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The Department of Pharmacy at Methodist Healthcare offers a one-year, PGY-2 residency in Oncology Pharmacy Practice. The program is designed to provide advanced training in malignant hematology, medical oncology, stem cell transplant, supportive care, research and teaching. The oncology residency provides the resident with the skills and knowledge required to become a competent pharmacy practitioner in this specialized area. The Methodist Healthcare Cancer Center represents one of the largest providers of cancer diagnosis and treatment in the Mid-South. More than 2,500 newly diagnosed cancer patients are seen annually in the Methodist hospitals. The mission of the Methodist Cancer Center is to exemplify clinical excellence, provide state-of-the-art care, research, and support for every patient accessing care at any point along the continuum, from screening and prevention, treatment, or hospice care. Residents will practice within the Methodist Cancer Center at Methodist University Hospital, which contains a dedicated 45-bed inpatient oncology unit, an oncology outpatient unit and an inpatient special care unit. An active research program performs both autologous and allogeneic transplants. An interdisciplinary team of oncologists, oncology-certified nurses, social workers, dieticians, clinical pharmacists and clergy focus on both the medical and psychosocial aspects of care. Methodist University Hospital is also partnered with and provides inpatient care for the University of Tennessee Cancer Institute, a National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) member institution and the West Clinic. Type/Duration
12 month residency Rotations
The schedule of residency rotations include required core rotations, as well as elective rotations that may be tailored to the resident’s goals and previous experience. Required Rotations - Orientation (two weeks)
- Medical oncology
- Malignant hematology
- Stem cell transplant
- Ambulatory care
Elective Rotations Presentations
Many opportunities are available for the resident to be involved in teaching. The resident will present didactic lectures at the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy and have the opportunity to participate in other small group facilitation and clinical clerkship precepting for the University of Tennessee and the University of Mississippi colleges of pharmacy. Staffing Responsibilities
Staffing responsibilities include every fourth weekend in the oncology satellite clinic. In addition, the resident will participate in the oncology clinical pharmacy (on-call) coverage on a scheduled basis. Other requirements include the design and completion of a clinical research project, including a presentation and manuscript. Application Requirements - Eligible for pharmacy licensure in the state of Tennessee
- Earned doctor of pharmacy degree from ACPE-accredited program
- Pharmacy practice residency or equivalent
- Transcript
- Three letters of recommendation
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of interest
- Deadline for receipt: January 1
- Participation in the ASHP Resident Matching Program
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