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St.
Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program
The
Hospital
The Program
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency
Compensation
Application Information
What Else Should I Know?
Pharmacy Administration
2011-2012 Resident Contact Information
THE
HOSPITAL
The St. Luke’s - Roosevelt Hospital Center has been serving
the New York community for over a century and provides a full range of
first degree, second degree and tertiary level services. St. Luke’s
- Roosevelt Hospital Center has over eight hundred beds between the two
hospitals (St. Luke’s Division and the Roosevelt Division). Along
with Beth Israel Medical Center, Long Island College Hospital and The
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, the Medical Center has formed Continuum
Health Partners, the largest provider of inpatient care in New York State
and one of the largest providers in the United States. St. Luke’s
-Roosevelt Hospital Center is affiliated with Columbia University College
of Physicians and Surgeons and has one of the largest postgraduate teaching
programs in New York City. St. Luke’s - Roosevelt Hospital Center
is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Mission Statement
The mission of St. Luke’s –Roosevelt Hospital Center is to
provide outstanding health care to meet the needs of the Hospital Center's
West Side Community and broader community of patients who utilize the
services of the Hospital Center. Such care is provided without discrimination,
including care of the poor, while recognizing the limitations of the resources
of the Hospital Center. In addition, this institution strives to provide
the highest-quality education of health care professionals and conduct
research to further medical knowledge and develop excellence in the delivery
of health care.
Vision Statement
1. Our commitment to the communities we serve, to health care payers and
to our attending physicians will be outstanding quality and leadership
in service and cost. We believe our continued commitment in teaching and
research to sustain excellence is consistent with this fundamental strategy.
2. We will build on our recognized clinical strengths in serving Manhattan's
West Side communities and our other areas by becoming the provider of
choice for managed care.
3. We will transform ourselves into a health care system capable of managing
a wide range of ambulatory, inpatient and sub-acute care.
4. We will support a wide range of specialty care to meet the needs of
the Population group we will be serving, including specific areas of emphasis
in which the Hospital Center has particular expertise.
5. We will maintain a strong educational alliance with a medical school
to insure continued reimbursement for teaching and to maintain the quality
of our Programs.
6. We will become a leader in teaching the efficient use of resources
in our residency programs and training primary care physicians for managed
care practice. Acting on the recognition that managed care will fundamentally
change the way we operate, we will continually review our programs to
maintain our financial integrity.
THE
PROGRAM
The Post Graduate Year – One (PGY-1) pharmacy residency program
at St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospital Center is an accredited
program with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The program
offers four PGY-1 pharmacy residency positions.
The department’s philosophy upholds the concept of “pharmaceutical
care” which recognizes the pharmacist’s contribution to patient
care. Our pharmacy department provides a teamwork approach toward quality
patient care. The pharmacy offers services through its central pharmacy
and pharmacy satellites including medical/surgical units and an oncology
suite. The 12-month clinically-oriented program, beginning July 1st, offers
the residents opportunities to become involved in many outstanding specialty
programs.
Mission Statement
St. Luke’s –Roosevelt Hospital Center believes that the mission
of the Pharmacy Residency PGY-1 Program is to help residency graduates
achieve their career goals.
The mission of the Pharmacy Residency PGY-1 Program is to advance and
support each resident’s development toward achieving the skills
necessary to serve the hospital, its patients and community; and upon
graduation serve hospitals, health-systems, and the public for making
the best use of medications.
Vision Statement
The St. Luke’s –Roosevelt Hospital Center Pharmacy Residency
PGY-1 Program is dedicated to achieving a vision where all residency graduates
will complete a rich and diverse array of clinical, administrative, and
educational experiences that will position them to pursue advanced training
and/or practice in healthcare settings of their choice. Upon successfully
completing the residency program, graduates:
1. Will obtain further specialized or advanced post-graduate training
or employment most suited for their individual abilities and interests,
2. Will deliver compassionate, comprehensive and evidence-based care
to their patients for the safest and most effective use of medications,
3. Will conduct and interpret pharmacy-related medication use evaluations
and research for advancing medication-use systems and overall patient
care,
4. Will exercise leadership in academic, hospital, health-system and
community settings,
5. Will reflect on their Pharmacy Residency PGY-1 Program with appreciation
and a sense of having had a valuable experience for competency and confidence
to be an outstanding pharmacist and leader.
Purpose
Upon completion, graduates of the PGY1 residency program are prepared
to practice as a clinical pharmacist and serve as future leaders and administrators
in the profession of pharmacy.
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PGY-1
PHARMACY RESIDENCY
St. Luke’s - Roosevelt PGY-1 pharmacy residency program is an acute
care focused residency that will provide comprehensive training in all
facets of hospital pharmacy practice. Each rotation is typically 4 weeks
in duration, but can be tailored to each resident’s interests. Pharmacotherapy
training for our residency program includes, but is not limited to the
following areas:
Acute care
• Adult Medical Intensive Care
• Internal Medicine
• Infectious Disease
• Geriatrics
• Psychiatry
Ambulatory care
• Endocrine
• Pulmonary
• HIV
• Oncology
• Emergency Medicine
Drug Policy Development and Practice Management
• Drug Information
• Drug Use Policy Development
• Medication Usage Evaluation
• Information Systems
• Supervisory Experience
• Quality Improvement
• Medication Use Safety
• Administration
Research
• Investigational Studies
• Longitudinal Residency Project
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COMPENSATION
The St. Luke’s - Roosevelt Hospital Center offers its residents
a highly competitive compensation package. The compensation package includes
medical, prescription, dental, and vision. Residents will have the option
of applying for residency housing located near each hospital. Residents
will receive paid conferences, vacation, holidays, sick leave, and discount
parking. Residents will also be reimbursed for New York State licensure
and professional organizations.
APPLICATION
INFORMATION
The application deadline is January 13, 2012 and the application requirements
include the following:
• Letter of intent stating goals and interests
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official academic transcripts
• Three letters of reference from members of the pharmacy profession
Submit all materials to both:
Elizabeth Chiu Ha, Pharm.D.
Residency Program Director
St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospital Center
St. Luke’s Division
Department of Pharmacy
1111 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Phone: (212) 523-2579
Fax: (212) 523-5703
E-mail: EHa@chpnet.org
Karen Vitacolonna Falk, RPh, M.B.A
Director of Pharmacy
St. Luke’s – Roosevelt Hospital Center
St. Luke’s Division
Department of Pharmacy
1111 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Phone: (212) 523-2584
Fax: (212) 523-5703
E-mail: KFalk@chpnet.org
WHAT ELSE SHOULD I
KNOW?
Interviews are mandatory. The applicant is requested to prepare
a 20-minute presentation on a pharmacotherapeutic topic with accompanying
handout materials for all preceptors and residents.
The applicant must be a graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy.
Eligibility for licensure in New York is required. While it is encouraged
that the NAPLEX and MPJE exams be taken by October, the New York State
Written and Practical (Compounding) exam is offered in June and January
only. The applicant must plan to pass all three exams by January of his
or her residency year. More information about New York State licensure
can be found at the New York State Education Department’s Office
of the Professions website: http://www.op.nysed.gov/pharm.htm.
Please feel free to contact one of our current residents or preceptors
if you have any questions.
PHARMACY ADMINISTRATION
St. Luke’s Division
Karen Vitacolonna Falk, RPh, M.B.A.
Director of Pharmacy
Administration Preceptor
(212) 523-2584
E-mail: KFalk@chpnet.org
Elizabeth Chiu Ha, Pharm.D.
Residency Program Director
Geriatrics Preceptor
(212) 523-2579
E-mail: EHa@chpnet.org
Steven B. Levy, Pharm.D., BCPS, CGP
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Internal Medicine Preceptor
(212) 523-2585
E-mail: SBLevy@chpnet.org
Pascal Kolak, M.S., Pharm.D., MPA
Pharmacy Manager
Investigational Drug Studies Preceptor
(212) 523-2578
E-mail: PKolak@chpnet.org
Kimberly M. Sarosky, M.S., Pharm.D., BCPS
Long Island University Faculty
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Critical Care Preceptor (MICU)
(212) 523-3883
Email: ksarosky@chpnet.org
Ashley Richardson, Pharm.D.
Long Island University Faculty
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Ambulatory Care Preceptor (Pulmonary, Endocrine, Internal Medicine)
(212) 523-2583
Email: ARichardson@chpnet.org
Deborah Wittman, Pharm.D.
Touro College of Pharmacy Faculty
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Health Outcomes
Ambulatory Care Preceptor (Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine)
(212) 523-3011
Email: DeWittman@chpnet.org
Shreya Patel, Pharm.D.
Touro College of Pharmacy Faculty
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Health Outcomes
Cardiology Preceptor (CCU)
(212) 523-3012
Email: ShrPatel@chpnet.org
Roosevelt Division
Barbara Romeo, Pharm.D.
Director of Pharmacy
Administration Preceptor
(212) 523-6554
E-mail: BRomeo@chpnet.org
Alanna Farrell, Pharm.D.
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Infectious Diseases Preceptor
(212) 523-6549
E-mail: AFarrell@chpnet.org
Janna Roitman, Pharm.D.
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Internal Medicine/Oncology Preceptor
(212) 523-6045
E-mail: JRoitman@chpnet.org
Erica Nunes, Pharm.D., M.B.A.
Pharmacy Manager
Emergency Medicine Preceptor
(212) 523-6538
E-mail: ENunes@chpnet.org
Maisoun Sioufi, R.Ph.
Director of Pharmacy, Center for Comprehensive Care Clinic
Ambulatory Care Preceptor (HIV)
(212) 636-3600
E-mail: MSioufi@chpnet.org
Jadwiga Najib, Pharm.D.
Long Island University Faculty
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Psychiatry Preceptor
(212) 523-8226
E-mail: JNajib@chpnet.org
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2011-2012 RESIDENT
CONTACT INFORMATION
Shiney Abraham, Pharm.D.
Phone: (212) 636-1606 (St. Luke's)
Phone: (212) 523-6360 (Roosevelt)
E-mail: ShAbraham@chpnet.org
Jason Kong, Pharm.D.
Phone: (212) 636-1893 (St. Luke's)
Phone: (212) 636-3287 (Roosevelt)
E-mail: JKong@chpnet.org
Rashel Nimroozi, Pharm.D.
Phone: (212) 523-3595 (St. Luke's)
Phone: (212) 636-3286 (Roosevelt)
E-mail: RNimroozi@chpnet.org
Justin Williams, Pharm.D.
Phone: (212) 523-4671 (St. Luke's)
Phone: (212) 523-6360 (Roosevelt)
E-mail: JuWilliams@chpnet.org
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