PGY 2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency

The Emergency Medicine 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:

Providing optimal drug management for patients who are in need of emergent care
Training in ACLS and ATLS to participate in trauma and medical emergencies
Participation in the trauma services provided in the Level-I trauma center
Teaching patients, pharmacists, and other health care professionals as an integral part of the health care team
Designing and managing drug treatment regimens for hospitalized patients in a variety of intensive care units, including burn/trauma, medical and pediatric

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.

Administration / Pharmacy Management - Longitudinal
Burn/Trauma Intensive Care - 4 Weeks
Elective Rotation—10 Weeks
Emergency Medicine - Adult - 4 Weeks
Emergency Medicine - Community - 4 Weeks
Emergency Medicine - Pediatric - 4 Weeks
Emergency Medicine - Trauma - 8-10 Weeks
Emergency Medical Services - 2 Weeks
Medical Intensive Care - 4 Weeks
Orientation - 2-4 weeks
Pediatric Intensive Care - 4 Weeks
Pharmacy Practice / Clinical Pharmacokinetics - Longitudinal
Research - 3 Weeks and Longitudinal
Toxicology - 3 Weeks
Urgent Care / Antimicrobial Stewardship - Longitudinal

Elective Rotations

Possible electives include:

Cardiovascular Intensive Care
Heart Failure / Transplantation
Medical / Surgical Intensive Care
Pediatrics
Psychiatry
Solid Organ Transplant
Surgical Intensive Care Unit

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 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 credit for one class per semester at the University of Rochester.

Requirements for Admission

Admission to the residency program is available to PharmD graduates who have completed a PGY-1 pharmacy residency or equivalent. 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 click here for the PGY-2 Emergency Medicine 2011-2012 Residency Information Pamphlet

Please submit application materials to:

Amber Crowley , Pharm.D., BCPS
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood, Box 638
Rochester, NY 14642
amber_crowley@urmc.rochester.edu
Phone: (585) 275-5122
Fax: (585) 756-5582.