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PGY-2 Residency in Cardiology Pharmacy Practice

Program Overview

Stanford Health Care is an academic medical center, recognized among the top 10 in the nation for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery by U.S. News & World Report 2023-2024. It is a comprehensive cardiac, stroke, pulmonary hypertension, and adult congenital heart disease care center. Stanford is recognized as an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) center of excellence, and one of the largest and most successful heart transplant and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) programs in the country.

Core rotations include: cardiac care unit (CCU) and heart failure I and II, heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support, cardiology transitions of care, cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU), clinical research, hyperlipidemia/cardiometabolic Elective rotations may include: emergency medicine, medical intensive care (MICU), inpatient classical hematology, pulmonary hypertension, metabolic health clinic, cardiac electrophysiology clinic, among others. In addition to clinical practice experiences, the PGY-2 cardiology pharmacy resident will have the opportunity to participate in academic activities, which include precepting PGY-1 residents and students as well as providing didactic lectures. The resident will conduct a mentored longitudinal research project and engage in leadership development. After completing this residency, graduates will be equipped active members of an interdisciplinary cardiovascular care team.

The SHC residency program is currently in pre-candidate status for accreditation by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

Contact Information

PGY-2 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency Program Director: Benjamin Wang, PharmD, BCCP

Email: BenjaminWang@stanfordhealthcare.org

Phone: 650-497-1725

Fax: 650-497-1737

Mailing Address:
Stanford Health Care
Department of Pharmacy
300 Pasteur Drive, Room H0301
Stanford, CA 94305-5616

Program Mission

The mission of the PGY2 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency Program at Stanford Health Care is to provide specialized practical pharmacy training in diverse cardiovascular practice settings that builds on skills gained from a PGY-1 residency. Our goal is to train highly qualified and motivated new practitioners as they develop into the medication experts of interdisciplinary cardiology teams. The residency will prepare the resident to practice evidence-based medicine and be able to make sound decisions for the large variety of cardiovascular disease states.

Program Structure

The program follows the ASHP Residency Learning System and its goals and learning objectives are consistent with standards developed by ASHP.

Required Rotations

  • Orientation/Training (2 weeks)
  • Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)/Heart Failure I, II (6 weeks, 4 weeks)
  • Cardiothoracic Transplant, Mechanical Circulatory Support (4 weeks)
  • Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CVICU) (4 weeks)
  • Cardiology Transitions of Care (4 weeks)
  • Clinical Research/Administrative (4 weeks)  

Longitudinal Rotations

  • Hyperlipidemia and Cardiometabolic Ambulatory Care Clinic
  • Leadership, Practice Management, Professional Education
  • Staffing

Elective Rotations

  • Pediatric Cardiology* (4 weeks)
  • Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU* (4 weeks)
  • Inpatient Classical Hematology (2 weeks)
  • Electrophysiology Clinic (2 weeks)
  • Primary Care and Anticoagulation Clinic (4 weeks)
  • Liver and Metabolic Health Clinic (4 weeks)
  • Heart Failure Pharmacist Clinic* (4 weeks)
  • Inpatient Pulmonary Hypertension (4 weeks)
  • Emergency Medicine (4 weeks)
  • Medical Intensive Care (MICU) (4 weeks)
  • Academia, School of Health Sciences* (4 weeks)

*Offsite rotations at affiliated institutions, based on availability

Residency Requirements

  • Conduct a longitudinal research project and author a research manuscript for journal submission
  • Present a research project at the Western States Conference and/or a national annual meeting
  • Deliver a formal cardiovascular therapeutics lecture for the Clinical Therapeutics course at Stanford School of Medicine Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
  • Participate in teaching activities with PGY-1 residents, pharmacy students, and interdisciplinary health professionals
  • Prepare and present a drug monograph and/or medication use evaluation for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
  • Present a CAPE continuing education lecture presentation to pharmacy staff
  • Staff 2 weekend days every 3 weeks (on average)

Compensation & Benefits

The resident will receive a competitive annual stipend of approximately $81,000 with full benefits, including an excellent health care benefits package and 10 days of paid time off (PTO). In addition, the resident will receive educational leave and a stipend to attend and participate in various pharmacy or cardiology conferences such as the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in December and American College of Cardiology Annual Meeting in April.

 

Eligibility

Participation in our specialized residency in cardiology pharmacy practice requires a Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy, completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency program, and CA licensure/eligibility. All applicants must be enrolled in the ASHP Residency Match Program.  Applicant Agreements for participation in the Match can be downloaded from the Matching Program Web site at www.natmatch.com/ashprmp.