The OHSU PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program is a full-time, 52-week program that provides residents with extensive training opportunities in oncology, practice management, and academia. The program offers two positions for each residency class beginning the first Monday after July 4th. Our residency program was initiated in 2011 and received initial ASHP accreditation in 2012. 

OHSU offers a broad range of experiences in clinic, inpatient, and infusion oncology practice areas. Residents are trained to staff independently both in the infusion clinic and on the inpatient decentralized service. The program allows opportunity for focused areas of learning through specialized elective experiences. Each resident’s knowledge base, past experience, and interests dictate the choice and length of experiences. We encourage our residents to design their own schedule for the year. See a sample schedule from our previous residents.

Service requirement

Consistent with the ASHP residency standards, the OHSU PGY2 Oncology program is primarily a practical, rather than didactic or classroom experience. Practice skills are developed throughout the program in all aspects of pharmaceutical care. After completing appropriate training, the resident will staff a total of 4 shifts per month in ambulatory infusion and inpatient care settings. All residents must be licensed as a pharmacist in Oregon within 120 days from the start of residency. Visit the Oregon Board of Pharmacy web site for additional details.

Teaching opportunities

In cooperation with the OSU/OHSU College of Pharmacy, residents will participate in classroom lectures and labs during the 3rd year therapeutics lecture series. Residents may also co-precept Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiential students who are on the same learning experience. Opportunities are available to residents seeking additional teaching responsibilities through the Oregon Residency Teaching Certificate Program. The elective teaching certificate program is offered as a joint program by OSU College of Pharmacy and Pacific University School of Pharmacy. 

Required Presentations:

• Case presentations to pharmacy staff: 20 min 
• CE presentation to pharmacy staff: 1 hour 
• Medical Oncology Fellows Lecture: 1 hour 
• Academia: 1 hour lecture at School of Pharmacy 
• Pharmacy Practice Lab at School of Pharmacy 
• Major project poster at Vizient/Midyear and HOPA