About this PGY2 Pharmacy Residency Program
Purpose
Our PGY2 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete our PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.
Description
The Pharmacy Informatics PGY2 Residency at University of Utah Health offers an intensive, one-year program designed to develop highly skilled pharmacy practitioners in the field of clinical informatics. Throughout the residency, residents will gain hands-on experience in a range of clinical applications that directly impact patient care, including clinical decision support, reporting and analytics, project management, automation, and more.
The program aims to equip residents with valuable, marketable skills in clinical informatics and automation, providing a deep understanding of medication information systems. Residents will develop expertise in the design, development, and integration of these systems into clinical practice. A key component of the residency is the opportunity to build and maintain the Epic pharmacy system, with residents obtaining accreditation in the Epic Willow Inpatient module, as well as other modules if desired.
Upon completion, residents will be well-prepared to contribute to the future of pharmacy informatics, leveraging their knowledge and skills in both clinical and technological settings.
Program Goals and Resident Outcomes
After successful completion of this pharmacy informatics residency program, the resident will be able to:
- Train future leaders in pharmacy informatics by providing specialized knowledge in both clinical informatics and automation.
- Develop expertise in technology assessment, implementation, and workflow integration to ensure seamless integration of informatics solutions into clinical practice.
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of Epic pharmacy systems, including both build and maintenance processes, with accreditation in the Epic Willow Inpatient module.
- Cultivate critical thinking skills as they apply to clinical informatics, information systems, and automation.
- Effectively communicate informatics-related issues to both clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, fostering multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Independently identify technology-related issues and opportunities within pharmacy, particularly in patient care and safety, develop action plans, and effectively communicate with relevant stakeholders.
Rotation Experiences
Required Foundational Experiences
| Rotation | Preceptor | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation to Informatics *Epic Willow Accreditation |
Nicholas Link | 4 weeks |
| Pharmacy Order Integration | Derrick Shepherd | 6 weeks |
| Clinical Decision Support | David ElHalta | 4 weeks |
| Data Analytics and Reporting | Dawnyle Kelley | 4 weeks |
| Automation Technology | Bryce Knight | 4 weeks |
| Barcode Medication Administration – BCMA | Brian Johnson | 4 weeks |
| Pharmacy IT Leadership and Management | Alyssa Ferrie | 4 weeks |
| Project Management | Bryan Edvalson | 4 weeks |
| Pharmacy Informatics Capstone | Suzie Chen | 4 weeks |
Required Longitudinal Rotations
| Rotation | Preceptor(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Residency Project | TBD | Longitudinal |
| Staffing Commitment | Shea Kinsey Amanda Woods |
Longitudinal |
Elective Experiences
| Rotation | Preceptor(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Informatics Oncology - Beacon *Epic Beacon Accreditation |
Nicholas Link | 4 weeks |
| Healthcare Analytics | Heidi Cozart | 4 weeks |
| Ambulatory Pharmacy *Epic Willow Ambulatory Accreditation |
Bryce Knight | 4 weeks |
| Pharmacy Data Warehouse Reporting - SQL | Shea Kinsey | 4 weeks |
Electives are arranged based on the resident's interests. This may include experiences in other areas not listed, or extending a foundational rotation.
Requirements
Staffing Commitment
The resident will split their staffing commitment between the Main University hospital pharmacy and IT on-call program. The resident will be scheduled at the Main University hospital at least one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and one weekday per month as well as one major and two minor holidays. Starting in October, the resident will staff an average of 2 IT on-call shifts per month. While on-call, the resident will respond first to any high priority pharmacy-related trouble tickets between 9am and 9am the following day. The resident will also be responsible for low-medium ticket triage on scheduled call days.
Presentations
Residents are required to do at least 4 presentations including the following:
- ACPE Accredited C.E. Presentation
- College of Pharmacy Health Informatics Elective Lecture
- Epic XGM Conference Presentation (if accepted), OR
- Mountain States Conference Presentation
Meetings
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Epic XGM Conference, Madison, Wisconsin (Spring)
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Mountain States Resident Conference, Salt Lake City (Spring)
Optional Teaching Experiences
An optional Teaching Certificate program offered through a partnership with the University of Utah College of Pharmacy is available if interested. Additional teaching and precepting opportunities are available based on resident interests such as precepting students and PGY1 residents and delivering lectures at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy.
Qualifications
- Candidates must graduate from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
- Candidates must have successfully completed an accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency program.
- Candidates must be eligible for Utah licensure and are expected to obtain licensure as a pharmacist in Utah by September 30th of each program year. (The University of Utah pharmacy residency programs do not sponsor visas.)
Recruitment & Selection
The following information must be submitted by the date specified (typically the first Friday in January) in the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) for the applicant to be considered for an on-site interview:
- Completed PhORCAS registration
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of intent
- College of pharmacy transcripts
- Three recommendations using the PhORCAS standard form
All residency programs at University of Utah Health use the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). No paper applications will be accepted. Completed applications in PhORCAS are reviewed and competitive applicants will be interviewed. The program participates in the National Matching Service through ASHP
Benefits
- Pharmacy residents are classified as regular, full-time, exempt employees of University of Utah Health.
- The benefits package includes health, dental, and life insurance, and staff discounts.
- Residents accrue 18 days of paid time off (PTO) and 10 paid holidays per year, but are asked to limit vacation and interview days to 10 total per year.
- Depending on the residency program, registration and travel is paid for the Epic XGM Conference and the Mountain States Resident Conference.
Contact Information
Program Director
Shea Kinsey, PharmD, MBA, MHA, MS, BCPS
Shea.Kinsey@hsc.utah.edu
Bio
My name is Shea Kinsey and I am the Director of the PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics residency program. I started at University of Utah Health as a PGY1/2 Health System Pharmacy Administration resident, then completed the PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics residency program.
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my husband and our three dogs, running, and playing piano.
Program Coordinator
Nicholas Link, PharmD, MS
Nicholas.Link@hci.utah.edu
Bio
My name is Nick Link and I am the PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency Program Coordinator. I have been a pharmacist at University of Utah Health since 2008, enjoying the first six years as a clinical pharmacist at Huntsman Cancer Hospital before making the switch to our Pharmacy Informatics team in 2014.
Outside of work, I love attending concerts and sporting events with my family, spending time outdoors in the mountains and Southern Utah, and rooting on my favorite sports teams including the Utah Utes, Liverpool Football Club, and Denver Broncos.