Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency

The University of Kansas Health System provides residents with the skills and knowledge to practice in antimicrobial stewardship and as an infectious diseases clinical specialist. This residency program is designed to transition postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) residency graduates from generalist practice to specialized practice focused on the care of patients with complex infectious diseases in numerous settings. Antimicrobial stewardship is a secondary focus of the residency, with an emphasis on population management strategies throughout a large health system.

The postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) infectious diseases residency program is designed to provide residents with robust experience in the clinical management of patients with infectious diseases as well as population level management through antimicrobial stewardship. We work closely with the infectious disease physicians and fellows covering 8 consult services that manage a diverse patient population, including patients with cystic fibrosis, hematologic and oncologic malignancies, solid organ and bone marrow transplants.

For more information on the infectious diseases division, faculty and fellowship program please visit the University of Kansas Medical Center.

The PGY2 resident will have the opportunity to experience dedicated time in the clinical microbiology laboratory and actively participate in educational opportunities offered through the infectious diseases fellowship program and the University of Kansas College of Pharmacy. Longitudinal responsibilities include participation in the antimicrobial stewardship program, inpatient pharmacy department staffing, research and education. Completion of this program will prepare the resident for a career in clinical practice and antimicrobial stewardship.

• Length of program: 12 months (approximately July-June)
• Number of positions: 1

• Annual salary: $48,000
• Benefits include PTO, paid holidays, health/dental/life/liability insurance
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The PGY2 infectious diseases residency at The University of Kansas Health System is tailored to the interests and the career goals of each resident. The residency year is organized into both rotational and longitudinal experiences as further described below.

Required experiences

• Orientation
• Infectious diseases consultation services
• General
• Immunocompromised hosts
• Clinical microbiology laboratory
• Antimicrobial stewardship, clinical
• Antimicrobial stewardship program administration

Elective experiences

• Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Hematology/oncology
• Blood and marrow transplantation service
• Human immunodeficiency virus and outpatient infectious diseases clinic
• Internal medicine

Longitudinal experiences

• Inpatient pharmacy departmental service
• Antimicrobial stewardship
• Research

There are many opportunities to customize the program to fit your individual interests through elective learning experiences. Additional rotations may be developed in addition to those listed here. Please contact the RPD for additional information.

Informational sessions

• October 27, November 10, November 17
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PhORCAS

Deadlines

• Application deadline: December 31, 2021
• Must have a valid pharmacy license in the state of Kansas prior to residency start date or by July 15, 2022.

Checklist for application

• Letter of intent
• Curriculum vitae
• College transcripts
• 3 letters of recommendation
• PhORCAS residency program application
• ASHP resident matching program registration

National matching services (NMS) code: 619955

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