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SEMINARS IN ONCOLOGY

PHMPRAC 678
Course Description

Addresses practical issues surrounding the optimization of medication use in the treatment of patients with cancer. Practical solutions to the everyday challenges of providing exceptional clinical oncology care in a safe, fiscally responsible manner to optimize clinical outcomes of patients with cancer. Included subjects range across clinical, operational, and practice management issues that affect oncology pharmacy practice. These subjects include: pharmacogenomics, cell therapies, oncology research, survivorship, oral chemotherapy management, hazardous drug handling, value of cancer care, specialty pharmacy and Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) processes, and transitions of care. Although focused on oncology patients, offers practical exposure to issues confronting the care of patients with other types of diseases.

Prerequisties

Declared in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program with third year standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
4

2.44% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
100%

8.62% from Historical

Class Size
13

-17.46% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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