BGMC Pharmacy Residency Program

To develop a well-rounded competent clinical staff practitioner.

Expected outcomes of the resident:

1. Manage and improve the medication-use process
2. Provide evidence-based, patient-centered medication therapy management with interdisciplinary teams
3. Exercise leadership and practice management skills
4. Demonstrate project management skills
5. Provide medication and practice-related education/training
6. Utilize medical informatics
7. Conduct pharmacy research

General:

Broward General Medical Center/NSU College of Pharmacy residents of the will participate in distributive as well as clinical pharmacy functions. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, residents will experience a wide variety of practice environments.  Residents may choose from a large selection of electives. The partnership with NSU College of Pharmacy allows the residents to choose electives outside of Broward Health with NSU faculty at other institutions as well. The various outpatient facilities both throughout Broward Health and at NSU College of Pharmacy provide excellent exposure for candidates in many areas of specialized medicine. There are opportunities to expand and enhance knowledge base via training with an emphasis in acute care, ambulatory care, or pediatric care. The resident will be integrated into the medication safety initiative process and manage various ambulatory clinics (longitudinal experiences) throughout the year. The candidate will also have the opportunity to precept Pharm.D. students throughout the year.

Research Project: Is a requirement of the program and is to be presented in publishable quality. The resident will present written as well as oral results.

Positions: There is one (1) position fully funded by Broward General Medical Center and one (1) position fully funded by NSU College of Pharmacy for a total of two (2) positions. Both positions, other than the funding are identical.

Benefits: The resident receives (through pre-tax payroll deductions) health insurance with optional dental and optical plans, sick leave, vacation, discounted meals, and professional travel reimbursement (for the ASHP Clinical Mid-Year Meeting and the Southeastern Residency Conference). Parking is provided for free to the resident.

Special Requirements for Acceptance: Pharm.D. or B.S. degree (which must be obtained prior to the first day of the residency) with licensure eligibility in Florida. Licensure must be obtained within the first 60 days of the program and candidates must arrange to take the NAPLEX & Florida MPJE by July 30th of Residency year.

Salary: $38,000 per year.

Important Contact Information:

For more information, please visit:

http://pharmacy.nova.edu/NewWebsite/Residencies.html

General Information

• Service 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
• Centralized and decentralized services
• Pediatric Satellite
• ICU/Step-Down/Emergency Department Satellite
• Approximately 26 pharmacists, 30 technicians, 3 Clinical Coordinators, 2 Management Personnel, 4 buyer/management assistant/reimbursement personnel and 2 college faculty comprise the department
• Over 1/2 of our staff have greater than 10 years tenure
• Two levels of technical support staff with departmental support and encouragement for National Technician Certification

Centralized Services

• Intravenous Admixture Program
• Discharge Prescription Program
• Extemporaneous Compounding
• Re-packaging Program

Decentralized Services
Clinical Specialists are currently focused in the following areas:

• Cardiology
• Critical Care
• Oncology
• Pediatrics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Neonatology, Pediatric Critical Care
• General medicine and surgical/Transplantation

Technology

• Pyxis 3000 Automated Distribution System
• Pyxis C-II Safe
• Cerner Millennium Computer System
• Fully integrated lab, radiology, admitting and pharmacy systems
• Electronic MAR
• POE in Emergency Department
• Barcoding

Clinical Programs

• Automatic Renal Dosing
• Therapeutic Interchange
• IV to PO
• Pharmacokinetic Dosing Service
• Total Parenteral Nutrition Dosing Service
• NICU Rounds (Multidisciplinary)
• Pediatric Rounds (Multidisciplinary)
• Trauma Rounds (Multidisciplinary)
• Medication Use Evaluation
• Adverse Drug Reporting System
• Drug Information
• Patient Education/Discharge Counseling

University Affiliation

• Nova Southeastern University
• Florida A&M University
• Palm Beach Atlantic
• Faculty Members on site in the following practice areas:
• Internal Medicine
• Ambulatory Care

Now Accepting Applications for 2010-2011

This residency program is a one (1) year; ASHP accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency focused on providing the experience to become a competent, self-confident and successful clinical pharmacist. The following steps outline the application process.

The resident must also be enrolled in the ASHP Residency Matching process.  Information on this can be accessed via the website http://www.natmatch.com/ashprmp/

DEADLINE for receipt of all materials is January 19, 2010 (Submit all application materials to Antonia Zapantis, M.S., Pharm.D., BCPS at the address listed below)

Applicants must submit by the deadline:

1. A brief letter of intent that includes your goals and objectives for completion of our ASHP accredited program. Include why you are pursuing a residency. Include any relevant information you wish to be evaluated during the consideration process.
2. Submit an updated Curriculum Vitae.
3. Provide three (3) letters of recommendation one (1) of which is authored by a faculty member. The recommendation should focus on why you should be considered for the residency program.
4. An official-sealed transcript from the college(s) of pharmacy where the candidate is expected to graduate or did graduate.

After receipt of all the required materials, selected applicants will be contacted for an interview. The interview deadline is February 19, 2010 (may be extended per arrangement).

For any questions, please contact Antonia Zapantis, M.S., Pharm.D., BCPS Residency Coordinator at 954-355-5445 or by e-mail at zapantis@nova.edu.

Send all application materials to (Items may be sent separately):
Nova Southeastern University
College of Pharmacy
Antonia Zapantis, M.S., Pharm.D., BCPS
Assistant Professor / Residency Coordinator
3200 South University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33062

DEADLINE FOR ALL MATERIALS IS JANUARY 19, 2010