PGY2 Crital Care Pharmacy Residency 2013-14

PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency
The PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency is a 12-month, organized, directed,
postgraduate training program that focuses on developing the skills and competencies
necessary to provide optimal pharmaceutical care to critically ill patients. The resident is
expected to become an integral component of the multi-disciplinary critical care team and
work with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other pharmacists on a daily
basis.
Required Rotations:
Trauma ICU – 18 bed unit (8 weeks)
Medical ICU – 18 bed unit (8 weeks)
Surgical ICU – 18 bed unit (8 weeks)
Cardiac ICU – 18 bed unit (8 weeks)
Infectious Diseases (4 weeks)
Elective rotations:
Pain / Palliative Care
Emergency Medicine
Toxicology / Poison Control
Psychiatry
Intensification of required rotations
Longitudinal experiences:
Code responder (ACLS)
Committee involvement (P&T, ICU, others)
Pharmacokinetics
Precepting PGY1 residents and students
Clinical research
Miscellaneous Information:
Application deadline: January 5 th
Estimated stipend: $52,000
Benefits – full benefits will be provided (details provided by the LRMC HR
Department)
Earned Time Off (ETO) – 26 days per year
Starting date: Approximately July 1 st
Applications:
Applicants who meet the established requirements and submit all application materials to
LRMC by the due date will be considered.

Qualifications:
Candidates will have graduated from an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy
degree by the beginning of the residency year (beginning of July)
Candidates will be eligible for licensure in the state of Florida
PGY1 or equivalent experience preferred
Candidates who meet the above qualifications may apply for a PGY2 Critical Care
residency position by forwarding all required materials in one envelope to Michael
Semanco, Pharm.D., BCPS (contact information available below).
Required Materials:
Completed Application Form
Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Intent
College Transcript (from College of Pharmacy)
Three (3) recommendations with at least one from a clinical rotation experience
(each recommendation should be an ASHP form in addition to an individual letter)
Applicants should collect all documents and submit in one envelope
All application materials must be postmarked by January 5 th . Candidates who do not
return all application materials by the established due date will not be considered for a
residency position.
Once all applications have been received and reviewed, select candidates will be invited
for an onsite interview. A twenty (20) minute presentation will be required.
Contact Information:
Michael Semanco, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care
PGY2 Critical Care Residency Co-Director
PGY1 Residency Program Director
(863) 687-1100 x5883
Michael.Semanco@lrmc.com
Troy Batterton, PharmD, FCCM
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Critical Care
PGY2 Critical Care Residency Co-Director
(8630 687-1100 X2070
Troy.Batterton@lrmc.com