Have a potential opportunity to work in oncology and hopefully get certified as an oncology pharmacist in a few years, wonder if this is something worth trying. Or forget about pharmacy altogether.
Have a potential opportunity to work in oncology and hopefully get certified as an oncology pharmacist in a few years, wonder if this is something worth trying. Or forget about pharmacy altogether.
The oncology section of therapeutics, I recall, was one that a majority of P3s bombed. All the drugs have just a few minute details or quirks and was pretty much rote memorization. A lot of Information was memorized for that test and then dumped first thing that night in binge drinking. But, I suppose, if you have the opportunity to pursue that, it should work out well.
Working in a cancer center with a lot of clinical pharmacist specialized in oncology I can tell you its a great opportunity and a decent field to be in.
Yes - I agree with this. You gotta be one of those pharmacists that just knocks it out of the park and knows cancer drugs in and out. If you know cancer super well and all the ins/outs of cancer drugs.... your the man (or the woman if your female)....
In fact you become an invaluable part of the team, especially if people like working with you.
I wouldn't put that much pressure on yourself to succeed. Sometimes the outcomes are not what you want. That kind of specialized position will have more barriers to entry and therefore should come with more job security and / or increased financial compensation.Thanks guys. Very valuable information. This will be my one last try.
If you do not mind me asking, what’s your background/experience. Are you a new graduate applying for this position or have you done a PGY-1 residency or PGY-2 residency.Have a potential opportunity to work in oncology and hopefully get certified as an oncology pharmacist in a few years, wonder if this is something worth trying. Or forget about pharmacy altogether.