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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital offers a 12-month ASHP-accredited specialized PGY2 Residency in Oncology Pharmacy. The residency program is offered at an independent children’s hospital, and many of the experiences will focus on the care of pediatric and young adult patients.
This residency experience includes training in general hematology/oncology, bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapy, infectious diseases, and ambulatory care. Residents are provided training in applied pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenomics, nutrition support and advanced training in clinical therapeutics of the pediatric cancer patient.
Along with direct patient care responsibilities, residents will have the opportunity to precept Doctor of Pharmacy students, provide didactic lectures, in-services and journal clubs. Residents also participate in various committee meetings within the institution and conduct collaborative clinical research. To develop research skills, residents will be required to participate in an independent research activity, which is expected to result in the submission of a publishable manuscript. Residents will also be required to present research findings at a national pharmacy or scientific organization meeting.
Eligibility
Applicants must have:
- A Doctor of Pharmacy degree
- Completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency
- Eligibility for licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Tennessee
- Completed an onsite or virtual interview
Candidates are strongly encouraged to interview with St. Jude staff at the Professional Placement Service (PPS/CareerPharm) at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting.
How to apply
To apply, complete the following materials within PhORCAS:
- Official school transcripts
- Letter of intent
- Three letters of reference
Submit residency application materials within PhORCAS to the PGY2 Residency Program Director, Diana Wu.
Curriculum
Core rotations
- Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
- Inpatient Leukemia/Lymphoma Service
- Inpatient Solid Tumor/Neuro-Oncology Service
- Outpatient Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
- Outpatient Leukemia/Lymphoma
- Outpatient Solid Tumor/Neuro-Oncology
- Nonmalignant Hematology
- Chemotherapy Service
- Medication Outcomes and Clinical Administration
Longitudinal experiences
- As a resident, you will be assigned various longitudinal projects throughout the year. Residents are expected to complete a major research project under the direction of the residency program director and with an assigned research team. Other longitudinal projects include formal presentations, lectures at the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy, ACPE-accredited presentations, and a project focused on medication outcomes. Additional longitudinal experiences are offered in:
- Adult Oncology
- Education and Teaching
- Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infectious Disease, Pharmacokinetics
- Investigational Studies
- Professionalism and Leadership
Elective rotations
Residents have up to two months of elective rotations. Residents may choose from the following options:
- Pharmacogenomics
- Pediatric Pain and Palliative Care
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Repeat of a Core Rotation
- Additional experiences may be developed based on resident interest
Contact us
For questions or support, connect with our team. We are here to help you navigate the application process and make the most of your residency experience at St. Jude.
Residency Program Director
Diana Wu, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Email: diana.wu@stjude.org
Phone: (901) 595-4126
