The Ochsner Medical Center PGY-2 Oncology Residency is a one-year program that provides the resident with advanced pharmacotherapy training in a diverse oncology patient population, including solid tumor, hematologic malignancies, and bone marrow transplant. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the resident will utilize evidence-based recommendations to optimize medication therapy and implement chemotherapy treatment regimens. Participation in patient care will occur in the acute and ambulatory settings, with daily opportunities for direct patient interaction, including education of patients and their caregivers.

With over 40 owned, managed and affiliated hospitals, Ochsner Health is Louisiana’s largest nonprofit, academic, healthcare system. Driven by a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate, Ochsner is committed to innovative and patient-centered care. Our pharmacists are highly collaborative and integrally involved in all aspects of patient care.

Core Rotations:

• Inpatient BMT/Hematology Oncology Introductory
• Inpatient BMT/Hematology Oncology Advanced • Outpatient BMT/Hematology Oncology Clinic
• Inpatient Medical Oncology
• Outpatient Medical Oncology – GI and Thoracic
• Outpatient Medical Oncology – Breast and GU
• Pediatric Oncology
• Chemotherapy Infusion Pharmacy and Investigational Chemotherapy Services

Elective Rotations:

• ID Immunocompromised Service
• Oncology IT
• Specialty Pharmacy
• Oncology Administration
• Medication Safety
• Community Practice
• Inpatient Medical Oncology with a Palliative Care Focus

Longitudinal Experiences:

• Resident Research Project
• Oncology Drug Forum
• Teaching and Education
• Drug Information
• Staffing

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• 15 vacation days & 8 holidays

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited College/School of Pharmacy
• Eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the state of Louisiana
• Licensed in the State of Louisiana before the program begins or by August 1st
• Successful completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency

Application Requirements

The following materials should be submitted via the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application System (PHORCAS) by January 9:

• Submit a letter of interest
• Three letters of recommendation
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Jessica T. Foy, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Residency Program Director
Jessica.foy@ochsner.org

Ochsner Medical Center – New Orleans
Department of Pharmacy
1516 Jefferson Highway
New Orleans, 70121

About Ochsner Health

Ochsner Health is an integrated healthcare system with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Celebrating 80 years in 2022, it leads nationally in cancer care, cardiology, neurosciences, liver and heart transplants and pediatrics, among other areas. Ochsner is consistently named both the top hospital and top children’s hospital in Louisiana by U.S. News & World Report. The not-for-profit organization is inspiring healthier lives and stronger communities. Its focus is on preventing diseases and providing patient-centered care that is accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner Health pioneers new treatments, deploys emerging technologies and performs groundbreaking research, including over 700 clinical studies. It has more than 36,000 employees and over 4,600 employed and affiliated physicians in over 90 medical specialties and subspecialties. It operates 47 hospitals and more than 370 health and urgent care centers across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Gulf South; and its cutting-edge Connected Health digital medicine program is caring for patients beyond its walls. In 2021, Ochsner Health treated more than 1 million people from every state and... 75 countries. As Louisiana’s top healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. To learn more, visit www.ochsner.org.

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