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PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant Residency

PGY2 solid organ transplant residents receive specialized training in kidney, pancreas, liver, heart, and lung transplantation. Pediatric abdominal and heart transplant experiences are also available

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About our program

The PGY2 solid organ transplant residency at Intermountain Medical Center provides training in kidney, pancreas, liver, heart, and lung transplantation. Pediatric abdominal and heart transplant experiences are also available. The focus of our program is to develop residents into highly skilled pharmacists, fully integrated within the interdisciplinary solid organ transplant team.

Our residency facilitates clinical and professional growth and emphasizes evidence-based medicine, efficient communication, and the ability to critically assess and manage complex transplant patients. Residents will also have numerous opportunities to develop teaching, precepting and presentation styles through Intermountain Health’s affiliation with local pharmacy schools.

Graduates of this residency program will possess the skills necessary to be highly competitive for career opportunities in any solid organ transplant setting.

Program contact

Have questions? Reach out to our program director, Lance Lindberg, PharmD, BCPS at Lance.Lindberg@imail.org

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Where we train

Intermountain Medical Center (IMC) is one of the largest hospitals in the Intermountain West and the flagship of Intermountain Healthcare. It is a major adult referral center for 6 surrounding states and more than 75 regional healthcare institutions. The campus is made up of five specialty hospitals, a central laboratory, a physical plant and an education center.
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Program details

Everything you need to know about our program and what to expect. 

PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant rotations facilitate clinical and professional growth with an emphasis on evidence-based medicine, efficient communication, and the ability to critically assess and manage complex transplant patients.

Rotations

  • Graduate from an ACPE-accredited pharmacy program with a doctor of pharmacy degree
  • Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency
  • BLS and ACLS certification
  • Eligible for Utah licensure

  • Expected to obtain Utah pharmacist licensure within the first 90 days of the residency program
  • Completion of one ACPE-accredited continuing education presentation
  • Completion of a research project
  • Attain "achieved" on at least 80% of all objectives (including 100% of the objectives in competency areas surrounding patient care)
  • Completion of two transplant department education presentations
  • Obtain ACLS and PALS certification
  • Precept learners on rotation
  • Interact with and teach medical residents
  • Poster presentation at a national conference
  • Podium presentation at regional Mountain States Residency Conference or other venue

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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 solid organ transplant pharmacy residency at Intermountain Medical Center
  • 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.

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Meet our team of talented preceptor members and our current classes of residents

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