The PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency at UAB Hospital is accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP). It is a one-year program that prepares its graduates to serve as clinical pharmacy specialists, caring for acute and ambulatory adult hematology and oncology patients, and to facilitate as preceptors in the learning experiences of both students and residents. The successful completion of the program will also prepare the graduate to attain board certification in oncology pharmacy (BCOP). The UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center is Alabama’s only cancer center designated by the National Cancer Institute, and it provides unique opportunities to engage residents in a wide variety of practice environments. These experiences span the full spectrum of care for oncology patients, from inpatient clinical services and ambulatory management of oral and intravenous antineoplastics to end-of-life issues in the palliative care setting.
The PGY2 Oncology Residency Program at UAB Hospital incorporates a combination of required and elective learning experiences (rotations) throughout the year that gives the resident a wide variety of experiences in oncology.
Orientation provides a general overview of the departmental organization, support units, and resident responsibilities. Benefits include health and accident insurance, holiday time off, and support to attend residency related professional conference(s).
Shyam Patel, PharmD
- PGY2 oncology pharmacy resident 2025-2026
- Hometown: Lawrenceville, Ga.
- Pharmacy education: University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
- PGY1: Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Atlanta, Ga.
- Clinical Interests: Solid tumors
Why did you choose UAB Medicine?
I chose UAB for my residency because of its strong reputation for pharmacist involvement in patient care and its commitment to providing diverse and challenging clinical experiences, particularly in oncology. I was specifically looking for a PGY2 program with an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center that offers comprehensive training in both solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, as well as opportunities to work with complex patient populations. UAB’s oncology program stood out for its clinical rigor, range of experiences, and supportive learning environment. During ASHP Midyear, I was especially drawn to the warm, welcoming atmosphere and could tell that this was a program that truly understands the challenges of residency and is dedicated to supporting its residents both professionally and personally throughout the year.
Our goal is to develop a highly skilled practitioner who will be successful in any setting they choose to practice after graduation.
Barry Diamond, PharmD
Chris Chapleau, PharmD, PhD
Claire Rummage, PharmD, BCOP
Clay Tynes, PharmD, BCOP
Courtney Hebert, PharmD
Devan Parker, PharmD
Emily Lachiewicz, PharmD, BCOP
Emily Waite, PharmD, BCOP
Ginny Tyler Meadows, PharmD, BCPS
Josh Oliver, PharmD, BCOP
Juliana Kyle Leedy, PharmD, MS
Kasy Cross, PharmD, BCOP
Kristina Crump, PharmD
Laura Joiner, PharmD, BCOP
Liz Hudgins, PharmD, BCPS
Matt Brown, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Mohammad Rahman, PharmD
Sarah Worth, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Seth Edwards, PharmD, BCIDP
Thomas Babakitis, PharmD, BCPS
The applicant must possess a PharmD degree and have completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency. All applications must be submitted through PhORCAS (Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application System) by January 2. The required components of the application include a letter of intent, three references, curriculum vitae, and a pharmacy school transcript. An interview is required.
Sarah Worth, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Program Director
Ginny-Tyler Meadows, PharmD, BCPS
Program Coordinator
Required rotations
- Ambulatory Breast Oncology
- Ambulatory Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Oncology
- Ambulatory Thoracic Oncology, Melanoma, and Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Gynecologic Malignancies
- Infectious Diseases / Antimicrobial Stewardship (if not previously completed)
- Infusion Clinic, The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital & The Kirklin Clinic at Acton Road
- Inpatient Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Immune Effector Cell Therapy
- Inpatient / Outpatient Leukemia
- Inpatient / Outpatient Lymphoma and Myeloma
- Inpatient Medical Oncology and Palliative Care
- Investigational Drug Services
Longitudinal requirements
- Medication Use Evaluation
- Practice Coverage
- Practice Management
- Oral Presentations and Academics
- Research / Major Project
Elective rotations
- Ambulatory Hematology
- Cardio Oncology
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Clinic
- Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Contact UAB Pharmacy Residency
Alexandra James, PharmD, BCPS
Manager, Residency Programs and Student Training
JT 1745, 619 19th Street South
Birmingham, AL 35249
205-934-3603