Specialized 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 through the Personnel Placement Service (PPS). Current residents will be available to answer questions and provide additional information about the program at the PPS and during the Residency Showcase. Whether – or –not you attend the Midyear do not hesitate to contact the program director, Joanne Shubert, 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
- Pharmacy practice residency (Post Graduate Year 1)
- Pharmacy licensure in the State of Pennsylvania (expected to be obtained as soon as possible)
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When are applications due?
Completed applications are due by January 15 th. 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 cardiology specialty residency position available at TJUH.
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When does the residency start?
The residency begins on or about July 1.
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What kinds of experiences can I expect to have as a Cardiology Resident at Jeff?
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.
- Serve as a member of the Code Blue Committee, participate on the Code Blue team, and prepare pharmacists for ACLS certification.
- 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.
- Participate in learning activities (lectures, preceptorship, etc) for pharmacy, nursing and medical students.
- Present at Cardiology Grand Rounds.
- 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
Longitudinal experiences include:
- Secretary of the Cardiology and Thrombosis Subcommittee of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
- Ambulatory Care in Cardiology Clinics
CHF, general cardiology, anticoagulation, etc..
- Teaching responsibilities
- Completion of a residency project
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.Shubert@jeffersonhospital.org
Joanne Shubert, Pharm.D., R.N., BCPS
Advanced Practice Heart Failure/Transplant Pharmacy Specialist
215-955-2883
Joanne.Shubert@jeffersonhospital.org
Program Director, 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 65 full-time pharmacists and 65 full-time supportive personnel (pharmacy technicians and clerks). A sizeable part-time staff increases the department’s resources to more than 150 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 and has responsibility for pharmacy services at the nearby Jefferson Hospital for Neurosciences.
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Is workspace provided to the residents?
Yes, each resident is provided with his or her own desk equipped with a personal computer located within the administrative offices of the department. On the PC, the resident is able to gain access to the hospital computer network including patient profiles and laboratory data, Medline®, Micromedex®, 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 4 th weekend, July through December
- Two holidays per year
- On-call for the Cardiology, Heart Failure and Heart Transplant service prn (approximately every other month, January through June)
Code Blue Team member every third week
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What is the stipend and what benefits are offered?
The stipend for the 2009-2010 year is expected to be approximately $45,500, paid bi-weekly over a period of 26 pay periods. An excellent benefits package is also included: medical insurance, ten vacation days, five personal days, sick days, holidays, meal tickets, discounts on parking and public transportation, lab coats 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) and the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USP), 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 JSP, USP, 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 may jeopardize the resident's ability to meet the residency program outcomes.
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