Immerse yourself in critical care practice when you choose the University of New Mexico Hospital’s Critical Care pharmacy residency program.
Our program provides residents with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to care for some of the most diverse patient populations in the nation. Pharmacy residents 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 the opportunity to work with the University of New Mexico Hospital's ECMO program, which performed the first pre-hospital cannulation in North American (PMID: 33000029) and is currently designated as an Extracorporeal Life Support Organization ECMO 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.
Y2 Residency and Fellowship Showcase (VIRTUAL)
Virtual Open Houses
ASHP Midyear Residency Showcase
Pre-application interviews will occur in person at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting in Las Vegas, NV through the PPS platform.
Virtual pre-application interviews will be offered on December 7–8, 2025 for candidates unable to attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and/or PPS. If you would like to schedule a virtual interview, please send an email with your CV to Elizabeth Shald.
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, 2026.
All interviews will be virtual.
The program start date will be July 6, 2026.
Elizabeth Shald, PharmD, BCCCP
Critical Care PGY2 Residency Program Director
University of New Mexico Hospital
Email: EShald@salud.unm.edu
