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PGY2 in Infectious Diseases

Meet the preceptors

The ASHP-accredited program residency in Infectious Diseases at UF Health
Shands Hospital is designed to provide specialized training in the delivery of effective antimicrobial therapy to diverse patient populations and prepare the resident for independent practice as an infectious diseases specialist. This goal is met by completing the elements of the program as listed below.

Program

Residency students

There are two Infectious Diseases resident positions available to eligible candidates. This program values unique and diverse perspectives. Please know you will be welcomed, valued, and respected as part of our program.

The goal of the 12-month program is to develop expertise in pharmaceutical, technological and stewardship activities within an 1,111-bed hospital that includes 206 Critical Care beds and practices in Bone Marrow and Organ Transplantation, Neurosurgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Primary emphasis is placed on the development of clinical practice skills through direct patient care and didactic learning. Teaching opportunities are available in conjunction with the University of Florida College of Pharmacy.

Core rotation experiences

  • Orientation to program, infection control, microbiology laboratory
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship Medical Patients
  • Advanced Microbial Stewardship
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship Practice Management
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship Capstone
  • Infectious Disease Consult
  • Advanced Infectious Diseases Consult Service
  • HIV Clinic (Longitudinal)
  • Research
  • Available Electives: Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Infections in the HSCT population, Infections in the transplant population, Pharmacokinetics laboratory (beta-lactam, anti fungal, antimycobacterial)
  • Stewardship in an Intensive Care Unit, Stewardship in Internal Medicine, OPAT clinic

The resident will be an integral part of the health care team for each service. The resident provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care, including anti-infective pharmacotherapy consults, pharmacokinetic analysis, drug information and intensive monitoring of each patient on service. The resident participates in all aspects of service, education, and research.

Project requirement

A required project, which will directly affect Antimicrobial Stewardship activities and the practice of hospital pharmacy, will enable the resident to develop skills in clinical research, study design, and statistical analysis. Our residents are consistently successful in publishing in peer reviewed journals and national ID conference poster sessions.

Additional requirements include (but are not limited to)

  • Staffing an average of eight hours per week, including a rotation through Infectious Diseases On-Call
  • Attend bi-weekly Infectious Diseases Conferences
  • Coordinate one Anti-Infective Subcommittee meeting
  • Assist in precepting APPE students from the University of Florida
  • Assist in training PGY1 pharmacy practice residents during their Infectious Diseases rotations
  • Present a major project at the MAD-ID conference or an equivalent forum
  • Conduct one drug utilization evaluation on a topic or drug pertinent to infectious diseases
  • Make two formal presentations on a therapeutic controversy to the department

PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency Brochure

Stipend

The resident receives a $56,368 stipend paid by UF Health Shands Hospital. The stipend, coupled with the comparatively low cost of living in Gainesville, should ensure a financially sufficient year. Additional funds are available for travel to conferences.

Benefits

  • Ten days of paid time off
  • Eight paid holidays
  • Contributory health insurance
  • Paid life insurance
  • Assistance with conference travel reimbursement

Requirements

To be eligible for the residency in Infectious Diseases at UF Health Shands Hospital, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Academic: The applicant must have a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from an accredited school or college and a residency certificate from a pharmacy practice residency (PGY1) before enrolling in this advanced residency program.
  • Professional License: All residents must be eligible for Florida licensure. Selected and matched residents must be licensed by August 1st.
  • Interview: An on-site or virtual interview is required.
  • Non-Resident Alien Applicants: To be considered for employment, you must presently have an employment authorization that is valid throughout the residency period.

Applications

  • Interested applicants must register for the Resident Matching Program
  • Submit all applications through PhORCAS.
  • Final deadline for complete applications is January 2nd, 2025
  • Complete applications include:
  1. Transcript of the applicant’s grades
  2. Letter of intent
  3. Current curriculum vitae
  4. Standardized Reference Forms supplied by and filled out in PhORCAS from three (3) professional sources.
  • After completed applications have been reviewed, the residency selection committee will notify selected applicants to arrange an on-site or virtual interview.
  • Official start date for the residency: June 30, 2025

Diversity and inclusion

The University of Florida Health Shands Hospital Pharmacy Department and Pharmacy Residency Program strives to stimulate and support a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds who are committed to a practice that respects and supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Residency Program Director