PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program

This one-year Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Oncology Pharmacy Residency program provides experiences in a variety of areas in the field of oncology pharmacy practice. Exposure areas will include:

  • Medical oncology
  • Hematology
  • Gynecologic oncology
  • Blood and marrow transplantation
  • Radiation oncology
  • Ambulatory oncology clinic (oral chemotherapy program)
  • Genomic medicine (precision oncology clinic)
  • Research
  • Palliative care and hospice care

After completing this program, residents will be proficient in providing education to and care oncology patients. They will be also be ready to pursue board certification (BCOP) with confidence. Want to learn more? Complete this brief form to request more information.

Residency Program Details

Program Code

ASHP Program Code: 67009 | NMS Code: 705860

Learning Experiences

Required Learning Experiences (4-8 weeks each)

  • Orientation
  • Inpatient Oncology
  • Ambulatory Medical Oncology I and II
  • Ambulatory Hematology
  • Transplant and Cellular Therapy
  • Palliative Care and Hospice
  • Oncology Investigational Services
  • Oncology Genomics
  • Advanced Oncology Practice

Elective Learning Experiences (2-4 weeks each)

  • Specialty Pharmacy
  • Infectious Disease
  • Critical Care
  • Pain Management
  • Teaching Certificate (if note previously obtained)

Longitudinal Experiences

  • Residency Project
  • Oncology Pharmacy Management
  • Participate actively with committees related to oncology program
    • Molecular Tumor Board
    • BMT Operations Committee
    • BMT Transplant Care Conference
    • ACI Medication Safety Committee
  • Participate actively in pharmacy department committee meetings
    • Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Committee
    • Pharmacy Leadership Meetings
    • Oncology Pharmacy Education Meetings
  • Weekday Evening Staffing
    • One 4-hour shift every two weeks throughout the year
    • Alternating between central and decentral coverage
  • Weekend Staffing
    • Every third weekend throughout the year
    • Inpatient Oncology Coverage
  • Oncology Infusion Center Staffing
    • One morning every other week

Program Goals

  • Develop knowledge of oncologic diseases and pharmacotherapy
  • Refine skills gained in PGY1 residency to provide optimal care for the oncology patient
  • Demonstrate effective teaching techniques in both the didactic and preceptor roles
  • Further develop clinical research skills
  • Evaluate and create clinical protocols for the oncology program

The program is customized for each resident based on his/her goals, career plans, interest areas and experiences. Completion of a PGY1 residency is required for program admission.

Residency Application Process

Qualifications and Requirements for Candidacy:

  • Doctor of pharmacy degree from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited degree program
  • Licensed or eligible to apply for a license to practice pharmacy in the state of South Dakota
  • Participation in the ASHP Residency Matching Program (“The Match”)
  • A copy of transcripts: Undergraduate or non-pharmacy transcripts are not required. Only pharmacy school-related coursework must be submitted.
  • Three professional references using the Standardized Reference Template in the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS)
  • Copy of curriculum vitae
  • Letter of intent describing reasons for seeking residency
  • Completed application submitted in PhORCAS - See PhORCAS for due date

Apply on PhORCAS

Apply online on the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) site.

Submit Application

Contact Us

Complete this brief form to inquire about our pharmacy residency programs. For more information, contact:

PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency
Program Director
Jacob Hobbs, PharmD, BCOP
Email: jacob.hobbs@avera.org