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Expertise

Hematology/oncology

Education

Wingate University School of Pharmacy

Highlights 

  • Clinical oncology pharmacy specialist

  • Board-certified in pharmacotherapy and oncology pharmacy

I love writing for GoodRx because it allows me to creatively share my expertise in pharmacy and cancer medications with people to help them better understand and make more informed decisions about their healthcare.

— Sonja Jacobsen, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

Experience

Sonja Jacobsen, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP,  is a clinical oncology pharmacy specialist currently practicing in Seattle. She has been practicing as a pharmacist since 2015 and is licensed to practice in Washington state and North Carolina. After completing 2 years of pharmacy practice residency, she worked in outpatient oncology and bone marrow transplant. She also precepts pharmacy students and residents at her practice sites.

Education

Sonja received her Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Maryland. She received her Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD) from Wingate University School of Pharmacy. She completed her postgraduate year 1 (PGY1) acute care pharmacy residency at Cone Health and her postgraduate year 2 (PGY2) oncology pharmacy residency at Cone Health Cancer Center in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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