PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Information

General Description

The H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, is a non-profit institution located in Tampa, Florida. Moffitt's mission is to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer with a vision to create revolutionary breakthroughs and innovations that rapidly impact and save more lives. Education and training are fundamental to Moffitt's vision. In support of this, Moffitt is an academic training institution, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).  It is affiliated with the University of South Florida (USF) College of Medicine and provides training to medical students, residents, and fellows. Additionally, Moffitt Cancer Center’s Department of Pharmacy offers two ASHP-accredited residency programs: PGY1 Pharmacy and PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy.

Established in 2012, the Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency at Moffitt Cancer Center offers a 12-month program designed to build upon the Doctor of Pharmacy education and enhance clinical, research, leadership, and education skills. The PGY1 pharmacy resident will manage patients with diverse medical complications and will be actively involved with therapeutic decision making in an interdisciplinary environment. The PGY1 pharmacy resident will work closely with dedicated preceptors and participate in all aspects of advanced practice. Upon completion of the Moffitt PGY1 Pharmacy program, the resident will have gained the skills and confidence to practice independently in a variety of pharmacy settings, achieve board certification, and pursue a PGY2 specialty program or clinical pharmacy position on a national level.

Program Structure

Required Learning Experiences

• Concentrated (4-week)
  • Administration
  • Critical Care
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine II
  • Oncology
  • Orientation
  • Pain and Palliative Care

• Longitudinal (48-week)
  • Education
  • Research
  • Service
  • Wellness

Elective Learning Experiences

• Internal (4-week)
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Critical Care II
  • Infectious Diseases II
  • Oncology II

• External (4-week)
  • Academia (USF)
  • Critical Care (TGH)
  • Emergency Medicine (TGH)
  • Pediatrics (TGH)

• Note: Other elective learning experiences may be developed based on resident interest and preceptor availability

Terms & Benefits

Commitment

• One-year program
  • 52 weeks (approximately July 1–June 30)

• Central pharmacy staffing
  • Weekends: 17 total (approximately every 3rd weekend)
  • Holidays: 1 major, 1 minor

Compensation

• Competitive stipend
• Paid time off (PTO): 27 days
• Health insurance benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development
  • Conference registration and travel reimbursement
  • Certification reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Event/theme park discounts 

Application Information

Positions Available

• 1

Deadline

• January 2

Eligibility

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) candidate or graduate from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-accredited program
  -or-
  Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Education Committee (FPGEC) certification from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)

• Pharmacist licensure or eligibility for pharmacist licensure within the state of Florida by July 1 (Visa sponsorship is not available)

 Submission Requirements (PhORCAS)

• Curriculum vitae
• Letter of intent
• Official transcripts from college of pharmacy
• Three references via PhORCAS standardized form

Program Contact

For more information, please direct all communication to the Residency Program Director.

Katelyn R. Sommerer, PharmD, MS, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Medical Oncology
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
katelyn.sommerer@moffitt.org

Office Address
Department of Pharmacy
Moffitt Cancer Center
12902 USF Magnolia Drive
Tampa, FL 33612