PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency

The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency at St. Elizabeth Healthcare is an ASHP-accredited program. The residency is a 12-month structured program designed to train individuals to practice as clinical experts in oncology pharmacy, refine independent research skills, and to lead oncology pharmacy within a community health system. The PGY2 residency is composed of seven major elements:

Program Structure

The structure of the residency program at St. Elizabeth Healthcare is based around multiple, two to four-week learning experiences (rotations). Staffing experiences will occur on the weekends with residency specific activities occurring Monday through Friday. The typical resident schedule is Monday through Friday and every third weekend.

Rotations

The St. Elizabeth Healthcare PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency offers a selection of diverse, specialized patient care rotations, allowing the resident to gain experience in multiple oncology settings as well as its sub-specialties. During each rotation, the resident is expected to perform independently and demonstrate an increasing proficiency in pharmacy practice. The resident will develop critical thinking skills, while monitoring patient progress and medication therapy.

Quality Improvement Research Project

Completion of a quality improvement research project is a required component of the residency programs. The purpose of this requirement is to introduce the resident to the principles of scientific method including the design, preparation, performance and interpretation of a medical project. The resident also gains experience in the preparation of a manuscript for publication and improves his/her public speaking skills through formal presentation.

Cost Management Project

The purpose of a cost management project is to evaluate and improve the medication-use processes with the goal of optimal patient outcomes. Through its focus on the system of medication use, the residency cost management project process helps to identify, resolve or prevent actual medication-related problems that could interfere with achieving optimum outcomes from medication therapy.

Morbidity, Mortality and Improvement (MMI) Project

The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident will conduct one Mobility, Mortality and Improvement (MMI) project during their residency year. The resident will examine an oncology-specific medication event, as well as design, present and implement structures to mitigate the chance of recurrence. The purpose of this requirement is to introduce the resident to the principles of Just Culture, error reporting and improve presentation skills.

Hospital Committee Assignments

The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident is required to serve on the Oncology & Infusion Pharmacy and Therapeutics/Infection Control subcommittee as a non-voting member. The purpose of this activity is to provide the resident with the opportunity to gain experience in the decision-making process encountered with committee work as well as multi-disciplinary interactions in a setting outside of clinical practice.

Teaching Certificate Program

Though not a program requirement, residents have the opportunity to participate in the Teaching Certificate Program (TCP) affiliated with the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy (University of Cincinnati). Residents participate in formal seminars on precepting philosophy and technique, teaching experiences at the college of pharmacy, and the development of a teaching portfolio program. This program will allow the resident to gain a broad understanding of issues in pharmacy education and opportunities to practice their teaching skills.