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PGY2 in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency

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

There will be one Infectious Diseases resident position available to eligible candidates. This program values unique 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 academic medical center with more than 1,100 beds, including approximately 250 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 [4 weeks]

  • Foundations in Antimicrobial Stewardship [4 weeks]

  • Introduction to Infectious Diseases Consult [4 weeks]

  • Advanced Antimicrobial Stewardship [4 weeks]

  • Advanced Infectious Diseases Consult [4 weeks]

  • Research [52 weeks, 4 weeks dedicated time]

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases [2-4 weeks]

  • Pharmacokinetics TDM Lab [2-4 weeks]

  • Scholarly [29 weeks, 4 weeks dedicated time]

  • Antimicrobial Stewardship Practice Management [4 weeks]

  • Antimicrobial Stewardship Capstone [4 weeks]

  • Critical Care Staffing Experience [52 weeks]

  • Infectious Diseases Academic Experience [13 weeks]

  • Fall Grand Rounds [9 weeks]

  • Spring Grand Rounds [9 weeks]

Available Electives Include: Bone Marrow Transplantation/Hematologic Malignancies, Critical Care Stewardship, HIV/STD Management Longitudinal Clinic, Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship, Solid Organ Transplant, Transplant Infectious Diseases Consult

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)

  • Every third weekend, the resident will complete a 4 hour clinical shift followed by an 8 hour satellite pharmacy staffing shift on both weekend days. This will equate to approximately 24 hours staffed every three weeks.

  • Coordinate one Anti-Infective Subcommittee meeting

  • Present a major project at the joint MAD-ID/SIDP conference or an equivalent forum

  • Conduct one medication utilization evaluation on a topic or drug pertinent to infectious diseases

  • Record lecture and facilitate active learning session for UF College of Pharmacy

  • Make two formal presentations to the pharmacy department during our Grand Rounds series

  • Write a newsletter article on a topic related to infectious diseases

  • Revise or create a policy or guidance document relating to infectious diseases

  • Complete a drug monograph for formulary consideration to Anti-Infective Subcommittee

  • Complete all required topic discussions using patient care and non-patient care experiences

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
  • Nine 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 be a graduate from an ACPE-accredited degree program (or one in the process of pursuing accreditation) or have a foreign pharmacy graduate examination committee (FPGEC) certificate from the NABP and have successfully completed or be in the process of completing an ASHP-Accredited or candidate-status Post-Graduate Year One residency.

  • Professional License: All residents must be eligible for Florida licensure. Selected and matched residents must be licensed by August 1st.

  • Interview: An interview is required.

  • Foreign 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, 2026
  • 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 29, 2026

Residency Program Director