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PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at Baptist Hospital PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at Baptist Hospital

PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at Baptist Hospital

This specialized residency in Critical Care is a 52-week training program accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). The purpose of the program is to develop well-rounded critical care practitioners who can provide high-level clinical care in a variety of ICU settings and effectively share their knowledge and promote learning among students and other residents.

The focus of the program is clinical practice, involving experiences with an interdisciplinary critical care team in medical, surgical, neurological and cardiovascular ICU environments. The training is coordinated to allow the resident to master each of the disease states established within the ASHP Practice Standards for the PGY2 Residency in Critical Care. Residents will develop skills in managing drug therapy for patients with multiple disease states in the critical care setting, educating students and residents, and participating in clinical research.

Listed below are some of the unique features and patient care opportunities afforded at the practice site:

  • 24 hours/7 days a week in-house Intensivist Service with daily rounding with multi-disciplinary team. Pharmacists attend codes hospital wide and are part of the rapid response teams.
  • Miami Neuroscience Institute on campus with a dedicated Neuro ICU with Neuro Intensivists, Neuro Interventional Radiologists and Neurosurgery in attendance at multi-disciplinary rounds in the ICU. The Joint Commission certified Baptist Hospital of Miami as a Comprehensive Stroke Center.
  • Dedicated Cardiothoracic ICU with employed Cardiothoracic Surgeons where complex hybrid surgeries are performed in conjunction with Interventional Cardiologist and Interventional Radiologists.
  • Miami Cancer Institute (MCI) with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer alliance affords the resident many opportunities in hematology, oncology and bone marrow transplant.
  • Neonatology Intensive Care Units (Level II and Level III)
  • Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute (MCVI): Leading vascular and cardiac research and clinical trials
  • Multi-hospital formulary management system through the BHSF Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee

The Critical Care PGY2 residency program at Baptist Hospital is designed to train a pharmacist for a clinical specialist role in a critical care-centered practice setting such as medical, surgical, neuroscience and cardiac intensive care. Program graduates will possess necessary skills to function as an advanced practitioner in clinical and academic settings. The pharmacy residency program builds upon the Doctor of Pharmacy education and the PGY1 pharmacy residency experience to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in the intensive care unit. Residents will have opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge into the provision of patient care of critically ill patients. Residents who successfully complete the residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification in critical care.

Program Accreditation

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) | ID: 33005

Program Size

2

Heidi Clarke, Pharm.D., BCCCP

Program Director

Heidi Clarke, Pharm.D., BCCCP
786-596-5667
Biography
HeidiC@BaptistHealth.net

People

Preceptors Residents

  • 100%

    pass rate for the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialty (BPS) certification examination

  • 2007

    acquired ASHP Accreditation

  • 80%

    of graduates retained in positions throughout Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Hospital

Baptist Hospital

The flagship facility of Baptist Health South Florida, Baptist Hospital of Miami has been one of the most respected medical centers in South Florida since its founding in 1960 and is today one of America’s most preferred medical centers. With more than 900 beds, it is the largest of Baptist Health’s 12 hospitals. Three Centers of Excellence are housed on the campus: Miami Cancer Institute, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute (the largest and most comprehensive cardiovascular facility in the region) and Miami Neuroscience Institute. Baptist Hospital has earned Magnet Recognition for nursing excellence. It is also certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and received the Gold Seal of Approval for consistently meeting high national standards of stroke care. Baptist Hospital was ranked #1 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area for the 2023-2024 U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals Ranking.



Eligibility Requirements and Application Schedule

Our program attracts, educates, and retains exceptional healthcare talent to serve the South Florida community. Program participants will be trained in the Baptist Health Way with a focus on quality, inclusion, compassion, and collaboration.

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
Acceptance and admission to the program is contingent on submission of all requested materials and meeting all eligibility requirements as determined by the program.

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

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Curriculum

Core Learning Experiences

Our program curriculum incorporates several block rotations typically lasting several weeks, giving trainees exposure to a wide variety of learning experiences throughout the duration of the program.
Rotations
Cardiovascular Critical Care
4 Weeks
Emergency Medicine
4 Weeks
Introduction to Critical Care
4 Weeks
Medical/Surgical ICU
4 Weeks
Neuro Critical Care
4 Weeks
Pharmacy Operations
6 Weeks
Telehealth eICU
4 Weeks

Longitudinal Learning Experiences

Our program curriculum incorporates several longitudinal rotations, immersing trainees in particular areas of study throughout the entire duration of the training program.
Rotations
Academia
52 Weeks
Pharmacy Operations (ICU)
36 Weeks
Pharmacy Practice
52 Weeks
Research
52 Weeks

Elective Learning Experiences

Our program offers multiple elective rotation experiences including:
Rotations – 4 Weeks
Advanced Cardiac ICU
Advanced Medical ICU/Pulmonology
Advanced Neuro ICU
Bone Marrow Transplant/Hematology
Clinical Coordinator and Medication Safety
Infectious Diseases
Neonatal ICU
Progressive Care Unit—Cardiac and Neuro

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