PGY2 Pediatrics Practice Residency - UK Pharmacy Residency Programs

Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2)Pediatrics

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General Info about the Program

For general information about what makes the UK program special, click here to learn about the program traditions (ropes challenge, on-call, lampoon, pig roast, Spindletop, etc.), the Hospital, the University, and about Lexington and surrounding areas.

The PGY2 specialty residency in pediatrics includes training in neonatal and pediatric intensive care, bone marrow transplantation, pediatric hematology/oncology, cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology, neurology, infectious diseases, ambulatory care, and general pediatrics. The primary emphasis of the pediatric residency is placed upon the development of clinical practice skills and delivering patient specific pharmaceutical care in both the ambulatory and acute care setting.

A group picture in the Childrens' Hospital

A picture at the entrance of UK Children's Hospital

Pediatric residents are precepted by faculty with research experience in pulmonary medicine, cystic fibrosis, and drug delivery technology. The resident participates in clinical research and is expected to present the results at a national meeting. The resident also has opportunities for educational activities including precepting Doctor of Pharmacy students, leading case discussion groups and didactic lectures for the College of Pharmacy, and providing inservices for house staff and nursing staff.

The University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital serves as a regional referral center, with more than 85 percent of its patients coming from outside the Lexington area. A pharmacy satellite provides services for the 126-bed Children’s Hospital including 64 general pediatric beds, 50 neonatal ICU beds, and 12 pediatric ICU beds. Outpatient clinics see over 50,000 patients per year and represent all aspects of ambulatory care.

The pediatric residency is a one-year ASHP-accredited specialty residency. Eligibility requirements include the Doctor of Pharmacy degree, a pharmacy practice residency or equivalent, and licensure in the state of Kentucky.

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Program Specifics

ASHP Residency Directory Information Residency Program Benefits

- Duration: 12 months
- Number of Positions: 2
- Total # of Residents at Institution: 15
- Starting Date: July 1
- Estimated Stipend: ~$38,000
- Interview Required: Yes
- Training Site: Hospital
- Owner/Affiliate: Government
- Model Types: Teaching, Tertiary Care
- Practice Setting: University Hospital
College of pharmacy
- Tax Status: Nonprofit
- Professional Staff: 70
- Non-professional Staff: 60
- Total Beds: 473
- Average Daily Census: 420
- Uniforms and Lab Coats
- Parking
- Discounted Meals
- Duplication Services
- Personal Office Space
- Shared Resident Offices
- Shared Personal Computer Access
- Reduced Professional Membership Fees
- Reduced Meeting Registration Fees
- Travel Reimbursement for One Professional
Meeting (preceptor dependent)
- Access to University Athletic Tickets
- Access to University Fitness Facilities
- Pharmacy Continuing Education
- Immunizations

More Residency Program Benefits

Health
- Dental Coverage: Optional
- Disability Coverage: Optional
- Life Insurance: Optional
- Medical Coverage: Standard
- Spouse Coverage: Optional Leave
- Holiday Leave: Per University Holidays
- Vacation Leave: 15 Days
- Professional Leave
- Sick Leave

UK Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Residency Fundamentals

Kentucky Pharmacy Licensure is required.

Residents are members of medical house staff.

Residents participate in the in-house on-call program approximately once every two weeks.

Residents utilize a modified Resident Learning System to direct their learning.

Residents staff in the pediatric pharmacy satellite an average of 4-8 hours per week.

The design and completion of a resident research project is required, including a presentation and manuscript of research results.

Residents are provided multiple opportunities to teach, including didactics, small group facilitation, and clerkship precepting.

Residents are exposed to various opportunities to present at local, state, national, and international meetings.

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Program Director

Robert Kuhn, Pharm.D.

Titles: Professor, Pharmacy; Vice-Chair, Ambulatory Care

Education: B.A. Philosophy, Stuebenville University, 1976; B.S. Pharmacy, Ohio State University, 1980; Pharm.D., University of Texas, 1984

Training: ASHP Pediatric Fellowship, Columbus Children's Hospital, 1985

Practice area: pediatrics

Research interests: cystic fibrosis, pulmonary medicine, drug delivery, xenobiotic transfer

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Application

Please read the general info section for eligibility requirements.

Application materials can be obtained by completed the online request form. Submission will be accepted between December 10, 2007 and January 4 , 2008 only. Please direct any correspondence to the Pharmacy Practice program director:

Robert J. Kuhn, Pharm.D.
Director, PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Residency
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
800 Rose Street, H110
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
Phone: (859) 323-6970
E-mail: rjkuhn1@uky.edu

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