Reaching out to our current residents is a great way to gain information about each particular BayCare residency program. For our featured residents, you will discover some background information regarding why our residents decided to pursue residency training as well as how they became interested in their current practice sites and programs.
Listed below are the 2022-2023 current pharmacy residents along with their contact information from each BayCare Pharmacy Residency site. Please contact residents with any questions you may have about the program.
2022 – 2023 Residency Class
Akereya Wilson
Griffin Blunk
Garrett Robbins
Sandra Cabezas
Arlet Bacallao
Macy Boren
Nathalie Roumi
Nefertari Charles
Johanna Mendoza
Miranda Saporito
Morgan Ozkardes
Hannah Clark
Karlena Cahill
Menna Badawi
Kennedy Flynn
Muireann Greely
Tiffani Kopoian
Austin Shockley
Jana Mammen
Michael Robeel
Nicole Lopez
Sara Ann Siegmund
Anup Thomas
Sarah Wasson
Anai Williams
Seem Abdulsamad
Katelyn Butler
Featured Residents
Blanca Luna
PGY2 (Peds)– St. Joseph’s Children's Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to pursue a PGY2 residency because I knew it would provide me the additional training and tools needed to enhance my clinical skills to evolve into a well-rounded pediatric clinical pharmacist. Residency will provide me with opportunities to become more confident in my ability to provide the utmost quality patient care while also allowing me to enrich my personal and professional growth.
Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital at BayCare?
I chose St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital because they provide the opportunity to learn from a diverse patient population, while mastering fundamental clinical rotations. During my time as a student on APPEs and my PGY1, I received constant support and encouragement from all the pharmacists, residents, and BayCare team. I knew St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital was where I wanted to continue to work, learn, and grow as a pediatric pharmacy resident. St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital provides a diverse selection of electives to choose from. The learning opportunities at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital align with my career goals of becoming a well-rounded pediatric clinical pharmacist.
Blanca Luna| PGY2 (Peds)– St. Joseph’s Children's Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to pursue a PGY2 residency because I knew it would provide me the additional training and tools needed to enhance my clinical skills to evolve into a well-rounded pediatric clinical pharmacist. Residency will provide me with opportunities to become more confident in my ability to provide the utmost quality patient care while also allowing me to enrich my personal and professional growth.
Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital at BayCare?
I chose St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital because they provide the opportunity to learn from a diverse patient population, while mastering fundamental clinical rotations. During my time as a student on APPEs and my PGY1, I received constant support and encouragement from all the pharmacists, residents, and BayCare team. I knew St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital was where I wanted to continue to work, learn, and grow as a pediatric pharmacy resident. St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital provides a diverse selection of electives to choose from. The learning opportunities at St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital align with my career goals of becoming a well-rounded pediatric clinical pharmacist.
Akereya Wilson
PGY2 – Health System Pharmacy Administration
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I aspire to be a well-rounded clinical pharmacist and leader capable of overseeing operations and services across the entire medication use process. Without a doubt, the training provided through an HSPAL focused residency will unequivocally equip me with the clinical knowledge and expertise necessary to succeed in various leadership capacities throughout my pharmacy career. As a healthcare provider, I am committed to lifelong learning in order to continuously provide my patients with compassionate, innovative, and evidence-based care. My decision to complete a residency is proof of this commitment.
Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital at BayCare?
Upon researching the program, attending the informational sessions, and speaking with current and past residents, it became apparent that BayCare’s mission to provide a gold standard of compassionate care was more than just words. At St Joseph’s Hospital – BayCare, I discovered that each team member’s passion for patient care was fueled by a mutually shared value – a heart for humanity. The unwavering dedication to innovation, excellent patient care, and an immersive learning environment captured me immediately, and I knew that St. Joe’s would become my new home. As a current member of the BayCare team, it is an honor and a joy to learn from exceptional leaders and clinicians who are committed to upholding the organization’s core values of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and excellence. In such an environment, both personal and professional growth are inevitable.
Akereya Wilson| PGY2 – Health System Pharmacy Administration
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I aspire to be a well-rounded clinical pharmacist and leader capable of overseeing operations and services across the entire medication use process. Without a doubt, the training provided through an HSPAL focused residency will unequivocally equip me with the clinical knowledge and expertise necessary to succeed in various leadership capacities throughout my pharmacy career. As a healthcare provider, I am committed to lifelong learning in order to continuously provide my patients with compassionate, innovative, and evidence-based care. My decision to complete a residency is proof of this commitment.
Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital at BayCare?
Upon researching the program, attending the informational sessions, and speaking with current and past residents, it became apparent that BayCare’s mission to provide a gold standard of compassionate care was more than just words. At St Joseph’s Hospital – BayCare, I discovered that each team member’s passion for patient care was fueled by a mutually shared value – a heart for humanity. The unwavering dedication to innovation, excellent patient care, and an immersive learning environment captured me immediately, and I knew that St. Joe’s would become my new home. As a current member of the BayCare team, it is an honor and a joy to learn from exceptional leaders and clinicians who are committed to upholding the organization’s core values of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and excellence. In such an environment, both personal and professional growth are inevitable.
Anai Williams
PGY1 - St. Joseph's Hospital South
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I pursued a PGY-1 Residency to become a multifaceted clinical pharmacist capable of providing the best care for my patients. During my residency, I will expand my clinical knowledge, grow professionally, and develop interprofessional relationships with my fellow team members. I look forward to the positive, long-lasting experiences I will gain over the next year and the impact they will have in reaching my career goals.
Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital – South at BayCare?
I knew St. Joseph’s Hospital-South and BayCare would be a place where I can flourish after speaking with preceptors and past residents. There is a welcoming culture of professional growth and development that is tailored to individual success which sets this program apart from the rest. With robust clinical rotations, this program will equip me with the knowledge and skill sets to be the best clinician I can be. I am honored to call St. Joseph’s Hospital- South my new home.
Anai Williams| PGY1 - St. Joseph's Hospital South
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I pursued a PGY-1 Residency to become a multifaceted clinical pharmacist capable of providing the best care for my patients. During my residency, I will expand my clinical knowledge, grow professionally, and develop interprofessional relationships with my fellow team members. I look forward to the positive, long-lasting experiences I will gain over the next year and the impact they will have in reaching my career goals.
Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital – South at BayCare?
I knew St. Joseph’s Hospital-South and BayCare would be a place where I can flourish after speaking with preceptors and past residents. There is a welcoming culture of professional growth and development that is tailored to individual success which sets this program apart from the rest. With robust clinical rotations, this program will equip me with the knowledge and skill sets to be the best clinician I can be. I am honored to call St. Joseph’s Hospital- South my new home.
Arlet Bacallao
PGY1 - Winter Haven Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
When I started pharmacy school, I wanted to experience different fields of pharmacy to help me decide what I wanted to do after graduation. It was during IPPEs and APPEs rotations, that I realized I wanted to become a clinical pharmacist and be part of the interprofessional team caring for patients in an institutional setting. Therefore, I choose to complete a residency to continue my pharmacy education and training in a patient-centered institution, while acquiring substantial knowledge required for skillful problem solving. Residency provides a structured and longitudinal practice experience with multiple opportunities of self-reflection and feedback on performance, which will assist me on achieving future career goals. Completing a PGY-1 is also the first step of my career journey to further specialize in oncology, which is one of my field of interest.
Why did I choose Winter Haven Hospital at BayCare?
The pharmacy residency program at Winter Haven Hospital offers a wide variety of core rotations that will strengthen my clinical knowledge and skills to become a well-rounded candidate for a PGY-2 program or to enter the workforce as a strong and confident clinical pharmacist. My desire to apply to the program grew when I met the RPD and a current resident at my school’s residency showcase, where they both enthusiastically expressed the program’s merits and values. They expressed the preceptor’s commitment to the profession and to educating learners in a challenging, but supportive environment. I also had the opportunity to complete an APPE rotation at another BayCare hospital, where I experienced the strong reputation, compassionate care, and welcoming culture the system has to offer. It was during my interview at Winter Haven Hospital where I experienced the caring and supportive family-like environment, when I finally solidified my decision that this was the hospital I wanted to complete my residency training.
Arlet Bacallao| PGY1 - Winter Haven Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
When I started pharmacy school, I wanted to experience different fields of pharmacy to help me decide what I wanted to do after graduation. It was during IPPEs and APPEs rotations, that I realized I wanted to become a clinical pharmacist and be part of the interprofessional team caring for patients in an institutional setting. Therefore, I choose to complete a residency to continue my pharmacy education and training in a patient-centered institution, while acquiring substantial knowledge required for skillful problem solving. Residency provides a structured and longitudinal practice experience with multiple opportunities of self-reflection and feedback on performance, which will assist me on achieving future career goals. Completing a PGY-1 is also the first step of my career journey to further specialize in oncology, which is one of my field of interest.
Why did I choose Winter Haven Hospital at BayCare?
The pharmacy residency program at Winter Haven Hospital offers a wide variety of core rotations that will strengthen my clinical knowledge and skills to become a well-rounded candidate for a PGY-2 program or to enter the workforce as a strong and confident clinical pharmacist. My desire to apply to the program grew when I met the RPD and a current resident at my school’s residency showcase, where they both enthusiastically expressed the program’s merits and values. They expressed the preceptor’s commitment to the profession and to educating learners in a challenging, but supportive environment. I also had the opportunity to complete an APPE rotation at another BayCare hospital, where I experienced the strong reputation, compassionate care, and welcoming culture the system has to offer. It was during my interview at Winter Haven Hospital where I experienced the caring and supportive family-like environment, when I finally solidified my decision that this was the hospital I wanted to complete my residency training.
Jana Mammen
PGY1 - St. Joseph's Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
Throughout my time in pharmacy school, my experiences have shaped me into a professional clinician and leader. Completing a pharmacy residency was important to me because it would allow me to continue to grow as a clinical pharmacist. I knew it would provide me with the tools necessary to build and strengthen my clinical knowledge, grow in confidence, and sharpen my interprofessional communication skills.
Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital at BayCare?
St. Joseph’s Hospital has a special place in my heart. My pharmacy journey started at St. Joseph’s Hospital as a pharmacy volunteer during my second year of undergrad which opened the opportunity for me to become a pharmacy technician and intern there. The leadership team, pharmacists, and technicians there have taught me so much and they have made me feel like family. Completing my residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital allows me to grow as a pharmacist with my family.
Jana Mammen| PGY1 - St. Joseph's Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
Throughout my time in pharmacy school, my experiences have shaped me into a professional clinician and leader. Completing a pharmacy residency was important to me because it would allow me to continue to grow as a clinical pharmacist. I knew it would provide me with the tools necessary to build and strengthen my clinical knowledge, grow in confidence, and sharpen my interprofessional communication skills.
Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital at BayCare?
St. Joseph’s Hospital has a special place in my heart. My pharmacy journey started at St. Joseph’s Hospital as a pharmacy volunteer during my second year of undergrad which opened the opportunity for me to become a pharmacy technician and intern there. The leadership team, pharmacists, and technicians there have taught me so much and they have made me feel like family. Completing my residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital allows me to grow as a pharmacist with my family.
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