The PGY2 Cardiology residency is fully accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). The resident will develop the knowledge, attitude, and skills necessary to become an advanced pharmaceutical care practitioner. The program is structured to suit the individual needs of the resident and to provide an environment of quality training and pharmaceutical care. Loma Linda University is dedicated to the necessary training of competent, clinical pharmacists in specialized areas.

CARDIOLOGY RESIDENT ACTIVITIES

  • The resident will provide patient care in both acute and ambulatory care settings. Principal training site will be Loma Linda University Medical Center.
  • The resident will contribute to the education of students, PGY1 residents, and other health care professionals.
  • The resident will develop proficiency in the management of patients with the following cardiovascular disorders: heart failure, thromboembolic disorders, lipid disorders, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmia, hypertension, and cerebrovascular disorders.
  • The resident will be involved in the didactic instruction, small group facilitation, and co-preceptorship of pharmacy students and PGY1 residents on learning experiences.
  • The resident will complete a major residency project and adequately prepare to present this project at the Western States Pharmacy Resident Conference.
  • The resident will prepare a manuscript suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
  • The resident will provide educational in-services to nursing, physician, and pharmacy staff.
  • Participate in community service events with student professional organizations 

REQUIRED LEARNING EXPERIENCES

  • Academia
  • Ambulatory Cardiology
  • Coronary Intensive Care Unit 

ELECTIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES

  • Anticoagulation Clinic
  • Cardiac Transplantation
  • Emergency Department
  • Medical Intensive Care Unit
  • Other opportunities tailored to the resident’s interest

TEACHING EXPERIENCES

Residents enrolled in the PGY2 Cardiology Residency will participate in several teaching experiences. The goal of the program is to provide participants the experience and guidance necessary to understand and apply current educational issues in pharmacy education.  Residents must meet the following requirements:

  1. Attend the teaching seminars
  2. Give a minimum of one didactic lecture (1 hr minimum)
  3. Engage in a longitudinal teaching experience in the PY3 curriculum which includes developing and leading case discussions
  4. Develop a teaching dossier
  5. Co-precept an Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) or Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE), if assigned
  6. Develop a written statement of teaching philosophy

CONTACT INFORMATION

Huyentran Tran, PharmD, BCPS

Huyentran Tran, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP
Associate Professor
PGY2 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy
Shryock Hall
Loma Linda, CA 92350
Tel.: (909) 558-8153
Fax: (909) 558-7927
Email: HUYTran@llu.edu