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:
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 fully qualified to develop and sustain an independent and successful practice in any emergency medicine environment.
Accreditation
The PGY-2 Emergency Medicine 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 Residency year is outlined below,
the rotations may vary
to meet the needs and interests of the individual resident.
| PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Residency Rotation Schedule |
| Orientation |
2 Weeks |
| Ambulatory Care |
Longitudinal |
| Burn/Trauma Intensive Care |
4 Weeks |
| Cardiac Intensive Care |
2 Weeks |
| Clinical Pharmacokinetics Service |
3 Weeks and Longitudinal |
| Elective Rotation |
10 Weeks |
| Emergency Medicine - Adult |
6 Weeks |
| Emergency Medicine - Pediatric |
4 Weeks |
| Emergency Medicine - Trauma |
8 Weeks |
| Emergency Medical Services |
1 Week |
| Medical Intensive Care |
4 Weeks |
| Pediatric Intensive Care |
4 Weeks |
| Research |
3 Weeks and Longitudinal |
| Toxicology |
2 Weeks |
Elective Rotations
Possible electives include:
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 is required, and the results
are to be presented at the Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy
Residents and Preceptors.
Employment Information
Benefits
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 PGY-1 pharmacy
residency.
Residents must be eligible for New
York State licensure.
An application form is not required, but the following items
must be submitted:
