PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency

PGY2 training rotations in a variety of settings equip residents with skills necessary to perform confidently as an infectious diseases pharmacist.

• Graduate from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy
• Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency or ASHP residency exemption
• Eligible for Utah pharmacist licensure within the first 90 days of the residency program

• Pass all collaborative practice agreement competencies
• Attain "achieved" on at least 80% of all objectives (including 100% of the objectives in competency areas surrounding patient care) 
• Successfully complete all required rotations with preceptor engagement for at least 70% of the rotation time
• Complete a research project with the following deliverables:
  • Deliver a presentation at a residency conference during the residency year
  • Complete and submit a project manuscript to the residency program director prior to completion of the residency
• Complete a treatment guideline or protocol 
• Prepare and present a system-level continuing education presentation
• Complete all PharmAcademic evaluations and requirements
• Complete and track all ID appendix topic discussions 
• Staff at least 24 weekend shifts
• Precept learners on rotation and teach at colleges of pharmacy 

Residents staff every 4th weekend on the 6th floor and psychiatric unit at Utah Valley Hospital.

Application Deadline

• All application information must be received prior to 10pm MST on January 2nd, 2025.

Application submission through PhORCAS including: 

• Current curriculum vitae 
• Letter of intent addressing why you wish to complete a PGY2 infectious disease pharmacy residency at Intermountain Healthcare
• Three letters of recommendation

Candidates selected to the pharmacy residency program are paid a competitive resident salary and receive a complete benefits package.

Resident Salary

• Approximate PGY2 stipend: $76,000 per year 

Pharmacy Resident Benefits

• Classified as full-time employees of Intermountain Health
• Paid a competitive resident salary
• Eligible to receive a complete benefits package including retirement, health, dental, vision and life insurance
• PTO is accrued at the rate according to hospital policy (currently approximately 25 days per year). This rate is subject to adjustment. The resident should generally expect to use ≤ 17 days of PTO during the residency year and may not use more than 25 days
• Access to other employee benefits such as the employee wellness program, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support, and the employee discount program.

Professional Development

• Residents attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and an appropriate regional residency conference as determined by the individual sites.
• PGY2 residents are also generally permitted to attend an applicable specialty conference.
• In addition, internal CE and other professional development opportunities are offered on a regular basis.