PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Residency Program

The Infectious Diseases Residency at the University of Rochester is a 12-month, full-time curriculum. The primary goal of the program is to guide the resident, who possesses in-depth knowledge and skills in clinical pharmacy practice, with a specialty in both clinical laboratory medicine and infectious diseases. This intensive training involves activities in a wide variety of practice settings, including:

Rounding with the adult and pediatric Infectious Diseases Consult Services
Rounding with the HIV Consult Service. Since persons infected with HIV are managed in both the inpatient and outpatient setting, the resident will also have the opportunity to provide pharmaceutical care/medication counseling to patients in the Infectious Diseases Ambulatory Clinic.
Optimizing antibiotics for hospitalized patients through the Antimicrobial Management Program
Learning about the diagnostic procedures in clinical microbiology/serology through the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Teaching numerous patient populations at the University of Rochester, as well as surrounding universities

Accreditation

The PGY-2 Infectious Diseases 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 of infectious diseases residency training established by ASHP.

Click Here to view the PGY2 - Infectious Diseases 2011 Residency Information Pamphlet.

Curriculum

Rotation Schedule

Although the general schedule of the Infectious Diseases Residency year is outlined below, the rotations may vary to meet the needs and interests of the individual resident.

PGY-2 Infectious Disease Residency Rotation Schedule:

Antimicrobial Stewardship—6 Weeks
Clinical Laboratory Microbiology/Serology—2 Weeks
Clinical Pharmacokinetics — 2 Weeks
Elective Rotations—16-18 Weeks
Infection Control—Longitudinal
Infectious Diseases - Adult Consult Service—6 Weeks
Infectious Diseases - Adult HIV Service—6 Weeks
Infectious Diseases Outpatient Clinic—4 Weeks
Orientation—2 Weeks
Practice Management in Infectious Diseases—Longitudinal
Pharmacy Practice - Longitudinal
Preceptorship—Longitudinal
Research—4 Weeks and Longitudinal

Elective Rotations

Possible electives include:

Burn/Trauma Intensive Care
Infectious Diseases - Hematology/Oncology
Infectious Diseases - Solid Organ Transplant
Medical Intensive Care
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Surgical Intensive Care

Residents will also have opportunities to develop teaching skills by providing in-service presentations for 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 infectious diseases is required, and the results are to be presented at the Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors.

Employment Information

Benefits

Benefits include a competitive stipend, medical, dental and life insurance, 17 vacation days, contribution to tax-deferred retirement program, paid holidays, book allowance, travel reimbursement for 2 professional meetings, and tuition creit for one class per semester at the U of R.

Requirements For Admission

Admission to the specialty residency program is available to Pharm.D. graduates who have completed a PGY-1 residency or the equivalent. Residents must be a United States citizen or carry a permanent resident visa. Residents must be eligible for New York State licensure.

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

Letter of intent stating goals and interests
Curriculum vitae
Three letters of references, using the URMC Residency Applicant Recommendation Form
Official college transcripts

Please submit application materials to:

Erica Dobson , Pharm.D., BCPS, AAHIVE
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 638
Rochester, NY 14642
Email: Erica_Dobson@urmc.rochester.edu
Phone: (585) 275-2481
Fax: (585) 756-5582

The deadline for receipt of application materials to be considered for an on-site interview is January 10th. A formal presentation is required during the interview.