PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Program

Florida Hospital for Children is a 200-bed acute care teaching hospital, including a 53-bed Level III NICU and 28-bed Level II NICU, a 22-bed Level I PICU, 8-bed Hematology/Oncology Unit, 8-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit, 8-bed Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, 44-bed General Medical/Surgical Unit, 16-bed Procedural Sedation Unit, 10-bed CVICU, 16-bed ED, and Central Florida's only Renal Transplant and Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Programs. Florida Hospital for Children received a $10 million contribution in 2007 from Walt Disney World towards an expansion project which was completed in early 2011. It serves as a major tertiary facility in Orlando, Florida and is affiliated with seven adult campuses in Central Florida and twenty-four throughout the state of Florida. Florida Hospital is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in Florida and one of the very best hospitals in the United States in 10 specialties. Florida Hospital has a long standing history of excellence in patient care and provides a robust portfolio of specialty services as well as cutting edge clinical programs to highly complex patient populations.

At Florida Hospital for Children, the pharmacy’s primary mission is to provide quality pharmaceutical care to improve the patient's quality of life while providing support for caregivers. As part of multidisciplinary teams, we share the responsibility of monitoring responses to drug therapy and optimizing care to improve patient outcomes. Residents who complete the Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Program at Florida Hospital for Children will develop the critical thinking skills necessary to provide specialized, patient-focused care and become confident, independent pediatric clinical specialists in the health care team. The program consists of the following learning experiences:

Required Learning Experiences: Elective Learning Experiences (may select 4):  Pharmacy Distribution and Clinical Operations (Orientation)  Endocrinology  General Pediatrics (2 rotations)  Neurology  Pediatric Hematology/Oncology  Infectious Disease  Pediatric Intensive Care  Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant  Neonatal Intensive Care  Clinical Administration/Medication Safety  Ambulatory Care, Practice Management, Nutrition and  May repeat required rotations for further Pharmacokinetic Support (longitudinal) exposure/experience (exception: General Pediatrics)

Required activities include a minimum of: 1 medication use evaluation, 1 research project suitable for publication and presentation at a professional pharmacy meeting, 4 journal clubs, 4 patient case presentations, 1 Formulary review, 1 hour ACPE-accredited continuing education presentation, submission for a poster or platform presentation at a professional meeting, pediatric pharmacy staff developments, and PALS certification. To build practice leadership skills, participation will also be expected in the following: Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; Formulary Subcommittee; performance improvement projects; student, employee, and resident teaching; and Medication Safety Committee.

Positions available: 2 full-time, 12 month commitment Annual Stipend: $44,700 Travel support: ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and 1 professional pharmacy meeting 10 days paid vacation/sick/bereavement leave Pediatric pharmacy staffing is required National Match Number: 630061 Application Deadline: January 9, 2015 Benefits include: immediate medical, dental, and vision insurance; free employee parking; discounts at hospital cafeterias and many local merchants

Qualifications: Applicant should have a doctor of pharmacy degree and be in the process of completing a PGY-1 pharmacy residency or have the equivalent experience. Eligibility for Florida licensure is essential for fulfilling the requirements of the application process. Applicants must be participants in the National Matching Services and the PhORCAS. The following application materials must be submitted by the deadline: curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation utilizing the PhORCAS template (1 from clinical pharmacist, 1 from Residency Program Director), transcripts from all colleges of pharmacy attended, and letter of intent discussing the motivation for pursuing pediatric specialty training including goals for the next 2-5 years.

Visit our website: https://drupal02.floridahospital.org/pharmacyresidency/ For more information contact: Kristen Jones, PharmD – Residency Program Director Phone: (407) 303-5632 E-mail: [email protected]