The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson and The University of Arizona Cancer Center is a 12-month program for training residents with an interest in oncology, hematology, stem cell transplant, and investigational drug research. The program was established in 2016 and currently has one PGY2 oncology resident. Upon successful completion of the residency program, a certificate will be awarded to the resident by The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, The University of Arizona Cancer Center and Banner - University Medical Center Tucson. The University of Arizona Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center headquartered in the state of Arizona and is engaged in over 200 clinical trials.

The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency provides a well-rounded experience in acute and ambulatory medical oncology, hematology, and stem cell transplant. The PGY2 oncology resident will be actively involved in the therapeutic decision-making process and clinical outcomes for cancer patients. In addition, the resident will gain experiences in teaching, precepting, clinical research, and quality improvement. The philosophy of the program is to instill in the resident an oncology pharmacy practice that focuses on the pharmaceutical care model. The resident will also be prepared for board certification in oncology pharmacy upon completion of this residency.

Our program participates in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Residency Matching Program and is fully accredited by ASHP.

Required Rotations:

Oncology Pharmacy Orientation

Breast Cancer

Gastrointestinal Malignancies

Head, Neck, and Thoracic Oncology

Hematologic Malignancies

Melanoma and Sarcoma

Genitourinary Oncology

Gynecologic Oncology

Inpatient Adult Hematology and Oncology

Inpatient Leukemia and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT)

Early Phase Clinical Trials

Investigational Drug Services

Specialty Pharmacy

Elective Rotations:

In addition, we allow an advanced elective rotation where a prior rotation is repeated or have two elective rotation options. Residents also have a longitudinal operations and leadership rotation.

• NMS Match Code: 81054
• Duration/Type: 12-month residency
• Number of positions: 1
• Salary:  $60,840
• Application deadline: January 5, 2025

Pharmacy Residency Director

Sarah Place, PharmD, BCOP

Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program Director 

sarah.place2@bannerhealth.com 

Requirements:

Interested candidates must have US citizenship and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from ACPE accredited college of pharmacy. Candidates must have successfully completed a PGY1 residency program and be eligible for or hold an active pharmacist in Arizona. Interested candidates must submit the following materials via PhORCAS no later than January 5, 2025:

• academic transcripts
• three letters of reference in the standard PhORCAS form
• letter of intent
• curriculum vitae

An interview is required and will be scheduled between late January and early February.

We hope that you will consider Banner - University Medical Center Tucson and The University of Arizona Cancer Center for your oncology residency training experience!

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