Required Learning Experiences:
- Orientation
- Cardiothoracic Surgical Critical Care
- ICU I
- ICU II
- Neurology/Neurosurgery Critical Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Infectious Disease
- Comprehensive Site Care (Saint Joseph East)
Program Description
The PGY2 Critical Care pharmacy residency program is designed to provide specialized critical care training, while allowing continued growth and clinical experience in comprehensive care. Residents completing this program will be prepared to practice as a specialized critical care pharmacist and be prepared for board certification in critical care.
The PGY2 resident will continue gaining knowledge in core areas of cardiology, neurology, nephrology, internal medicine, infectious disease, antimicrobial stewardship, cardiovascular surgery, general surgery, and opioid stewardship in a critical care setting. The resident will function as part of a multidisciplinary team including intensivists, critical care and pulmonary physician assistants, advanced registered nurse practitioners, clinical dieticians, care managers, and bedside nurses. The PGY2 resident will be required to round with the critical care team as part of core learning experiences and provide services including clinical drug information, anticoagulation selection and monitoring, parenteral nutrition monitoring and adjustment, pharmacokinetic drug monitoring, as well as other pharmaceutical care. The resident will continue to gain experience as a clinical preceptor by functioning as a primary preceptor to PY4 pharmacy students and will be required to continue developing teaching and presentation skills.
The PGY2 resident will serve as a mentor to PGY1 residents and will engage in comprehensive pharmacy management during the course of the residency via drug policy development, committee involvement, code call, order entry, order verification, and self-evaluation.
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive individualized clinical experiences
- Fully automated pharmacy
- Full electronic health record and computerized physician order entry system
- 50 ICU beds (22 CTVU beds, 22 Coronary/Medical/Surgical ICU beds, 6 Neurosurgical ICU beds)
- 158 Telemetry beds
- 8 Cath Labs
- 2 Electrophysiology Labs
- Emergency services and response
- IDSA Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence 2018
- American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Get with the Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
- Joint Commission Certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center
- Premier Top 15 Health System 2025
- Healthgrades Top 100 Hospital In America 2025 (3 consecutive years)
- Healthgrades 100 Best Hospitals Award-Critical Care (2019 - 2025)
Welcome Message from Program Director
Thank you for your interest in the PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program at Saint Joseph Hospital! As you begin the process of PGY2 program investigation, I’m sure that Saint Joseph will present an exciting option for your consideration. We offer a challenging environment for prospective residents who enjoy the rounding atmosphere of an academic medical center with
the close interpersonal relationships of a community hospital.
At Saint Joseph, clinical pharmacy is an integral part of the medical team. As such, we round on a daily basis with intensivists, physician extenders, nursing, case management, and dietitians. Our rounding model is comprehensive and designed to treat the patient as a whole and go in a “head to toe” fashion. As the drug expert in attendance, clinical pharmacy is responsible for all pharmaceutical care including: pharmacokinetic consults, antimicrobial selection and stewardship, renal dose adjustment, profile review and maintenance, laboratory result interpretation, therapy selection, home medication review, patient and family counseling, electrolyte replacement, and code response. On our team, communication is vital and as the clinical pharmacist, you can expect to be in constant contact with various members of the care team. With our progressive protocols in place, our clinical pharmacists are provided the autonomy to intervene as a matter of policy.
Residents at Saint Joseph are provided a strong foundation with core learning experiences focusing on cardiothoracic surgery, coronary critical care, medical intensive care, neurology intensive care, infectious disease, and emergency medicine. Additionally, we offer elective learning experiences in the realm of cardiac electrophysiology, as well as advanced selective opportunities in our core learning experiences. We provide this training in the setting of a tradition of excellence as Saint Joseph Hospital has been recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades placing it in the top 2 percent of hospitals in the country. Additionally, Saint Joseph has been recognized as a top 2 percent facility in the nation for critical care for 3 years in a row. Saint Joseph is also recognized by the Joint Commission as a Gold Seal of Approval facility in the treatment of sepsis.
Learning Experiences
Elective Learning Experiences:
- Cardiovascular Critical Care Elective PGY2
- Elective Intensified Infectious Disease
- Electrophysiology
- Pulmonary/Critical Care Elective
- Opioid Stewardship/Palliative Care
- Long Term Acute Care- Ventilator Weaning
Other Activities:
- Adult Cardiac Code Response
- Code Stroke Response
- Cose Sepsis Response
- Rapid Response Team
- Anticoagulation Service
- Drug Information
- EKG 12-Lead Interpretation
- Nutrition Service
- Pharmacokinetics Service
Training Locations
Saint Joseph Hospital (Primary)
Saint Joseph Medical Center
Compensation & Benefits
Salary
$58,760
Health & Wellness
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Free Employee Fitness Center Access
Time Away & Flexibility
18 Vacation Days
8 Personal Days
6 Paid Holidays
34 Weekends Off
All Friday Evenings Off
Financial & Retirement
Employee Retirement Program with Employer Matching Contributions
Professional Travel Reimbursement (Registration, Airfare, Mileage and Hotel) for ASHP Midyear and Spring Residency Conferences
Professional Benefits & Perks
Life Insurance
BLS and ACLS Certification
Personal Embroidered White Coat
Meal Discounts
Free Onsite, Covered Parking
Our Community
Lexington, Kentucky is the "Horse Capital of the World", perfectly balancing vibrant urban amenities with idyllic Bluegrass countryside. Anchored by the University of Kentucky, it boasts a highly educated population, a thriving downtown arts scene, and iconic sporting venues like Rupp Arena and Keeneland. Affectionately known as the “Horse Capital of the World,” Lexington, KY, offers a rare lifestyle where rolling Bluegrass pastures sit side by side with a sophisticated, tech-savvy urban core. Surrounded by 450 world-famous horse farms, Lexington’s identity is tied to its green spaces, but its soul lies in its downtown – full of bourbon distilleries, historic architecture and an unmatched arts scene. Residents enjoy an affordable cost of living making this one of the most approachable mid-sized cities in the country for young professionals, families and retirees alike.
The city places a priority on quality of life through its 100+ parks, including Jacobson Park and the historic McConnell Springs, where Lexington was first named in 1775. Lexington is committed to being a welcoming home for everyone, and that is reflected in its community calendar. From the colorful murals of the Art By Nature initiative to the busy Saturday morning Lexington Farmers Market, there is a sense of closeness and connection here. Whether you’re placing a bet at the iconic Keeneland Race Course, exploring the Distillery District or hiking at nearby Red River Gorge, Lexington provides a lifestyle that’s impossible not to love.
How to Apply
Saint Joseph Hospital accepts residency training applications through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS).
Application requirements include:
Phorcas Application
Personal cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Official academic transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
Application Deadline: January 2nd
Faculty and Residents
Our pharmacy residents are talented professionals dedicated to advancing patient care and the practice of pharmacy. Throughout their residency, they work closely with exceptional preceptors, experienced pharmacists who share their knowledge and expertise to guide, mentor and inspire the next generation of pharmacy leaders.
Contact Information
PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Director:
Shawn King, PharmD, BCPS
859-313-7651
Shawn.King@commonspirit.org
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