Virtual Open House
Thursday, November 7th | 12-4pm CST
Meet with us virtually through the free Pediatric Pharmacy Association (PPA) Residency Showcase. Please contact Liz Zdyb at [email protected] with questions.
Children’s Nebraska provides a unique American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY1) pharmacy residency program in a 225-bed standalone pediatric hospital. We are the only full-service pediatric specialty health care center in Nebraska, also offering pediatric primary care and more than 40 outpatient specialty clinics. Patients are referred from throughout the region for the treatment of complex or unusual diseases.
Children’s is committed to embracing and valuing the unique strengths and differences of people and cultivate an inclusive environment of respect and trust where we all belong.
As a resident, you will rotate through various practice settings and assume responsibility for all aspects of patient drug therapy including:
- Assessing and monitoring medication use
- Advising physicians and healthcare providers on appropriate medication use
- Providing pharmacokinetic consulting
- Attending and participating in rounds
- Conducting patient interviews and patient medication counseling
Residents also serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students, participate in lectures, and provide formal presentations to other healthcare providers and staff.
PGY1 Curriculum
Rotations
Our PGY1 pharmacy residency program provides valuable training in core rotations, which include:
- Orientation and Training
- General Medicine
- Neonatal Intensive Care (Level IV)
- Pediatric Intensive Care
- Hematology/Oncology
- Cardiology
- Pharmacy Practice Management
- Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Longitudinal Professional Development
- Longitudinal Operational Practice
- Longitudinal Research
- Leadership Development Series (hosted by the University of Nebraska Medical Center)
Additionally, you will be able to take part in elective rotations, both on- and off-site, designed to cater to your personal needs and interests. Examples of current elective experiences include:
- Ambulatory Cystic Fibrosis Clinic
- Advanced Medicine
- Advanced ICU
- Endocrine
- Pharmacy Informatics
- Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant (at Nebraska Medicine)
- Pediatric Liver Transplant (at Nebraska Medicine)
Additional Training & Educational Experiences
Becoming a successful pharmacist requires more than participating in rotations. In order to provide a well-rounded education, our program also includes:
- Membership on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
- Medication safety and drug policy development
- Drug utilization evaluation
- Code training and experience/BLS Certification/PALS Certification
- Precepting and didactic lecture opportunities at Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions and University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy
- Teaching certificate program in conjunction with Creighton University
Staffing
Our resident is required to work one evening per week and two shifts every fourth weekend. This experience helps integrate didactic and patient care knowledge into actual day-to-day practice of pharmaceutical care in a hospital setting. Additionally, the resident staffs one summer holiday (Memorial Day) and one winter holiday (rotates annually). There is no on-call requirement.
Benefits
Residents will receive 17 days paid vacation (12 PTO days allowed to meet residency requirements with remaining days paid out at end of year), six paid holidays, medical/dental insurance, employee wellness program, professional travel allowance, pediatric advanced life support certification, and paid membership to ASHP.
Pharmacy Residency Application
There is one PGY1 pharmacy resident position available each year. We will be conducting on-site interviews with the option for a virtual interview if travel is not possible. Candidates must meet the following criteria to qualify for the position:
- Graduate of an accredited College or School of Pharmacy
- Doctor of Pharmacy
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure in Nebraska
Application deadline is January 3rd of each year. Please submit all application material using the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). NMS code: 140213
All candidates must be registered with the ASHP Resident Matching Program.
The residency program will begin on July 1 of each year.
For more information, feel free to contact the Pharmacy Residency Director:
Elizabeth (Liz) Zdyb, PharmD, BCPS, MBA
402-955-6175
[email protected]
“I found the benefits of the residency program at Children’s Nebraska unmatched! The institution offers a supportive yet challenging environment that optimizes learning and potential. Ultimately the decision for selecting Children’s was due to the unique patient population; being the only pediatric institution in the region. The training provided by Children’s allows me to provide diverse patients with high quality-care in a wide array of disciplines.”
—Past Resident
“My residency experience at Children’s provided me with everything I wanted in a PGY-1 residency. The wide variety of unique clinical opportunities along with additional educational experiences prepared me to start my career as a pediatric pharmacist.”
—Past Resident