The PGY2 residency in cardiology is designed to transition PGY1 resident graduates from generalist practice to specialized practice that meets the needs of cardiovascular patients. It is defined as an organized, directed, accredited program that builds upon the competencies of PGY1 pharmacy training. This residency is focused on cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, clinical research, and academia and is meant to increase the resident’s knowledge, skills, attitudes, and abilities to raise the resident’s level of expertise in medication therapy management and clinical and academic leadership.
Graduates of the residency program are prepared to assume any of the following roles:
Our residency program provides comprehensive training across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease. Our institution has a particular emphasis on the management of cardiovascular critical care due to the high acuity of our patients and specialized services offered. We are also a high volume center for heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support. Other unique learning experiences include clinical pharmacogenomics and pulmonary hypertension. Finally, our close affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy provides for extensive mentorship and support for teaching, precepting, and research.
Our program has also received national recognition for precepting and teaching, including three preceptors who have received the ASHP Foundation Preceptor Award. This recognizes excellence, service, and innovation in serving as a residency preceptor. Several preceptors have also received precepting and teaching awards through the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. Our program’s commitment to residency research and scholarship is evident through approximately 25 published peer-reviewed manuscripts co-authored by our PGY2 cardiology residents.
*The below durations represent the minimum length for each experience. Some experiences may be extended based on resident interest or individualized needs.
The below durations may fluctuate between two and four weeks based on preceptor availability. Electives may include a learning experience not required or can be a repeat of a required experience where the resident demonstrates a specific interest and the experience could be customized to a different focus and/or more advanced level of practice.
Residency Program Director
Residency Program Coordinator
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Former Residents and Current Positions
