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Posted: 24-Oct-24

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Type: Residency PGY-2

Categories:

Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy

Requirements:

Residency Required

Specialty Practice Areas:

Solid Organ Transplant

Required Education:

PharmD

Program Director: Chelsea Sammons, PharmD, BCTXP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Liver and VCA Transplantation
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Chelsea.Sammonds@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Program Purpose Statement

The PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant (SOT) Pharmacy Residency Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is designed to develop PGY1 Pharmacy Residency graduates into clinical specialists who can successfully manage all aspects of pharmaceutical care for adult solid organ transplant donors and recipients. Graduates of this rigorous program will be well equipped to care for solid organ transplant patients and living donors across all phases of care, including candidate evaluation, the inpatient transplant admission, post-transplant ambulatory care, and hospital readmission.

Residency Goals

• In collaboration with the health care team, provide comprehensive medication management to solid organ transplant patients following a consistent patient care process.
• Ensure continuity of care during solid organ transplant patient transitions between care settings.
• Manage and facilitate delivery of medications to support safe and effective drug therapy for solid organ transplant patients.
• Demonstrate ability to manage formulary and medication-use processes for solid organ transplant patients, as applicable to the organization.
• Demonstrate ability to conduct a quality improvement or research project.
• Demonstrate leadership skills for successful self-development in the provision of care for solid organ transplant patients.
• Demonstrate management skills in the provision of care for solid organ transplant patients.
• Provide effective medication and practice-related education to solid organ transplant patients, caregivers, health care professionals, students, and the public (individuals and groups).
• Effectively employ appropriate preceptor roles when engaged in teaching students, pharmacy technicians, or fellow health care professionals in solid organ transplant. 

Program Overview

The Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy Residency Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has been in existence since 2007. Residents will serve as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, educating patients and caregivers pre- and post-transplant, participating in multi-disciplinary rounds and meetings, and facilitating smooth transitions between patient care settings. Longstanding relationships and a culture of collaboration between pharmacy and medical/surgical providers are cornerstones of residency training at HUP and allows complete integration of pharmacy residents into the multidisciplinary care team. 

This residency is a full-time practice commitment and is 52 weeks in duration. The program offers comprehensive learning experiences in all major solid organ patient populations, including kidney/pancreas, liver, heart, and lung transplantation, as well as transplant infectious disease. Residents can expect dynamic experiences in caring for transplant patients in the in-patient and outpatient settings while on core organ rotations as well as a focused ambulatory care experience. Residents will also attend an Immunology and HLA didactic and interactive lecture series to provide a baseline foundational knowledge prior to starting rotations.

More information regarding resident learning experiences can be found on our website: Solid Organ Transplant - Penn Medicine.

About Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is world-renowned for its clinical and research excellence, forging the way for newer and better ways to diagnose and treat illnesses and disorders. Its long and rich history of top-notch patient care began more than two centuries ago with the founding of the nation's first medical school, the University of Pennsylvania. Since 1765 when it first opened its doors, Penn has been dedicated to the training of medical professionals and the discovery and implementation of new medical knowledge. The world-class faculty and staff of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania are dedicated to superior patient care, education, and research for a better, healthier future. Their significant and groundbreaking contributions to medicine are recognized both nationally and internationally. The interdisciplinary team of professionals provides personalized care and service to patients — all within a compassionate and respectful environment. Innovative research coupled with responsive, hands-on care allows Penn to tailor treatment specifically to individual patient needs. HUP's reputation as a world leader in medical research and clinical care ...attracts the highest quality medical specialists from around the world. The supportive and collaborative environment encourages physicians and staff to keep reaching ahead to find new ways to improve the quality and length of life for everyone.

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