PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency

Purpose Statement

PGY2 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in specialized areas of practice. PGY2 residencies provide residents with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings. Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification, if available.

Qualifications

Applicants must be Doctor of Pharmacy graduates from an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy; have completed an accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency; be licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in Virginia; and possess requisite patient care training or experience. The successful applicant must possess exceptional knowledge, clinical problem solving, communication skills, and leadership qualities.

Residency Goals

To develop expert pharmacy skills and competencies in various pediatric pharmacy practice settings, enabling the resident to provide therapeutic decision-making, drug therapy selection, and therapeutic drug monitoring to improve outcomes and quality of life of the pediatric patient.
To develop and enhance teaching skills by participating in selected didactic courses at the VCU School of Pharmacy, precepting students in clinical experiences (APPEs), and presenting educational information to health care professionals, patients, and family members.
To enhance written and oral communication skills to enable the resident to contribute pediatric pharmacotherapy information through publication and presentation.
To provide experiences in clinical research and quality improvement in pediatric pharmacy practice.
To develop effective organizational, integrative, and evaluative skills that assist the resident in developing cost-effective, patient-oriented pharmacy services to the pediatric population.

Program Training and Structure

The PGY2 Pediatric resident will gain a broad range of experiences in various pediatric settings. VCUHS is an academic medical center located in Richmond, Virginia. The Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCUHS is a level 1 pediatric trauma center, level 4 neonatal care, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation accredited CF care center, American Diabetes Association designated diabetes education program, and a Children’s Oncology Group site. VCUHS is the primary teaching site for the Virginia Commonwealth Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, and Allied Health.

Required Rotations (6, five-week rotations)

Orientation
Pediatric Intensive Care
Neonatal Intensive Care
General Pediatrics
Pediatric Hematology Oncology and Cellular Therapy
Clerkship Teaching
*Longitudinal experiences (including practice management, clinical pharmacokinetic consult coverage, code blue and ECMO response, committee participation, continuing education presentation, research, and medical writing opportunities)

Elective Rotations (3, three to five-week rotations or longitudinal experience)

Pediatric Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatry (acute care or ambulatory care)
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Ambulatory Care
Pediatric Pulmonology Ambulatory Care
Clinical Toxicology Consult Service and Poison Center
Academia
Pediatric Subspecialty Populations (ex: pulmonology, gastrointestinal diseases, endocrine, neurology, nephrology)
Pharmacy Informatics
Medication Safety
Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Teaching

The PGY2 Pediatric Resident is given an academic faculty appointment as a Clinical Instructor in the VCU School of Pharmacy and has opportunities to provide didactic instruction (e.g., lectures, team-based learning sessions, case conferences) and experiential training (e.g., APPEs) for Doctor of Pharmacy students from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy. Residents may participate in an elective teaching and learning certificate program.

Research and Quality Improvement

Each resident is responsible for initiating and successfully completing a research project, with presentation at an internal residency research symposium and at a national meeting. Residents are encouraged to submit their projects for publication. An advisor and additional support guide the resident through the process. Potential pediatric research projects are presented to the residents at the start of the residency program.

Program Leadership

Program Director
Cady P. Noda, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS
Clinical Specialist, Pediatric Hematology Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant
Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy
PharmD, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency, Indiana University Health
PGY2 Residency in Pediatrics, Georgia Regents Children’s Hospital of Georgia/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and participates in the ASHP/NMS PGY2 Matching Program and PhORCAS. For details, visit the ASHP PhORCAS website.

Recruitment

Visit our Application and Recruitment page for more information on our virtual sessions and ASHP showcase and Personal Placement Service participation.

Application - Required Characteristics to be Evaluated by Your Reference Writers:

Clinical problem-solving skills
Ability to work with peers and communicate
Emotional stability and maturity
Dependability
Effective patient interactions

Number of Positions

Salary and Benefits

The salary for PGY2 pharmacy residents at VCU Health System is $60,000.

Duration of Appointment

The pharmacy resident's contract at VCU Health System will begin on July 1 of the program year. The pharmacy residency will be completed on June 30 of the subsequent year.

Leave and Benefits

Two weeks (10 days) of paid vacation or personal leave are granted. Additionally, 9 days of paid holiday leave and 5 days of paid sick leave are provided. Residents also receive 2 days of family/self-care leave and 10 days for educational or professional leave.

Health Benefits

The VCU Health System provides a health insurance policy, including outpatient physician visits, lab tests, and optional dental, vision, and family coverage.

Liability Insurance

VCU Health System provides professional liability (malpractice) insurance for each pharmacy resident. The policy covers professional service within the institution.

Moonlighting

Residents may pursue additional paid staffing within VCU Health System upon program director approval, not exceeding 16 hours weekly.

Office Space and Resources

Office space and remote access to patient and drug information are provided for residents.

Health and Recreation Facilities

Residents have access to VCU recreational facilities at a reduced membership fee.

Parking

Parking and health-system shuttles are available on the VCU Medical Center campus at no cost.