Oncology

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Residency training programs in Pharmacy are held within the College of Pharmacy at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and the University of Illinois Medical Center. The Department of Pharmacy Practice, home department of all residency trainees, is the most comprehensive unit of its type in the United States and continues a tradition of exemplary service through its mission of providing quality education, research, and patient care. The department educates and trains students, residents, and fellows as well as practicing pharmacists to become nationally recognized for their leadership, knowledge and competence in practice, research, and teaching.

The University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center and the College of Pharmacy are pleased to offer a one-year specialized residency in Oncology Pharmacy. As a graduate of this program, you will be a skilled practitioner with extensive training in didactic and clinical teaching as well as clinical research. You can choose from an array of oncology training sites to gain individualized experience as an oncology clinician. You will also gain valuable leadership and personal management skills to help you care for patients with cancer.

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The Oncology PGY2 Residency is for practitioners desiring advanced training in oncology pharmacotherapy through provision of clinical experiences to create a well-rounded, fully competent specialist.

As an oncology specialty resident you will:

  • Develop expertise, knowledge and skills in oncology therapeutics.
  • Contribute to an interdisciplinary health-care team offering patient-specific therapeutic interventions to treat, cure, rehabilitate and alleviate medical conditions and diseases unique to cancer patients.
  • Enhance your skills in conducting clinical research.
  • Strengthen your communication skills by presenting formal and informal lectures, writing professional manuscripts and leading interdisciplinary discussions.

UIC’s Oncology PGY2 Residency provides opportunities for advanced training in all areas related to cancer. During each rotation you will work closely with your primary preceptor, highly qualified pharmacists, as well as oncology physicians and other allied health professionals.

The resident will have an academic appointment at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy. The resident is expected to complete one major residency project within the year. The resident will engage in the co-precepting of students, and serve as lecturer and recitation facilitator. Participation in the Clinical Pharmacy On-Call program is also required.

The residents must hold a PharmD degree from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy and be licensed in the State of Illinois. Completion of a pharmacy practice residency is required.

Appointments will be for 12 months beginning July 1st. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

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Sandra Cuellar, PharmD, BCOP

Director, Oncology Residency
Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Pharmacist, Outpatient Medical Oncology and Hematology

833 South Wood Street, Room 164, MC 886, Chicago, Illinois 60612-7230
Phone: (312) 413-9596
Fax: (312) 996-0379
Email: scuell1@uic.edu

Christina Mactal Haaf, PharmD, BCOP

Assistant Director, Oncology Residency
Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Pharmacist, Hematology Oncology

833 South Wood Street, Room 164, MC 886, Chicago, Illinois 60612-7230
Phone: (312) 413-3386
Fax: (312) 996-0379
Email: cmactal@uic.edu