PGY2 Investigational Drug and Research
Introduction
The PGY-2 Investigational Drug and Research Pharmacy residency program at UTSW is a one-year post-graduate training program designed to provide an opportunity for the residents to develop strong clinical foundation, knowledge, leadership skills and experience to specialize in clinical research and investigation drug services.
Purpose
PGY-2 pharmacy residency program will provide residents with opportunities to function as independent 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 the program will be prepared for advanced patient care, academic, or other specialized positions, along with board certification, if available.
Rotations
Residents will gain experience and training in the following clinical service areas:
- Orientation
- Investigational Drug Service Pharmacy Leadership
- Investigational Drug Service Operations (Oncology)
- Investigational Drug Service Operations (Non-oncology; ambulatory)
- Clinical Patient Care
- Phase 1 Oncology
- Hematology-Oncology
- Acute Care
- Ambulatory
- Clinical Trial Office (Oncology)
- Research Quality, Medication Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Elective Rotations:
- Drug Development – Clinical Pharmacology
- Clinical Trial Office (Non-oncology)
- Ambulatory Clinical Research (Non-oncology)
- Clinical Trial Development and Support
Longitudinal Expectations
- Clinical research study management; Institutional Review Board
- Staff in investigational drug service (equates to every third weekend)
- Major research project
- Medication Use Evaluation
- Precept PGY-1 and students
Program Expectations
- ACPE-accredited CE presentation
- Major research project and manuscript
- Present major research project at a regional or national meeting
Contact Information
Christine Hong, Pharm.D. MBA, BCOP
Residency Program Director
Director of Pharmacy, Oncology and Investigational Drug Services
Email: Christine.Hong@utsouthwestern.edu
Stefanie Conley, Pharm.D. BCOP
Residency Program Coordinator
Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, Oncology Investigational Drug Services
Email: Stefanie.Conley@utsouthwestern.edu
Program Length
12 months, beginning in July
Available Positions
One new resident each year
Applying to the Program
Requirements
- Graduation from an ACPE-accredited PharmD Degree program
- Completion from ASHP-accredited PGY-1 program
- Eligibility for Texas licensure
- Virtual or Formal Interview
Process
- Applicants must register for the ASHP Resident Matching Program and complete online application via Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) at https://portal.phorcas.org/
- Anticipated application deadline of January 3, 2022
Salary and Benefits
- Classified as a full-time employee of UT Southwestern Medical Center
- Paid vacation/ holiday leave
- Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and life insurance
- Travel funding for conferences