As part of the BayCare Health System in the Tampa Bay area, St. Joseph’s Hospital North is a full-service community hospital located in Lutz, Florida. The PGY1 residency program is designed to build on Doctor of Pharmacy education in order to develop residents into clinical pharmacists that provide safe and effective patient care to a diverse range of patients. Residents will ultimately be prepared to pursue board certification and will be eligible for future PGY2 residency training.

St. Joseph’s Hospital – North PGY1 Pharmacy Residency

The Pharmacy Practice Residency is a 12-month ASHP-accredited program designed to provide residents with experience in a broad range of clinical areas.  The resident will function as an integral part of the department’s patient care services.

Program Summary:
The resident will function as an integral part of the department’s patient care services. These responsibilities include:

  • provision of pharmaceutical care
  • inpatient and outpatient education
  • collaboration and education of pharmacy students
  • committee membership
  • medication safety initiatives
  • operational activities

The resident is expected to complete various projects throughout the year including, but not limited to, a research project to be presented at the Florida Residency Conference and a poster presentation at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting.

The PGY1 residency program core rotations include:

  • Administration
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Critical Care
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Orientation
  • Practice Coverage
  • Practice Management
  • Research Project
  • Teaching

Elective rotations may include:

  • Advanced Emergency Medicine
  • Cardiology
  • Critical Care – Cardiology
  • Glycemic Management
  • Medication Safety
  • Oncology
  • Pediatrics
  • Preceptorship
  • Psychiatry
  • Transitions of Care

Program Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary
  • Medical Plan with prescription drug coverage
  • Dental and Vision Plans
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Opportunity to Contribute Pre-tax Dollars to a 401 (k) Plan
  • Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
  • Professional Travel Reimbursement
  • Team Member Services: Team members receive a discount rate on a variety of events, programs, and tickets to area attractions

Requirements for Acceptance:

  • The applicant must participate in the MATCH process
  • Online application through PhORCAS
    • Letter of intent
    • Current Curriculum Vitae
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • Official transcript from all colleges of pharmacy attended (minimum 3.3 GPA required)
    • The applicant must possess a Pharm.D. degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy
  • The applicant must have active Florida Pharmacist License within 90 days of the residency start date
  • The applicant must participate in an interview (on-site or virtual)

Application Process:
Residency candidates should submit all requirements for acceptance through the PhORCAS website.  Once submitted, applications will be reviewed and candidates will be selected for on-site interviews.  After the interviews are completed, a rank list will be submitted to ASHP via the National Matching Service.  The ASHP Resident Matching Program will provide the program with the matched candidates.

Deadlines:
PhORCAS application deadline:  January 10

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Program Leader

Jenifer Wheeler, PharmD

Jenifer earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville and has proudly been a member of the BayCare team for more than 25 years. She has served as the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator at St. Joseph’s Hospital North since its opening in 2010 and is the founding Residency Program Director of the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at the site. Jenifer is passionate about mentoring pharmacy residents throughout their professional development journey, tailoring each resident’s experience to align with their individual career goals and clinical interests. She is committed to preparing future pharmacists to excel in diverse practice settings while fostering the skills necessary to become effective preceptors and leaders in the profession.

 

Questions?
813-443-7405
jenifer.wheeler@baycare.org

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Research Coordinator

Jennifer Clement, PharmD

Jennifer received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Loma Linda University College of Pharmacy and subsequently completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, Florida. She is board-certified in pharmacotherapy and is actively involved in the education and mentorship of pharmacy students and residents. Jennifer serves as the primary preceptor for both the Critical Care learning experience and the longitudinal Research learning experience. In addition to her precepting responsibilities, she oversees the residency mentorship program, supporting residents’ professional growth and development throughout their training

 

Questions?
Jennifer.Kwan@baycare.org

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Chelsea Clark
PGY1 - St. Joseph's Hospital North

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to pursue a residency to continue developing my foundational pharmaceutical knowledge within a challenging environment. I knew that a residency would equip me with the critical skills necessary to become a well-rounded clinical pharmacist who provides high-quality care to patients and the community. Additionally, I was interested in the opportunity to explore inpatient specialties, including oncology and cardiology.

Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital North at BayCare?
I chose to stay at St. Joseph’s North because of the exceptional mentorship and supportive culture I experienced here as an intern. There is something truly special about this pharmacy team. I am confident that my residency training here will provide a rigorous environment that both challenges me and reinforces the BayCare values I have adopted over the last few years. I look forward to continuing to learn from bright and enthusiastic colleagues and mentors who are genuinely committed to my professional development and the wellbeing of the community.

Tiffany Lai
PGY1 - St. Joseph's Hospital North

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a pharmacy residency because I wanted to continue growing both personally and professionally. Residency provides an opportunity to expand my knowledge, gain confidence in caring for patients, and further develop the clinical and professional skills I built throughout pharmacy school. I saw it as the next step in becoming a competent, confident, and compassionate pharmacist.

Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital North at BayCare?
I chose St. Joseph’s North because of the great experience I had while interviewing. The team was welcoming and seemed truly invested in their residents’ growth, success, and overall well-being, which made me feel confident that I would be able to grow and learn in a safe environment.

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