Infectious Disease Program History
The Temple PGY-2 Infectious Diseases pharmacy residency program is currently celebrating year 17, having originally been started in 2007. The PGY-2 infectious diseases pharmacy resident will experience a breadth of infectious disease pharmacy practice, including general consult services, a dedicated transplant infectious diseases team, established antimicrobial and antiretroviral stewardship programs, and ambulatory infectious disease clinics (HIV/Hepatitis C). Additionally, the resident will have many opportunities to engage in teaching through partnership with the Temple University School of Pharmacy.
TUH is a member of the Temple University Health System (TUHS), which is composed of 5 hospitals. TUH is a 576-bed institution and is the primary hospital of TUHS located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is also the chief clinical training site for the Temple University School of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, as well as other healthcare professional disciplines.
For more information on the infectious diseases training programs at TUH, please visit the Section of Infectious Diseases’ page.
Mission
Our mission is to provide safe, comprehensive, high quality, patient specific, pharmaceutical care in an environment of professionalism, respect, and integrity.
Statement of Purpose
The PGY2 Infectious Diseases pharmacy residency program builds upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 Infectious Diseases pharmacy residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in infectious diseases.
Why Complete PGY2 ID Training at Temple?
The PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency Program at Temple University Hospital prepares pharmacists by building a strong foundation of clinical skills and knowledge in both the inpatient and ambulatory practice settings. Pharmacists completing this residency program will gain experience and confidence in providing proficient, evidence-based, and compassionate care to patients. Specialty preceptors and practitioners contribute to a broad experience in general and transplant infectious disease management, antimicrobial stewardship, and ambulatory infectious disease clinics.
Opportunity
There is one PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency position available each year.
Program Materials
- Download the Temple University Hospital Residency Manual (PDF)
Additional Information
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Contact
David Koren, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, AAHIVP, FIDSA
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist — Infectious Diseases
Temple University Health System — Main Campus
3401 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19140
Phone: 215-707-5015
Email: [email protected]