
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program
MU Health Care’s pharmacy critical care residency is a postgraduate year two (PGY2) training program and is in precandidate status by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). This program offers two positions in critical care pharmacy alongside three PGY1 pharmacy co-residents.
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Duration: 12 months
Number of positions: 2
Starting date: June 23, 2025
Estimated stipend: $53,872.08
Interview required: Yes
Program Purpose
Eligibility
- Be a graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education-accredited pharmacy program with a doctor of pharmacy degree
- Be a graduate of a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program accredited by the ASHP
- Be licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of Missouri
Learning Experiences
There are seven required block rotational experiences, and three elective block rotations offered throughout the residential year.Required Experiences (Five weeks each)
- Orientation*
- Cardiac ICU I
- Emergency Medicine I
- Medical ICU I
- Medical ICU II
- Neuroscience ICU I
- Surgical/Trauma ICU I
Elective Experiences (Five weeks each, three rotations total)
- Cardiac ICU II
- Cardiac Surgery
- Emergency Medicine II
- Infectious Diseases
- Neonatal ICU
- Neuroscience ICU II
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Pediatric ICU
- Surgical/Trauma ICU II
Required Longitudinal Experiences
- Clinical and Operations Weekend Support (every 4th weekend)
- Emergency Medicine Longitudinal
- Code Response
- Practice Management
- Research
- Medication Use Evaluation
Block experiences are typically five weeks. Rotations may be one week shorter or longer based on resident experience and interest area.
*If an internal MU Health Care candidate is selected for the PGY2 Critical Care program, orientation will be one week instead of five.
How to Apply
University of Missouri Health Care
Pharmacy Services
One Hospital Dr., DC060.00
Columbia, MO 65212
- ASHP Code: 64910
- National Matching Service Code: 675352
An interview is required. During this interview, the candidate gives a 30-minute presentation on a critical care topic to preceptors and pharmacy staff.
Application submission is through the Pharmacy Online Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS).
The applicant must provide:
- Letter of Intent
- Curriculum vitae
- Official pharmacy school transcript
- Three letters of recommendation (one must be from your PHY1 program director)
Contact Us
For more information or questions about the PGY2 program, please contact:
Jenna Fleming, PharmD, BCCCP
PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Director
jnfleming@health.missouri.edu
573-882-8193