Loma Linda University
Pharmacy Practice Residency Program General Information
Post Graduate Year Two (PGY2) - Oncology
The Loma Linda University PGY2 Oncology Practice Residency is a 12 month program designed to provide a resident with the opportunity to experience a variety of oncology practice settings including adult oncology, pediatric oncology, adult and/or pediatric ambulatory infusion clinics, administration, palliative care service, investigational drug service, and symptom management clinic. The goal of our program is to prepare the resident to become proficient in the pharmacological management of the cancer patient as well as gain the knowledge to be able to attain BCOP certification.
Loma Linda University Medical Center is home of the Loma Linda University Cancer Center and the James M. Slater Proton Treatment and Research Center, and is affiliated with the Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy.
Loma Linda University Cancer Center
James M. Slater Proton Treatment and Research Center
ONCOLOGY RESIDENT ACTIVITIES
- Participate in patient care rounds with a multi-disciplinary oncology team and provide whole person care
- Educate and counsel patients on their current medications, chemotherapy, and discharge medications
- Participate in weekly meetings: Hematology/Pathology conference, Tumor Boards, Breast Tumor Conference, Oncology staff meetings, and Grand Rounds
- Serve as a preceptor to Pharm.D. students and PGY1 residents
- Provide pharmacological recommendations and drug information to health care providers
- Deliver didactic lectures to the Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy students
- Prepare a manuscript suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal
- Provide educational in-services to nursing, physician, and pharmacy staff
REQUIRED EXPERIENCES (PGY2 - ONCOLOGY)
- Medical Oncology
- Ambulatory Infusion Clinic(s)
- Investigational Drug Service
- Cancer Center Administration
POTENTIAL ELECTIVE ROTATIONS (PGY2- ONCOLOGY)
- Pediatric Oncology
- Gynecologic Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Infectious Disease
- Palliative Care Service
- Nutrition Support
- Symptom Management Clinic
- Critical Care
TEACHING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
Residents enrolled into the PGY1 Program will participate in the Teaching Certificate Program. The goal of the program is to provide participants the experience and guidance necessary to understand and apply current educational issues in pharmacy education. In order to earn the certificate, each participant must meet the following requirements:
- Attendance at teaching seminars (30 hours)
- Teaching experience (3 hours of lecture and 10 hours of case conference)
- Development of a teaching dossier
- Other academic-related activities
CONTACT INFORMATION
Michelle M. Spencer-Safir, Pharm.D., BCOP
Director, PGY2 Oncology Residency Program
Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Speicalist
Loma Linda University Medical Center
11234 Anderson Street, Room 9002A
Loma Linda, CA 92354
Phone: (909) 558-8641
Fax: (909) 558-0496
Email: mspencer@llu.edu