PGY2 Program Rotations

Orientation is a four-week rotation reviewing Baton Rouge General’s employee orientation, pharmacy department orientation, and residency program orientation. This rotation focuses on general organization policies and procedures, protocols, employee benefits and services, employee code of conduct, and other organizational standard orientation onboarding resources. Orientation rotation also includes completion of any required certifications, online education and competencies, and CITI training.  
 

Emergency Medicine Antimicrobial Stewardship (EM AMS) is a two-week orientation rotation introducing key concepts of antimicrobial stewardship specific to emergency medicine. The resident will learn to apply AMS principles throughout their residency, enhancing their ability to optimize antimicrobial use in the emergency department. The rotation also emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in achieving effective antimicrobial stewardship.  

 

Emergency medicine (EM) I is a six-week learning experience where the resident will participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the care of patients in the emergency department. The rotation will focus on the care of critically ill patients and introduce the resident to the resuscitation workflow. The resident will  participate in the roles and responsibilities of an emergency medicine clinical pharmacist, including optimization of medication use, order review, and medication procurement and preparation. The resident will also actively participate in medical emergencies which will include, but are not limited to, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, stroke, MI, and burns.  
 

Emergency medicine (EM) II is a four-week learning experience designed to build on skills learned during the EM I rotation. EM II will focus on critically ill patients and those presenting to the ED with infectious complaints.  The resident will actively participate in the care of critically ill patients and in medical emergencies which will include, but are not limited to, cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, stroke, MI, and burns.  The goal of this rotation is to reinforce and build upon infectious disease concepts learned during EM AMS and its application to the ED workflow.  
 

Critical Care is a four-week learning experience where the resident will work with the critical care multidisciplinary academic team, and provide care for up to 24 medical and surgical ICU patients.  Building on the care provided in the emergency room, the resident will take personal responsibility in the prevention, identification and resolution of pharmacy-related problems.  The pharmacy resident will guide the team in evidence-based drug selection and dosing, antimicrobial management, therapeutic drug monitoring, and drug information.   
 

n collaboration with East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services and the Louisiana Emergency Response Network, the resident will observe the transport and treatment of patients with paramedics and emergency medical technicians. The objective of this rotation is for the resident to become familiar with protocols and medication utilization in the pre-hospital setting. 
 

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Management is a four-week rotation that will provide a comprehensive exposure to managing patients with SUDs, including opioid use disorder (OUD), alcohol use disorder (AUD), and stimulant use disorder, within an acute care setting and in collaboration with the Baton Rouge Comprehensive Treatment Center. The resident will learn to initiate and manage medication-assisted treatments, emphasizing evidence-based practices and handle withdrawal management through collaborative efforts. 
 

Toxicology is a four-week learning experience focused on the identification, evaluation, and management toxicologic patients through direct patient care in the emergency department and collaboration with the local Poison Control Center. The resident will learn to evaluate potential poisonings, identify relevant toxicokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and recommend appropriate antidotes and supportive care strategies. 
 

This comprehensive four-week rotation covers a variety of infectious disease topics. The resident will gain in-depth knowledge and practical experience in diagnosing and managing infectious diseases, with a focus on evidence-based practices and current guidelines. The rotation includes case studies and hands-on activities to reinforce learning and application of infectious disease management. 
 

Over four weeks, the Pharmacy Administration rotation provides the resident with opportunities to precept pharmacy students and PGY-1 residents. Additionally, it offers exposure to administrative and leadership concepts, preparing the resident for future roles in pharmacy management and education. The resident will also participate in leadership projects and administrative meetings to gain practical insights into the operational aspects of pharmacy practice.