Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency to get the most out of my career as a pharmacist. I wanted to make meaningful interventions in patients’ treatment regimens and overall experience in the healthcare space. I felt the best way to achieve this was to become a clinical pharmacist through completing a residency. Through residency, you not only build your clinical knowledge, but gain leadership and teaching experiences that will be useful during your time as a clinical pharmacist. Residency also exposes you to a wide variety of topics and cases in one year which gives you so much knowledge going into your career as a clinical pharmacist.
Why did I choose St. Anthony’s Hospital at BayCare?
One of the reasons I chose St. Anthony’s was because of the diverse rotations they offer. Many of their required rotations are topics I am interested in and believe are crucial in becoming a well-rounded pharmacist. But perhaps the more important reason I chose St. Anthony’s was because of the culture. During my interview here, I felt like I was already a part of the team. The preceptors and staff were warm, welcoming and made me feel like a fellow colleague. It is important to choose a program that will not only align with your professional goals, but a place that you can feel at home. For me, that was St. Anthony’s. Becoming a resident here has only confirmed my initial feelings and choices and has truly surpassed my expectations.
