PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency

CoxHealth PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency

ASHP-Accredited since: 2014
ASHP Program Code: 64017
National Matching Service Code: 682252

Scope

CoxHealth is the region’s only locally owned, not-for-profit health system, serving a population of over 1 million. Our 6-hospital organization has facilities in Springfield, Branson, Monett, and Lamar, and more than 80 physician clinics in the region.

The CoxHealth PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency learning experiences are primarily located at Cox Medical Center South, which is a 600-bed Level 1 Trauma, Level 1 Stroke, and Level 1 STEMI Center, in Springfield, Missouri. Additional learning experiences are available at Cox Branson and Mercy Hospital Springfield. Additional learning experiences are available at Cox Branson.

Please refer to the CoxHealth About Us page for additional information and specific facts regarding our facilities.

Residency Overview

Please refer to the CoxHealth Pharmacy Residencies Manual for additional details.

Program Description

ASHP PGY2 Program 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.

In addition to the ASHP PGY2 Program Purpose, this program provides the resident with advanced clinical training in critical care pharmacotherapy, as well as opportunities for research, teaching, and scholarship. Upon completion of this residency, the pharmacist will be a competent clinical pharmacy practitioner in critical care that engages in multidisciplinary collaboration, demonstrates advanced critical thinking skills, and is able to design and implement complex medication recommendations in a variety of critical care environments.

  • Number of Residency Positions Available: 1
  • Duration of Appointment: 54-week appointment
  • Salary: Approximately $57,000 for a 54-week appointment

Staffing Requirements

  • Code Blue coverage throughout the residency year.
  • PGY-2(s) will have 3 clinical staffing days per month which will be determined after assessment of department and team needs. 

Program Structure

Note: All learning experience durations may be modified at the discretion of the Residency Program Director to best meet the needs of the individual resident. Any changes from the typical duration will be documented in the quarterly Resident Development Plan. The program covers expenses for two meetings per year. One which is required (MPRC) and one of the resident’s choice.  

Teaching Certificate Program

A teaching certificate program through the University of Missouri-Kansas City is encouraged for all residents who did not receive one during their PGY1 but is not a requirement of the residency. Cost will be covered by the residency program should a resident choose to enroll.

Requirements for Completion of the Program and Certification

ASHP MCM – American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting
MPRC – Midwest Pharmacy Residents Conference

SCCM – Society of Critical Care Medicine

MSHP

PGY2 Critical Care Graduates

Our program prepares residents for careers at CoxHealth and other health care organizations. Click through the tabs below learn where our graduates were first employed following their graduation.