Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is the world's oldest and largest private institution devoted to the prevention, treatment, and cure of cancer. We have dedicated more than a century to patient care and innovative research. The Pharmacy Department at Memorial Sloan Kettering recognizes the value and need for an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited Post-Graduate Year 2 (PGY2) residency program for pharmacists seeking a career in adult oncology practice.
Purpose:
The MSK PGY2 pharmacy residency training builds on the foundations of pharmacy practice established during Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and the PGY1 pharmacy residency experience. The MSK PGY2 Oncology Residency provides residents with a 12 month learning experience that prepares them to function independently as a clinical pharmacy practitioner in oncology, to serve as a fully integrated member of a multi-disciplinary team, and to optimize medications used in the provision of cancer care. Residents who successfully complete a PGY2 oncology pharmacy residency at MSK will possess competencies that prepare them for future clinical, research or academic positions, leadership roles in oncology, and board certification in oncology pharmacy.
The adult oncology specialty residency provides advanced training in clinical therapeutics for the adult cancer patient. The main objectives of this comprehensive one-year residency program are to:
Establish a firm knowledge-base regarding adult malignancies, treatment options, and antineoplastic pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics
Develop and build the knowledge and clinical skills required to practice as an independent oncology pharmacy practitioner
Foster development of critical thinking and literature evaluation skills
provide an introduction to clinical research
Rotations include, but are not limited to, Medical Oncology, Hematologic Malignancies, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Pain and Palliative Care, Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, Early Drug Development Clinic, and Investigational Drug Management. Residents will also develop skills for continuous professional development through the required completion of a clinical research project, a variety of presentations, journal clubs, and other educational offerings. The residency program is supported by board certified preceptors, pharmacy staff and administration.
Requirements for consideration in the program include:
Pharm.D. Degree
Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 residency program
Eligibility for Pharmacy licensure in NY State.
Interested applicants will be required to submit the following through PhORCAS: Curriculum Vitae, Letter of Interest, Three letters of recommendation and Official Academic Transcripts. Interviews are scheduled on a rolling basis, therefore early submission of applications is encouraged.
For more information please contact the Residency Program Director:
Larry W. Buie, Pharm.D., BCOP, FASHP
Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services
Adult Oncology Residency Program Director
Email: buiel@mskcc.org
NOTES:
4 openings.
Additional Salary Information: An additional housing allowance of approximately $13,300 is available for each pharmacy resident.
Internal Number: 7800 B-1
About Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) is the world's oldest and largest private institution devoted to the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer. We have dedicated more than a century to patient care and innovative research, and are recognized as one of only 41 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers.
When you work within our organization, you will be part of a team with a purpose. You will be encouraged to learn and grow through responsibility and collaboration. Most important, you will contribute to the fulfillment of our mission: the progressive control and cure of cancer through programs of patient care, research and education.
