Oncology Pharmacy PGY-2 Residency

The Department of Pharmacy at The University of New Mexico (UNM) Hospital offers an ASHP accredited one-year PGY2 oncology pharmacy residency program. We are the only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated cancer center in the state. Our Comprehensive Cancer Center averages over 100,000 clinic encounters per year.

Contribute to Cancer Care

The oncology pharmacy residency program prepares residents to become skilled and confident practitioners in their area of specialization. Residents will be responsible for ensuring optimal drug therapy outcomes as key members of interdisciplinary healthcare teams, while working to enhance the overall medication use process. Additionally, residents will engage in developing and supporting quality improvement initiatives, contribute to research, precept pharmacy learners, and give didactic lectures at the college of pharmacy.

PGY2 Oncology Residency Rotations

Required:

Most rotations are 4 weeks in duration.

• Inpatient:
  • Orientation
  • Inpatient Hematology/Oncology

•  Outpatient:
  • Outpatient Hematology
  • Stem Cell Transplant
  • Breast Cancer
  • Gynecological Cancers
  • Gastrointestinal Cancers/Sarcoma
  • Thoracic Oncology
  • Genitourinary Cancers
  • CNS/Head & Neck/Melanoma
  • Advanced Practice (Capstone)
  • Investigational drug service (1 week block)

Elective: choose one

• Pediatric Oncology
• Survivorship
• Academia
• Informatics
• Thrombosis
• Classical hematology
• Other potential electives antimicrobial stewardship or outpatient pain clinic

Longitudinal Rotations (12 months)

• Administration
• Research
• Teaching
• Infusion Pharmacy Staffing (2 days during each 1-month rotation)

Additional Residency Experiences

• Independent Staffing
  • One weekend a month in the hospital's hematology/oncology unit and one major holiday (Thanksgiving & Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, or New Year's Eve & New Year's Day) or two minor holidays
  • Saturday & Sunday 0630-1700
• Volunteer faculty appointment at the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy for didactic lectures and student precepting
  • Teaching Certificate program available through the University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy
  • Formal mentorship program sets the resident up with a pharmacist mentor to help support the resident throughout the residency year
• Optional physical assessment certificate program to become a pharmacist clinician (PhC)

PGY2 Oncology Residency Benefits

As a PGY2 pharmacy resident, you'll receive:

• A salary of approximately $65,561.
• 7 paid holidays and 10 paid vacation days
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Registration and travel to attend ASHP midyear clinical meeting and the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting
• ACLS/BLS Certification upon completion

Live in New Mexico

Enjoy living in the warm Southwest, where it's sunny more than 300 days each year. You'll find ample opportunities for outdoor recreation (such as skiing, hiking, camping, or fishing), a thriving arts community, and delicious local cuisine.

Admission Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency

• New Mexico pharmacist licensure is required no later than 120 days of starting the program

Contact Us

For more information, contact:

Mary Young, PharmD, BCOP
PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Director
mtyoung@salud.unm.edu

Jessica Lewis-Gonzalez, PharmD, BCOP
PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Coordinator
jlewis02@salud.unm.edu

UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center
1209 Camino de Salud NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: 505-272-1700
Fax: 505-925-0122

Apply for Residency in Oncology

Apply online using PhORCAS (Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service). You'll need to submit:

• Letter of intent describing your interests and goals
• Curriculum vitae
• College of pharmacy transcripts
• Three recommendations from healthcare professionals who can attest to your practice abilities, preferably a preceptor who can speak to clinical experience on a rotation

Application deadline is January 2, 2025.

Onsite Interview

After we review your application, you may receive an invitation for an on-site or virtual interview. This interview is required for ranking.

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