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Posted: 23-Oct-25

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Type: Residency PGY-2

Categories:

Graduate Program

Pharmacy

Requirements:

Residency Required

Specialty Practice Areas:

Oncology

Additional Information:

4 openings available.

Program Overview

The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is structured to develop graduates of a PGY Pharmacy Residency into clinical specialists who can successfully care for adults with cancer, including solid tumor malignancies, hematologic malignancies, those undergoing a hematopoietic cell transplant, as well as patients with benign hematological diseases. Residents who complete this program will be well equipped to handle all aspects of pharmaceutical care for oncology patients. Residents will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team and work to ensure the safe and effective use of all chemotherapy/immunotherapy. During the residency year, the resident will be responsible for the completion of a research project, quality improvement project or medication use evaluation, teach by exercising a variety of presentation formats, and act as a pharmacy role model/mentor. Professional writing and research opportunities may be available during the course of the year as well.

Training Site

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is world-renowned for its clinical and research excellence, forging the way for newer and better ways to diagnose and treat illnesses and disorders. HUP is an expanding, 1100-bed-academic teaching hospital and tertiary referral center located in the heart of Philadelphia. Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center is a world leader in cancer research, patient care, and education. It is consistently ranked as one of the top healthcare systems and cancer centers in the nation. It is recognized as a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, FACT-accredited bone marrow and tissue transplantation center, and member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). Our clinical program, comprised of a dedicated staff of physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, physical therapists, nutritionists, and patient care coordinators currently sees patients in over 300,000 outpatient visits and over 10,000 inpatient discharges, provides over 80,000 chemotherapy treatments, and administers more than 66,000 radiation treatments annually. Together, our faculty is committed to improving the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Not only are we dedicated to providing state-of-the-art cancer care, the latest forms of cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment are available to our patients through clinical teams that developed in the relentless pursuit to eliminate the pain and suffering from cancer. HUP's reputation as a world leader in medical research and clinical care attracts the highest quality medical specialists from around the world. The supportive and collaborative environment encourages physicians and staff to keep reaching ahead to find new ways to improve the quality and length of life for everyone.

Program Website: Oncology - Penn Medicine

About Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) is world-renowned for its clinical and research excellence, forging the way for newer and better ways to diagnose and treat illnesses and disorders. Its long and rich history of top-notch patient care began more than two centuries ago with the founding of the nation's first medical school, the University of Pennsylvania. Since 1765 when it first opened its doors, Penn has been dedicated to the training of medical professionals and the discovery and implementation of new medical knowledge. The world-class faculty and staff of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania are dedicated to superior patient care, education, and research for a better, healthier future. Their significant and groundbreaking contributions to medicine are recognized both nationally and internationally. The interdisciplinary team of professionals provides personalized care and service to patients — all within a compassionate and respectful environment. Innovative research coupled with responsive, hands-on care allows Penn to tailor treatment specifically to individual patient needs. HUP's reputation as a world leader in medical research and clinical care ...attracts the highest quality medical specialists from around the world. The supportive and collaborative environment encourages physicians and staff to keep reaching ahead to find new ways to improve the quality and length of life for everyone.

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