The Oncology Pharmacy Post-Graduate Year 2 (PGY2) Residency at Baptist Hospital of Miami and the Miami Cancer Institute is a 52-week training program accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). The purpose of the program is to develop well-rounded oncology pharmacy practitioners and effective clinical instructors capable of providing a high-level patient care and clinical instruction to pharmacy and medical trainees.
The program provides residents with experience in adult medical oncology, malignant hematology, bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy, pediatric hematology and oncology, and investigational drug services in acute and ambulatory care settings. The training is coordinated to ensure the resident masters each of the disease states established within the ASHP Practice Standards for PGY2 oncology programs. Residents will develop skills in designing and monitoring evidence-based therapeutic regimens for individuals with cancer to ensure optimal outcomes while minimizing adverse drug events. In addition, the resident will develop skills in leadership, research, and teaching through projects, drug information, education and precepting PGY1 residents and pharmacy students.
After successful completion of this program, the graduating resident will have the necessary knowledge and skills in order to achieve board certification in oncology and demonstrate clinical and leadership abilities to perform as an oncology clinical specialist.
The Clinical Pharmacy Enterprise at Baptist Health South Florida is led by a Chief Pharmacy Officer creating progressive clinical pharmacy practices throughout the system. Clinical pharmacy services at Baptist Health have grown and expanded since 2018 with the development of creating many acute care services roles for pharmacist and technicians in many specialty areas. The continuous growth of the Miami Cancer Institute provides opportunities for innovative practice in all oncology subspecialties. Ambulatory Pharmacy Services have been expanded with clinical pharmacists practicing within ambulatory clinics, retail, specialty and infusion services. A strong commitment to education, interdisciplinary participation and support for the latest in technology is in place that assures that pharmacy staff is in the forefront of the medication management process. The Clinical Pharmacy Enterprise at Baptist Health is a forward-thinking organization with a leadership team that fosters an environment where unique professional growth opportunities for Pharmacists are a priority. Our Clinical Pharmacy Career Ladder has 4 levels of pharmacist roles with growth potential into Clinical Coordinators ...and Management positions. Our Corporate Residency Director oversees our PGY-1 and PGY-2 (Oncology, IDS, Cardiology, Critical Care, Ambulatory Care, Infectious Diseases, Informatics) pharmacy residency programs with 30 current residency positions and will expand into other specialty areas. A combined PGY1/PGY2 Corporate Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency is also available. We are known for having a high post-residency retention rate because of the support provided to the residents. At Baptist Health, the Pharmacists are at the forefront of patient care in a decentralized pharmacy model and will have the benefit of participating in multi-disciplinary rounds and interacting with other practitioners. The Pharmacists are highly engaged with professional organizations and are given opportunities to speak at national and state conferences. As a not-for-profit organization, Baptist Health South Florida meets the criteria for loan forgiveness and with preceptor and residency leadership opportunities, one-one one career planning mentorships, a variety of complimentary development opportunities with continuing education, Baptist Health continues to be the career destination for Pharmacists.