PGY-2 Infectious Diseases

Program Overview & Goals

The PGY-2 Infectious Diseases (ID) Pharmacy Residency Program at UCI Health is designed to develop in-depth knowledge and skills in ID, clinical laboratory medicine and antimicrobial stewardship. The resident will work closely with the Adult ID Consult Service, Immunocompromised ID Consult Service, and other clinical services to care for patients with or at risk for infections in order to gain proficiency in delivering effective pharmacotherapy to these patient populations at risk. The resident will also learn the principles of antimicrobial stewardship through practices in performing associated clinical activities. The resident has numerous opportunities to teach and precept pharmacy students of UCI School of Pharmacy with the option to complete the teaching certification program.

  • Orientation
  • Infectious Diseases Block 1
  • Infectious Diseases Block 2A (with precepting emphasis)
  • Infectious Diseases Block 2B (with emphasis on immunocompromised patients)
  • Infectious Diseases Block 3 (Final/Independent)
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship Block
  • Oncology
  • Critical Care-Medical
  • Kidney Transplant (Inpatient)
  • Critical Care-Surgical
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Kidney Transplant Clinic
  • ID Research Project
  • ID Clinic
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Staffing
  • Teaching Certification Program (optional for those who did not complete one prior to PGY2)
  • Continuing Education (CE) Presentation
  • Core Lecture to ID Fellows
  • ID Grand Round to ID Division

Upcoming Recruitment Event

To be announced.

 

Application Information

  • Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and in process of completing or have completed an ASHP-accredited or candidate-status PGY1 residency.
  • Applicants must be registered for the ASHP National Matching Services.
  • Eligible for California Pharmacist Licensing Exam immediately after PGY2 program commitment. A valid license must be obtained by November 1st of residency year.
  • Application through the PhORCAS
  • Letter of intent
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Three professional references
  • Academic transcripts

 

Application Deadline

Applications must be received in PhORCAS by January 3, 2025.

 

Interview Information

All applicants who have submitted applications by PhORCAS will be evaluated for eligibility. The offer to interview will include relevant residency policies, salaries, benefits, and requirements for successful completion of the program.

Program Codes

  • ASHP Code for PGY2-ID: 92143
  • National Matching Services Code for PGY2-ID: 745255

Benefits

  • Number of positions available: 1
  • Salary: $81,432 annually
  • 14 paid holidays and sick leave
  • Professional leave: two weeks (10 business days) are allowed to attend professional meetings (Infectious Diseases Society of America’s annual meeting, ASHP Midyear and UC Pharmacy Collaborative Conference)
  • Travel expense budget allocated to attend select pharmacy conferences
  • Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage through UC Irvine sponsored plans.

 

Program Contacts

Helen Lee, Pharm.D., BCIDP, BCPS

Director, PGY2 Infectious Diseases

Department of Pharmacy

University of California Irvine Medical Center

101 The City Drive, Route 32

Orange, CA 92868

ansh@hs.uci.edu