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Drug Information Practice (PGY-2)

The specialized residency in drug information practice was created to develop an expert level of competency in the practical application of comprehensive drug information services. The program is managed under the guidelines established by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and is ASHP accredited.

Comprehensive drug information practice activities are managed by the Division of Therapeutic Policy Management within the Pharmacy Department. Responsibilities of the division include formulary management through the P&T Committee, drug usage and medication usage evaluation, cost-avoidance and pharmacoeconomics, adverse drug reaction reporting and the Drug Information Service.

The Drug Information Service serves health care professionals and laypersons in North Florida and South Georgia. The service is a training site for doctor of pharmacy students from the University of Florida and pharmacy practice residents.

The Division of Therapeutic Policy Management prepares and publishes official publications of the P&T Committee including the Drug Update newsletter and the annual Shands Jacksonville Formulary of Approved Drugs. The division also maintains a close relationship with the Division of Clinical Research which is responsible for research management, investigational drug control and protocol recruitment and management.

Program Director

Bernadette Belgado, Pharm.D.

Program Length

Twelve months, beginning in July

Benefits

  • Stipend
  • 10 days of personal leave
  • 5 paid holidays
  • Professional leave for conferences and interviews
  • Health insurance
  • Dental coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Educational and professional travel allowances

Application Requirements

Eligibility requirements for the PGY-2 Residency Program include the following:

  • Graduate from an ACPE accredited college or school of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree
  • Completion of an ASHP-accredited Pharmacy Practice (PGY-1) Residency
  • Eligible for licensure in the State of Florida – all residents must take their exams prior to the start of the residency
  • On-site interview
  • For non-resident alien applicants, authorization for employment that is valid through the residency period is required

Application Materials

  • Application
  • Letter of intent
  • Current curriculum vitae
  • Letters of recommendation from three (3) professional sources
  • Official transcript of applicant’s pharmacy coursework and grades

The application deadline is January 11, 2010.

Application materials may be sent via US Mail, fax, or email as follows:

Residency Coordinator
Shands Jacksonville Pharmacy Department, C-89
655 W. Eighth St.
Jacksonville, FL 32209

Phone: (904) 244-4157
Fax: (904) 244-4272
E-mail: pharmacyresidency@jax.ufl.edu

Applicants may contact Dr. Bernadette Belgado, Drug Information Program Director, at bernadette.belgado@jax.ufl.edu to check on the status of their application. After the application is complete and reviewed, the residency selection committee will notify selected applicants to arrange an onsite interview.

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