PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program Information

General Description

H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and 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.

Moffitt Cancer Center has offered pharmacy specialty residencies since 1991. The Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Oncology Pharmacy Residency at Moffitt offers a 12-month program designed to build upon PGY1 training and further develop clinical, research, leadership, and education skills with an enhanced focus in oncology. The PGY2 resident will manage patients with diverse oncologic conditions and will be actively involved with therapeutic decision-making in an interdisciplinary environment. The PGY2 resident will work closely with dedicated preceptors and participate in all aspects of advanced oncology pharmacy practice.  Upon completion of the Moffitt PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy program, the resident will have gained the skills and confidence to practice independently in a variety of oncology pharmacy settings, achieve oncology pharmacy board certification, and pursue a specialized oncology pharmacy position on a national level.

Program Structure

Required Learning Experiences

• Inpatient Oncology Concentrated Experiences (4 weeks)
• Blood and Marrow Transplantation
• Hematology
• Medical Oncology
• Outpatient Oncology Concentrated Experiences (3 weeks) 
• Breast Oncology Clinic 
• Gastrointestinal Oncology Clinic 
• Genitourinary Oncology Clinic 
• Hematology Clinic 
• Thoracic Oncology Clinic
• Other Concentrated Experiences (2-4 weeks) 
• Infectious Diseases (2 weeks)
• Infusion Center (2 weeks)
• Investigational Drug Services (2 weeks)
• Orientation (4 weeks)
• Longitudinal Experiences (48 weeks)
• Education 
• Hospital Staffing
• Leadership 
• Major Research Project
• Medication Use Evaluation

Elective Learning Experiences

A total of 10 weeks during the residency year is dedicated to elective learning experiences. Residents tailor their training by selecting experiences based on individual interests. Options include the experiences listed below, and additional electives may be developed depending on resident interest and preceptor availability.

• Internal (2-4 weeks)
• Blood and Marrow Transplantation Clinic
• Cellular Immunotherapy, Inpatient
• Head and Neck Oncology Clinic
• Moffitt at Wesley Chapel Clinic
• Pain and Palliative Care
• Precision Medicine
• Sarcoma Oncology Clinic
• Senior Adult Oncology Clinic

• External (2-4 weeks)
• Academia (USF)
• Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (JHAC)

Terms & Benefits

Commitment

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

• Central pharmacy staffing
  • Weekends: every 4th 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
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)
• Event/theme park discounts

Application Information

Positions Available 

• 4

Deadline

• January 2

Eligibility

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) 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)
  
  
• Successful completion or eligibility for successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 program

Application Requirements 

• A pre-screening interview is required prior to application submission. Interviews will be conducted at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting or virtually upon request. Applicants interested in a virtual interview must email the residency program director prior to the application deadline.

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

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

Program Contact

Amanda Yepes, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Immunotherapy
PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program Director
amanda.yepes@moffitt.org

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