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 Pediatric Oncology Specialty Residency provides advanced training in clinical therapeutics for the pediatric cancer patient. The main objectives of this training program are to:
- Develop clinical problem-solving skills
- Establish a firm knowledge base in pediatric cancer conditions, treatment options, antineoplastic pharmacology, and pharmacokinetics
- Provide an introduction to clinical research
Required Rotations
- Orientation
- Pediatric Hematologic Malignancies: Inpatient
- Pediatric Solid Malignancies: Inpatient
- Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant: Inpatient
- Investigational Drug Management
- Ambulatory Care
- Pediatric Intensive Care
- Pain and Palliative Care
Longitudinal Learning Experiences
- Medication Use Policy
- Medication Safety and Quality Management
- Pharmacy Operations
- Clinical Pharmacy Administration
- Clinical Research Project
Elective Rotations
During the two months of elective rotations, residents may begin a new rotation as approved by the program director or choose from the following rotations:
- Integrative Medicine (Complementary and Alternative Medicine)
- Adult Oncology Rotation
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
Number of Positions
Two
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:
Pediatric Oncology Residency
David Gregornik, PharmD
Manager, Pediatric Clinical Pharmacy Services
Director, PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Pediatric Oncology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue, Schwartz 722
New York, NY 10065
Email: gregornd@mskcc.org
Phone: 212-639-3672
Additional Information
Contact
David Gregornik, PharmD
Manager, Pediatric Clinical Pharmacy Services
Director, PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Pediatric Oncology
Address
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue, Schwartz 722
New York, NY 10065
E-mail
Phone
212-639-3672
