UNC Health Rex PGY2 Residency in Cardiology

PGY2 Pharmacy Residency Program in Cardiology Purpose Statement

The UNC Health Rex PGY2 pharmacy residency program in Cardiology builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in a specialized area of practice. Our program provides residents with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by incorporating experience and knowledge into the provision of patient care in advanced practice settings. Residents who successfully complete the UNC Health Rex PGY2 pharmacy residency in Cardiology are prepared for positions in advanced patient care, academic, or other specialties, along with board certification in cardiology.

There is one PGY2 in Cardiology position available. The program start date is July 1.

PGY2 Program Description

UNC Health Rex is the largest community hospital in the UNC Healthcare system. We are an accredited primary stroke and chest pain center, and a Bariatric Center of Excellence as well as a comprehensive community Cancer Center. UNC Health Rex is a premier hospital for acute cardiac care and the main regional referral center. We have a full-spectrum of emergency cardiac care programs, such as IABP, PVAD, CABG, adult ECMO, as well as structural heart disease procedures including TAVR, Mitraclip, Watchman, and state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization labs

The PGY2 resident in cardiology at UNC Health Rex will provide cardiovascular pharmacy services within inpatient critical care, intermediate care, and procedural patient care areas. In the outpatient setting, the PGY2 resident will work within the Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner model by providing daily service in the areas of cardiovascular medication management and monitoring in an independent practice.

Teaching Experience

• Serve as primary preceptor or co-preceptor for at least 2 pharmacy learners. May co-precept PGY1 residents on rotation if available.
• Teaching opportunities at Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences will be available as didactic teaching and group teaching sessions for the skills lab.
• Create and present one CE lecture given to the entire UNC Health System and others that register for the event.
• Serve as primary facilitator to PGY1 resident for assigned group topic discussions related to cardiology topics.
• Opportunity to create an interdisciplinary journal club presentation and deliver to the Rex intensivist providers as well as the critical care pharmacy group, pending availability.
• Opportunity to present national journal club or patient case through ACCP cardiology PRN group, pending availability.
• Optional teaching certificate is available through UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Teaching & Learning Certificate Program.

Staffing Experience

The resident will staff every 4th weekend in the clinical critical care and cardiology patient care areas and one evening shift from 15:30-21:30 per month, excluding Friday evenings.

Leadership

The longitudinal clinical leadership rotation will prepare residents to pursue a leadership position in the clinical practice setting. The resident will participate in several required activities designed to improve their working knowledge and experience with quality improvement and leadership concepts. They will have the opportunity to lead initiatives for cardiovascular services at UNC Health Rex, be involved in quality assurance and interdisciplinary education, and participate in the leadership development discussion series. Additionally, the resident will serve as a pharmacy representative on both local and system pharmacy-related committees throughout the year.

Meetings

The pharmacy resident in PGY2 Cardiology will have the opportunity to attend local pharmacy meetings (NCAP), health system meetings, as well as 2 national meetings, including ASHP Midyear and ACC meetings. The resident may participate in recruiting events for PGY1 and PGY2 residencies and attend residency showcases as needed.

Benefits:

The PGY2 Cardiology Resident receives a $53,400/year stipend paid by UNC Health REX Hospital.

Leave Availability

The resident earns Paid Time Off (PTO) at the same rate as a new co-worker. PTO is earned every two weeks, coinciding with pay periods. If time off from the residency is taken for any reason except funeral leave (holiday, vacation, absence) PTO will be used.

The resident may be granted up to 10 days of education leave for the ASHP Midyear Meeting as well as another national meeting in Cardiology specialty.

In accordance with ASHP Accreditation standards, time away from the residency program does not exceed a combined total of 37 days per 52-week training period

Health Insurance

Residents are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account, 403(b), 529 Plan, Life Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, EAP, as well as a travel stipend for meetings.

Parking

Onsite complimentary parking is available on the hospital campus.

Reimbursement

Residents are given educational leave with pay and support travel to attend and present at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Cardiology specialty national meeting.

Other Benefits

• Complimentary and required Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) training
• Dedicated office space
• Monogrammed lab coats
• Vocera wireless badge phones
• UNC-issued laptop
• Complimentary mobile access to Lexicomp
• Opportunities to participate in select Learning and Organizational Effectiveness classes
• Discounted access to our comprehensive UNC Health Rex Wellness Centers
• Discounted meals from our award winning chefs!
• Merchandise discounts at select retailers

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from ACPE accredited school of pharmacy, AND
• Completed ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency in pharmacy practice, AND
• License to practice pharmacy in the state of North Carolina as of July 1
• On-site or virtual interview

How to Apply

The application deadline is January 2, 2025. Complete applications include the following:

• An application form submitted through the PhORCAS Application Portal
  • • Including PhORCAS supplemental form
• Letter of intent
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three PhORCAS Standardized Recommendations
• Pharmacy College transcripts

All applicants much be registered with the National Matching Service. Employment application will be required after match results are posted.

Diversity Statement

The UNC Health System and the UNC School of Medicine are committed to valuing all people throughout our organization, regardless of background, lifestyle, and culture. A diverse and inclusive work environment for staff and culturally appropriate care for our patients, are essential to fulfilling our UNC Health vision of improving the health of all North Carolinians.

See here for further information about DEI efforts at UNC Health.

Contact Information for PGY2 Cardiology Program:

Olivia Roberts, PharmD, BCCP
Director of PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Cardiology
Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit Clinical Pharmacist
Olivia.Roberts@unchealth.unc.edu

Anne Rodino, PharmD, BCCP, CPP
Cardiology PGY2 Program Coordinator
Anne.Rodino@unchealth.unc.edu

J. Alex Toler, PharmD, BCCCP
Cardiology PGY2 Program Coordinator
Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Clinical Pharmacist
John.Toler@unchealth.unc.edu