Pharmacy Residency Program
The PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency is designed to provide candidates with a solid foundation in pharmacy practice, direct patient care, drug information, and practice management skills in a pediatric setting. The resident will function as an active member of various multidisciplinary teams where exposure to diverse clinical experiences will be gained through pediatric-focused clinical and administrative rotations.
Resident is expected to complete or participate in various projects such as Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee drug monograph preparation and presentation, a research project suitable for publication, drug utilization reviews, journal club participations, and other presentations that may include continuing education symposium.
Resident will gain experience rounding daily with medical teams, evaluating patient's medication therapy, providing pediatric pharmacotherapy recommendations, and educating students and healthcare providers.
Application Process
Application Requirements
All residents must be eligible for pharmacist licensure in Florida.
Application Process
Eligible candidates will have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy and must submit all the standard application requirements via PhORCAS by January 5th. An on-site interview is required.
Mission
The purpose of the residency is to train highly motivated pharmacists, increase professional development, clinical involvement, and develop independent problem-solving skills in the pharmacotherapy specific to the pediatric population. The resident will be exposed to pediatric patients cared for by cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, oncology, orthopedics, pediatric surgery, pediatric and neonatal critical care medicine, and general pediatrics services. Graduates also acquire experience in research focused in pediatric care and are expected to develop the ability to teach patients, caregivers and other health professionals. The program is designed to provide residents with the fundamental and specialized skills necessary for contemporary health-system pharmacy practice.
General Information
| Duration: |
12 months |
| No. of Positions: |
2 |
| Starting Date: |
July 1st |
| Estimated Stipend: |
$42,000 |
| Benefits: |
Health insurance, sick leave, discount meals, professional travel reimbursement |
| Training Site Type: |
Hospital |
| Model Type(s): |
Teaching, Non-Profit |
| Total Beds: |
289 |
| Number of Patient Care Centers: |
8 |
Learning Experiences
Required Learning Experiences
- Orientation
- General Pediatrics
- Critical Care
- Cardiology
- Neonatology
- Hematology/Oncology
- Infectious Diseases
- Administration
Longitudinal Learning Experiences
- Project
- Antibiotic Stewardship
- Staffing/Service
- Medication Safety
Preceptors
- Gabriella Blyumin, PharmD, BCPPS
- Rebeca Calderon, PharmD
- Jon Cokley, PharmD
- Daniel DeArazoza, PharmD, BCPS
- Howard Fistel, RPh
- Yarelys Garcia, PharmD
- Helen Lee, PharmD, BCPS
- David Mancuso, PharmD
- Nicole Mulas, PharmD
- Yaletza Rodriguez, PharmD
- Sharmeen Roy, PharmD, BCPS
- Ileana Sotto, PharmD, BCOP
- Amber Taylor, PharmD
- Marilyn Torres, PharmD
Contact Us
Address
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Department of Pharmacy
3100 S.W. 62nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33155
Program Director
Helen Lee, PharmD, BCPS
Email: helen.lee@nicklaushealth.org