PGY2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency (FMC)
Program description
The PGY2 emergency medicine pharmacy residency at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center provides the resident with advanced training in emergency medicine. The program is designed to instill and develop the skills necessary to practice independently as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Residents will have the opportunity to become integrated into our advanced pharmacy practice model, respond to medical emergencies, provide education to patients and staff, and participate in pharmacy consult services. The PGY2 emergency medicine residency program allows flexibility to meet the needs and interests of each individual resident while also providing a quality foundation in developing professional practice skills.
Curriculum
| Core rotations |
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| Orientation |
| Emergency medicine I-III |
| Community emergency medicine (offsite) |
| Emergency medicine precepting |
| Critical care (Medical ICU) |
| Selective critical care (Medical, Cardiac, or Neuro) |
| Required longitudinal rotations |
| Projects - Research, medication use evaluations and clinical improvement initiatives |
| Seminar - Multiple presentation opportunities both internally and at regional or national meetings |
| Residency leadership involvement |
| Research/Professional development series |
| Code blue response |
| ED antimicrobial culture follow-up |
| Pre-hospital care |
| Elective rotations |
| Cardiothoracic surgery |
| Neurology ICU |
| Cardiac ICU |
| Infectious diseases - including corporate antimicrobial stewardship duties |
| Clinical pharmacy management - including regional and system opportunities |
| Trauma (offsite) |
| Toxicology (offsite) |
| Teaching |
| Precepting 4th year pharmacy students and PGY1 residents |
| Affiliations with High Point University School of Pharmacy, Campbell University School of Pharmacy, Wingate University School of Pharmacy, and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy |
| Teaching certificate (optional, if not completed during PGY1) |
| Service leadership |
| The PGY2 emergency medicine resident will participate in the FMC chief resident program |
| Every third weekend the resident will staff the emergency department |
| Serve on hospital and department committees, including P&T and Residency Advisory Committee |
Program completion
Upon completion, residents will have gained the following skills:
- Advanced pharmacotherapy knowledge in emergency medicine
- Ability to work independently and efficiently on a healthcare team
- Strengthened leadership and communication skills
- Enhanced teaching, presentation and research skills
Benefits
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Stipend |
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| Approximately $57,500 |
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Leave availability |
| 10 days, with 5 additional professional days |
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Health insurance |
| Medical insurance provided with low monthly premium |
| Vision and dental insurance available with low monthly premium |
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Child care |
| On-site child care offered with a monthly cost (Forsyth Medical Center and Presbyterian Medical Center only) |
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Discounts |
| Employee discount program offers discounts on services and products from both local and national businesses |
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Parking |
| On-site parking provided free of charge |
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Professional development |
| Support for participation at ASHP Midyear meeting, UNC REPS, and additional opportunities at the discretion of the program |
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Additional items |
| Office space and laptop provided |
| Personalized lab coat |
| Access to online and hospital libraries |
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Other |
| Some travel may be required for rotations |
Application information
NMS code: 678769
Interested applicants should apply for consideration by using the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). Please submit your application through this service no later than program specific deadlines. Onsite interview is required.
Application deadline
January 2
Contact
Heather Powell, PharmD, BCPS, BCEMP
PGY2 Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director
Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
Email: hrpowell@novanthealth.org
