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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: July 6, 2026
Estimated stipend: $62,400
Interview required: Yes
Program Purpose
The PGY2 program builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in critical care. The program provides residents with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings. Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic or other specialized positions, along with board certification.
Eligibility
To qualify for the PGY2 Pharmacy residency program, you must:
- 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*
- Advanced Critical Care
- Cardiac ICU I
- Emergency Medicine I
- Medical ICU I
- Neuroscience ICU I
- Surgical/Trauma ICU I
Elective Experiences (Five weeks each, three rotations total)
- Cardiac ICU II
- Cardiac Surgery
- Emergency Medicine II
- Evening Critical Care
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical ICU II
- Neonatal ICU
- Neuroscience ICU II
- Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Pediatric ICU
- Surgical/Trauma ICU II
Required Longitudinal Experiences
- Clinical 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
Program Mailing Address
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program
University of Missouri Health Care
Pharmacy Services
One Hospital Dr., DC060.00
Columbia, MO 65212
University of Missouri Health Care
Pharmacy Services
One Hospital Dr., DC060.00
Columbia, MO 65212
Residency positions are filled according to the rules of the National Matching Service. An interview is required.
- 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 should be from your PGY1 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