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 rotations are 4 weeks in length except for orientation, which is 6 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 either a CE or CME to the medical staff and present their research findings at the Florida Residency Conference.
The PGY1 residency program core rotations include:
- Orientation
- Internal Medicine 1 (Med/Onc/Tele)
- Internal Medicine 2 (Med/Surg)
- Critical Care
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Administration
- Longitudinal Projects and Practice Experiences
Elective rotations may include:
- Infectious Disease
- Infectious Disease Long-term Care
- Transition of Care
- Oncology
- Pediatrics
- Emergency Medicine
- Ambulatory Care
- Advanced Rotations (Internal Med, Cardiology, Critical Care)
- Project/Research Month
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
Hillary Phillips, Pharm.D., BCCCP
Hillary received her Doctor of Pharmacy from University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy. She completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY-2 Critical Care Residency from Orlando Health. Hillary is a critical care pharmacist at Morton Plant Hospital and is board-certified in critical care.
Questions?
Hillary.Phillips@baycare.org
Email
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Arielle Ruff, PharmD, BCPS
Internal Medicine, CardiologyArielle Ruff, PharmD, BCPS
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Britney Bisio PharmD, BCPS
Orthopedic Surgery, Neurosciences, General Medicine
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Brittany Doughtery, PharmD, BCPS
Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine -
Christine Price, PharmD
Internal Medicine, Longitudinal Projects and Practice, Research, Formulary Management, Drug Policy
Internal Medicine, Longitudinal Projects and Practice, Research, Formulary Management, Drug Policy -
Daniel Foskey, PharmD, BCPS
Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine -
Danijela Stefanovich, PharmD, BCPS
Transitions of CareDanijela Stefanovich, PharmD, BCPS
Transitions of Care -
Deanna Leiba, PharmD, BCPS
Internal Medicine, Cardiology
Internal Medicine, Cardiology -
Heather Brink, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
OncologyHeather Brink, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Oncology -
Hillary Phillips, PharmD, BCCCP
Intensive Care Unit, Critical Care, Neuro Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
Intensive Care Unit, Critical Care, Neuro Critical Care, Emergency Medicine -
Jennifer Hendershot, PharmD, BCCCP
Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Acute Care
Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Acute Care -
Jonathan Grey, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Infectious Diseases Long-term Care, Formulary Management, Drug Policy
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Kaitlin Rzasa, PharmD, BCPS
Emergency Medicine, Advanced Emergency MedicineKaitlin Rzasa, PharmD, BCPS
Emergency Medicine, Advanced Emergency Medicine -
Katie Martinkovic, PharmD, BCPS
Emergency Medicine / Critical Care
Emergency Medicine / Critical Care -
Lawrence Davila, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Critical Care, Internal Medicine
Critical Care, Internal Medicine -
Lynne C. Krop, PharmD, BCPS, AQ-ID
Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship, Therapeutic Policy
Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship, Therapeutic Policy -
Madeline Demarsh, PharmD, BCPS
Transitions of Care
Transitions of Care -
Marisa Hill, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Neuro Critical Care
Neuro Critical Care -
Michael Ruble, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit -
Nicole Kayatta, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
OncologyNicole Kayatta, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Oncology -
Robin Colon-Moreno, PharmD, BCPS, PRS
Administration, Operations Management, Medication Safety
Administration, Operations Management, Medication Safety -
Tracy Johns, PharmD, MSMS, BCACP
Ambulatory Care
Ambulatory Care
2021-2022 Residency Class


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Megan Barber - Class of 2020
Jessica Miller - Class of 2020
Ryan Jenks - Class of 2020
Ashley Wilt - Class of 2021
Jace Colina - Class of 2021
Mike Lake - Class of 2021
Katie Duranceau - Class of 2022
Paola Carcamo - Class of 2022
Sara Hatfield - Class of 2022
Arielle Ruff - Class of 2018
Britney Bisio - Class of 2015
Christopher Fronczek - Class of 2016
Coleen Hart - Class of 2012
Colin Fitzgerrel - Class of 2008
Daniela Fernandez - Class of 2019
Jaclyn Yodice - Class of 2016
Jason Ngo - Class of 2015
Jennifer Hendershot - Class of 2014
Jospeh Hong - Class of 2013
Karlyn Scott - Class of 2018
Kerry Marr - Class of 2006
Kira Larimore - Class of 2009
Lairyn Kenney - Class of 2019
Larry Davila - Class of 2011
Mike Ruble - Class of 2010
Nicole Hanna - Class of 2005
Nida Bukhari - Class of 2009
Robin Colon-Moreno - Class of 2007
Ryan Dunn - Class of 2017
Ryan Morgan - Class of 2017
Theary Ly Rabino - Class of 2008
Tyler Nichols - Class of 2019
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