The University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) is the regions only available level 1 trauma center and provides care to one of the most diverse patient populations in the United States. This provides our PGY2 Critical Care residents the opportunity train and care for a very broad scope of disease states and levels of patient acuity. Our residents train alongside critical care fellows and residents in the medical, neurologic, trauma surgery, and emergency medicine settings as well as with internationally recognized intensivists.
UNMH is an academic medical center and is home to an Extracorporeal Life Support Organization ECMO Center of Excellence as well as a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center and is New Mexico's most advanced resource for cerebrovascular care. UNMH is also affiliated with the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy where our residents are able to participate in the critical care lecture series provided at the college and are offered precepting opportunities with pharmacy students.
Our learning environment is fast paced and unique and provides our residents the specialized experience to develop the knowledge and skill-set necessary to be effective clinical pharmacists and educators in the critical care setting. We are excited to provide an invitation for you to learn more about the facilities, care, and patient volume at the University of New Mexico Hospital.
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The PGY-2 Critical Care pharmacy residency program builds upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY-1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities to practice confidently and effectively. Residents who successfully complete the critical care PGY-2 residency program are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area.
The PGY-2 Critical Care pharmacy residency includes:
Longitudinal Learning Experiences:
Required Learning Experiences (4 weeks unless otherwise noted):
Elective Learning Experiences:
The Resident may choose two 4-week experiences plus one 2-week experience:
PGY-2 Critical Care pharmacy residents will receive:
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.
Candidates are eligible to apply for the PGY-2 Critical Care pharmacy residency if they:
Apply online using PhORCAS (Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service). Submission requirements include:
The application deadline is January 2, 2027.
All interviews will be virtual.
The program start date will be July 6, 2027.
Jacob P. Hurt, PharmD, BCCCP
Critical Care PGY2 Residency Program Director
University of New Mexico Hospital
Email: JHurt@salud.unm.edu
