Loma Linda University
Pharmacy Practice Residency Program General Information
Post Graduate Year Two (PGY2) - Cardiology
CARDIOLOGY RESIDENT ACTIVITIES
- The resident will provide patient care in both acute and ambulatory settings. Principal training site will be Loma Linda University Medical Center.
- The resident will contribute to the education of PharmD students, PGY1 residents, and other health care providers.
- The resident will develop proficiency in the management of patients with the following cardiovascular disorders: heart failure, thromboembolic disorders, lipid disorders, angina, myocardial infarction, 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 rotations.
- 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.
TEACHING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Resident(s) enrolled into the PGY2 Program will participate in the Teaching Certificate Program. The goal of the program is to provide participants the experience and guidance necessary to understand and apply current educational issues in pharmacy education. Ultimately, the program will build a foundation that incorporates successful learning-centered teaching methods. In order to earn the certificate, each participant must meet the following requirements:
- Attendance at teaching seminars (20 hours)
- Teaching experience (3 hours of lecture and 10 hours of case conference)
- Development of a teaching dossier
CONTACT INFORMATION
Javad Tafreshi, Pharm.D., BCPS, AQ Cardiology
Professor, Acting Chair Dept. of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Science
Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy
11262 Campus Street, West Hall
Loma Linda, CA 92350
Phone: (909) 558-7730
Fax: (909) 558-7927
Email: jtafreshi@llu.edu