The PGY-2 Residency Program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists provides a set of standards that guides the program and outlines goals and objectives that are to successfully completed in order to graduate with a certificate. The program builds upon the PGY1 training to develop advanced skills in the area of specialty including: patient care, drug information and pharmacy administration. Resident also provide specialized pharmaceutical care to ensure safe, cost effective and rational drug therapy for patients. They are also required to comply with their entity’s Pharmacy Residency Manual and other departmental policies in order to receive their PGY-2 certificate.
Resident graduated from an accredited pharmacy school. Resident must have also completed a PGY-1 in a ASHP accredited healthcare institution.
The Clinical Pharmacy Enterprise at Baptist Health South Florida is led by a Chief Pharmacy Officer creating progressive clinical pharmacy practices throughout the system. Clinical pharmacy services at Baptist Health have grown and expanded since 2018 with the development of creating many acute care services roles for pharmacist and technicians in many specialty areas. The continuous growth of the Miami Cancer Institute provides opportunities for innovative practice in all oncology subspecialties. Ambulatory Pharmacy Services have been expanded with clinical pharmacists practicing within ambulatory clinics, retail, specialty and infusion services. A strong commitment to education, interdisciplinary participation and support for the latest in technology is in place that assures that pharmacy staff is in the forefront of the medication management process. The Clinical Pharmacy Enterprise at Baptist Health is a forward-thinking organization with a leadership team that fosters an environment where unique professional growth opportunities for Pharmacists are a priority. Our Clinical Pharmacy Career Ladder has 4 levels of pharmacist roles with growth potential into Clinical Coordinators ...and Management positions. Our Corporate Residency Director oversees our PGY-1 and PGY-2 (Oncology, IDS, Cardiology, Critical Care, Ambulatory Care, Infectious Diseases, Informatics) pharmacy residency programs with 30 current residency positions and will expand into other specialty areas. A combined PGY1/PGY2 Corporate Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency is also available. We are known for having a high post-residency retention rate because of the support provided to the residents. At Baptist Health, the Pharmacists are at the forefront of patient care in a decentralized pharmacy model and will have the benefit of participating in multi-disciplinary rounds and interacting with other practitioners. The Pharmacists are highly engaged with professional organizations and are given opportunities to speak at national and state conferences. As a not-for-profit organization, Baptist Health South Florida meets the criteria for loan forgiveness and with preceptor and residency leadership opportunities, one-one one career planning mentorships, a variety of complimentary development opportunities with continuing education, Baptist Health continues to be the career destination for Pharmacists.
