Baycare Residents

Christian Viola
PGY1 - St. Joseph's Hospital

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to pursue a pharmacy residency, with a focus on emergency medicine, because I thrive in high-acuity, fast-paced environments where critical thinking, rapid decision-making, and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential. I recognized that a residency would give me the immersive, hands-on experience necessary to refine my clinical judgment, enhance my ability to collaborate within interdisciplinary teams, and manage complex patient cases.

Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital at BayCare?
I chose to pursue a PGY-1 Residency at Saint Joseph’s Hospital because of the strong clinical training, diverse patient population, and, most importantly, the exceptional experience I had during my APPE rotations there. I completed three rotations at Saint Joe’s, and each one reinforced how well-organized and clinically focused the pharmacy department is. From day one, I was welcomed as part of the team—preceptors were supportive, approachable, and genuinely invested in helping me grow.

Liza Harpley
PGY1 - St. Joseph's Hospital South

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to pursue a PGY1 pharmacy residency to continue building a strong foundation in clinical practice and grow into a confident, well-rounded pharmacist. Throughout pharmacy school, I found a passion for direct patient care and making evidence-based recommendations as part of a healthcare team. A residency gives me the opportunity to further develop my clinical judgment, sharpen my communication skills, and strengthen my ability to care for diverse patient populations. I’m excited to learn from experienced pharmacists and grow through hands-on experiences that will shape my future practice.

Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital South at BayCare?
I was drawn to St. Joseph’s Hospital South at BayCare because of the supportive learning environment and strong sense of community. During the interview, I saw how invested the preceptors were in helping residents succeed both personally and professionally. The program offers diverse learning opportunities and individualized guidance to meet each resident’s goals. I knew this would be a place where I could thrive, grow in confidence, and contribute to a team that values compassionate, high-quality patient care.

Amy Smith
PGY2 (Amb Care) - Turley Family Medical Center

Why did I choose to complete a PGY2 residency?
I chose to complete a PGY2 residency in ambulatory care because I am looking to grow my confidence in clinical decision making and have further experience to prepare me for independent practice. I really value the feedback and training I gained from preceptors throughout my PGY1 experience and look forward to working with more pharmacists to diversify my practice skills. I am also interested in future leadership, teaching, and precepting roles and feel that the opportunities offered in a PGY2 will help prepare me for these positions. I had the opportunity to staff in an IM Residency clinic throughout my first year, but I am looking to gain more focused longitudinal experience in both family medicine and the ambulatory care space as a whole.

Why did I choose Turley Family Medical Center at BayCare?
I chose Turley initially for the wealth of opportunities offered in different areas of practice that I have not had as much experience in. I loved the variety of specialties offered within one health center that can help provide the best patient centered care, as well as a space for interprofessional collaboration. During my interview, I felt so valued by the team already and knew that this was a group of mentors who would pour knowledge into me and consistently support me. I appreciated the team spending time getting to know me as an individual while also showing interest in what I could bring to the team. It really was a “when you know, you know” feeling and I was fully confident that this was the residency program for me.

Bethanie Budlong
PGY1 - Winter Haven Hospital

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I wanted to complete a pharmacy residency to advance my pharmacy education under the guidance of mentors who would help me achieve my goal of becoming a clinical pharmacist. I knew coming out of pharmacy school, I would want additional training in a residency program to reinforce the education I had and expand my clinical knowledge. Residency would give me lots of experience to build my confidence in clinical decision-making and communicating with other healthcare providers to provide the best patient care.

Why did I choose Winter Haven Hospital at BayCare?
I chose Winter Haven Hospital because of the welcoming atmosphere of the RPD and preceptors during my interview, as well as the diverse rotations offered at this site. I felt very supported and comfortable while interviewing with the WHH team. During pharmacy school, I was an intern at another BayCare facility and wanted to continue as a resident in BayCare because of its culture and values. Winter Haven Hospital offers core rotations that help diversify my clinical experiences in both inpatient and ambulatory settings, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a safe learning environment for its residents as a teaching hospital to help me become a well-rounded pharmacist.

Noshin Mahmud
PGY2 – 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 because I wanted to build on my clinical knowledge and gain leadership skills. My goal through residency is to become a well-rounded clinical pharmacist and develop the skills needed to improve patient care throughout the health system.

Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital at BayCare?
When I was choosing a residency program, it was important to me that the program’s values align with my own. I wanted to find a place where I felt supported and could gain both clinical and administrative experiences. St Joseph’s Hospital has exceeded my expectations by offering a variety of opportunities to help me reach my career goals. The supportive environment, along with the excellent leaders, preceptors, and mentors here, has been exactly what I was looking for in a residency.