PGY2 Clinical Pharmacogenomics Residency

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy’s PGY2 Clinical Pharmacogenomics Residency is a one-year program within the UF Health Precision Medicine Program and the College of Pharmacy for professionals who have completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency.

The purpose of the PGY2 Clinical Pharmacogenomics Residency at UF is to build on the Doctor of Pharmacy education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop clinical pharmacists who have the knowledge and skills needed to implement pharmacogenomics into clinical practice.

Program Highlights

Pharmacogenomics Clinic

The Pharmacogenomics Clinic is a collaboration between pharmacogenomics specialists and primary care physicians. 
Patients are seen in a two-visit model out of internal medicine and family medicine outpatient clinics. Clinic operates two half-days per week.

Educational Opportunities

Education opportunities include a UF College of Pharmacy teaching certificate; a UF College of Pharmacy leadership development series; and access to Graduate Program in Precision Medicine materials.

Pharmacogenomics Consultation Service

Pharmacogenomics specialists, including the resident, are notified when pharmacogenetic results are returned for UF Health patients. Patient-centered recommendations are then provided to the ordering clinician for consideration when making pharmacotherapy decisions.

IGNITE-II

UF is one of five sites involved in the IGNITE-II network. The pharmacogenomics resident is involved with the pragmatic clinical trials and, in turn, gains exposure to a large, multi-site research effort.

Past Graduates in Their Current Roles

Residency Map

Not shown on the map: Hana Al Alshaykh, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Pharmacogenomics Pharmacy Specialist at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Available Learning Experiences

  • Implementation
  • Teaching
  • Pediatrics
  • Gastroenterology
  • Research
  • Laboratory
  • Oncology (somatic and germline)
  • Psychiatry
  • Leadership
  • Informatics
  • Cardiology
  • And More!

How to Apply

  • UF utilizes the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS). All candidates must also register with the ASHP Resident Matching Program. 
  • Your application must include the following materials, which must be uploaded to PhORCAS:
    • Official transcripts from your college of pharmacy
    • Curriculum vitae
    • One-page letter of intent
    • PhORCAS standardized reference form submitted by three references of your choosing
  • Participation in Professional Placement Services (PPS) at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting is not required, but it is highly encouraged. 

Applications are due by January 10, 2023

Program Contacts

Kristin Wiisanen

Department:

Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research

Kristin Wiisanen Pharm.D., FAPhA, FCCP

Clinical Professor And Associate Dean For Entrepreneurial Programs; Associate Director Of The UF Health Precision Medicine Program; Director Of The Graduate Program In Precision Medicine

Emily J Cicali

Department:

Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research

Emily J Cicali Pharm.D.

Clinical Associate Professor

Eda Eken

Department:

Pharmacotherapy & Translational Research

Eda Eken PharmD

Clinical Pharmacogenomics Fellow