Pharmacotherapy
This 24-month residency includes core rotations and longitudinal experiences chosen to establish a strong clinical base in general medicine. The specific program for each resident may vary in structure and area of emphasis based upon the resident’s entering level of knowledge, skills and interest.
Required rotations in this residency include: Internal medicine, drug policy and outcomes research, critical care, drug information, ambulatory care, practice management, clinical practice management and drug policy, pediatrics, infectious disease, and oncology. Elective rotations are flexible, and will be arranged based on the needs and interests of the resident. In addition, a number of longitudinal outpatient clinic options exist (cardiology, anticoagulation, HIV outpatient clinic, and internal medicine).
In addition to development of patient care skills, the resident will gain competence in teaching through our affiliation with the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Both didactic and student precepting opportunities are available. The resident will participate in a interdisciplinary committee and a pharmacy based journal club. Competency in clinical research project will be developed through completion of a clinical research project. Other requirements include completion of a drug utilization evaluation (DUE) and contribution to the medical literature. An individual completing this program will be qualified for Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy and attainment of a clinical specialist position.
Application Process
Pre-requisites: Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited school or college. Application materials include: letter of intent; current curriculum vitae; 3 letters of professional recommendations; and official college transcripts.
Program Director and Contact Information
Leigh E. Efird, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Specialist, Adult Internal Medicine
Program Director, Pharmacotherapy Residency
600 N. Wolfe Street, Carnegie 180
Baltimore, MD 21287-6180
Phone: 410-502-5703
Fax: 410-955-0287
Email: lefird1@jhmi.edu
