RESIDENCY IN CRITICAL CARE
PHARMACY PRACTICE (PGY-2)
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INTRODUCTION
The residency
in critical care at the Medical University of South Carolina is an
ASHP-accredited specialized residency consisting of 12 months of
training and experience. The program allows sufficient flexibility to
adapt to the interests and needs of the individual resident, yet
provides the basic foundation for quality clinical practice in critical
care. Upon completion of this comprehensive program, the resident will
be prepared to enter a clinical practice position or a fellowship
program.
GOALS OF THE RESIDENCY
- To
develop competent general clinical specialists with an understanding of
rational drug therapy and the ability to utilize and expand their
experience in clinical pharmacy practice, research, and education.
- To
provide a broad scope of in-depth experiences which will lead to an
advanced level of knowledge and enhance the resident's ability to
design, implement, provide, and improve clinical pharmacy services.
- To
develop future leaders in clinical pharmacy practice and education.
- To
provide the resident an opportunity to participate in clinical and
evaluative research.
- To
enhance and expand the resident's skills in critical care
pharmacotherapy and nutrition in the field of surgery, medicine and
transplantation.
THE RESIDENCY EXPERIENCE
The
resident must have previously completed a pharmacy practice residency
or have an equivalent level of experience in hospital pharmacy practice
prior to entering this specialized residency program. The residency is
designed to provide a
diverse experience, while focusing on the needs of the individual
resident. Residents may tailor elective rotations to meet their
particular goals and career needs. Residents are provided with formal
written evaluations following each monthly rotation in order to provide
for an optimal experience. Residents are assigned to an advisor from
among the critical care preceptors. The advisor is responsible for
evaluating, guiding and working with the resident in order to provide
the most optimal residency experience. Residents complete a quarterly
self-evaluation to assure compliance with self-determined goals and the
ASHP Residency Learning System.
Required
core rotations for 1 to 2 months are available in the following areas:
| Trauma/General
Surgery |
Transplant
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| Medical
Intensive Care |
Cardiothoracic Surgery/Cardiac Care Unit
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| Neurosurgery/Neurosciences |
Emergency Medicine
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Electives*
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Elective
rotations are available in infectious diseases, pain management,
pediatric intensive care, pediatric surgery, research, adult internal
medicine, neurology,
and oncology .
RESIDENCY PRECEPTORS
Joseph Mazur, B.S., Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, MICU
Clinical
Associate Professor
Practice/Research:
Medical ICU |
Cathy Worrall, Pharm.D., B.S.N., R.N., BCNSP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Trauma/Nutrition
Clinical
Assistant Professor
Practice/Research:
Trauma/Gen. Surgery
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Walter Uber, B.S., Pharm.D.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Clinical
Professor
Practice/Research:
Cardiothoracic Surgery/Heart Transplant
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Nicole A. Wiemert, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical
Pharmacy Specialist/Solid Organ Transplant
Clinical
Assistant Professor
Practice/Research:
Transplant |
Wendy Bullington, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, ER/Pulmonary
Clinical Assistant Professor
Practice/Research:
Pulmonary/Emergency Medicine
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Ron Neyens, Pharm.D.
Clinical
Pharmacy Specialist, Neurosurgery
Clinical Assistant Professor
Practice/Research:
Neurosurgery/Neurosciences |
Marc Lapointe,
B.Sc., Pharm.D., BCPS, BCNSP
Associate
Professor
Practice/Research:
Neurosciences |
Dave Taber,
Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical
Pharmacy Specialist/Solid Organ Transplant
Clinical
Assistant Professor
Practice/Research:
Transplant
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On-site interviews will be required.
For further information contact:
Residency Program Director
Joe Mazur,
Pharm.D., BCPS, BCNSP
Department
of Pharmacy Services
Medical
University of South Carolina
PO Box 250132
43 Sabin
Street, QE213
Charleston,
South Carolina 29425
Office:
(843) 792-5686
Fax: (843)
792-0566
e-mail:mazurj@musc.edu
Application
materials must be postmarked by January 5
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Last updated on 6/16/2008 by Kathy
Chessman
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