Immerse yourself in critical care practice when you choose the University of New Mexico Hospital’s Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program.
Our new program will provide you with a one-of-a-kind experience by interacting with some of the most diverse patient populations in the nation. You will train alongside medical residents and critical care fellows, in addition to internationally recognized intensivists at the state’s only designated Level I Trauma Center. Furthermore, the resident will have a very unique opportunity to work with our institution’s ECMO program, which performed the first pre-hospital cannulation in North American (PMID: 33000029), and is currently designated an ELSO center of excellence.
Learning in the fast-paced environment of our academic medical center will provide you with the specialized experience necessary to prepare you to become a clinical pharmacist or to obtain a faculty position. Learn more about the facilities, care and patient volume at University of New Mexico Hospital.
As part of a team caring for patients with life-threatening conditions, your Critical Care PGY2 Pharmacy Residency includes:
Obtain hands-on experience in critical care and emergency medicine through four-week and longitudinal rotations including:
Required Rotations
Potential Electives:
Transition from student to teacher with both didactic and experiential experiences in partnership with the UNM College of Pharmacy. Ask about our optional teaching certificate program.
Enjoy living in the sunny Southwest, where we average more than 300 days of sunshine each year. You'll find ample opportunities for outdoor recreation and a thriving arts community
As a PGY2 pharmacy resident, you'll receive:
You're eligible to apply for the Emergency Medicine PGY2 Pharmacy Residency if you:
Ruben D Villanueva, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Critical Care PGY2 Residency Program Director
University of New Mexico Hospital
Email: RDVillanueva@salud.unm.edu
Phone: 505.925.7911
Fax: 505.925.7911
Apply online using PhORCAS (Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service). You'll need to submit:
Application deadline is January 2, 2025.
After we review your application, you may receive an invitation for an interview, depending on logistics this may be onsite or virtual. This interview is required for admission.
November 21 from 5:30pm – 7pm (MST)
Zoom link: https://hsc-unm.zoom.us/j/91962801237
Meeting ID: 919 6280 1237
December 19 from 5:30pm -7:00 PM MST
Zoom link: https://hsc-unm.zoom.us/j/98492079514
Meeting ID: 984 9207 9514
