Program Code: 44202
National Matching Service Code: 560660
Start date: July 1
Number of positions: 1
The following outline represents general program design and requirements for the ASHP-accredited PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. The program includes a variety of direct and non-direct patient care, research, and teaching opportunities and will be tailored to meet the needs of an individual resident based on the resident development plan.
Program requirements
Entrance into the PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency requires the following:
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an AACP-accredited College of Pharmacy
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
- Pharmacist licensure in the state of Ohio
The PGY2 Oncology Residency Certificate will be awarded with completion of all established program requirements, including achievement of Required Competency Areas, Goals, and Objectives for PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency.
Clinical learning experiences
-All experiences are one month in duration, unless otherwise noted
Required
- Orientation
- Inpatient Solid Tumor
- Inpatient Hematology/BMT
- Outpatient Solid Tumor I, II, III
- Outpatient Hematology/BMT
- Oncology informatics/Investigational Drug Service (spilt month)
- Teaching/Research (2 spilt months, though may complete either or both longitudinally)
Elective
- Benign Hematology consults/ambulatory clinic (2-4 weeks)
- Pain and Palliative Care (2-4 weeks)
- Nutrition (2-4 weeks)
- Community Oncology Clinic
- Solid Organ Transplant (2-4 weeks)
- Transplant Infectious Disease (2-4 weeks)
- Medical Intensive Care Unit (2-4 weeks)
- Repeat of any required experience
Longitudinal
- Ambulatory Clinics (2-3)
- Oncology administration
- Medication Use Evaluation
Research
PGY1 and PGY2 residents will participate in a longitudinal research project that originates from either resident interest or preceptor research submissions. A research timeline is established to ensure the resident stays on schedule for completion of residency.
| June/July | Research question and research team selected |
| August | Research question and objectives presented to Pharmacy Research Subcommittee |
| September | Submission of protocol to the Investigational Review Board (IRB) |
| November | Development of University Health System Consortium (UHC) abstract and poster |
| December | Presentation of research question and methods at UHC Conference held in conjunction with the ASHP midyear clinical meeting; focused data collection/analysis |
| January/March | Data analysis, Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference (GLPRC) abstract submission |
| March/April | GLPRC presentations |
| April-June | Manuscript preparation and submission |
Education opportunities
PGY1 and PGY2 residents will have the opportunity to participate in the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy Teaching Certificate Program. The program is available for all residents in the greater Cincinnati area and consists of a two-day seminar along with longitudinal didactic, co-precepting and small group teaching requirements. The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident will participate in didactic lectures in the oncology module of therapeutics at the college.
Education of pharmacists and other healthcare professionals is integrated longitudinally throughout the program including inter-professional grand rounds presentations, resident-led clinical presentations, nursing education, and other opportunities.
Pharmacy Grand Rounds
PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents will develop two 60-minute Ohio Certified Continuing Education (OCE) presentations for Pharmacy Grand Rounds.
Pharmacy Morbidity, Mortality, and Improvement
PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents will present one pharmacy-specific process improvement opportunity at the Monthly Pharmacy Morbidity, Mortality, and Improvement (MMI) case conference. A written summary will be prepared for inclusion in the quarterly MMI continuing education publication.
Medication use evaluation (MUE)
PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents will conduct an MUE coordinated through each resident’s assigned committee. The MUE is completed within the first half of the academic year and will be presented by the resident to the Drug Policy Development or other relevant committee.
Committee involvement
The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident will serve as an active member of The Chemotherapy and Biologics Subcommittee.
Independent practice
The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident will assist with provision of pharmacy coverage for rapid responses, Code Blue, and Code Violet for their services while inpatient, as well as rapid responses to oncology infusion areas while on ambulatory rotations (in addition to the rapid response team.) The residents will be an on-call resource one evening a week (staffing oncology pharmacy office from 4pm to 6pm, then remainder of call from home), as well as providing weekend clinical coverage to the oncology and solid organ transplant service lines approximately every 3 weeks. The PGY2 resident may also spend a month working with the Pulmonology Consult Team to ensure safe antibiotic use in cystic fibrosis patients, depending on completion of this activity as a PGY1 or additional interest as a PGY2.
Professional conferences
PGY1 and PGY2 residents are required to attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting/UHC meeting (December) and Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference (May). Additionally, the PGY2 Oncology Resident will be expected to attend the Residency Exchange (fall) and the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association Meeting (late March.)
Salary and benefits
Final information regarding salary, benefits, and pre-employment requirements will be provided to matched applicants for PGY1 and PGY2 programs prior to the start of the residency year.
- Estimated salary of $49,000
- 27 days paid time off (includes holidays and professional conference travel)
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Individual workspace including a desktop computer and laser printer
- Physical and electronic access to the University of Cincinnati Health Sciences Library (adjacent to hospital)
- Weekly OCE provided through Pharmacy Grand Rounds
- Financial reimbursement for professional conferences
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
- Free covered parking adjacent to hospital
Application Process
The following items must be received by December 31st to complete this application. Please submit the following items via PhORCAS:
- A letter of intent describing your reasons for applying to the program and interests within the pharmacy profession.
- A current Curriculum Vitae.
- College transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation (utilizing PhORCAS format)
Program Contact
Lisa Savage Grate, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Medical Oncology
Program Director, PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency
Lisa.Savage@uchealth.com