Allied Healthcare: Pharmacy Services

PGY-2 Critical Care Program

Program Overview

The PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Critical Care at Stanford Health Care (SHC) is a 12-month program accredited by the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP). One applicant is accepted per year. Successful completion of the program will prepare the resident for critical care pharmacy or academic positions, as well as the competency to attain Board Certification in Critical Care Pharmacy.

Stanford Hospital is ranked 10th on the U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll of the best hospitals in the nation, reflecting the commitment and passion of our practitioners to be leaders in health care innovation and collaboration. At SHC, the resident will receive valuable critical care experience at a cutting edge, teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center. With 100 ICU and 613 total licensed beds, over 80,000 emergency room visits annually, and more than 30,000 inpatient admissions each year, we offer a challenging, diverse caseload in multiple ICU settings.

Program Misson

The misson of the residency is to build on the Doctor of Pharmacy education and PGY-1 pharmacy residency to produce a confident and independent practitioner capable of providing excellent care to the critically ill. Upon completion of the residency program, the resident will:

1. Provide optimal clinical care to critically ill patients
2. Function as an effective member of the health care team
3. Educate health care professionals, students, patients, and the community about effective and safe medication use
4. Develop excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Demonstrate time management and problem-solving skills
6. Become a leader within the pharmacy profession

Program Structure

The Critical Care Specialty Residency is accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). The program follows the ASHP Residency Learning System (RLS) and its goals and learning objectives are consistent with standards developed by ASHP.

Longitudinal Experiences

• Active participation in interdisciplinary patient care rounds
• Participate in advanced cardiac life support resuscitations
• Completion of a critical care research project presented at the Northern California Society of Critical Care Medicine Spring Meeting
• Participate in educating pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff as well as PGY-1 pharmacy residents and students
• Teaching certificate program (optional)
• Prepare and present a critical care related drug monograph for the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee
• Participate in critical care related committee(s) to impact policies
• Staff 1 weekend every 3 weeks in the ICU pharmacy satellite

Compensation and Benefits

The resident will receive a competitive annual stipend of approximately $81,000 with full benefits, including an excellent health care benefits package and 10 days of paid time off (PTO). In addition, the resident will receive educational leave and a stipend to attend and participate in various pharmacy or critical care conferences such as the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in December and the SCCM Critical Care Congress in February.

Eligibility

• Completion of Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy
  
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency program
• Participate in an on-site interview at Stanford Health Care
• Obtain licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of California before October 1
• See Application Process for additional details

Current Resident

Daniella Veloria, Pharm.D.

Daniella received her Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles and Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Southern California (USC) Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy. She completed her acute care PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency at Stanford Health Care. Her professional interests include cardiovascular critical care, trauma, CRS/ICANS management, and medication safety. In her free time, Daniella enjoys practicing yoga, attending concerts, curating her home library, and optimizing her skincare routine.