Curriculum
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Clinical training
A breadth of learning experiences have been designed to increase and refine clinical competency and develop confidence as an independent practitioner. The PGY-2 oncology resident will work within interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care to cancer patients. Responsibilities of the PGY-2 oncology resident include the development of evidence-based patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic care plans, provision of drug information to patients and members of the care team, and ensuring appropriate pharmacokinetic monitoring to eligible patients. The resident will become proficient at documenting all clinical activities within the electronic medical record.
Preceptors utilize the structured approach of instruction, modeling, coaching, and facilitation to further develop the PGY-2 resident's clinical, teaching, and professional skills throughout the course of the residency.
Required learning experiences
The PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in Oncology at Mayo Clinic Hospital — Arizona is designed to provide a diverse, well-rounded experience to ensure that you will excel in your future chosen area of practice. The resident will complete learning experiences in both inpatient and ambulatory care practice settings. Inpatient learning experiences include hematology and stem cell transplant-based practices, while ambulatory learning experiences focus largely on solid tumor management.
Required learning experiences include:
| Area | Length |
|---|---|
| Orientation | 4 weeks |
| Hematology 1 | 5 weeks |
| Hematology 2 / Allogenic stem cell transplant | 8 weeks |
| Breast oncology | 4 weeks |
| Genitourinary oncology | 4 weeks |
| Thoracic oncology | 4 weeks |
| Melanoma/Sarcoma | 4 weeks |
| Gastrointestinal oncology | 5 weeks |
| Gynecologic/Endocrine oncology | 4 weeks |
| Investigational drug service | 3 weeks |
| Longitudinal learning experiences | |
| Administration and leadership | 12 months |
| Quality Improvement | 12 months |
| Precepting | 6 months |
| Research | 12 months |
| Staffing | 11 months |
| Teaching and learning | 11 months |
Elective learning experiences
Elective learning experiences are available in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings that allow you to tailor the program to your needs. Current elective learning experiences include:
- Neuro-oncology
- Infectious diseases
- Palliative care
Additional elective learning experiences may be available upon request.
Medication use evaluation and quality improvement training
All residents are required to complete a medication use evaluation (MUE) and accompanying quality improvement (QI) project during the residency year. The goal of the MUE-QI project is to develop a systematic process designed to determine, improve, and maintain the appropriate and effective use of medications. You will be afforded a mentor and will be required to complete QI education and training through the Mayo Clinic Quality Academy.
Staffing commitment
All PGY-2 residents provide 24 hours of staffing every four weeks. Staffing may include a combination of weekends and weekdays in a variety of settings to maintain operational and clinical pharmacy competency and knowledge. No formal on-call program exists.
Curriculum enhancements
The Department of Pharmacy and Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences are committed to developing and maintaining the best education programs. The curriculum and other aspects of this program are assessed constantly and changed as necessary to ensure the highest quality training.