Find answers to frequently asked questions about our PGY2 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency program.
Read the answers to these frequently asked questions about our PGY2 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency program, or contact us below for any additional questions.
Yes, the PGY2 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency program is ASHP accredited and received a full 8 years of re-accreditation in 2021.
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There are three two-month long required learning experiences: Clinical Cardiology, Heart Failure/LVAD, and Cardiovascular ICU. There are also several required longitudinal experiences including Education and Practice Administration, Research, Pharmacy Services, Ambulatory, and Medical Emergencies. Residents are also required to complete a one-month orientation period in July.
The residency provides for four months of elective learning experiences which are typically scheduled in the second half of the residency year. Potential one-month-long electives include Electrophysiology, Anticoagulation, Cardiovascular Surgery, and Outpatient Cardiology. The following learning experiences may be taken as either two-week or one-month long electives: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Emergency Department, Medical ICU, and Pain and Palliative Care.
Yes, the pharmacy resident will attend the ASHP Midyear meeting and a regional resident conference. Financial support will be provided for these meetings. Financial support for a cardiology-related professional meeting will be given at the discretion of the Director of Pharmacy.
The program utilizes a competency-based approach to preceptor evaluation of the resident's performance of the program's educational goals and objectives, resident self-assessment of their performance, and resident evaluations of preceptor performance and of the program. The PharmAcademic system will be utilized for all residency-related evaluations. Residents are evaluated by each preceptor considering 1) how the resident compares to an individual with the same level of training or experience and 2) the level of improvement in the skill since the last performance.
Residents have the option to complete the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy Teaching Certificate Program. This program provides residents with a broad understanding of issues in pharmacy education and opportunities to enhance their teaching skills. It has been constructed for residents to gain knowledge in educational theory, develop experience in teaching in various instructional settings, and document and reflect upon their teaching activities.
For residents who have already participated in a teaching certificate program during their PGY1 year, there are additional opportunities for teaching at the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy.
Residents also participate in the precepting of pharmacy students on rotation at The Christ Hospital.
Yes, you are required to be licensed within 90 days after the start of the residency.
Yes, we participate in the match.
Please refer to PhORCAS for application deadline each year.
The Christ Hospital residency program utilizes the PhORCAS system to manage application materials. All materials need to be uploaded and submitted through PhORCAS.
Yes, an interview is required. An onsite interview is preferred, but a virtual option is available if needed.
Interviews will take place at the end of January through the last week of February.
The residency is a 52-week commitment and will begin in early July of each year. Residents must go through hospital orientation at the start of the residency.
The stipend for the 2024 - 2025 residency year is $66,664. This may change in subsequent years.
The resident is provided 15 days of vacation/sick time during the year in addition to 4 interview days.
Yes, the residency is showcased at the ASHP Midyear Meeting.
Yes, current TCH PGY1 residents who are interested in early commitment to the PGY2 Cardiology program will be required to express their interest in writing by November 1 of the residency year.
Upon hire, all hospital employees must pass a drug and nicotine screen in order to be employed by The Christ Hospital.
Residents are paired with a mentor of their choosing, who serves as an additional go-to person for questions and support, outside of the residency program director. Residents also receiving mentoring from preceptors on the research project, presentations, and while on clinical rotations.
