University of Colorado School of Pharmacy and University of Colorado Hospital
Philosophy
This ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency is designed to develop competencies necessary for specialized practice in critical care pharmacotherapy. The program is individualized to meet needs and interests of the resident. Additional opportunities for participation in clinical research are available.
The School of Pharmacy is part of the Anschutz Medical Campus of the University of Colorado. PGY2 residents will be involved in teaching programs of the school, including didactic and clerkship teaching of PharmD students and pharmacy practice residents, as well as medical/surgical residents and fellows.
While the program focuses on enhancing clinical skills, a research project is required for successful completion of the residency. An administrative project (e.g., MUE) will also be required. Additionally, residents will gain experience in medical writing and publishing.
Upon completion of this residency, graduates will be prepared to practice as a critical care pharmacotherapy specialist in either a community or academic environment.
Practice Sites/Rotations
Major training sites are the medical and surgical intensive care units at the University of Colorado Hospital. Other rotation sites may include other hospitals in the Denver area offering unique learning experiences not available at the University of Colorado Hospital.
Rotations are scheduled in four-week increments. Required clinical rotations include three months of medical ICU (one month with each of three primary preceptors), two months of surgical ICU, and at least one month of infectious diseases. A nutrition support rotation is also encouraged if a similar rotation has not been recently completed.
Possible elective rotations include: ED, cardiology/CCU, burn/trauma ICU, neurosurgical ICU, solid organ/BMT transplant services, renal services, research, and others.
REQUIREMENTS
- Doctorate of pharmacy and
- PGY1 pharmacy residency or equivalent experience
PRECEPTORS
(for required rotations):
Douglas N. Fish, PharmD, FCCM, FCCP, BCPS
Residency Director and Primary Preceptor (MICU)
University of Colorado Hospital
Robert MacLaren, PharmD, FCCM, FCCP
Primary Preceptor (MICU)
University of Colorado Hospital
Ty Kiser, PharmD, BCPS
Primary Preceptor (MICU)
University of Colorado Hospital
Scott Mueller, PharmD, BCPS
Primary Preceptor (MICU)
University of Colorado Hospital
Deborah Sherman, PharmD
Preceptor, SICU
University of Colorado Hospital
Tiffany Goolsby, PharmD
Preceptor, Infectious Diseases
University of Colorado Hospital
BENEFITS
PGY2 resident salary is $41,000 per year (estimated for 2012-13). Benefits include: healthcare coverage, 23 days annual leave (including meetings and sick days), travel stipend, and paid parking. Residents receive an appointment as clinical instructor in the School of Pharmacy. Limited staffing is expected of all University of Colorado residents.
APPLICATION:
Interested applicants meeting the above criteria may apply on line:
PGY2 Critical Care Residency On-line Application
Applications may also be maid via surface mail by sending a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to:
Douglas Fish, PharmD, Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Mail Stop C238
12850 East Montview Blvd, Room 1127B
Aurora, CO 80045
303-724-2615 - Phone
303-724-0979 - Fax
doug.fish@ucdenver.edu
Letter of intent and curriculum vitae should be received by January 6, 2012.
Letters of recommendation should be received no later than January 13, 2012.
PGY 2 Critical Care Residency Information 2012-2013
PGY2 Critical Care Current and Previous Residents and Fellows 2011