PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency

Get hands-on experience in critical care and emergency medicine through four-week and longitudinal rotations.

Purpose Statement

PGY2 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in specialized areas of practice. PGY2 residencies provide residents with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings. Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification, if available.

The PGY2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency Program at Memorial Medical Center (MMC) prepares its graduates to practice as clinical emergency medicine pharmacists in small to medium-sized community teaching hospitals, along with board certification, if available.

The residency training focuses on the development of skills necessary to provide optimal drug therapy to patients in a border community, function competently on inter-professional teams, and become leaders in the medication use process.

Special Features

 

  • This is a 12-month program which can be tailored to the background and interests of the individual resident.

  • Pharmacy residents will work closely with Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residents and ED Fellows during the emergency medicine and inpatient experiences.

  • Opportunity to provide comprehensive emergency care

Curriculum

 

Block

Orientation (1-3 weeks)
Emergency medicine (6 months)
Adult Critical Care (2 months x 4 weeks)
Infectious disease

Longitudinal

Administration and Practice Management

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Education

  • Co-precepting Pharmacy Students and PGY1 Residents

  • Teaching – BCOM/FMR didactics/Grand Rounds

Emergency Department Staffing (every 3rd weekend)

Emergency Response/Disaster Management – New Mexico Medical Reserve Corps

Pediatric Critical Care

Research

Electives

Oncology/Palliative Care (Inpatient/Outpatient)

Nephrology

Toxicology

additional Experiences

 

Attend National Meetings

BLS, ACLS & PALS Certifications

Pharmacists Clinician Course/Hours (optional)

Community Outreach Opportunities

Application Information

 

Submit an application to PhORCAS with the following:

  • Letter of Intent

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • College of Pharmacy Transcript

  • Three letters of recommendation from healthcare professionals

Application deadline: January 3

Interview required: Yes

REquirements & Benefits

 

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

Completed an ASHP accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency in the U.S.

Be eligible for a license to practice pharmacy in New Mexico

 

BENEFITS

Estimated stipend: $52,640

Paid time off: 80 hours

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Travel and registration paid for ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Western States Residency Conference