On today’s episode of The PQI Podcast we welcome Derek Gyori, PharmD. Derek earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy and completed his PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He completed his PGY2 Hematology and Oncology Pharmacy Residency at the Indianapolis VA Medical Center. Currently, he is an Assistant Lecturer at the University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Ambulatory Hematology and Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at the Eleanor N. Dana Cancer Center. His practice interests include ambulatory hematology and oncology, oral chemotherapy, supportive care, academia, and medication safety. Derek is involved and holds board positions in multiple pharmacy organizations. He has served as adjunct faculty at the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy and Purdue University College of Pharmacy.
Today we discuss Derek’s journey to become an oncology pharmacist, his family’s personal experience with cancer, and tips for pharmacy students who are interested in pursuing a career in oncology.