Baycare Residents

Hannah Clark
PGY1 - Morton Plant Hospital

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
My hospital internship throughout pharmacy school and my different APPE experiences helped solidify my desire to pursue a residency and become a clinical pharmacist within the inpatient setting. I felt a PGY1 residency would allow me to build upon my knowledge base from pharmacy school to become a more efficient practitioner. I also wanted a year of training with the support of preceptors to feel fully confident being independent. Overall, the structure and challenges of residency will allow me to become an integral part of the patient care team.

Why did I choose Mortan Plant Hospital at BayCare?
I was interested in pursuing a PGY1 residency within the BayCare health system after having a very positive internship experience at a different BayCare site, and Morton Plant Hospital initially drew me in with the variety of challenging rotations. I enjoyed that the program offered a strong foundation in all aspects of the clinical inpatient setting, but the interview helped solidify my desire to pursue my training here. The staff provided a positive family-like feel and it was apparent that the preceptors were excited to help residents achieve their full potential. Following the interview experience, I knew this program would be a great fit for me.

Johanna Mendoza
PGY1 - Winter Haven Hospital Ambulatory Care Setting

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency because I wanted to continue to expand my clinical knowledge and work in interprofessional settings to provide the best patient care. I knew that residency would challenge me and allow me to grow as a confident clinical pharmacist to reach my professional goals.

Why did I choose Winter Haven Hospital at BayCare?
I had the opportunity of completing APPE rotations at other BayCare hospitals, during my time there everyone I worked with was invested in my learning and made sure I got the most out of my experiences. It was then that I knew I wanted to stay within the BayCare Health System. I chose Winter Haven Hospital because it had everything I was looking for within a program such as a diverse work environment and a wide variety of both outpatient and inpatient rotations. Additionally, during my interview everyone was welcoming and made me feel very comfortable. By the end of the entire process, I knew Winter Haven Hospital was the perfect place for me.

Muireann Greely
PGY1 - St. Anthony's Hospital

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency because I want to enhance my knowledge and skills in the field of pharmacy and further develop my clinical expertise. A residency program provides a unique opportunity to work closely with experienced pharmacists and healthcare professionals in a variety of patient care settings. Additionally, a residency allows me to explore specialized areas of pharmacy practice and develop proficiency in areas such as critical care, infectious diseases, or oncology.

Why did I choose St. Anthony’s Hospital at BayCare?
I chose St. Anthony’s Hospital for my PGY-1 residency because of the numerous rotations and opportunities the program offers. This program will challenge me to develop my leadership skills and prepare me to contribute to the highest quality of patient care. When I first met the pharmacy team at St. Anthony’s, I knew this program would be the perfect fit for me. The pharmacist’s foster an environment of open communication and collaboration, encouraging me to actively participate in discussions and providing opportunities for interdisciplinary learning. Overall, I believe that training at St. Anthony’s Hospital will provide me with invaluable experiences, professional connections, and the necessary skills to excel as a clinical pharmacist.

Sandra Cabezas
PGY1 - Health System Pharmacy Administration

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency in Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership in order to build upon my passion for leadership while pursuing my goal of becoming a well-rounded clinical pharmacist. As a resident, my desire is to further develop my pharmacy skills through various patient care, administrative, and operational opportunities.

Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital at BayCare?
When applying to residencies, I wanted a program that would provide strong clinical and administrative experiences, a supportive learning environment with dedicated preceptors, and a master’s program that would complement the residency program. St. Joseph’s Hospital not only exceeded my expectations in all these key components, but it also offers a multitude of managerial experiences and longitudinal projects that will allow me to emerge from this program prepared to serve in a wide array of pharmacy leadership roles. Throughout the recruitment process, I felt the care and compassion from every team member that I encountered and was left inspired by the transparency and authenticity exhibited by the leadership team. It is evident that St. Joseph’s Hospital is invested in the success of each of its residents and I truly feel that it is the perfect program to foster my growth over the next two years.

Sara Ann Siegmund
PGY1 - St. Joseph's Hospital

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency program because I wanted to take advantage of a worthwhile opportunity to invest in myself and gain the practice knowledge needed to provide my patients with the best possible care.

Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital at BayCare?
I chose St. Joseph’s Hospital because I wanted to work in a community hospital setting where I would be exposed to different areas of practice and a variety of patients. After my interview, I could tell that the pharmacy team was eager to share their expertise with me and would be able to create a learning environment where I would be able to gain the confidence needed for my future practice. I am excited for the countless learning opportunities I will be exposed to while at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and the memories I’m going to make along the way!