The cardiology pharmacy residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) provides residents the opportunity to develop specialized clinical expertise in the management of patients with cardiovascular disease.  UPMC is the premier health system in western Pennsylvania and one of the most renowned academic medical centers in the United States.  During the program, the resident will concentrate on cardiovascular patients and will be involved in ongoing department and independent research projects.  Many opportunities to present formal seminars, patient cases, journal clubs, and in-service education for UPMC staff occur throughout the year.  In addition, the resident will design and conduct a research project suitable for presentation and publication.  The resident will gain experience in both didactic and experiential teaching as an adjunct instructor and preceptor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.  At the conclusion of the program, the resident will have developed into an accomplished clinical pharmacy practitioner with expertise in cardiology, and will have gained valuable insight into the elements necessary to grow professionally.

Program Director: Amy L. Seybert, PharmD

Rotations

• Ambulatory Care
• Cardiac Intensive Care (required)
• Cardiology Clinics
• Cardiology Pavilions
• Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
• Critical Care (Medicine)
• Drug Information
• Infectious Disease
• Nutrition
• Transplantation
• Neurology
• Trauma
• Pharmacoeconomics/Outcomes Research
• Internal Medicine
• Teaching

Application Process

Eligible candidates will have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited school or college of pharmacy, completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency, and be eligible for Pennsylvania licensure. An on-site interview is required. Application materials include: curriculum vitae, letter of intent, three letters of recommendation, and a pharmacy school transcript. All application materials should be forwarded by January 10 to:

Amy Seybert, PharmD
Director, Cardiology Pharmacy Residency
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
302 Scaife Hall
200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Phone: 412-647-6170
Fax: 412-647-5847
E-mail: seyberta@upmc.edu

Residency Program

Duration/Type: 12 months
Number Positions: 1
Application Deadline: January 10
Starting Date: July 1
Estimated Stipend: $34,000
Benefits: Health, dental, eye care, life, and disability; 2 weeks vacation, minimum 1 week professional travel, travel support available
Interview Required: Yes
Training Site Type: Hospital
Owner/Affiliates: Private
Model (type): Teaching, Tertiary
Professional Staff: 48
Total Beds: 1093