Pharmacy Residency Program
Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2)
Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Program Overview
Our 12-month program, currently in candidate status under guidance by the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP), is designed to immerse residents in various emergency department settings.
Residents will complete at least five four-week experiences in the emergency department as well as gain advanced training in critical care and ambulatory care settings.
Longitudinal experiences will encompass independent emergency department service management, quality improvement, antimicrobial stewardship, management, and medication information.
Additional Information:
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Two positions available
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Starting date: First week of July
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Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
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Paid time off
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Paid registration and travel expenses for ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, ALSHP Annual Meeting and the Southeastern Residency Conference.
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Travel allowance will cover lodging, transportation, and meals (limit of $50/day). For any air travel, the cost of a coach seat will be covered.
Additional required experiences will be funded by the program
Purpose Statement
The purpose of Jackson Hospital and Clinic’s PGY2 emergency medicine pharmacy residency program is to build on the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and PGY1 training to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication‐related care of patients presenting emergently with a wide range of conditions, eligible for emergency medicine board certification, and capable of managing an emergency medicine pharmacy practice.
Our Application Process
Applicants shall submit their application materials through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) unless applying through an early-commit process. Due date for submission changes annually, but it is typically the second week of January.
In order to be considered for acceptance, applicants must submit:
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A letter of intent
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Three references
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Proof of U.S. citizenship
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A curriculum vitae
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Pharmacy school transcript
Once application materials have been reviewed, qualified applicants will be invited for an on-site interview which will include a 10-minute presentation with 5-minute for questions and answers.
In addition, selected candidates must successfully complete an ASHP-regulated PGY1 pharmacy residency and provide a copy of their certificate prior to beginning PGY2 training at Jackson Hospital.
Core Rotations
Required Learning Experiences
5 Weeks
Orientation
ER days 1 & 2*
ER Nights 1 & 2*
Cardiology*
Critical Care*
Toxicology (off-site) *
*Direct patient care learning experiences*
Required Longitudinal Experiences
Antimicrobial Stewardship*
Drug Information
Longitudinal Project
Medical Emergency Management*
Practice Management
PGY2 Pharmacy Leadership and Administration
PGY2 Teaching and Learning
Elective Learning Experiences
Choose 2
Diagnostic Considerations*
ER-ICU Transitions of Care*
ER Nights 3*
ER Days 3*
Additional experiences to be created based on resident-specific goals
Program Requirements
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BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification
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Must be a U.S. Citizen
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Must possess a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (Pharm.D.) from a college accredited by ACPE
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Must receive Alabama license no later than 90 days from the start date of their residency year
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Successful completion of ASHP-regulated PGY1 pharmacy residency