PGY2 Oncology Practice Residency - UK Pharmacy Residency Programs

Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2)Oncology

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General Info about the Program

For general information about what makes the UK program special, click here to learn about the program traditions (ropes challenge, on-call, lampoon, pig roast, Spindletop, etc.), the Hospital, the University, and about Lexington and surrounding areas.

The specialized residency in hematology/oncology includes training in general hematology/oncology, bone marrow transplantation, pediatric hematology, gynecology/oncology, and ambulatory care. The primary emphasis of the hematology/oncology residency is placed upon the development of clinical practice skills while delivering patient-focused care.

Research opportunities are numerous and include clinical trials, outcomes and pharmacokinetic analysis, as well as basic science with tissue and cytokines. The resident participates in research and is expected to present the results at a national meeting. The resident precepts Doctor of Pharmacy students and presents didactic lectures at the College of Pharmacy, as well as providing inservices for the house staff and nursing staff.

The University of Kentucky Lucille Parker Markey Cancer Center serves as a regional referral center headed by several internationally recognized physicians. Pharmaceutical care is provided for the Markey Cancer outpatient facility and the 52-bed cancer center, including a 16-bed bone marrow transplant unit.


	The oncology residency is a one-year ASHP-accredited specialty residency. Eligibility requirements include the Doctor of Pharmacy degree, a pharmacy practice residency or equivalent, and licensure in the state of Kentucky.

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Program Specifics

ASHP Residency Directory Information Residency Program Benefits

- Duration: 12 months
- Number of Positions: 1-2
- Total # of Residents at Institution: 15
- Starting Date: July 1
- Estimated Stipend: ~$38,000
- Interview Required: Yes
- Training Site: Hospital
- Owner/Affiliate: Government
- Model Types: Teaching, Tertiary Care
- Practice Setting: University Hospital
College of pharmacy
- Tax Status: Nonprofit
- Professional Staff: 70
- Non-professional Staff: 60
- Total Beds: 473
- Average Daily Census: 420
- Uniforms and Lab Coats
- Parking
- Discounted Meals
- Duplication Services
- One Personal Office
- Shared Resident Offices
- Shared Personal Computer Access
- Reduced Professional Membership Fees
- Reduced Meeting Registration Fees
- Travel Reimbursement for One Professional
Meeting (preceptor dependent)
- Access to University Athletic Tickets
- Access to University Fitness Facilities
- Pharmacy Continuing Education
- Immunizations

More Residency Program Benefits

Health
- Dental Coverage: Optional
- Disability Coverage: Optional
- Life Insurance: Optional
- Medical Coverage: Standard
- Spouse Coverage: Optional Leave
- Holiday Leave: Per University Holidays
- Vacation Leave: 15 Days
- Professional Leave
- Sick Leave

UK Oncology Pharmacy Practice Residency Fundamentals

Kentucky Pharmacy Licensure is required.

Residents are members of medical house staff.

Residents participate in the in-house on-call program approximately once every two weeks.

Residents utilize a modified Resident Learning System to direct their learning.

Residents staff in the oncology pharmacy satellite an average of 4-8 hours per week.

The design and completion of a resident research project is required, including a presentation and manuscript of research results.

Residents are provided multiple opportunities to teach, including didactics, small group facilitation, and clerkship precepting.

Residents are exposed to various opportunities to present at local, state, national, and international meetings.

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Program Director

Val R. Adams, Pharm.D., BCOP, FCCP

Title: Assistant Professor, Pharmacy

Education: B.S. Pharmacy, University of Utah, 1991; Pharm.D., University of Texas at Austin jointly with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 1993

Training: Specialty Residency in Hematology/Oncology, Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital, San Antonio, Texas, 1994; Fellowship in Immunology and Transplantation, University of Florida, 1996

Practice area: hematology/oncology, bone marrow transplantation

Research interests: chemotherapy-induced hematopoietic toxicity, hematopoietic-stimulating cytokines, pain control, and nutritional effects on chemotherapy

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Application

Please read the general info section for eligibility requirements.

Coming Soon: 2008-2009 application download form.

No application materials will be received before December 10, 2007 or after January 9, 2008. Please direct any correspondence to the Oncology program director. Address all correspondence to:

Val R. Adams, Pharm.D.
Director, PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Practice Residency
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
800 Rose Street, H110
Lexington, KY 40536-0293
Phone: (859) 257-5202
E-mail: vadam0@uky.edu

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