MS Health System Administration Program

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.

Griffin Blunk
PGY2 – Health System Pharmacy Administration

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a health-system pharmacy administration and leadership residency because I feel that it is the best opportunity to learn and gain experience while pursuing my career goals. As a resident, I am eager to face and overcome the challenges associated with residency. I will have the opportunity to dive into the clinical and administrative areas of health-system pharmacy which will prepare me to be the best clinician, leader and teammate I can be.

Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital at BayCare?
The culture and team at St. Joseph’s and BayCare is what made their program stand out amongst the rest. From the top of the organizational structure to the bottom, they make you feel welcomed and involved as part of the team. St. Joseph’s also offers a broad variety of clinical and administrative rotational experiences allowing residents to become well rounded. The opportunities for projects, research and leadership across the BayCare Health System are endless. There could not have been a better fit for me then St. Joseph’s – BayCare.

Garrett Robbins
PGY1 - Health System Pharmacy Administration

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete an HSPAL pharmacy residency to advance my career and enhance my skills in healthcare management. This specialized program offers a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on the intricacies of health system pharmacy practice, leadership development, and effective administration. By immersing myself in this residency, I aim to gain hands-on experience in leading interprofessional teams, managing medication distribution systems, and implementing quality improvement initiatives. I am excited to learn from experienced mentors and pharmacy experts, leveraging their guidance to develop expertise in areas such as financial management, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance. Through this residency, I am confident that I will acquire the necessary tools to thrive in administrative roles and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care within the dynamic healthcare landscape.

Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital at BayCare?
Staying at St. Joseph’s Hospital was an easy decision for me simply because of the commitment to exceptional patient care BayCare provides. As a previous pharmacy student intern, I now understand how unwavering BayCare is when it comes to the hospital’s focus on excellence in clinical outcomes, advanced medical technologies, and compassionate care. The pharmacy team at St. Joseph’s is dedicated to life-long learning and provides an environment where pharmacists have the ability to practice at the top of their license. After working along side pharmacists, nurses, doctors and many others at BayCare, I can confidently say there was no better place to complete my pharmacy residency training than at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Sandra Cabezas
PGY1 - 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 in order to build upon my passion for leadership while pursuing my goal of becoming a well-rounded clinical pharmacist. As a resident, my desire is to further develop my pharmacy skills through various patient care, administrative, and operational opportunities.

Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital at BayCare?
When applying to residencies, I wanted a program that would provide strong clinical and administrative experiences, a supportive learning environment with dedicated preceptors, and a master’s program that would complement the residency program. St. Joseph’s Hospital not only exceeded my expectations in all these key components, but it also offers a multitude of managerial experiences and longitudinal projects that will allow me to emerge from this program prepared to serve in a wide array of pharmacy leadership roles. Throughout the recruitment process, I felt the care and compassion from every team member that I encountered and was left inspired by the transparency and authenticity exhibited by the leadership team. It is evident that St. Joseph’s Hospital is invested in the success of each of its residents and I truly feel that it is the perfect program to foster my growth over the next two years.