UK HEALTHCARE Oncology
About the Program
The oncology residency is a one-year ASHP-accredited specialty residency that includes training in general hematology and oncology, blood and marrow transplantation, pediatric hematology/oncology, and a wide array of hematology/oncology ambulatory clinics. The primary emphasis of the residency is placed on the development of clinical practice skills while delivering patient-focused care. Upon completion of the residency program are expected to demonstrate competency in the areas of contemporary pharmacy practice, written and oral communication, teaching, leadership, and clinical research.
Collaboration with other trainees is frequent, including shared seminars with the hematology/oncology fellows. Research opportunities include clinical trials, outcomes research, as well as basic science opportunities. Residents participate in a longitudinal project and are expected to present the results at a national meeting and submit for publication. Additionally, residents precept Doctor of Pharmacy students, present didactic lectures and facilitate discussions at the UK College of Pharmacy, and provide in-services for other healthcare providers.
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Quick Facts
Application Deadline: Monday, December 27, 2021
Number of Positions: 3
Starting Date: July 1
Eligibility criteria: Doctor of Pharmacy degree, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or equivalent, licensure in the state of Kentucky
Application Requirements
- Letter of Intent
- CV
- Letters of Recommendation (3)
- Complete PhORCAS Application
Core Rotations
UK offers a variety of rotations and rotation structures to allow residents to customize their learning experience. These structures include longitudinal rotations, clinic block rotations, two-week rotations, and four-week rotations.
Core Ambulatory Rotations:
- Breast Oncology Clinic
- GI/GU/Melanoma/Sarcoma Clinic
- Gynecologic Oncology Clinic
- Hematology Clinic
- Neuro-Thoracic Oncology Clinic
Core Inpatient Rotations:
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Malignant Hematology
Additional Core Rotations:
- Academia
- Oncology Pharmacy Administration
- Orientation to Oncology Practice
- Research
Elective Rotations
- Benign Hematology Consult Service
- Medical Oncology Consult Service
- Palliative Care Consult Service
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Precision Medicine Clinic
- Transplant Infectious Diseases Consult Service