PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency
Baptist Health South Florida
The PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency Program at Baptist Health is a 52-week pharmacy specialty-training program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). It is designed to establish a foundation in pharmacy informatics knowledge and to develop the skills necessary to design, build, and maintain the various medication-related and pharmacy applications used throughout a health system.
The goal of the program is to develop well-rounded and effective pharmacy informaticists who strive to improve medication use processes by optimizing functionality and end user experience with medication-related and pharmacy applications. This specialty residency program uses the general clinical knowledge and experience achieved during a PGY1 residency and incorporates it into information technology. The residency is designed to develop expert skills and competency in pharmacy practice and informatics, with an emphasis on clinical applications and impact on patient care. The program offers a wide variety of projects involving implementation and optimization of features in the electronic health record, along with opportunities for experience with automated dispensing cabinets, workflow and inventory management systems, and IV infusion pump drug libraries. Opportunities for teaching, research, quality improvement, and professional writing are integrated. Upon completion of the program, the graduating resident will be prepared for a variety of practice positions in pharmacy and information technology.
Program Size
1
People
Baptist Health
With more than 1.5 million patient visits every year from the Florida Keys to Palm Beach county, Baptist Health demonstrates a commitment to clinical and service excellence. Patients and their families from around the world travel to South Florida to receive expert care from the Baptist Health team. With approximately 23,000 employees and more than 4,000 physicians in virtually all specialties – many with national and international reputations – Baptist Health is South Florida’s world-class healthcare organization. A culture of quality and dedication is instilled into every member of the Baptist Health family.
Eligibility Requirements and Application Schedule
Program Eligibility
- Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy
- Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency (certificate required)
- Must obtain a Florida pharmacist’s license
Application Requirements
Prospective residents are required to submit the following:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official transcripts from all colleges of pharmacy attended
- Three letters of recommendation from professional references utilizing standard form required by PhORCAS™
- Personal statement of intent
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Application Timeline
- Where do applicants go to apply? Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS™).
- When are applications accepted? November to January
- When are candidate interviews? January and February
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When are candidates matched/notified of acceptance?
March
ASHP Resident Matching Program – National Matching Services, Inc.
National Matching Service Code: 666574 - When does the program start? July 1st