Program Director: David Dinh, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
David.Dinh@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

Program Purpose Statement

PGY2 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in specialized areas of practice. PGY2 residencies provide residents with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings. Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification, if available.

Upon completion of this residency program, the individual will be able to demonstrate leadership skills and practice as an emergency medicine pharmacist, play a role on an interdisciplinary emergency medicine team, and engage in adjunct faculty responsibilities. The individual can be expected to continue their pursuit of expertise in emergency medicine practice.

Residency Goals

• Develop into an independent, competent, emergency medicine practitioner with the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team to provide pharmaceutical care to patients in a range of emergency medicine settings.
• Develop the knowledge and clinical skills to provide evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations for critically ill patients.
• Formulate a research question, develop methods and complete a short-term research project.
• Develop teaching and communication skills necessary to provide education to multidisciplinary emergency medicine providers and trainees.
• Develop the essential skills necessary of a practice leader

Training Site

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is a 988-bed hospital. The HUP Emergency Department is a bi-level ED with 61 patient treatment areas, and a total annual volume of over 69,000 visits. Its clinical services include disaster preparedness, emergency medical services, emergency ultrasound, hyperbaric medicine, observation medicine, resuscitation and critical care, toxicology, quality improvement and safety, trauma, and travel medicine. There is a high level of acuity in the HUP ED providing complex care for various disease states including cardiologic, neurologic, oncologic and traumatic emergencies.

More information regarding resident learning experiences can be found on our website: Emergency Medicine - Penn Medicine

About Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is world-renowned for its clinical and research excellence, forging the way for newer and better ways to diagnose and treat illnesses and disorders. Its long and rich history of top-notch patient care began more than two centuries ago with the founding of the nation's first medical school, the University of Pennsylvania. Since 1765 when it first opened its doors, Penn has been dedicated to the training of medical professionals and the discovery and implementation of new medical knowledge. The world-class faculty and staff of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania are dedicated to superior patient care, education, and research for a better, healthier future. Their significant and groundbreaking contributions to medicine are recognized both nationally and internationally. The interdisciplinary team of professionals provides personalized care and service to patients — all within a compassionate and respectful environment. Innovative research coupled with responsive, hands-on care allows Penn to tailor treatment specifically to individual patient needs. HUP's reputation as a world leader in medical research and clinical care ...attracts the highest quality medical specialists from around the world. The supportive and collaborative environment encourages physicians and staff to keep reaching ahead to find new ways to improve the quality and length of life for everyone.

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