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The PGY2 oncology pharmacy resident will be involved in the care of cancer patients during all the phases of their treatment in conjunction with other health care providers to provide evidence-based and clinical guidance. The resident will be responsible for the following:

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential drug related issues
• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate
• Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients
• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care
• Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students and PGY1 residents

This oncology residency offers advanced, comprehensive training that provides residents the opportunity to develop competency in both inpatient solid and blood tumors, transplantation and cellular therapy (TCT), and ambulatory clinics.  Residents will have the opportunity to initiate or expand oncology pharmacy services, formal lectures, precept students and PGY1 residents, complete a research project, and attend residency conferences.

About University of Tennessee Medical Center

The University of Tennessee Medical Center is a 710-bed, acute care, teaching hospital. It serves the entire East Tennessee region, providing all general and specialty clinical services and carries a Level I trauma center designation, supported by an aeromedical helicopter program. The medical center campus includes the UT College of Pharmacy and the Graduate School of Medicine. The pharmacy staff provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, through decentralized pharmacist teams supported by pharmacist specialists in a wide variety of clinical areas. Additionally, there are satellite pharmacies in the operating room and oncology areas. The department also has a full-time medication safety office and supports a growing clinical trials operation.

Eligibility for Tennessee licensure as a registered pharmacist, college transcripts, curriculum vitae, letter of intent, 3 completed reference writer forms via PhORCAS, Pharm.D. degree from United States accredited college of pharmacy, United States citizenship or permanent residency, and completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency. All application materials will be accepted through PhORCAS.

About University of Tennessee Medical Center

The University of Tennessee Medical Center is a 710-bed, acute care, teaching hospital. It serves the entire East Tennessee region, providing all general and specialty clinical services and carries a Level I trauma center designation, supported by an aeromedical helicopter program. The medical center campus includes the UT College of Pharmacy and the Graduate School of Medicine. The pharmacy staff provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week, through decentralized pharmacist teams supported by pharmacist specialists in a wide variety of clinical areas. Additionally, there are satellite pharmacies in the operating room and oncology areas. The department also has a full-time medication safety office and supports a growing clinical trials operation.

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