PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency: Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital

The PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Program at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is a yearlong program designed to further develop pharmacists in the specialty of pediatric pharmacy practice. Residents will function as independent practitioners and will have experiences to enhance their clinical and leadership skills. The program allows residents the unique opportunity to customize their learning experience to their desired specialty area(s). Upon program completion, residents are prepared to practice as part of an interdisciplinary team responsible for the care of pediatric patients.

Educational Experience

Core Rotations (4 weeks)

  • Orientation
  • General Pediatrics/Infectious Disease
  • Neonatal Critical Care
  • Pediatric Critical Care
  • Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Emergency Department
  • Research

Electives (4 weeks)

  • Solid Organ Transplant
  • Investigational Drug Services
  • Pharmacy Administration
  • Repeat Core

Longitudinal Experiences

  • Educational presentations
  • Research project
  • Teaching Certificate
  • Mentoring program
  • Administration
  • Antimicrobial stewardship
  • Medication safety
  • Layered learning
  • Staffing commitment
  • Formulary management

Professional Meetings

  • ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
  • Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group Annual Meeting

Benefits

  • Estimated stipend: $51,000
  • Onsite Continuing Education
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life insurance
  • Paid leave: Vacation, sick, holiday, and educational
  • Discounted meals
  • Free onsite parking
  • Professional travel time

Application Requirements

  • Application deadline: January 7th (NMS Code: 795061)
  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree from ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
  • PGY-1 Residency Program Certificate of Completion
  • Official college transcript
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Letter of intent
  • Three letters of recommendation (one from PGY-1 RPD/Preceptor)
  • Eligible for Florida licensure
  • On-site interview

Contact Us

Joanie Spiro Stevens, PharmD, BCPPS, BCPS
PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Clinical Manager, Pharmacy
954-265-0479
joastevens@mhs.net

Ashley Siryk, PharmD
PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Program Coordinator
Pharmacy Clinical Specialist, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
954-265-0497
asiryk@mhs.net