Pharmacy Residency Programs Internal Medicine Residency Program (PGY2)

PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency – Purpose Statement

The PGY2 residency in Internal Medicine is designed to provide the resident with a concentrated twelve-month training program focused on adult Internal Medicine. At the completion of the residency, the resident will be prepared for a position as a Clinical Specialist in an inpatient setting or a non-tenure track faculty member with a significant commitment to an Internal Medicine practice.

Residency History

The PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency has been offered by University Medical Center Brackenridge and The University of Texas at Austin for over 20 years. In 2010, the residency was accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Alumni from our program are successfully practicing as clinical pharmacists and faculty members across the country. Our residents are well-respected and valued members of the Internal Medicine teaching teams.

Residency Rotations

The PGY2 Internal Medicine resident will complete three weeks of Orientation, six months of Internal Medicine, one month of Infectious Diseases and one month of Medical Intensive Care (MICU). One month of Medication Safety is required for most PGY2 Internal Medicine residents. Experience in Academia / Teaching, Pharmacy Administration, and Research are gained longitudinally.

Sample Rotation Calendar:

For the six months of Internal Medicine, the resident will be assigned to one of our five Internal Medicine teams. Residents will round with the team daily and assist in admitting patients from the Emergency Department. Ideally the resident will round with a minimum of five different attending physicians during the year. Two months of Internal Medicine will be focused on experiential precepting. Electives rotations are available in a variety of medicine sub-specialties such as Cardiology (general Cardiology and Cardiac Transplant), Psychiatry, Oncology, Gastroenterology, etc… Elective rotations may also be completed in Medical Writing and Informatics. Any required rotation may be repeated as an elective. All rotations are offered based on preceptor availability.

Teaching Experience

The PGY2 Internal Medicine resident will get broad exposure to teaching (large group lecture, small group facilitation, and experiential teaching). An Academic Training Program is offered by The University of Texas to help prepare the resident for the activities during the year. All residents will teach 1-3 didactic lectures, facilitate a small group Pharmacotherapy laboratory, and assist in precepting pharmacy students on the Internal Medicine rotation. Residents will also participate in a weekly resident seminar series at the University and will be required to deliver a 40-minute seminar presentation with handout.

Guidelines for Application

The PGY2 Internal Medicine program is ASHP-Accredited. We adhere to all rules and regulations associated with accreditation and we participate in the Residency Matching Process (RMP).

All application materials must be received by this date to be considered for an on-site interview. Applications materials may be emailed to the residency program director (in addition to mailed or uploaded) to ensure that deadlines are met.

The online application can be accessed at:
http://www.utexas.edu/pharmacy/divisions/pharmaco/choosing/residency.html

Completed applications include:

• Letter of intent
• Official academic transcript
• Curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation