Virtual Open Houses for PGY1 and PGY2 Pediatric Programs at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
SNPhA/ACCP: Tuesday, October 24, 2023, 5-6 pm CST (registration: https://www.accp.com/meeting/vrfs23/index.aspx)
Monroe Carell: Wednesday, November 8, 2023, 3-4 pm CST (Gen Peds, Heme/Onc and ID preceptors present)
Monroe Carell: Thursday, November 16, 2023, 4-5 pm CST (Critical Care and Solid Organ Transplant preceptors present)
Registration for Monroe Carell open houses: https://redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=L9H9M49WPECJJHPF
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is nationally recognized as a leader in pediatric healthcare. Pharmacy plays an integral role in the care and well-being of all of our patients, from the tiniest patient in our level IV NICU to a teenager on ECMO in our PICU. We are dedicated to providing the best pharmacotherapeutic care for our patients.
We are excited you are interested in our residency program and furthering this care for pediatric patients. Feel free to explore our program via the links below and contact us should you have further questions. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide a glimpse into all the experiences we offer.
The Department of Pharmacy offers many continuing education programs on a regular basis for our pharmacists and technicians, precepts numerous PharmD students from various schools of pharmacy and offers two ASHP-accredited, 52-week residencies for pharmacists interested in pursuing post-graduate work in pediatric pharmacy.
Monroe Carell has a long-standing history of preparing pharmacy residents for their role as pediatric pharmacy clinicians. The PGY2 residency began in 1999. We added a PGY1 residency in 2006.
We are excited to have graduates practicing all over the country as well as here at Monroe Carell. We are passionate about training our residents to be the best clinicians that they can be. We provide a welcoming, learning environment in which you will care for patients with a wide variety of disease states both unique and common to pediatrics.
Required elements (not all-inclusive)
- Research project and manuscript
- Project presentation at PPA Spring Meeting
- Medication use evaluation or quality improvement project
- Medication monograph or class review
- One-hour therapeutic exchange presentation (same as CE)
Visit the pages below for more information about the residency programs, our current residents and preceptors, and how to apply.
Vanderbilt Pediatric Residency Tour
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Purpose
PGY1 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals and objectives. Residents who successfully compete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership and education. They will be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS) and pursue advanced education and training opportunities, including postgraduate year-two (PGY2) residencies.
General description
The PGY1 resident will focus on developing a solid foundation in pharmacy practice while working toward independence using basic fundamental clinical skills throughout the residency. Through experiences in patient-centered clinical rotations, pharmacy operations and leadership, the resident will have the opportunity to enhance their skills and confidence in pediatric pharmaceutical care. After completion, the resident will be prepared for an opportunity to work as a clinical pharmacist or seek additional specialized training in pediatrics.
Required rotations (10 - one month each)
- Orientation
- Pediatric Medicine I & II
- Pediatric intensive care unit (PICU)
- Pediatric cardiac ICU (PCICU)
- Neonatal ICU (NICU)
- Parenteral nutrition
- Oncology
- Infectious disease
- Dedicated research month
- Student precepting (combined with a core rotation)
Elective rotation options (2 - one month each)
*Can repeat any core rotation
- Pediatric emergency medicine
- Pediatric solid organ transplant
- Stem cell transplant
- Gen peds subspecialty elective: (can be single team or combo)
- GI
- Pulmonary
- Neurology
- Nephrology
- Endocrinology
- Cardiology
Other elective learning experiences may be developed based on resident interest and preceptor availability.
Longitudinal experiences (required)
- Medication use evaluation (MUE)
- Drug monograph
- Research project
- Pharmacy practice management
- Ambulatory care
- Verbal presentations (includes continuing education presentations, case presentations, journal clubs and clinical pearls)
- Clinical on call (includes code coverage)
- Hospital staffing
- Teaching certificate (optional)
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Purpose
PGY2 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.
General description
The ASHP-accredited, PGY2 residency in pediatrics at Monroe Carell allows the resident to build upon their PGY1 experiences and clinical skills while tailoring their residency in a particular area of interest if desired. Through further sharpening of their clinical skills, operational knowledge and leadership, the PGY2 resident will gain autonomy and independence throughout this 12-month residency. This program offers flexibility to focus in an area(s) of interest depending on the resident's desire. After completion, the resident will be prepared for an opportunity to work as a clinical pharmacy specialist.
Required rotations (7 - one month each)
- Orientation
- Pediatric medicine I
- Pediatric intensive care unit
- Neonatal ICU (NICU)
- Pediatric oncology
- Pediatric infectious disease
- Dedicated research month
- Student/resident precepting (combined with core rotation)
Elective rotation options (5 - one month each)
*Can repeat any core rotation
- Pediatric emergency medicine
- Pediatric cardiac ICU (PCICU)
- Advanced parenteral nutrition
- Trauma ICU (adult)
- Toxicology (2 weeks; combined w/another 2-week elective)
- Pediatric solid organ transplant
- Stem cell transplant
- Peds ID immunocompromised
- Pediatric medicine specialty elective (combo or alone):
- Pulmonary
- Neurology
- Nephrology
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology
- GI
Other elective learning experiences may be developed based on resident interest and preceptor availability.
Longitudinal experiences (required)
- Medication use evaluation (MUE)
- Drug monograph
- Research project
- Pharmacy practice management
- Ambulatory care
- Verbal presentations (includes continuing education presentations, case presentations, journal clubs and clinical pearls)
- Clinical on call (includes code coverage)
- Hospital staffing