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Program Overview
Stanford Health Care is a tertiary academic medical center recognized among the top 15 in the nation for cardiology, heart and vascular surgery by U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025, with certifications as a Comprehensive Cardiac and Stroke Care Center and an Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) Center of Excellence. Additionally, Stanford has extensive programs for pulmonary hypertension and adult congenital heart disease, and is one of the largest and most successful heart transplant and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) programs in the country. 

Core rotations for the Post-Graduate Year Two (PGY-2) in Cardiology include: cardiac intensive care (CCU) and heart failure I and II, heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support, cardiology transitions of care, cardiovascular/surgical intensive care (CVICU), clinical research, and  the hyperlipidemia/cardiometabolic clinic. Elective rotations may include: emergency medicine, medical intensive care (MICU), inpatient classical hematology, pulmonary hypertension, the metabolic health clinic, and the electrophysiology clinic, among others. In addition to clinical practice experiences, the resident will have the opportunity to participate in academic activities, which include precepting PGY-1 residents and students, as well as providing didactic lectures. The resident will conduct a mentored longitudinal research project and engage in leadership development. After completing this residency, graduates will be equipped to be active members of an interdisciplinary cardiovascular care team. 

The Stanford Health Care PGY-2 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency Program is currently in pre-candidate status for accreditation by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). 

Program Goal
The PGY-2 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency Program at Stanford Health Care provides specialized practical pharmacy training in diverse cardiovascular practice settings that builds on skills gained from a PGY-1 residency. Our goal is to train highly qualified and motivated new practitioners as they develop into the medication experts of interdisciplinary cardiology teams. The residency will prepare the resident to practice evidence-based medicine and make sound decisions for the large variety of cardiovascular disease states.

Program Structure
The program follows the ASHP Residency Learning System, and its goals and learning objectives are consistent with standards developed by ASHP.

Required Rotations
•    Orientation/Training (2 weeks)
•    Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)/Heart Failure I, II (6 weeks, 4 weeks)
•    Cardiothoracic Transplant, Mechanical Circulatory Support (4 weeks)
•    Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CVICU) (4 weeks)
•    Cardiology Transitions of Care (4 weeks)
•    Clinical Research/Administrative (4 weeks)

Longitudinal Rotations
•    Hyperlipidemia and Cardiometabolic Ambulatory Care Clinic
•    Leadership, Practice Management, Professional Education
•    Staffing

Elective Rotations 
•    Pediatric Cardiology* (4 weeks)
•    Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU* (4 weeks)
•    Inpatient Classical Hematology (2 weeks)
•    Electrophysiology Clinic (2 weeks)
•    Primary Care and Anticoagulation Clinic (4 weeks)
•    Liver and Metabolic Health Clinic (4 weeks)
•    Heart Failure Pharmacist Clinic* (4 weeks)
•    Inpatient Pulmonary Hypertension (4 weeks)
•    Emergency Medicine (4 weeks)
•    Medical Intensive Care (MICU) (4 weeks)
•    Academia, School of Health Sciences* (4 weeks)

*Offsite rotations at affiliated institutions, based on availability

Residency Completion Requirements
•    Conduct a longitudinal research project and author a research manuscript for journal submission 
•    Present a research project at the Western States Conference and/or a national annual meeting
•    Deliver a formal cardiovascular therapeutics lecture for the Clinical Therapeutics course at Stanford School of Medicine Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies 
•    Participate in teaching activities with PGY-1 residents, pharmacy students, and interdisciplinary health professionals
•    Prepare and present a drug monograph and/or medication use evaluation for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
•    Present a CAPE continuing education lecture presentation to pharmacy staff 
•    Staff 2 weekend days every 3 weeks (on average)

Compensation & Benefits
The resident will receive a competitive annual stipend of approximately $81,000 with full benefits, including an excellent health care benefits package and 10 days of paid time off (PTO). In addition, the resident will receive educational leave and a stipend to attend and participate in various pharmacy or cardiology conferences, such as the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in December. 

Eligibility
Participation in our specialized residency in cardiology pharmacy practice requires a Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy, completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency program, and CA licensure/eligibility. All applicants must be enrolled in the ASHP Residency Match Program. Applicant Agreements for participation in the Match can be downloaded from the Matching Program Web site at www.natmatch.com/ashprmp.

About Stanford Health Care PGY-2 Cardiology

Stanford Health Care (SHC) is a nonprofit, academic medical center consistently ranking among the top hospitals in the country. The Department of Pharmacy provides integrated, patient-focused services within both inpatient and ambulatory settings. To advance SHC’s mission – “To care, to educate, to discover” – the department maintains a supportive environment for professional development though residency training in several specialized pharmacy practice areas. SHC proudly offers American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)-accredited PGY2 Programs in Critical Care, Oncology, Emergency Medicine, and Health-system Pharmacy Administration and Leadership, and a new ASHP candidate status PGY-2 program in Cardiology pharmacy. With 101 ICU and 613 total licensed beds, over 100,000 emergency room visits annually, and more than 30,000 inpatient admissions each year, we offer a challenging, diverse caseload in multiple settings.

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