Pediatric Pharmacy Resident - PGY1

Requisition Number 2012699

Vanderbilt Children's Hospital offers a twelve-month Pharmacy Residency (PGY1) Program with an emphasis in pediatrics. The PGY1 pharmacy residency is designed to build upon an educational foundation of clinical skills and knowledge. Through experiences in patient centered care, pharmacy operations, and leadership the resident will have the opportunity to enhance their skills and confidence in pharmaceutical care. The PGY1 resident can anticipate focus on developing a solid foundation in pharmacy practice while working towards independence using basic fundamental clinical skills throughout the 12-month residency. The goals and objectives of this program follow those established by ASHP for PGY1 pharmacy residencies. After completion, the resident will be prepared for an opportunity to work as a clinical pharmacist or seek additional specialized training in the area of pediatrics. PGY1 residents will be expected to complete a project suitable for submission for publication upon completion of their residency year. Required Rotations include: Ambulatory Care (longitudinal), Pediatric Medicine (2 months), Practice Management (longitudinal) and 1 month each of the following: Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Cardiac ICU, Neonatal Intensive Care, Oncology, Antimicrobial Stewardship, NICU-TPN, Project/Research and Orientation. Elective rotations and other learning experiences will be tailored to the resident's interests. A teaching certificate program will be offered for interested residents.

Fringe Benefits : Educational leave, learning materials, flexible paid time off, travel and relocation allowance.

Special Requirements for Acceptance : Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited B.S. or Doctor of Pharmacy program and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Tennessee by July 31st.

To Apply for Residency : Interested applicants should submit the following through PhORCAS: curriculum vitae, letter of interest, three letters of reference and official pharmacy school transcripts. References should have comments on at least 50% of the items with at least two references from clinical preceptors preferred. No formal letter of recommendation upload necessary. Final acceptance is dependent on required Vanderbilt University Medical Center online application, drug screening and background check.

Department/Unit Summary:

The Department of Pharmaceutical Services provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care services to Vanderbilt University Hospital (VUH), Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (Children's Hospital), Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital (VPH) and The Vanderbilt Medical Group (VMG).

This patient-centered service is provided through the Patient Care Center organization and clinic structure. The role of the Pharmacy is to promote safe and effective medication therapy for all patients and to provide oversight and leadership of the medication use system.

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