PGY1/PGY2 Investigational Drugs and Research Residency Program
ASHP Match Number: 254347
PGY1 Program Purpose
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital provides the resident with the skills and knowledge required to become a competent pharmacy practitioner.
The program is a twelve-month, postgraduate training experience composed of four competency areas: 1) patient care; 2) advancing practice and improving patient care; 3) leadership and management; and 4) teaching, education and dissemination of knowledge. Our residents will have the opportunity to provide pharmaceutical care to patients in multiple settings, develop independent learning skills, maintain a professional ethic, provide effective medication education to others, understand research methods and opportunities, and assume personal responsibility for effecting change.
The specific program for each resident varies based upon the residents' goals, interests and previous experience. However, all residents are required to complete rotations in core subject areas considered to be essential to the pharmacy practitioner. A broad range of elective rotations is available to permit the resident flexibility in pursuing individual goals.
Additional learning experiences aimed at producing a well-rounded pharmacist include the development and completion of a major project related to pharmacy practice, development of oral and written communication skills, patient education, participation in various departmental administrative committees, and practice in various pharmacy areas throughout the institution. Upon successful completion of the program, trainees are awarded a residency certificate.
PGY2 Program Purpose
The second year of this residency training program in Investigational Drugs and Research is defined as an organized, structured postgraduate program of providing experience in pharmacy clinical practice and specialty pharmacy practice in clinical trials research.
The primary objective of the program is to prepare pharmacists for future careers in clinical trials research. Graduates of the program will have knowledge and skills in the provision of care for research participants, the regulatory requirements that govern clinical research, and pharmacy operations required to support the evolving and complex clinical research enterprise. They will also develop leadership skills capable of managing the care of research participants, collaborating with the health care team to provide safe and effective care to research participants, understanding institutional operations for the conduct of research, and advancing practice for this patient population.
Program Overview
As a combined PGY1 and PGY2 residency program, the overview for each year is included below.
PGY1 Pharmacy
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital provides the resident with the skills and knowledge required to become a competent pharmacy practitioner.
The program is a twelve-month, postgraduate training experience composed of four competency areas: 1) patient care; 2) advancing practice and improving patient care; 3) leadership and management; and 4) teaching, education and dissemination of knowledge. Our residents will have the opportunity to provide pharmaceutical care to patients in multiple settings, develop independent learning skills, maintain a professional ethic, provide effective medication education to others, understand research methods and opportunities, and assume personal responsibility for effecting change.
The specific program for each resident varies based upon the residents' goals, interests and previous experience. However, all residents are required to complete rotations in core subject areas considered to be essential to the pharmacy practitioner. A broad range of elective rotations is available to permit the resident flexibility in pursuing individual goals.
Additional learning experiences aimed at producing a well-rounded pharmacist include the development and completion of a major project related to pharmacy practice, development of oral and written communication skills, patient education, participation in various departmental administrative committees, and practice in various pharmacy areas throughout the institution. Upon successful completion of the program, trainees are awarded a residency certificate.
PGY2 Investigational Drugs and Research
The second year of this residency training program in Investigational Drugs and Research is defined as an organized, structured postgraduate program of providing experience in pharmacy clinical practice and specialty pharmacy practice in clinical trials research. The primary objective of the program is to prepare pharmacists for future careers in clinical trials research. Graduates of the program will have knowledge and skills in the provision of care for research participants, the regulatory requirements that govern clinical research, and pharmacy operations required to support the evolving and complex clinical research enterprise. They will also develop leadership skills capable of managing the care of research participants, collaborating with the health care team to provide safe and effective care to research participants, understanding institutional operations for the conduct of research, and advancing practice for this patient population.
Orientation
The Pharmacy Residency Orientation experience provides a comprehensive and coordinated training program designed to provide incoming residents with an understanding of policies, procedures, and expectations for the pharmacy residency experience. During orientation, residents will participate in hospital, department, and division orientation, and will be exposed to department policies and resources.
Hospital and pharmacy department orientation is required for all new pharmacist hires at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The resident is expected to interact with members of the pharmacy department throughout orientation and to attend assigned orientation and training sessions.
Learning Experiences
Each PGY1 resident will spend two thirds or more of the PGY1 program in direct patient care activities. For a detailed list of PGY1 rotation offerings, please reference the PGY1 Pharmacy at The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Core
- Investigational Drug Service– Blalock (Non-oncology) (1 month)
- Investigational Drug Service–Oncology (1 month)
- Investigational Drug Service–JH Bayview (1 month)
- Clinical Research Operations (1 month)
- Human Research Protections and IRB Review (1 month + longitudinal IRB review)
- Drug Development–Clinical Pharmacology (2)
- Clinical Care with Research Patients (ex: Hematologic Malignancies or Pediatric Oncology) (1 month)
- Investigational Drug Service Leadership (1 month)
- Oncology Clinical Decision Support (1 month)
- Medication Safety - Investigational Drug Service (12 months - longitudinal)
- Residency Project (12 months)
- Staffing (12 months)
PGY2 Electives Electives Learning Experiences
- Clinical Pharmacogenetics and Academia
Staffing Component
Each resident will practice as a pharmacist in a designated area throughout the residency year. Please refer to the Staffing Requirements section of the Department of Pharmacy, Johns Hopkins Medicine.On-Call Coverage
The PGY1 resident will participate in clinical on-call services. On-call duties include adult and pediatric code response, trauma and stroke calls, administrative assistance, and other duties. On-call hours are from 4 PM to 10 PM on weekdays and 7AM to 7PM on weekends and holidays. The frequency of on-call coverage depends upon the number of residents in the entire program and averages about 15 shifts per year.
Please refer to the On Call Program section of the Department of Pharmacy, Johns Hopkins Medicine website.
The PGY2 resident will participate in the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) On-Call program and be on call for 1 week approximately 10 times a year. As the IDS On-Call, the resident will monitor an On-Call phone to support clinical trial teams or to manage facility concerns and equipment malfunctions. For the IDS On-Call, the resident has back-up support from IDS pharmacists.
Benefits
Please refer to the Benefits section of the Department of Pharmacy, Johns Hopkins Medicine website.
Requirements for Acceptance to the Program
The qualified candidate will have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy. Prior to the beginning of a PGY2 residency, PGY2 residents must have successfully completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency program.
Licensure and Certification Requirements
All residents are expected to obtain a Maryland State Pharmacy License by August 1st.
The resident will arrive at the program already ACLS certified, or will complete certification during the residency year.
Attendance at Professional Meetings
The department will support the resident (expenses and leave time) to attend ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, and Eastern States Conference (PGY1 year only). Any additional travel that is to be supported by the department is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Please refer to the “Meetings and Conferences” section of the Department of Pharmacy, Johns Hopkins Medicine website.
Residency Project
The resident must complete a self-directed research or quality improvement project. The scope, magnitude, and type of project will vary according to individual interests but must be completed in a manner suitable for presentation and publication.
Please refer to the “Projects” section of the Department of Pharmacy, Johns Hopkins Medicine website.
Committee Participation
The resident will be assigned to departmental, hospital, university, or health-system committee(s) over the course of the year. The residents may be an active member or lead the following committees:
- JHM Institutional Review Board (IRB-1)
- Investigational Drug Service (IDS) Medication Safety Committee
- Clinical Research Forum
- JH Clinical Research Network Executive Committee
- Pharmacy and Therapeutics Liaison Meetings
- JHHS IDS Leadership Meetings
- Clinical Practice Council
- JHU Oncology Quality Committee
Residency Program Director
Janet Mighty, BS Pharm, MBA, FASHP
Janet Mighty, B.S. Pharm, M.B.A., FASHP
Title: Director, Investigational Drug Service for Johns Hopkins Health System
Education: B.S. Pharmacy, University of Maryland
Master of Business Administration, Loyola College, Baltimore, MD
Contact Information
Location: The Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 North Wolfe St./Carnegie 180
Baltimore, MD 21287-6180
Phone (Office): 410-955-6337
Email: [email protected]