Morton Plant Hospital Pharmacy Residency

Isis Rollins
PGY1 - Morton Plant Hospital

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
My time as an inpatient pharmacy intern combined with my clinical rotation experiences as a student, was instrumental in solidifying my desire to become a clinical pharmacist. Through my involvement in providing antibiotic stewardship recommendations, evaluating the correlation of pharmacokinetic drug properties to clinical outcomes, and preparing medications at the bedside during rapid sequence intubations, I developed a deep appreciation for the impact clinical pharmacists have on patient outcomes. These opportunities underscored the critical contributions of pharmacists in delivering evidence-based patient care in high-pressure clinical environments, igniting my passion to seek out a pharmacy residency.

Why did I choose Morton Plant Hospital at BayCare?
The residency program at Morton Plant Hospital offers comprehensive training and a dynamic learning environment essential to achieve my career goals. With its emphasis on patient safety and interdisciplinary collaboration, this program aligned seamlessly with my professional aspirations. As an institution with multiple critical care units, Morton Plant Hospital provides unmatched opportunities to manage complex, high-acuity patient cases while fostering the development of critical thinking and advanced clinical skills. The rigorous training would equip me with a strong, well-rounded clinical foundation and refine the specialized skills needed to deliver exceptional care to acutely ill patient populations.

Jacob Smith
PGY1 - Morton Plant Hospital

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency to solidify and build upon my clinical knowledge. During pharmacy school, I knew that I wanted to be a clinical pharmacist in a hospital, but was not sure about the area of inpatient pharmacy I wanted to pursue. After talking with residents, I realized that a PGY1 was the perfect opportunity to experience various areas of inpatient pharmacy.

Why did I choose Morton Plant Hospital at BayCare?
I chose to pursue a PGY1 residency at Morton Plant Hospital because of the positive experiences I have had as a pharmacy intern there over the last few years. After having the chance to work with some of the preceptors and seeing the opportunities that are offered throughout each rotation, I knew this residency would challenge and prepare me for my career in pharmacy.

Ilyarosa Perez Palacios
PGY1 - Morton Plant Hospital

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a PGY-1 residency because I wanted to become a well-rounded clinical pharmacist. During my APPEs, I realized that I wanted to further develop my clinical skills by working closely with complex patients in an acute care setting. Direct patient care has always been one of the most important aspects of pharmacy practice that I am passionate about, and having the ability to complete a residency would provide me with the hands-on experience and advanced training needed to transition into a clinical role in the future.

Why did I choose Morton Plant Hospital at BayCare?
I chose Morton Plant Hospital to complete my PGY-1 residency because one of my most impactful clinical rotations as a student took place here, and throughout that experience I realized this is where I wanted to continue my training as I transitioned into residency. The culture and support that was shown throughout the interview process, along with having a wide selection of rotations in areas in critical care and cardiology, showed a comprehensive program that would be the best environment for me to grow into a well-rounded clinical pharmacist.