Pharmacy

Residency Training Program

PGY2 Residency - Emergency Medicine

 
The PGY2 Emergency Medicine Residency
is recruiting for a highly motivated candidate with drive to succeed in a busy emergency department setting.

Program Director
Kelly Killius, PharmD, BCPS, kelly.killius@bmc.org, Call 617.414.4912

Program Description

This program offers specialized training in emergency medicine pharmacotherapy in the region's largest level 1 trauma center. After orientation to the department, the resident begins a series of rotations and other activities designed to meet the goals and objectives of the PGY2 residency in emergency medicine. Rotation options include emergency medicine, medical intensive care, surgical/trauma intensive care, and cardiac intensive care. Longitudinal activities include completion of a research project, drug policy development and teaching opportunities (formal CE lectures, leading case conferences, co-precepting students from local colleges of pharmacy). In addition, the resident meets the objectives for hospital practice by participating in the on-call program. 

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Core Rotations

• Emergency Medicine (Extended Rotation) 
• Pediatric Emergency Medicine  
• Medical ICU 
• Surgical/Trauma ICU
• Coronary Care Unit

Elective Rotations

• Infectious diseases consult service 
• Neonatal ICU 
• Pediatric ICU 
• Additional rotations may be available depending upon resident interest

Longitudinal Responsibilities

• Emergency Department staffing
• Resident Research Project 
• Medication Use Evaluation 
• Participation on residency committees

Teaching Opportunities

• Resident Case Conference (weekly)
• Inservices (to Nursing, Physicians, and Pharmacy staff) 
• Two formal CE lectures 
• Co-precept pharmacy students while on rotation 
• Facilitate Therapeutics Seminars (Northeastern University) 
• Resident Teaching Seminar (state-wide teaching series, certificate is obtained upon completion)
• Emergency Medicine Core Curriculum
• EMS Competency Days

Benefits

• Estimated Stipend:  $47,500 
• Insurance Benefits:  Health, dental, vision, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, life insurance 
• Earned time accrual (holidays/vacation/sick leave) 
• Office space with computer 
• Travel/CE allowance:  Eastern States Resident's Conference, ASHP Midyear Meeting

Requirements for Acceptance

Doctor of Pharmacy degree from ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy; certificate from PGY1 program (or equivalent); eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts; be a US citizen or carry a permanent resident visa (a "green card"); complete application: letter of intent (including goals), college transcript, curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation; personal on-site interview.