Pharmacy PGY-2 Oncology Residencies

Pharmacy PGY-2 Oncology Residencies: PGY-2 Oncology Residency - Adults

The Pharmacy Department at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center recognizes the value and need for an oncology specialty residency for pharmacists seeking a career in oncology practice. The Adult Oncology Specialty Residency provides advanced training in clinical therapeutics for the adult cancer patient. The main goals of this residency are to:

  • Develop and build the knowledge and clinical skills required to practice as an independent oncology practitioner
  • Emphasize the role of continuous professional development (CPD) through literature evaluation, didactic lectures, roundtable discussions, self-learning, and continuous self-reflection
  • Apply evidence-based guidelines and standards in tailoring the treatment plan to maximize patient care and outcomes

Rotations

Required Rotat​ions

  • Orientation
  • Leukemia: Inpatient
  • Lymphoma: Inpatient
  • Bone Marrow Transplant: Inpatient
  • Gastrointestinal: Outpatient
  • Genitourinary: Outpatient
  • Breast: Outpatient
  • Research Month
  • Pain Management: Consult Service
  • Integrative Oncology (Herbal Medicine)

Longitudinal Learning Experiences

  • Lung Outpatient
  • Gynecology Outpatient
  • Pharmacy Operation
  • Research Days

Elective Rotations

During the one month of elective rotations, residents can begin a new rotation as approved by the program director or choose one of the following rotations:

  • Head and Neck/Sarcoma/Melanoma Inpatient
  • Breast: Inpatient
  • Gastrointestinal: Inpatient
  • Lung: Inpatient
  • Pediatric: Inpatient
  • Any Outpatient Clinic
Availability
Six
Deadline
January 6, 2012
Length of Program
One year
Eligibility
  • Successful completion of an ACPE-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program
  • Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency
  • Eligibility for pharmacist licensure in New York State (residents are required to obtain pharmacist licensure in the State of New York)
  • Interview in the Personal Placement Service (PPS) at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following:

  • Letter of interest explaining career goals
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Academic transcript
  • Curriculum vitae

Mail or email the application materials to:

Adult Oncology Residency
Nelly Adel, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS
Manager, Clinical Services
Oncology Residency Program Director
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue, Schwartz 718
New York, NY 10065
E-mail: adeln@mskcc.org

Additional Information
Contact

Nelly Adel, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS
Manager, Clinical Services
Oncology Residency Program Director

Address

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue, Schwartz 718
New York, NY 10065

E-mail