The PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at UF Health Leesburg Hospital is an ASHP accredited program emphasizing clinical pharmacy practice and its relationship to the total health system. The residency provides a framework for the practitioner to develop the skills necessary for providing pharmaceutical care in a variety of different health care settings.
About the pharmacy residency program
There are two pharmacy resident positions available to eligible candidates at UF Health Leesburg Hospital. This residency offers seven required rotations and provides ample time for elective rotations in a variety of settings.
Rotation opportunities
Required rotations (7)
- Orientation
- Critical Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Internal Medicine I
- Internal Medicine II
- Infectious Disease I
- Glycemic Management
Elective rotations (2)
- Infectious Disease II
- Emergency Medicine II
- Critical Care II (medical)
- Cardiovascular Critical Care
- Medication Safety
- Opportunities at UF Health Shands, Jacksonville or Spanish Plaines Hospital
Longitudinal experiences
While a resident at UF Health Leesburg Hospital, each resident will:
- Staff one evening shift per month, approximately every third weekend and assigned holidays: one major (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s) and one minor (Labor day or Memorial day)
- Conduct a medication use evaluation (MUE)
- Present MUE findings via poster presentation at UF Health Shands Hospital and ASHP Midyear Conference
- Create and present two formal, ACPE-accredited CEs
- Complete a research project. Project must receive prior approval and must be in publishable form upon completion of the residency
- Present longitudinal research at the Florida Residency Conference (or similar conference if approved by RPD)
- Assist in precepting APPE pharmacy students
- Complete a UF College of Pharmacy Teaching Certificate
- Participate in code blue response services and obtain BLS and ACLS certification
- Obtain decentralized (unit based) clinical pharmacist experience completing pharmacokinetic, warfarin, TPN and glycemic consults
- Participate on a pharmacy department committee
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings with the Director of Pharmacy and other preceptors
Stipend and benefits
- The resident receives a $52,000 stipend
- A total of 26 days of Paid Leave:
- 10 days of paid time off (PTO)
- 9 days of Professional leave for interviews and attendance at professional meetings (ASHP Midyear- 4 days, FRC- 2 days, Interviews -3 days)
- 7 days of Paid holidays
- Contributory Health insurance, Dental, Vision, 401K
- Paid life insurance
Eligibility requirements
- Academic: The applicant must have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school or college or pharmacy
- Professional License: All residents must be eligible for Florida licensure. Selected and matched residents must be licensed by August 1st.
- Interview: An on-site or virtual interview is required.
- Non-Resident Alien Applicants: To be considered for employment, you must presently have an employment authorization that is valid throughout the residency period. We do not sponsor international visas.
Applications
Complete applications include:
- Applicant information
- Letter of intent
- Current curriculum vitae
- Standardized reference forms supplied by PhORCAS from three (3) professional sources
- Official transcript of the applicant’s pharmacy coursework and grades
After completed applications have been reviewed, the residency selection committee will notify selected applicants to arrange an on-site or virtual interview.
Contact
Mandy Cote, PharmD, BCPS, Residency Program Director
- Phone: (352) 323-5380
- Email: acot0004@shands.ufl.edu
Krystal Velez, PharmD, Residency Program Coordinator
- Phone: (352) 323-5380
- Email: kvel0001@shands.ufl.edu