PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Cardiology
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting?
Attendance at the ASHP Midyear Meeting is not required. However, if you do attend you will have the opportunity to sign up for a brief information session. Current residents will be available to answer questions and provide additional information about the program. Whether or not you attend the Midyear do not hesitate to contact the program director, Joanne Heil, Pharm.D., R.N., BCPS for more information.
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What are the requirements for application to the Specialized Residency in Cardiology?
- Application Packet
- Application form
- Letter of interest
- Official transcript(s)
- Three letters of recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae
- PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Training
- Eligibility for Pharmacy licensure in the State of Pennsylvania
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When are applications due?
Completed applications are due by January 5th. After reviewing all completed applications, interviews will be scheduled with selected candidates in late January and throughout February.
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How many residency positions are available?
There is one full time PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Cardiology position available at TJUH.
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When does the residency start?
The residency begins on or around July 1.
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What kinds of experiences can I expect to have as a Cardiology Resident at Jefferson?
Throughout the residency year you will have the opportunity to:
- Provide pharmaceutical care to patients utilizing cardiovascular pharmacotherapy.
- Serve as secretary of the Cardiology & Thrombosis Subcommittee of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
- Conduct a drug use evaluation to determine the appropriateness of certain aspects of cardiovascular therapy.
- Provide an ACPE-accredited continuing education program to pharmacy staff.
- Provide a Grand Rounds lecture to the Cardiology Department
- Participate in learning activities (lectures, preceptorship, etc) for pharmacy, nursing and medical students.
- Design, conduct, and present a research project.
- Prepare and submit a manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
- Attend professional conferences related to cardiology.
- Develop and enhance professional skills (time and stress management, written and verbal communication).
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What experiences are required or available to the resident?
Required experiences include:
- General Cardiology
- Congestive Heart Failure/Transplant
- Medical Cardiac Care Unit
- Surgical Cardiac Care Unit
- Anticoagulation Service
Longitudinal experiences include:
- Secretary of the Cardiology and Thrombosis Subcommittee of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
- Ambulatory Care in Cardiology Clinics: General cardiology and CHF
- Teaching experiences
Elective experiences include but are not limited to:
- Emergency Department
- Pediatric Cardiac Care
- Poison Control Center
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How is the residency coordinated?
A Residency Advisory Committee, including staff members who are former residents, provides overall direction for the program. The Residency Program Director coordinates experiences in various clinical settings precepted by clinical specialists or experts in that area. The selection and sequencing of elective rotations is based on the individual resident’s needs and career goals. To obtain more information about the Specialized Residency in Cardiology, interested applicants are encouraged to contact the program director at 215-955-2883 or at Joanne.Heil@jeffersonhospital.org
Joanne S. Heil, Pharm.D., R.N., BCPS (AQ Cardiology)
Advanced Practice Heart Failure/Transplant Pharmacy Specialist
215-955-2883
Joanne.Shubert@jeffersonhospital.org
Director and Preceptor, Specialized Residency in Cardiology
Residency: Temple University Hospital, Drug Information
PharmD: Temple University
R.N: Nursing experience mainly in Cardiology (15 years)
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What is the size of the Pharmacy Department? How is it organized?
The Pharmacy Department at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital consists of approximately 100 full-time pharmacists and 89 full-time supportive personnel (pharmacy technicians and clerks). A sizeable part-time staff increases the department’s resources to nearly 200 employees.
The department consists of a large centralized pharmacy and three decentralized pharmacies that are responsible for providing comprehensive pharmacy services to the approximately 660 beds at our flagship hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. The department also consists of a well established Investigational Drug Service that participates in numerous inpatient and outpatient protocols and a Drug Information Center that services practitioners throughout the Jefferson Health System. The department staffs outpatient pharmacies at three convenient on-campus locations. The total number of licensed inpatient beds at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is 957.
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Is workspace provided to the resident?
Yes, the resident is provided with his or her own desk equipped with a personal computer. On the PC, the resident is able to gain access to the hospital computer network including patient profiles and laboratory data, Medline®, UpToDate®, Lexicomp®, email and standard office applications (Microsoft Office®).
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What is the staffing requirement of the residency?
Currently, the cardiology pharmacy resident staffing commitment consists of:
- Approximately every 4th weekend
- One evening every other week
- One holiday per year
- On-call for the Cardiology, Heart Failure and Heart Transplant service prn
- Code Blue Team member every fourth week
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What is the stipend and what benefits are offered?
The stipend for the upcoming year is expected to be approximately $50,000, paid bi-weekly over a period of 26 pay periods. The benefits package includes: health insurance, vacation and personal days, sick days, holidays, meal allowance, discounts on parking and public transportation, lab coat and travel reimbursements.
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What teaching opportunities exist?
The pharmacy department is committed to providing numerous educational programs for a variety of healthcare professionals. By participating in opportunities that exist at the Jefferson School of Pharmacy (JSP), the residents are able to develop a broad range of teaching skills. These opportunities include presenting formal didactic lectures to medical, nursing and pharmacy students and precepting undergraduate pharmacy students from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, and Temple University. Residents receive appointments as adjunct faculty at our affiliated schools of pharmacy. In addition, residents are required to prepare and present an ACPE-accredited continuing education program and present a platform presentation at the Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors
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Is licensure in Pennsylvania required?
Yes, residents are expected to become licensed in Pennsylvania at the earliest possible date. Licensure permits the resident to accept full responsibility and accountability for the care of patients; an essential outcome of residency training. Delays in becoming licensed in Pennsylvania jeopardize the resident's ability to meet the residency program outcomes.
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