New Program Recruiting for July 2027 start
Number of Positions: 1
Estimated Salary: $55,000
Estimated Starting Date: July 1
NMS Code: 734960
Contact RPD – Ian McVinney, PharmD, BCOP
Announcement(s)
We are not participating in PPS, but we will be at ASHP Midyear! Representatives from the program will be at booth 6444 at the Residency Showcase from 1-4pm on Tuesday, December 8th. If you would like to meet one-on-one with the program director at ASHP Midyear, you can sign up for a meeting time at this link. If none of the times listed work with your schedule, please email IMcVinney@uams.edu and we can work out an alternative time to meet during the meeting. Thank you!
Background
The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency builds upon Doctor of Pharmacy education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to further develop clinical pharmacists with advanced knowledge and expertise in oncology pharmacy practice. This residency provides residents with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by integrating clinical knowledge, evidence-based medicine, and patient-centered care into the management of patients with hematologic and solid malignancies across the continuum of care. Residents who successfully complete a PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, research, leadership, or other specialized oncology pharmacy positions, as well as board certification.
The program fosters the growth of residents into independent, accountable, and highly skilled leaders in the profession of pharmacy and the specialty of oncology pharmacy. Residents will develop advanced competencies in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of cancer-related conditions, safe and effective use of antineoplastic therapies, supportive care, and interdisciplinary collaboration. In addition, residents will cultivate expertise in clinical practice, education, scholarship, quality improvement, and pharmacy leadership. Graduates of the oncology residency program will be prepared to serve as authoritative oncology pharmacy specialists and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of cancer care in a variety of practice settings.
This is the first PGY2 Oncology residency in the state of Arkansas.
Program Structure (2027 – 2028)
- Required Learning Experiences (1 month each)
- Orientation
- Inpatient Medical Oncology
- Inpatient Hematology
- Inpatient Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapies
- Multiple Myeloma
- Oral Oncolytics (Specialty Pharmacy)
- Outpatient Hematology
- Outpatient Medical Oncology I
- Outpatient Medical Oncology II
- Gynecologic Malignancies (2 weeks each)
- Investigational Drug Services (2 weeks each)
- Elective learning experiences (One 1-month experience or two 2-week experiences)
- Oncology Management
- Oncology Pharmacogenomics
- Pain and Palliative Care
- Pediatric Oncology
- Transplant Infectious Diseases
- Other elective learning experiences may be developed based on resident interest and preceptor availability
- Longitudinal (10 months each)
- Research Project
- Medication Use Evaluation
- Teaching & Education
- Grand Rounds
- Case Conference
- Journal clubs
- Other formal teaching opportunity (ex. College of Pharmacy lecture)
- Teaching Certificate Program if not previously completed
- Staffing (every 4th weekend)
- Cancer Institute operational staffing
- Infusion B clinical staffing
- Additional requirements:
- Completion of PGY2 Appendix
- Participation in weekly Oncology Forum
- Participation in formulary process
Benefits
- 12 days paid time off for vacation and sick leave
- 8 state holidays (number may vary slightly each year)
- Professional leave for meetings and interviews
- Financial assistance to attend ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) Annual Conference; additional meeting as funding allows
- White coat, jacket, and (2) scrub sets
- Office space, pager, laptop, and iPad (must be returned at the end of the residency year)
- Free, on-site, covered parking
- Comprehensive health sciences library
- Employer-paid life and health insurance
- Monthly meal stipend
- Employee food discount on campus (10%), and merchant discounts in the community
Contact Form PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency
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