Experience-based training with experts in their fields
Roswell Park’s mission is to eliminate cancer’s grip on humanity by unlocking its secrets through personalized approaches and unleashing the healing power of hope.
Our ASHP-accredited, PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency places residents at the center of managing patients receiving novel and investigational cancer treatments. Residents participate in disease-based rotations allowing them to care for patients across the treatment continuum, from recently diagnosed, through active treatment, and into remission.
Our collaborative, interdisciplinary approach places residents on the front lines with our world-renowned physicians, scientists, and technicians. With our sole focus on cancer treatment and research, Roswell Park immerses our residents in the training needed to advance their careers.
Roswell Park Pharmacy Mission
Our mission is to provide exceptional, patient-focused pharmaceutical care to individuals affected with cancer, to ensure effective, safe, and personalized medication therapy management. Through collaborative partnerships with healthcare teams, we aim to optimize therapeutic outcomes, reduce side effects, improve the efficiency and effectiveness of cancer care delivery, and support the overall well-being of patients throughout their cancer journey.
Our vision
To be world-class leader in innovative cancer pharmacy practice, recognized for commitment to excellence in advancing treatment options and enhancing quality of life for cancer patients through research, education, and compassionate care.
Why choose a residency at Roswell Park?
Founded in 1898 as the first dedicated cancer center in the United States, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center has been at the forefront of cancer research and treatment for over 120 years. Roswell Park is one of the original three founding National Cancer Institute's Comprehensive Cancer Centers and is one of 55 such centers in the United States. Roswell Park is also a contributing member of the 33-strong NCCN Alliance.
Roswell Park offers a true comprehensive care setting with an inpatient hospital, outpatient ambulatory clinics, infusion clinics, retail pharmacy, bench and clinical research, and graduate education. In addition to satellite clinics, Roswell Park is expanding it’s Care Network across New York State to offer high quality care to more patients. Our preceptors work closely with residents, allowing for specialized, direct patient care experiences that are supplemented with research and administrative initiatives to offer a well-rounded residency.
Professional development occurs through clinical research, drug utilization and quality improvement initiatives, ACPE-accredited CE presentations, precepting and teaching at the University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and a variety of other opportunities. Residency experiences are tailored to support individual strengths and interests while also making sure that residents are prepared to be leaders in the field.
Learn more at our virtual open houses
Please consider signing up for our visual open house sessions below, or visit us at the following recruitment events:
- ASHP Midyear and PPS
- HOPA Pathways Virtual Open House
- NYSCHP Showcase
Register here
Training at a top NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, gave me the experience and foundation to take on any role presented to me. Working at Roswell, alongside physicians and pharmacists who are experts in their field, was an extraordinary experience. Thanks to my training at Roswell I was able to attain my dream job and propel my career.
Marina Barsoum, PharmDClass of 2020
Contact us
Clinical Pharmacist
Residency Program Director PGY-2 Oncology
Phone: 716-845-8461
Email: Eugene.Przespolewski@RoswellPark.org
Clinical Pharmacist
Phone:716-845-4680
Email: SamMichael.Milazzo@RoswellPark.org