Oncology (PGY2)
The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Department of Pharmacy Specialty Oncology Residency is a 12-month program. The graduate will obtain the specialized oncology knowledge base and clinical skills required to become competent in the pharmaceutical care of cancer patients. Currently we are a pre-accredited residency program by ASHP but we do follow their guidelines and vision closely. The resident will have opportunities in all aspects of oncology pharmacy practice related to clinical practice and outcomes, short-term research projects, and educating other health care professionals.
Core Rotations:
Medical Oncology
Hematology
Blood & Marrow Transplantation
Pain & Symptom Management
Infectious Disease
Elective Rotations:
Pediatric Oncology
Investigational Drug Services
Nutritional Support
Administration
All rotations are four weeks in duration. One 4-week block will be designated as a transitional period dedicated to project time and meeting attendance and another 4-week block for orientation. The resident schedule is flexible in order to allow the resident to meet his/her career goals and interests.
Program Details:
| Fringe Benefits | 2011-2012 Oncology Resident |
| TN Board of Pharmacy & NABP | . |
| Vanderbilt Community | Nashville, TN |
| FAQ | Preceptors |
How to Apply
Applicant must be a graduate of an accredited Doctor of Pharmacy program, be a licensed pharmacist in any state with reciprocation to Tennessee and completed an accredited PGY1 residency program.
The Pharmacy Residency program is open to all US citizens, US nationals and eligible noncitizens. Information on US nationals and eligible noncitizens can be found on Vanderbilt’s “US National and Eligible Non-Citizens” page. Immigration sponsorship is not offered, so persons needing immigration sponsorship to work in the USA cannot be accepted into the program.
Submit the following application materials for Oncology Residency to be received by Friday, January 11, 2013 5PM CST.
- Application form submitted through PhORCAS application portal
- Cover Letter/Letter of Intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three formal letters of recommendation
- College transcripts
- On-site interview that includes a thirty-minute presentation
- Complete the Vanderbilt HR on-line application (see below).
Visit www.vanderbilt.edu/work-at-vanderbilt/ : on the right side of the page under Search Jobs click on 'External Applicants'. In the Job Number field insert 1212679, then click Search for Jobs.
Program Contact Information
| Oncology Residency Application Deadline - January 11, 2013 5PM CST |
Contact Information Mahsa S. Talbott, PharmD, BCOP, Program Director |
Institutional Information |
| Estimated stipend - approx. $57,173* 1 position available * info not verified yet |
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