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PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency at Miami Cancer Institute PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency at Miami Cancer Institute

PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency at Miami Cancer Institute

The Specialized Residency in Oncology at Baptist Hospital of Miami is a 52-week training program accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP). The purpose of the program is to develop a well-rounded oncology practitioner and effective clinical instructor who can provide high-level clinical care in a variety of oncology settings and effectively share knowledge and promote learning to pharmacists, students, and other health-care disciplines. 

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 PGY-2 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 PGY-1 residents and pharmacy students.

The Miami Cancer Institute Pharmacy Team was awarded the 2022 Warren E. Weaver/Richard P. Penna Award by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) recognized for the organization's commitment to advancing health equity and patient care. The department has over 30 board-certified pharmacists, several of whom carry dual board certification, and residency preceptors within all specialized practice environments in oncology including breast, lung, head and neck, skin, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, gynecologic cancers, neuro oncology, hematology, bone marrow transplant, and cellular therapy, investigational drug therapies, and pediatric hematology and oncology.

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.

Program Accreditation

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) | ID: 33047

Program Size

4

Jessica Unzaga, Pharm.D., BCOP

Program Director

Jessica Unzaga, Pharm.D., BCOP
Biography
JessicaUn@BaptistHealth.net

People

Preceptors Residents

  • 100%

    pass rate for the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialty (BPS) certification examination

  • 2013

    acquired ASHP Accreditation

  • 99%

    of graduates retained in positions throughout Baptist Health South Florida
Miami Cancer Institute

Miami Cancer Institute

The Miami Cancer Institute, located on the campus of Baptist Hospital, is a destination cancer center known for its innovation and precision in cancer care, exceptional patient experience, advanced clinical research and state-of-the-art technology. The impressive roster of clinicians at Miami Cancer Institute includes renowned oncologists; world-recognized, highly sub-specialized cancer experts and surgeons; clinical researchers and genomic scientists. The Center’s advanced radiation oncology program includes the first proton therapy center from South Florida to South America. As Florida's only member of the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Alliance, Miami Cancer Institute is part of a deep and functional collaboration that affords patients access to innovative treatments close to home and ensures that the standards of care developed by the multidisciplinary disease management teams match those at MSK. Miami Cancer Institute received awards in leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma as well as surgery in lung, prostate, and colon cancers in 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings.

Baptist Hospital

Baptist Hospital

The flagship facility of Baptist Health South Florida, Baptist Hospital of Miami has been one of the most respected medical centers in South Florida since its founding in 1960 and is today one of America’s most preferred medical centers. With more than 900 beds, it is the largest of Baptist Health’s 12 hospitals. Three Centers of Excellence are housed on the campus: Miami Cancer Institute, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute (the largest and most comprehensive cardiovascular facility in the region) and Miami Neuroscience Institute.



Eligibility Requirements and Application Schedule

Our program attracts, educates, and retains exceptional healthcare talent to serve the South Florida community. Program participants will be trained in the Baptist Health Way with a focus on quality, inclusion, compassion, and collaboration.

Program Eligibility

  • Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy
  • Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency (certificate required)
  • Must obtain a Florida pharmacist’s license

Application Requirements

Prospective residents are required to submit the following:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official transcripts from all colleges of pharmacy attended
  • Three letters of recommendation from professional references utilizing standard form required by PhORCAS™
  • Personal statement of intent
Acceptance and admission to the program is contingent on submission of all requested materials and meeting all eligibility requirements as determined by the program.

Application Timeline

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Curriculum

Core Learning Experiences

Our program curriculum incorporates several block rotations typically lasting several weeks, giving trainees exposure to a wide variety of learning experiences throughout the duration of the program.
Rotations – All 4 weeks in length except where noted
Pharmacy Operations Onboarding (8 weeks)
Ambulatory Medical Oncology I (Breast/Thoracic/Skin)
Ambulatory Medical Oncology II (Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary cancers)
Inpatient Hematology
Ambulatory Hematology
Blood & Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy
Investigational Drug Services
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Oncology Pharmacy Administration
Teaching Certificate (optional)

Longitudinal Learning Experiences

Our program curriculum incorporates several longitudinal rotations, immersing trainees in particular areas of study throughout the entire duration of the training program.
Rotations – All 52 weeks in length
Oncology Pharmacy Operations
Oncology Research and Medication Use Evaluation

Specialty Certificates Optional

  • Teaching Certificate
  • Specialty Certifcates (Cardiology, Anticoagulation, Non-Malignant Hematology)

Oncology Pharmacy Practice

  • Staff Education / Professional Development and Preceptorship
  • Preparing Oncology Pineapple Pharmacists (POPP) Series
  • Formal CE Presentation: FSHP and HOPA summary
  • Formal Drug Information Consults
  • Committee Involvement (MCI and BHSF P&T; Medication Use & Safety; Regimen Review Committee, etc.)
  • New Drug Monographs and Formulary Reviews

Elective Learning Experiences

Our program offers multiple elective rotation experiences including:
Rotations – All 4 weeks except where noted
Advanced Ambulatory Oncology
Advanced Hematology and BMT
Advanced Investigational Drug Services
Gynecology Oncology (2 weeks)
Immunocompromised Infectious Diseases
Oncology Informatics and Medication Safety
Neuro Oncology and Adult Sarcoma (2 weeks)
Inpatient Medical Oncology and Symptom Management

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