PGY2 Oncology Diablo-Walnut Creek, California

The PGY2 oncology pharmacy residency, at Kaiser Permanente, Diablo Service Area (Walnut Creek/Antioch/Dublin) follows guidelines set by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. The Program provides a comprehensive learning experience which exposes the resident to all areas of oncology patient care with an emphasis in the ambulatory care setting. The training includes rotations in Inpatient Oncology and Hematology, Bone Marrow Transplantation, and Pediatric Oncology and Hematology. The outpatient oncology clinic in Walnut Creek will give the resident opportunities to experience a wide variety of cancer disease states and supportive care. The oncology resident works closely with preceptors, physicians, nurses, and patients to become an integral part of the oncology care team. Our primary objective is to prepare the resident to be a qualified and competent clinical oncology pharmacy specialist practicing in an adult oncology/hematology ambulatory care clinic.

Statement of Purpose

PGY2 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists in specialized areas of practice. PGY2 residencies provide residents with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision of patient care or other advanced practice settings. Residents who successfully complete an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency are prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification, if available.

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Pharmacy Services

Kaiser Permanente Diablo Service Area Oncology Pharmacy Department strives to deliver the most comprehensive cancer care to our members through a multidisciplinary approach. Residents will experience a wide range of cancer and supportive care including:

• Breast Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Ovarian Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Melanoma
• Head and neck cancers
• Renal, Liver and Pancreatic Cancers
• Acute and Chronic Leukemia’s
• Lymphomas
• MDS
• ITP and other blood disorders
• Oral Chemotherapy Management
• Supportive Care (CSF, Anti-emetics, Anemia)

Walnut Creek At A Glance

Antioch At A Glance

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Learning Experiences

Required Learning Experiences

• Orientation
• Ambulatory Care : Adult Hematology/ Oncology
• Dispensing
• Drug Information
• Clinical Management
• Inpatient Adult Medical Hematology/oncology (offsite)
• Residency Project/Research
• Bone Marrow Transplant (off site)
• Pediatric Oncology(off site)

Required Longitudinal Learning Experiences

• Pharmacy Practice
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Residency Project
  • Clinic Administered Drug Utilization
• Management

Elective Learning Experiences

• To be determined

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Requirements for Acceptance

• Must have completed an ASHP accredited or candidate-status PGY1 residency prior to start of program.
• Must be licensed as an Intern Pharmacist in the state of California by the first day of residency program if not already licensed as a pharmacist in California.
• Resident must be a licensed California pharmacist within 120 days from the program start date. Residents who are not licensed as a pharmacist within 120 days from the program start date will have their term of appointment extended by the number of days the resident is without licensure past the 120-day deadline up to a maximum of 45 days. Failure to obtain a California state pharmacist license within 165 days from the program start date will result in the resident being dismissed from the program and employment will be terminated.
• To be eligible for pharmacist licensure, candidates must be graduates or candidates for graduation from an ACPE accredited degree program (or one in the process of pursuing accreditation) or have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the NABP.
• For more information regarding licensing in California, please visit www.pharmacy.ca.gov
• Certifications (If applicable): BLS, ACLS
• Candidates must be registered in the National Matching Services, Inc. (NMS).
• Candidates must participate in the ASHP Matching Program.
• Program NMS Code: 678660 and ASHP Program Code: 92068

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Application Requirements

• Statement of Interest/Letter of Intent
• Curriculum Vitae
• Official Pharmacy School transcripts, sent directly from the applicant’s college or school of pharmacy
• 3 letters of references/recommendations utilizing the form in PhORCAS
• Application Deadline: January 2, 2025

 

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Interview Details

• On-Site or virtual interview Required
• Virtual interview: TBD if needed
• Click here to link to the Virtual Information Session: 
  • November 8, 2024 – 11a.m. – 12p.m. PST

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