University of Colorado Denver

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 4-week increments. Required clinical rotations include 3 months of Medical ICU, 2 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.

Completion of the Colorado Pharmacy Residency Teaching Certificate program is required if completion of a similar program has not already been accomplished during a PGY1 program.

REQUIREMENTS

Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree (ACPE accredited) and PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

PRECEPTORS

(for required rotations):

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), and a travel stipend. Residents receive an appointment as Clinical Instructor in the School of Pharmacy. Limited staffing (160 hours) is expected of all University of Colorado residents.

APPLICATION:

Interested applicants meeting the above criteria should electronically submit a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and three letters of recommendation through ASHP's Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). PhORCAS is the preferred method of applying for this program. If you will not be participating in PhORCAS, please contact the Residency Program Director at doug.fish@ucdenver.edu for additional application instructions.

The deadline for receipt of all application materials, whether using PhORCAS or not, is no later than January 1, 2013.

PGY 2 Critical Care Residency Information 2013-2014
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