Enjoy Learning Oncology (ELO) CollaborativeUnderstand Oncology Pharmacy Inside & Out
Get equipped with ongoing expert support to expand your oncology knowledge with ease, advance your career, and establish yourself as a key resource at work - even if you’re not residency-trained
“I am so happy to be part of the ELO community! Everyone is so nice, responsive, and knowledgeable. Totally excited for this year. Thanks again for giving me the opportunity to be surrounded by caring and supportive professionals.”
"I wanted to let you know that just by attending the live session last week I’ve learned so much and have been able to contribute to discussions with my team about lung cancer and melanoma!! It’s amazing how much I learn from interactive sessions! It’s the most effective way for me to learn! I’m so excited!”
Picture this
You’re back home after one of the most draining days ever. You should be resting, but you just can’t get it off your mind that you might have made a catastrophic mistake at work today.
One of your patients had a change in their treatment regimen, and you reviewed what you believed was the right dosage for the new order
But that nagging thought keeps coming back,
You break your promise to never bring work into the house (again) and jump online…you scour the internet for answers, but all you’re coming across is lengthy PDFs and contradictory information that leaves you more confused…
And now, you’re thinking:
Eventually you get back to work and discover that the patient is doing fine, thankfully. But you can’t forget the feeling of dread that overwhelmed you in that moment when you were second-guessing yourself.
And here’s the thing
You’re not incompetent (you graduated from pharmacy school, hello?)
You know how to learn things
But in the world of oncology, everything changes faster than you can keep up with… and so you’re constantly experiencing a sense of overwhelm
If any of this sounds familiar, I’ve got great news for you:
It doesn’t have to be this way
Because right now, I’m excited to show you how you can move from constantly feeling anxious or unsure about your oncology knowledge to becoming that go-to person everyone values at work
Ready? Let’s go!
How do you learn something that’s constantly evolving?
Have you ever tried to assemble a piece of furniture?
We can all agree that’s not the most exciting task in the world
But imagine that as you put the parts together, the assembly instructions changed with every minute that passed
That’s exactly how it feels to learn oncology
It’s already a highly complex field… but add in the ever-changing landscape of cancer treatments and the intricacies of patient care, and you may start feeling like you have a circus living rent-free in your head
And no matter how much effort you put in, you feel like you’re constantly two steps behind your other colleagues in the field
How do I know? I was once there.
When I first started learning oncology, the sheer amount of information to know and stay updated on was constantly overwhelming me
There was constant worry that I wasn’t smart enough and that one day I would say something stupid in front of the doctor… or make a wrong decision that could potentially harm a patient
I felt most of my questions were things I should already know, so I didn't know who to ask
And navigating through the endless sea of information available only made me more confused than ever
And to cap it all, trying to find time to consistently focus on learning felt like a losing battle
What nobody tells you about learning oncology
Oncology is one of the most rewarding fields you can work in as a pharmacist
But to be honest with you: it’s also the most challenging field you can work in
You don’t graduate from pharmacy school with any solid knowledge of oncology... and even if you did, you still have to keep learning because things are always changing
Every week, I’m speaking with pharmacists that work in oncology, and one thing they all keep saying is, they’re overwhelmed
They know how to learn hard stuff (and graduating from pharmacy school is proof)... but the world of oncology is just too vast for them to keep up with
And you know one thing I also noticed about these pharmacists?
Before they approached me, they were trying to figure things out by themselves
They would spend countless hours going through cancer publications, references and citations, NCCN guidelines, and FDA approvals… yet they still didn’t feel confident enough to handle their responsibilities at work
Let me let you in on a secret:
There are very few things you can figure out alone in life, and oncology is not one of them
Seeking help when you’re stuck doesn’t make you less smart; in fact, it means you’re smart enough to know what you don’t know
Based on my conversations with pharmacists, what they need can be summed up in these three things:
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A single location where they can access all the relevant information they need
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An actionable plan to help them go through the content without getting overwhelmed
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A community where they can ask any question without fear of being judged and get expert responses
This was also what I needed a decade ago, when I was in their shoes
But there was nowhere to get these three resources in a single place
So I took the leap and created it myself
And these pharmacists finally have a place to get the support they need
“I am a busy mom before I am a pharmacist and there are only so many hours in a day. Kelley’s program has been phenomenal. It gives me guidance on the big picture things I need to learn to be a better resource for the clinic I work in. The information provided is very up-to-date, which is amazing with the rapid changes in oncology. In addition, it has also helped me gain more confidence overall in assuring me that I really do “know what I am doing.” I can also already see that the ELO Collaborative program would be great to continue with even after I (hopefully) pass the exam. It’s a great way to connect with other oncology pharmacists and stay up on the most current treatments and recommendations. I love this program!”
“I didn’t know what to expect coming to your program but now I feel like I'm learning a ton. It's so well structured and really helps me build a strong foundation in oncology. I feel much more confident reviewing chemo regimens now compared to when I started my job. Thank you for the great work on the program.”
Now, in case we haven't met...I’m Kelley
I’m a residency-trained, board-certified oncology pharmacist who strongly believes oncology is the best specialty for pharmacists. With over 13 years of experience, I’ve taught, precepted, and mentored students and residents in pharmacy, medicine, and nursing programs around the country
I’ve practiced in both large academic medical centers and small community hospitals, worked in the healthcare technology industry, served as a PGY2 oncology program director and a PGY1 program coordinator, and have presented to local, regional, and national audiences
During my final year of pharmacy school, my grandmother, Barbara, was diagnosed with acute leukemia and did not live to see me graduate. Over the past 13+ years, I have been on my own oncology journey sparked by her diagnosis.
I’ve made it my mission to support pharmacists that want to make a difference in the lives of patients with cancer
When I was just getting started myself, I had to give a presentation on a topic I knew nothing about... every week... for an entire year!
That’s when I stumbled into the chaotic world of oncology content
I would spend countless hours jumping from one website to another and searching up practically every other word I saw on those sites
After spending far too long locating all the valuable resources that helped me learn, my goal is to save you from that anxiety and stress
You don’t have to go through what I did. In fact, nothing brings me more joy than making another pharmacist’s oncology journey less painful… which is why it bothered me so much to still see other pharmacists going through the same things I went through.
So I decided to team up with some of the top oncology pharmacists in the country and created what I call…
Enjoy Learning Oncology (ELO) Collaborative
The premier oncology pharmacy training program to help pharmacists confidently navigate the world of oncology by building their knowledge, learning directly from experts, and developing critical thinking skills
The ELO Collaborative will help you:
Discover oncology resources that start from the basics and guide you into the more complex areas with ease
Stand out in the job market and qualify for bigger oncology roles
Apply the knowledge you’ve gained to improve patient care and become a key resource at work
Reduce the anxiety that comes with being unsure about your knowledge
Become more confident in introducing yourself as an oncology pharmacist without feeling like a fraud (yes, even if you didn’t do residency training)
Become less dependent on your coworkers and confidently respond to questions from your colleagues, providers, and nurses
Become more confident to take (and pass!) the BCOP exam
Enjoy access to hidden resources by top oncology experts
How the ELO Collaborative works
The program uses a unique 5-step framework that will take you from constantly feeling anxious and frustrated about your learning process to becoming a trusted resource that others can rely on. It’s a simple but powerful framework made up of 5 key steps:
Level up your oncology knowledge.
Once you join the ELO Collaborative, you get immediate access to a curriculum of 24 different courses that cover all you need to know in oncology. The content is curated, which means you’ll have the best information available worldwide on each cancer at your fingertips and in a single place.
All of this information has been structured and comprehensively formatted to seamlessly integrate learning into your daily routine. Each topic also includes practice questions and cases to help you self-assess your knowledge (this tactic of quizzing has been shown to help with long-term memory retention, which - as you know - is super important in the world of oncology).
Engage with experts and peers.
Community is such an integral part of learning. However, due to our introverted tendencies, many pharmacists struggle to find communities that can aid and enhance their learning. Becoming a member of the ELO Collaborative means you’ll be part of a community that lets you connect with experts working at the top of their license throughout the country.
During each weekly lesson, you can ask any question you have about the curriculum, no matter how rudimentary it sounds. You’ll get prompt responses and avoid getting stuck in your learning process. You’ll also get to connect with your peers in oncology and learn how they do things at work.
Accelerate your critical thinking.
Every month, we have Zoom calls with 3 experts that support the lessons you just went through that month. On the call, the experts give an overview of the topic (in case you didn't get through the content or as a refresher), go through patient cases to reinforce what you’ve learned, and answer all questions you have.
A bonus? You’ll also gain valuable insights from the questions other members ask, which often spark new perspectives and deepen understanding. Many members say it’s their favorite part of the program!
Reflect and practice.
This is where you are encouraged to take what you've learned in the curriculum and on the calls, bring it back to your work, and apply it to your patients. The truth is, as long as you have some exposure to oncology practice at work, you’ll have multiple opportunities to put the new information you’re gaining to use.
As you interact with other team members, you’ll find yourself getting the hang of things more easily… you’ll be able to understand why a particular treatment regimen was selected… you’ll be better equipped to catch mistakes in treatment orders and keep your patients safe. You’ll also better anticipate and manage toxicities patients are likely to have.
Nurture your growth.
You’ll get free access to pop-up skills workshops and fireside chats at least quarterly, where speakers come in and teach on various topics. Most of these events cover professional development topics, such as how to read and interpret primary literature, and other areas that will be valuable to the holistic growth of your career as an oncology pharmacist.
Measure your growth with the Oncology Self-Assessment Snapshot
Before you can grow, you need to know where you stand. That’s why I created the Oncology Self-Assessment Snapshot - a tool designed to help you understand your current skill level and give you a clear path forward. Here’s how it works:
Assess yourself across 14 key competencies
These competencies are aligned with the 5 steps in the framework, helping you see exactly where you’re strong and where you can grow
Know your starting point
Early Stage: Starting out and finding your footing
Developing: Building confidence and refining your skills
Capable: Thriving and ready to lead
Track your progress
Take the assessment when you join and every 6 months to see your growth. Watch yourself move closer to becoming a more confident and advanced oncology pharmacist
This isn’t just another assessment - it’s a powerful, personalized tool rooted in 13+ years of experience in oncology practice and working with hundreds of pharmacists. You’ll reflect on your skills, uncover areas for growth, and get actionable insights.
Here’s a peek at all you’ll gain access to in the ELO Collaborative:
Lay the Groundwork
Our onboarding course will help you understand the core foundational concepts in oncology, including cell cycle basics, cancer etiologies, terminology, navigating national guidelines, and so much more. You’ll get to apply the fundamental principles you learn here as you learn more about each disease.
Master Supportive Care
Learn the fundamentals of supportive care for patients with cancer, including nausea and vomiting, blood clots, neutropenic fever, tumor lysis syndrome, and hypercalcemia. This section will help you become more effective in managing the likely toxicities that your patients may experience.
Crack the Business Code
Understanding the business of an oncology pharmacy department is a surefire way to be seen as a valuable employee. Learn about biosimilars, pharmacy & therapeutics committees, billing and finances, compounding and USP, and so much more that can help you impress your director of pharmacy (or outshine your competition during job interviews) with ease.
Unlock Oncology Research Secrets
Did you know oncology has the most clinical trials? That means a lot of data to sort through. Review oncology data with a new lens by understanding trial design and endpoints, basic statistics knowledge, and how to critique a study. You’ll also learn the best way to design clinical trials and how to identify and manage drug interactions (which is critical because of the high number of interactions that cancer drugs have).
Adult CNS Malignancies
Learn how to keep patients safe when undergoing treatment for primary brain or spinal cord tumors, such as those receiving high dose methotrexate.
Pediatric
Malignancies
Discover strategies for treating acute leukemia, CNS tumors, sarcomas, lymphoma, and neuroblastoma in kids and why survivorship is so important in this population.
Sarcoma
These cancers of the bone and connective tissue are not common (thankfully) and present a great opportunity to learn about some of our very common cancer drugs (sarcoma and doxorubicin are BFFs) and some unique ones (like pexidartinib that turns hair white).
Testicular Cancer
Did you know that elite athlete, Lance Armstrong, had metastatic testicular cancer to the brain and was still cured? Learn about why metastatic testicular cancer is curable and what treatment he received to minimize a potential career ending lung toxicity.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women so it’s a must know. But it’s challenging to learn because there is so much data! Learn about the data (in an easy to consume way), the drugs to use, and when to use them.
Gynecologic Cancers
Learn about why this group of cancers often flies under the radar and how pharmacists can contribute to patient care in women with cervical, ovarian, and endometrial cancers. This is one specialty where carboplatin desensitizations happen so your team definitely needs your brain.
Indolent Lymphomas
Develop your understanding of the slower growing lymphomas and how to manage all the small molecule inhibitors (and how to pronounce them).
Multiple Myeloma
Uncover the details of this blood cancer and learn about the many drug classes that are effective, which ranges from steroids to CAR-T cell therapy and bone marrow transplant.
Chronic Leukemias
Discover the advances made in chronic leukemias, how the treatment landscape has dramatically changed, and which drugs are most commonly used.
Melanoma
Develop your knowledge of immunotherapies and other unique drugs (looking at you TVEC and TILs) that have rocked the melanoma world in the past decade.
Head, Neck, and Thyroid Cancers
Learn why some of these patients have a tough time with treatment (chemo + radiation = 💥) and what you can do about it.
Lung Cancer
Discover all the treatment options, including the crazy amount of targeted therapies, and when they are used in this rapidly changing, common, and deadly cancer.
Pancreatic and Hepatic Cancers
Learn about these challenging cancers in addition to content on the less common cholangiocarcinoma and neuroendocrine tumors.
Upper GI Cancers
Grasp the basics of gastric, esophageal, and gastroesophageal junction cancers through content and cases created by an expert oncology pharmacist in these diseases.
Colorectal Cancer
Learn why screening is so important in colorectal cancer, how we determine treatment, and what toxicities you are likely to see in your patients.
Acute Leukemias and Myelodysplastic Syndrome
Discover the types of acute leukemias, how they differ from other diseases, and what the Philadelphia chromosome is.
Aggressive Lymphomas
Develop knowledge on the types of aggressive lymphomas, the differences in how they are treated, and how the treatment landscape has changed recently.
Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Learn about autologous and allogeneic transplants and how one is actually a rescue treatment.
Bladder Cancer
Uncover the standard treatments and learn about several “first in class” drugs in this disease.
Kidney Cancer
Discover when systemic therapy is used in kidney cancer, the types of drugs used, and the toxicities with them that a pharmacist can help manage.
Prostate Cancer
Develop an understanding of how biomarkers are used in prostate cancer and learn about all the treatments, including the nuances of the many hormone therapies.
For each clinical lesson, you will learn disease background basics like:
Incidence
Anatomy
Etiology
Disease types/classifications
Definitions
History
Risk factors/risk reduction
Signs/symptoms
Screening
Diagnostic tests
Genetics/genomics & biomarkers
Staging
Risk stratification/calculators
Survival/prognosis
Then you will go on to learn:
Types of treatments used
Treatment specifics - drugs/regimens used, dosing nuances, relevant supportive care, place in therapy, treatment durations, treatment response, toxicities and their management
National guideline recommendations
And that’s not all…you also get:
Free access to extra content, such as:
→ Relevant podcasts
→ Patient advocacy and education resources
→ Survivorship information and recommendations
→ Disease-specific historical and important studies
Self-assessment tools to reinforce your knowledge:
→ Practice cases with answer key
→ Multiple choice practice questions
Here’s what oncology pharmacists are saying about the program:
Elevate your expertise with the power of community
The best oncology pharmacists in the country will all tell you the same thing:
You don’t learn oncology alone
In the ELO community, not only do you gain access to a comprehensive curriculum that provides you with all the knowledge you need about oncology, you get to benefit from the knowledge of trusted experts and peers
I have collaborated with experienced oncology pharmacists from some of the top cancer centers in the country. By joining the ELO program, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in our monthly live calls where these experts share their knowledge on the topics you reviewed that month. You’ll get to pick their brains, learn how they handle the same cases you see in your practice, and ask them as many questions as you want.
One of our members recently shared that she would never leave because of how valuable this particular benefit is.
Not just that, you’ll also get to meet and talk to other pharmacists, share similar experiences, have meaningful discussions, and be a part of a tight-knit community of oncology pharmacists just like you. How awesome is that?
Access these experts by asking questions asynchronously in the community forum as you go through the weekly content and live on the monthly video calls. Continue to access the brains of these experts as long as you are a member!
Access to experienced oncology pharmacists
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Mollie C. Beck
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Supportive Care
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John Bossaer
PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Lesson: Clinical research
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Zahra Mahmoudjafari
PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA
Lesson: Practice management
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Colleen McCabe
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Sarcoma
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Kelly A. Fritz
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Adult CNS cancers
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Cady Noda
PharmD, BCPPS
Lesson: Pediatric cancers
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Erin Bailey
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Testicular cancer
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Erin Hickey Zacholski
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Gynecologic cancers
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Allison Butts
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Breast cancer
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Bianka A. Patel
PharmD, BCOP, CPP
Lesson: Chronic leukemias
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Joseph A. Kalis
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Multiple myeloma
Community forum resource
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Kelsea B. Seago
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Indolent lymphomas
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Ryan Bycroft
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Melanoma
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Christine Barrett
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Head, neck, and thyroid cancers
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Amanda Cass
PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Lesson: Lung cancer
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Makenna Smack
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Pancreatic and hepatic cancers
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Megan May
PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, FAPO
Lesson: Upper GI cancers
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Jane Rogers
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Colorectal cancer
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Kaitlyn Buhlinger
PharmD, BCOP, CPP
Lesson: Acute leukemias
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Karen M. Fancher
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Aggressive lymphomas
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Lindsay Figg
PharmD, BCOP, DPLA
Lesson: Blood and marrow transplantation
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Emma J. Jones
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Bladder cancer
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Megan Hinkley
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Kidney cancer
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Sherry L. Mori Vogt
PharmD, BCOP
Lesson: Prostate cancer
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Laura Olson
BPharm, BCOP
Community forum resource
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Katie Richardson
PharmD, BCOP
Program call facilitator and community forum resource
I honestly can't think of anything that would have made the ELO Collaborative program better. I would have never been able to sift through the mountain of oncology literature for each malignancy to focus on what was important for the BCOP exam and my knowledge. The group is so supportive and being able to share where I am with my progress, hear where others are, access to the experts - even when their portion was long over - and of course Kelley holding my hand and guiding me right up to the end. I am so happy I made this investment. I know I am a much better oncology pharmacist for it!
Sheila Pierre
The ELO Collaborative is not for you if…
↓ You’re fine figuring things out on your own (I mean, that’s cool if it works for you, but in the collaborative, we’re all about community)
↓ You don’t mind the anxiety that comes with being unsure about your expertise
↓ You’re not willing to invest in the right knowledge and community that will speed up your growth
↓ You enjoy the frustration of endlessly scouring through the web for answers
↓ You prefer to learn without any structure or guidance
The ELO Collaborative is for you if…
↑ You want to be part of a community that prioritizes your growth
↑ You’re ready to position yourself for bigger job opportunities in oncology
↑ You struggle knowing what to focus on
↑ You have multiple questions that you’ve held back from asking because they sound like things you should already know
↑ You need structure when learning something new because you don’t know where to start
↑ You find the treatment guidelines difficult to navigate and spend way too much time trying to find answers
↑ You have a few years of pharmacy practice under your belt but still feel like a newbie in oncology
↑ You are motivated to continue your learning, even if you feel like you are playing catch-up because you’re no longer a student and are out of studying practice
How much does the ELO Collaborative cost?
Right now, your only other alternatives to learn oncology would be:
Go back to complete residency training
But that means you’ll likely have to relocate to even have options for those competitive spots. You’ll also have to be willing to take a pay cut for two years, basically investing over $100,000.
Purchase static BCOP study materials
Sadly, these materials were designed for pharmacists who have completed PGY2 oncology programs or have over 4 years of experience in the field, so it’s understandable that they don’t start with the basics. Some of our members have shared how they started their learning with them but made little to no progress in their knowledge base.
If you’re serious about learning oncology without the hassle of finding all the best resources yourself and want to grow your knowledge with ease, the ELO Collaborative is your best option
VIP
Become a VIP and receive as close to a residency experience as you can get without actually doing one, which provides extra support and accountability to ensure your success in the program
First year: $9,997
(payment plan available)
✔ Curriculum + ongoing updates
✔ Practice cases and full question bank
✔ Program calendar + email prompts
✔ Members-only community forum
✔ Access to experts for questions in community forum and monthly live calls
✔ Pop up skills workshops on professional development topics
✔ Program onboarding call
✔ Pass the BCOP Guarantee
✔ Priority feedback and support in the community forum
✔ 9 monthly meetings with an oncology mentor of your choice - learn more here
✔ 6 accountability/strategy sessions to move through any roadblocks and celebrate wins
✔ Project assignment to build a portfolio
✔ Certificate of completion
Signature
Get the structure and support you need to be successful learning oncology
First year: $3,999
(payment plan available)
✔ Curriculum + ongoing updates
✔ Practice cases and full question bank
✔ Program calendar + email prompts
✔ Members-only community forum
✔ Access to experts for questions in community forum and monthly live calls
✔ Pop up skills workshops on professional development topics
✔ Program onboarding call
✔ Pass the BCOP Guarantee
If you want to request your employer’s support in paying for the program, download a free letter template here
Kelley’s Personal Guarantee
My promise to you
This program is an investment of time and money, and you want to make sure it’s right for you
Because I’m so passionate about helping you learn oncology, I want to make it as easy as possible for you to confidently jump in
So here’s my commitment to you…
If you don’t feel the program has given you the resources, structure, and support you need, then I wouldn’t feel right keeping your money
This program is an investment in yourself and your professional development, similar to how hiring a fitness trainer is an investment in your health. The trainer holds space and supports you on your transformation into a healthier version of yourself. If you don’t show up regularly or put in your best effort, it’ll be hard to reach your goals.
But if you're willing to show up and do the hard work, then my promise is to give you that same level of commitment, dedication, and ongoing support
My goal is to form long-term relationships and support other pharmacists who are committed to making a difference in the lives of patients with cancer
If that’s what you want too, then you can feel confident trying out the program for 14 days. If you haven’t found the program worth your investment, you can ask for a FULL REFUND. I created this program with every intention for you to succeed, so I stand by my commitment to make that happen.
Not only that, if you take the Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) exam within one year of enrolling in the ELO collaborative and do not pass, you keep access to all program content, community, and calls until you do pass, up to 2 additional attempts
-Kelley
"I am grateful for all that I have learned. I feel like my growth has been exponential this year alone. In the past, I always felt like the in-depth oncology knowledge was too much for me, so I compensated in other ways - building care plans, inventory management, etc. I was busy with kids and home life. I am still busy with those things, but I find I’m even more engaged with helping the providers care for their patients. I can't tell you how many times this year alone I was able to be more engaged in conversations about patient care. Being able to listen and speak the "language" more fluently has been rewarding. Those didn't come until I started the ELO Collaborative.”
Other oncology content
— Static material designed for one-time consumption - depending on when you access it, it could already be outdated given how quickly oncology changes and the onerous review process
— The majority of the content is text-heavy, with hundreds of PDF pages to read
— The content is created for pharmacists coming out of PGY2 oncology programs - it doesn’t start from the basics
— Lacks a clear structure for you to consume the content; you’ll have to divide up the text documents into manageable snippets to fit around your day-to-day life
— There is no support for questions as you go through the content
ELO Collaborative
↑ The ELO program is a living and breathing program with regularly updated content - you continue to access updates as long as you are a member
↑ The curated content in the ELO program is interactive and engaging and includes content like videos, podcasts, graphics, tables, calculators, and so much more
↑ The content in the ELO program starts at the beginning of each disease with important information such as signs and symptoms, risk factors, screening, diagnosis, and more. It was developed for someone new to oncology to have a starting point
↑ The weekly lesson content in the ELO program is broken down by day of the week to give you a clear plan on how to consume it
↑ Inside the ELO program, you can get access to several layers of support, including your community of peers, asynchronous question support with each weekly lesson, and monthly live calls with expert oncology pharmacists
Your pharmacist brain might be wondering...
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Oncology is definitely information overload, which is why this program is structured with:
Self-contained weekly lessons: Each is a stand-alone lesson and not dependent upon others
Daily content: You are directed where to go read, watch, or listen to content every day
Publicly available content: It’s important to know where all the good content lives, such as websites, videos, and podcasts, and not be bogged down reading hundreds of pages of boring PDFs
There is still a lot of information, but you don’t have to find it - it’s brought directly to you in an easy-to-consume format in the online curriculum
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All lessons in the curriculum get a full review every 8 months by an expert oncology pharmacist working in that specialty. Between full reviews, content may be updated ad hoc as new drugs are approved or other useful content is released. Each lesson is dated with the last full review.
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I have used those in the past to study for the BCOP exam myself, and they are actually one of the reasons I created this program because I found them 1) really boring to read and 2) lacking in structure, making them hard to consume.
The ELO Collaborative directs you to engaging content in videos, podcasts, and more… content that is easy (and dare I say, enjoyable) to consume.
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Here’s the thing…finding information isn’t the reason it’s hard to learn oncology. The problem is finding the RIGHT information, at the RIGHT time, in the RIGHT context, and then using that information to critically evaluate a situation. Clinical decision-making isn’t searchable on Google, but it can be learned by taking consistent action with the right information.
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Time is hard to come by these days, isn’t it? There is always something competing for it. But the thing is, learning oncology is not something you can dabble in and become proficient at.
There are 24 weekly lessons, 3 weeks of lessons each month followed by a week break. Each weekly lesson has daily content to review. It’s structured to be ~30-60 minutes a day, although it can vary a bit by disease.
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Only you know when the timing is right, but consider this:
Very rarely in life is it the exact right time for something. Life is busy, and complicated. We all have the same 168 hours in the week, but we allocate that time differently based on our priorities. I encourage you to think about your professional goals and your timeline to achieve them. Learning oncology is a marathon, not a sprint. And remember, the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, and the 2nd best time is today.
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Interacting with others in the community forum and on live calls is a fantastic way to get TONS of value out of this program.
The community forum is where you can post and respond to messages with your peers and ask questions of our experts.
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First off, congrats on deciding to take the BCOP exam! I have found it to be a valuable certification in my own career.
Second, YES, you absolutely can use the ELO program to help you prepare. Not only do you have access to all the content you need, you also have practice cases and questions! There are 150 questions on the BCOP exam and there are way more than that in the question bank so you are covered!
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Interestingly, I have done work on the CE side of our profession, so I am well versed in the requirements and hoops you need to jump through to accredit a program.
I have chosen not to pursue accreditation in order to be innovative and iterate in response to your feedback and the rapidly changing oncology landscape.
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These are a FAVORITE part of the ELO Collaborative! It is so much fun to hang out with other pharmacists that love oncology.
These calls take place once a month and include 3 pharmacists that are experts in the lessons covered that month (the experts say this is their favorite part too).
I strive to accommodate everyone’s schedule and time zone, so these are scheduled in the evenings or on a weekend. However, all sessions are recorded (and available in our private podcast feed), and you’re able to submit questions ahead of time if you can’t attend live. Also, when you enroll, you receive access to all the previous recordings of these sessions (this is a HUGE value and something not to be missed).
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Let me share my answer with a quick story. Years ago, in my own career, I hadn’t yet learned the impact investing in yourself can make. I would only attend conferences if my employer paid for them and would use mostly free options to get required CE. Then, when I transitioned into a role where I received no support for such activities, I quickly realized that if I didn't invest in myself, I would never acquire new skills. Since then, I have been investing heavily in myself and reaping all those rewards.
When you rely on your employer to fund your development, you get outcomes that THEY want, not what YOU want/need. By investing your money towards YOUR goals, YOUR dreams, and YOUR vision for the future, you can’t make a bad investment. You are worth it!
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You don’t get what you don’t ask for! I have had clients whose employers have paid for the program so go ahead and ask. If you need help asking, download a free letter template here
Final note from Kelley
Hey there, Kelley here again.
The fact that you’re still here shows you must have some interest in the ELO Collaborative
Maybe you still have some doubts about the cost, or whether you’ll have the time to commit to this
Personally, my belief is this: the time will pass anyway, so just do what you need to do. And when you take the bold step to invest in your growth, you will reap more results than you’ve ever imagined.
I want you to picture yourself a year from now, more confident in your skills and your knowledge…becoming the expert that other team members respect…now being able to answer questions that would have once intimidated you…no longer plagued by the fear that you didn’t give your patients the best quality care
This is what I want for you. And if you join the ELO Collaborative today, I will wholeheartedly commit to making it happen.
Only you can decide if the ELO program is the right fit for you. Please know I’m cheering you on regardless of your decision. I wish you success on your journey because our patients deserve a knowledgeable pharmacist on their side, and YOU deserve a career you love.
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