Critical Care Residency is accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). Its goals, objectives, and evaluation procedures are consistent with the goals and objectives established by ASHP.

Curriculum

Rotation Schedule

Although the general schedule of the Emergency Medicine/Critical Care Residency year is outlined below, the rotations may vary to meet the needs and interests of the individual resident.

Emergency Medicine / Critical Care Specialty Residency Rotation Schedule
Orientation 2 Weeks
Ambulatory Care 1/2 Day Each Week
Burn/Trauma Intensive Care Unit 4 Weeks
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit 2 Weeks
Clinical Pharmacokinetics Service 3 Weeks
Elective Rotation 4 Weeks
Emergency Medicine 6 Weeks
Emergency Medical Services 1 Week
Medical Intensive Care Unit 4 Weeks
Pediatric Emergency Department 4 Weeks
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit 4 Weeks
Research 4 Weeks
Toxicology 2 Weeks
Trauma Bay 10 Weeks
Vacation 17 Days

Elective Rotations

Possible electives include:

  • Pediatrics
  • Psychiatry
  • Oncology
  • Cardiology
  • Heart Transplant
  • Surgical Intensive Care Unit
  • Solid Organ Transplant
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Investigational Drug Service
  • Pharmacy Administration

Residents will also have opportunities to develop teaching skills by providing in-service presentations, to pharmacy staff and didactic lectures to students in other health care professions, such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Development of a major project related to a specific aspect of emergency medicine or critical care is required, and the results are to be presented at the Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors. A minor project is also to be prepared and presented at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting.

Employment Information

Benefits

The estimated one-year stipend is $39,500. Additional benefits include health insurance, sick leave, paid holidays, book allowance and travel reimbursement for 2-3 professional meetings.

Requirements For Admission

Admission to the residency program is available to Pharm.D. graduates who have completed a pharmacy practice residency. Residents must be eligible for New York State licensure.

An application form is not required, but the following items must be submitted:

  1. Letter of intent stating goals and interests
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Three letters of references, using the ASHP reference writing form
  4. Official college transcripts

Please submit application materials to:

Daniel Hays, Pharm.D., BCPS

University of Rochester Medical Center

601 Elmwood, Box 638

Rochester, NY 14642

Email: Daniel_Hays@urmc.rochester.edu

Phone: 585-275-8337

Fax: 585-756-5582

The deadline for receipt of application materials to be considered for an on-site interview is January 31, 2007. A formal presentation is required during the interview.