City of Hope-Chapman Pharmacy Medication Use Safety and Policy Residency
PGY-2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy City of Hope-Chapman University

» PGY-2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy City of Hope-Chapman University

The City of Hope-Chapman University PGY-2 pharmacy residency in Medication-Use Safety and Policy (MUSP) is a one-year advanced training program designed to prepare the resident to assume a leadership role as a subject matter expert in implementing medication-use system improvements to enhance patient safety, compliance, and quality.

PGY-2 Program Purpose

PGY2 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.

Throughout the PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency at City of Hope-Chapman, residents will gain advanced proficiency in regulatory and accreditation requirements, clinical informatics, optimization of automation and technology, and effective formulary management. The curriculum includes an in-depth exploration of the medication-use process, empowering residents to discern system vulnerabilities, adeptly apply continuous improvement principles, and systematically measure outcomes. This comprehensive approach ensures the development of skills essential for maintaining safe and efficient clinical and operational workflows.

Graduates of the PGY-2 MUSP residency program emerge as visionary leaders with the expertise to construct innovative medication safety system solutions and drive positive change within organizations.

A general overview of the residency is available for download here. 

This residency is a partnership between Chapman University and City of Hope under the leadership of Dr. Jelena Lewis, who is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice, and Dr. Wyndie Tse, who serves as this residency's Program Director at City of Hope.


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Current Resident

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Tiffany Nguyen, PharmD

PGY-2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy City of Hope-Chapman University Resident
Tiffany Nguyen, PharmD is a PGY2 Medication-use Safety and Policy (MUSP) resident at City of Hope in collaboration with Chapman University. Dr. Nguyen completed a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Western University of Health Sciences. She completed her PGY1 Residency at City of Hope and continues her career at City of Hope as a PGY2 MUSP resident. Dr. Nguyen is eager to expand her experience in pharmacy administration, safe practices regarding medications in oncology, and health system policies.