By meeting community health care needs for over a century, Morton Plant Hospital has earned a reputation for being one of the most effective, well-managed hospitals in America. This 687-bed community-owned hospital has received many accolades, including Top 100 heart hospital by Thomson Reuter’s 100 Top Hospitals Cardiovascular Benchmarks for Success study for 16 years.
The PGY1 pharmacy residency program at Morton Plant Hospital, Clearwater, Florida is a 12-month ASHP accredited program that provides experience in a wide variety of settings. The PGY1 residency program provides extensive training and development in many aspects of acute care. The program has clinical pharmacist and clinical coordinators with expertise in a variety of fields including several medical specializations, infectious disease, oncology/hematology, critical care, emergency medicine, and transition of care and therapeutic policy. In addition, the resident will have the opportunity to work with the medical staff to assure rational prescribing of medications, work with patients to enhance their knowledge of the medications they receive, and partner with nursing to improve the overall safety of medication use.
Morton Plant Hospital PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
All residents are required to complete rotations in core subject areas considered to be essential to pharmacy practice. A broad range of elective rotations are available that allow the resident flexibility in pursuing individual goals. All core rotations are 4 weeks in length except for orientation, which is 5 weeks. Longitudinal experiences are required and will encompass your projects and practice coverage for the residency throughout the year.
Program Summary:
The resident will function as an integral part of the department’s patient care services. These responsibilities include:
- the 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 a research project with a corresponding manuscript, MUE, P&T drug monograph, P&T minutes and pharmacy newsletter. In addition, the resident is expected to present a CE, and present their research findings at the Florida Residency Conference.
The PGY1 residency program core rotations include:
- Orientation
- Internal Medicine (IM/Onc)
- Orthopedics (Med/Surg)
- Critical Care
- Cardiology
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Administration
- Longitudinal Projects and Practice Experiences
Elective rotations may include:
- Advanced Rotations (CC, CVICU, ED, IM, Neuro, Oncology)
- Ambulatory Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Infectious Disease
- Long-term Acute Care (LTAC)
- Neurology
- OB/NICU
- Pediatrics
- Transition 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
- 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.
Deadlines:
PhORCAS application deadline: January 10
Program Leader
Christine Price, Pharm.D.
Christine received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Nova Southeastern University. She completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency in Internal Medicine at Tampa General Hospital. Christine is the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator for Morton Plant Hospital and practice areas include internal medicine and therapeutic policy.
Questions?
Christine.Price@baycare.org
Availability M-F 8-4pm
Program Coordinator
Jennifer Hendershot, Pharm.D., BCCCP
Jennifer received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. She completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Morton Plant Hospital. Jennifer is the Cardiovascular Surgery ICU clinical pharmacist for Morton Plant Hospital and is board-certified in critical care.
Questions?
jennifer.hendershot@baycare.org
Email
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Ana Tomic, PharmD, BCEMP
Emergency MedicineAna Tomic, PharmD, BCEMP
Emergency Medicine -
Ashley Runyon, PharmD, BCACP
Ambulatory CareAshley Runyon, PharmD, BCACP
Ambulatory Care -
Bernard Lee, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS
PediatricsBernard Lee, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS
Pediatrics -
Britney Bisio, PharmD, BCPS
Long-term Acute CareBritney Bisio, PharmD, BCPS
Long-term Acute Care -
Brittany Shelton, PharmD, BCPS
Transitions of CareBrittany Shelton, PharmD, BCPS
Transitions of Care -
Christine Price, PharmD
Orientation, Longitudinal Projects and Practice, Formulary ManagementChristine Price, PharmD
Orientation, Longitudinal Projects and Practice, Formulary Management -
Christopher Fronczek, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Infectious DiseasesChristopher Fronczek, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Infectious Diseases -
Hannah Clark, Pharm.D., BCPS
CardiologyHannah Clark, Pharm.D., BCPS
Cardiology -
Heather Brink, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Internal Medicine (IM/Onc) and Advanced OncologyHeather Brink, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Internal Medicine (IM/Onc) and Advanced Oncology -
Hillary Phillips, PharmD, BCCCP
Critical Care, Neuro Critical CareHillary Phillips, PharmD, BCCCP
Critical Care, Neuro Critical Care -
Jennifer Hendershot, PharmD, BCCCP
Cardiovascular SurgeryJennifer Hendershot, PharmD, BCCCP
Cardiovascular Surgery -
Joanne Lee, PharmD, BCPS
Long-term Acute CareJoanne Lee, PharmD, BCPS
Long-term Acute Care -
Karlyn Chapman, PharmD, BCPS
Emergency MedicineKarlyn Chapman, PharmD, BCPS
Emergency Medicine -
Lawrence Davila, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Critical CareLawrence Davila, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Critical Care -
Marisa Hill, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
NeurologyMarisa Hill, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Neurology -
Menna Badawi, Pharm.D, BCPS
Internal Medicine (IM/Onc), Emergency MedicineMenna Badawi, Pharm.D, BCPS
Internal Medicine (IM/Onc), Emergency Medicine -
Robin Colon-Moreno, PharmD, BCPS, PRS
Administration, Operations Management, Medication SafetyRobin Colon-Moreno, PharmD, BCPS, PRS
Administration, Operations Management, Medication Safety -
Ryan Jenks, PharmD, BCPS
Internal Medicine (IM/Onc)Ryan Jenks, PharmD, BCPS
Internal Medicine (IM/Onc) -
Samantha Stephens, PharmD, BCPS
OrthopedicsSamantha Stephens, PharmD, BCPS
Orthopedics
2024-2025 Residency Class
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.
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.
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.
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.
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