PGY2 Pharmacy
Residency in Infectious Diseases

The residency is a 52-week, ASHP-accredited, post-graduate program that begins around July 1 annually. We accept one resident yearly. Application deadline is Jan. 15. Early commit for UKKD PGY1 resident available.

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CORE ROTATIONS

1. Antimicrobial Stewardship Inpatient I and II
2. Antimicrobial Stewardship Outpatient
3. Emergency Medicine
4. Infectious Diseases Consult I and II
5. Orientation

LONGITUDINAL ROTATIONS

1. Antimicrobial Stewardship and Practice Management
2. Infectious Diseases Clinic
3. Research
4. Staffing
5. Transitions of Care

ELECTIVE ROTATIONS

1. Antimicrobial Stewardship and Practice Management
2. Critical Care
3. Infectious Diseases Clinic
4. Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)
5. Pediatrics
6. Other elective learning experiences may be developed based on resident interest and preceptor availability.

PGY2 SAMPLE SCHEDULE

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PROGRAM COMPLETION REQUIREMENTS

1. Attain an “achieved for residency” (ACHR) on 95% of the objectives as assessed by the RPD on the last quarterly evaluation.
   1. 100% of the Patient Care (R1) objectives must be marked ACHR.
   2. In order to successfully complete the program, no areas should be marked as “needs improvement” (NI) by the residency end date.
2. Complete a yearlong research project [major project].
   1. Submit a project for presentation at the Making a Difference in Infectious Diseases (MAD-ID) meeting or alternative as agreed upon by resident and Residency Program Director and/or Residency Advisory Committee.
3. Complete a manuscript suitable for publication and receive approval from the project preceptor(s) and Residency Program Director.
4. Complete a midyear research project [minor project].
   1. Submit project for presentation at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting.
5. Develop one of the annual antibiograms and update related treatment guidelines.
6. Document coverage of all required topics from the PGY2 ID topic list (see Appendix 1).
   1. De-identified ivents, topic discussions, and any other applicable items will be added to PharmAcademic.
7. Prepare and present two (2) ACPE or equivalent education sessions.
8. Attend required professional meetings:
   1. ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
   2. Making a Difference in Infectious Diseases (or alternative ID/residency conference as determined by annual review)
   3. Extenuating circumstances (death in the family, severe illness, global pandemic) may preclude the resident from fulfilling specifically timed requirements, e.g., professional meetings. In such instances, an alternative will be substituted, as agreed upon by the resident and Residency Program Director and/or Residency Advisory Committee
9. Participate in the recruitment efforts of the program.
   1. Residents are expected to attend and actively participate in recruitment events to which they are assigned.
10. Participate in teaching certificate program if not completed during PGY1 (offered through Marshall University School of Pharmacy).
11. Participate in four (4) professional/community service events.
12. Prepare and participate in P&T Committee meeting presentations.
13. Participate in Antimicrobial Stewardship (ASC), Diagnostic Stewardship (DxSt), and Infection Control committee meetings.
14. Complete a minimum of 30 staffing shifts throughout the residency year.
15. Complete all assigned PharmAcademic evaluations.
16. Other responsibilities may arise during the residency year. The Residency Program Director and the resident will discuss these as they arise.

STAFFING REQUIREMENTS (EVERY THIRD WEEKEND)

• Verification of antimicrobial orders
• Interventions to improve antimicrobial selection and dose optimization
• Antimicrobial stewardship activities

STIPEND

• PGY2: $57,528

PGY2 INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESIDENT 2025-26

Ashton Rexroad, PharmD

Dr. Rexroad is the current PGY-2 infectious diseases pharmacy resident at UK King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, Ky. She is a 2024 graduate of Marshall University School of Pharmacy and completed her PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency at St. Mary's Medical Center located in Huntington, WV. Dr. Rexroad's current practice interests include antimicrobial stewardship, medication safety, and public health.

Upon completion of PGY-2, she plans to work as a clinical pharmacy specialist in infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship with an emphasis in transitions of care.