This program requires a 2 year commitment in which candidates will complete a PGY1 residency, PGY2 residency, and earn a Master’s of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences with specialization in Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL). BayCare HSPAL residents are at the St. Joseph’s Hospital campus in Tampa, FL. This campus is comprised of St. Joseph’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital, and St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. The Department of Pharmacy is responsible for more than 900 acute care beds.
The first year develops a solid clinical foundation and offers administrative experiences. The second year builds proficiency in the delivery of patient-centered care and provides advanced leadership and administrative opportunities within the BayCare Health System. The program prepares graduates to excel in a variety of administrative and leadership careers.
Master’s Education
We are proud to have partnered with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy to provide our Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) residents with a world class didactic education to complement their onsite residency training. Administration residents at BayCare Health System will be part of the UNC master’s cohort which includes administration residents from across a variety of practice sites including University of North Carolina Hospitals (UNCH), Duke University Health-System (DUHS), Wake Forest Baptist Health (WFBH), Mission Hospitals (MH), Moses Cone Health (MC), Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP), and other various institutions. Residents will be able to remotely attend and participate in class on site from BayCare Health System.
About UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is located on the University of North Carolina’s campus in Chapel Hill, NC. UNC is world renowned for its efforts in research, pharmaceutics, and international engagement. The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy was recently ranked #1 in the country among pharmacy schools by the 2016 US News and World Report. The school of pharmacy also received a $100 million donation for creation of the Eshelman Institute for Innovation to allow for students, faculty, and staff to continue to contribute to the scientific community.
Curriculum
The master’s degree curriculum will be completed longitudinally over the two year residency. The master’s degree will culminate with a thesis substitute, which consists of a supervised project in health-system pharmacy administration and leadership that has direct implications to the BayCare health-system.
More information about the master’s component is included on the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s website.
MS Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residency Program
The Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency with BayCare Health System is a 24-month program designed to provide residents with experiences across a broad range of clinical, administrative, and system level leadership opportunities. Therefore, allowing for the resident to function as an integral part of the department’s patient care and administrative services to prepare them for a variety of advanced leaderships positions throughout healthcare.
Our Program
PGY1 Year
Residents will be part of the St. Joseph’s Main, Women’s, and Children’s Hospital PGY1 cohort and complete the following (5) core and up to (6) elective rotations. These responsibilities include the provision of pharmaceutical care, patient education within inpatient and outpatient settings, and collaboration with preceptors in the education of pharmacy students, committee membership, medication safety initiatives, and operational activities.
The PGY1 residency program core rotations include:
- Internal Medicine
- Critical Care
- Nutrition Support
- Pediatrics
- Departmental Practice
Elective rotations may include:
- Behavioral Health
- Cardiology
- Cardiology Critical Care
- Emergency Department
- Infectious Disease
- Medication Safety
- Neonatal ICU
- Adult Hematology/Oncology
- Pediatric Intensive Care
- Pediatric Oncology
- Pharmacy Informatics
- Surgery
- Transitions of Care
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
PGY2 Year
Residents will be part of the St. Joseph’s’ hospital campus during their PGY2 year and will focus on core rotation experiences around clinical and operations management, finance, human resources, and leadership development. Residents will apply skills learned during their HSPAL Masters coursework and participate in hospital-based and enterprise pharmacy leadership projects.
The PGY2 residency program core rotations include:
- Ambulatory Pharmacy Management
- Hospital Operations Management
- Longitudinal Finance & Budgeting
- Longitudinal Managment
- Pharmacy Enterprise Leadership
- Pharmacy Shared Services
- Regional Pharmacy Services
Elective rotations may include:
- Central Pharmacy Integrated Services
- Clinical Pharmacy Management
- Community/Rural Hospital Management
- HomeCare Infusion Management
- Medication Use Safety
- Pharmacy Informatics
- Population Health
- Supply Chain Management
- Women’s & Children’s Pharmacy Services
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
- 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
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.
For the UNC Masters of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a specialization in Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) interested applicants will need to apply to the University of North Carolina Graduate School for their didactic component.
Deadlines:
PhORCAS application deadline: January 10
The application deadline for the UNC Masters Degree will be
January 1st.
Program Leader
Benjamin Philip, PharmD, MS
Ben received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Texas Southern University. He also completed a combined PGY1/PGY2 Residency at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center along with his Master of Science degree in Health System Pharmacy Administration (HSPA) from The Ohio State University.
Questions?
Benjamin.Philip@baycare.org
Program Advisor
Kenneth Jozefczyk, MS, RPh, FASHP
Ken received his Bachelor’s in Pharmacy Degree from Wayne State University. He also completed a combined PGY1/PGY2 Residency at The Ohio State University Hospitals along with his Master of Science degree in Hospital Pharmacy from The Ohio State University.
Questions?
Kenneth.Jozefczyk@baycare.org
Program Coordinator
Les Louden, PharmD, MS
Les received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Appalachian State University and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from East Tennessee State University. He also completed a combined PGY1/PGY2 Residency at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center along with his Master of Science degree in Health System Pharmacy Administration (HSPA) from The Ohio State University.
Questions?
Les.Louden@baycare.org
Program Coordinator
Blake Shay, PharmD, MS
Blake received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University and also completed a combined PGY1/PGY2 Residency at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center along with his Master of Science degree in Health System Pharmacy Administration (HSPA) from The Ohio State University.
Questions?
Blake.Shay@baycare.org
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Ann Lumia, PharmD
Shared Pharmacy ServicesAnn Lumia, PharmD
Shared Pharmacy Services -
Benjamin Philip, PharmD, MS
Regional Pharmacy ServicesBenjamin Philip, PharmD, MS
Regional Pharmacy Services -
Blake Shay PharmD, MS
Hospital Operations ManagementBlake Shay PharmD, MS
Hospital Operations Management -
Carrie D’aiuto, PharmD, BCPS, CPPS
Medication SafetyCarrie D’aiuto, PharmD, BCPS, CPPS
Medication Safety -
Joanna Caranante, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy ManagementJoanna Caranante, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Management -
Jose Tamayo, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Home Care Infusion ManagementJose Tamayo, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Home Care Infusion Management -
Joseph Walton PharmD, MS, BCPS
Pharmacy InformaticsJoseph Walton PharmD, MS, BCPS
Pharmacy Informatics -
Ken Jozefczyk, RPh, MS, FASHP
Central Pharmacy Integrated ServicesKen Jozefczyk, RPh, MS, FASHP
Central Pharmacy Integrated Services -
Kyle Brauer, PharmD, MBA
Supply Chain ManagementKyle Brauer, PharmD, MBA
Supply Chain Management -
Lauren Anthony, PharmD, MS
Ambulatory Care ManagementLauren Anthony, PharmD, MS
Ambulatory Care Management -
Les Louden, PharmD, MS
Hospital Operations ManagementLes Louden, PharmD, MS
Hospital Operations Management -
Michelle Carrasquillo, PharmD, MS
Community Hospital ManagementMichelle Carrasquillo, PharmD, MS
Community Hospital Management -
Mike Magee, RPh, MS, FASHP
Enterprise Pharmacy ManagementMike Magee, RPh, MS, FASHP
Enterprise Pharmacy Management
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.
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.
Annie Alexis
PGY1 – Health System Pharmacy Administration
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to pursue a residency to accelerate my growth as a clinical pharmacist and develop the leadership skills necessary to contribute meaningfully to patient care and healthcare systems. Residency offers the structured, hands-on training I need to strengthen my clinical judgment, gain exposure to diverse disease states, and confidently manage complex therapies. I am also deeply committed to improving health outcomes and advancing equity in healthcare, and I believe residency equips me with the tools to lead in those efforts. This experience is not only helping me refine my clinical and operational skills, but also shaping me into a well-rounded, compassionate pharmacist who can adapt to the evolving needs of patients and the profession.
Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital at BayCare?
The HSPAL residency at BayCare St. Joseph’s and across the BayCare Health System offers a unique opportunity to become a compassionate, well-rounded clinical pharmacist and visionary leader within an integrated health system. What drew me to BayCare was its strong emphasis on patient-centered care, innovative pharmacy practice, and a collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and leadership development. As a resident, I am actively involved in both clinical and operational experiences by engaging in initiatives that span local hospital pharmacy services and system-level enterprise projects. The dual focus of this program, along with access to seasoned mentors and progressive leadership within BayCare, provides the ideal setting to cultivate my skills in medication safety, formulary management, and health system leadership. I am particularly inspired by BayCare’s commitment to excellence, health equity, and its support of resident well-being and growth. The residency leadership and preceptors are not only invested in developing residents as clinicians, but also as influential, forward-thinking leaders prepared to meet the evolving challenges of healthcare.
Annie Alexis| PGY1 – Health System Pharmacy Administration
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to pursue a residency to accelerate my growth as a clinical pharmacist and develop the leadership skills necessary to contribute meaningfully to patient care and healthcare systems. Residency offers the structured, hands-on training I need to strengthen my clinical judgment, gain exposure to diverse disease states, and confidently manage complex therapies. I am also deeply committed to improving health outcomes and advancing equity in healthcare, and I believe residency equips me with the tools to lead in those efforts. This experience is not only helping me refine my clinical and operational skills, but also shaping me into a well-rounded, compassionate pharmacist who can adapt to the evolving needs of patients and the profession.
Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital at BayCare?
The HSPAL residency at BayCare St. Joseph’s and across the BayCare Health System offers a unique opportunity to become a compassionate, well-rounded clinical pharmacist and visionary leader within an integrated health system. What drew me to BayCare was its strong emphasis on patient-centered care, innovative pharmacy practice, and a collaborative culture that values continuous improvement and leadership development. As a resident, I am actively involved in both clinical and operational experiences by engaging in initiatives that span local hospital pharmacy services and system-level enterprise projects. The dual focus of this program, along with access to seasoned mentors and progressive leadership within BayCare, provides the ideal setting to cultivate my skills in medication safety, formulary management, and health system leadership. I am particularly inspired by BayCare’s commitment to excellence, health equity, and its support of resident well-being and growth. The residency leadership and preceptors are not only invested in developing residents as clinicians, but also as influential, forward-thinking leaders prepared to meet the evolving challenges of healthcare.
Colin Kehus
PGY1 – Health System Pharmacy Administration
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
One of the main reasons I chose to pursue a residency program was the opportunity to learn and gain experience in a variety of practice settings. I specifically selected a Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership residency to further develop my clinical skills, gain experience as a clinician, and use those experiences to grow as a leader and administrator within pharmacy and healthcare systems.
Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital at BayCare?
I chose St. Joseph’s Hospital for my residency because of the wide range of experiences and opportunities it offers. With its main hospital and Women’s and Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s provides access to diverse healthcare settings and a wide variety of clinical experiences. What also stood out to me was the support and dedication by the preceptors and pharmacy department during the interview process. It was clear that they were invested in the success of their residents and willing to tailor the program to my individual interests as they evolved. With that kind of support and commitment, I felt that St. Joseph’s was the right fit for me and would provide me the foundation I need to achieve my professional goals.
Colin Kehus| PGY1 – Health System Pharmacy Administration
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
One of the main reasons I chose to pursue a residency program was the opportunity to learn and gain experience in a variety of practice settings. I specifically selected a Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership residency to further develop my clinical skills, gain experience as a clinician, and use those experiences to grow as a leader and administrator within pharmacy and healthcare systems.
Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital at BayCare?
I chose St. Joseph’s Hospital for my residency because of the wide range of experiences and opportunities it offers. With its main hospital and Women’s and Children’s Hospital, St. Joseph’s provides access to diverse healthcare settings and a wide variety of clinical experiences. What also stood out to me was the support and dedication by the preceptors and pharmacy department during the interview process. It was clear that they were invested in the success of their residents and willing to tailor the program to my individual interests as they evolved. With that kind of support and commitment, I felt that St. Joseph’s was the right fit for me and would provide me the foundation I need to achieve my professional goals.
Jose Tamayo - Class of 2021
BayCare HomeCare Pharmacy Manager
Pavan Kullar - Class of 2021
QuicksortRx - Pharmacy Supply Chain Specialist
Justin Jimmy - Class of 2022
Cedars-Siani - Central Pharmacy Operations Manager
Alex Hayes-Porter - Class of 2022
Banner Health - Associate Director of Pharmacy
Justin Egan - Class of 2023
St. Joseph's Hospital North - BayCare Pharmacy Manager
Robert Medina - Class of 2023
Pharmacy Revenue Cycle Consultant - Visante Consulting Services
Griffin Blunk - Class of 2024
Eskenazi Health - Pharmacy Procurement Supervisor
Akereya Clarke - Class of 2024
St. Joseph's Hospital South - BayCare Pharmacy Manager
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