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 (ED, CVICU, CC, Neuro, IM)
- Ambulatory Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Infectious Disease
- Long-term Acute Care (LTAC)
- Neurology
- OB/NICU
- Oncology
- 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 -
Armando Soto, PharmD, MS
AdministrationArmando Soto, PharmD, MS
Administration -
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 Doughtery, PharmD, BCPS
OB/NICUBrittany Doughtery, PharmD, BCPS
OB/NICU -
Brittany Shelton, PharmD, BCPS
Transitions of CareBrittany Shelton, PharmD, BCPS
Transitions of Care -
Christine Price, PharmD
Advanced Internal Medicine, Longitudinal Projects and Practice, Research, Formulary Management, Drug PolicyChristine Price, PharmD
Advanced Internal Medicine, Longitudinal Projects and Practice, Research, Formulary Management, Drug Policy -
Christopher Fronczek, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Infectious DiseasesChristopher Fronczek, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Infectious Diseases -
Heather Brink, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
OncologyHeather Brink, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
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
Neuro Critical CareMarisa Hill, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Neuro Critical Care -
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
Cardiology, Internal MedicineRyan Jenks, PharmD, BCPS
Cardiology, Internal Medicine -
Samantha Stephens, PharmD, BCPS
Cardiology, Internal Medicine, OrthopedicsSamantha Stephens, PharmD, BCPS
Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics
2024-2025 Residency Class
Kayla Glidewell
PGY1 - Morton Plant Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency because I wanted to further build upon my skills from pharmacy school. I knew I wanted to become a clinical pharmacist after working as an intern in a hospital and completing my APPEs. I witnessed firsthand the impact that clinical pharmacists have on patient care and knew that I wanted to make the same impact. I view residency as a challenging and exciting year to learn as much as possible and develop my skills to become the best pharmacist I can be.
Why did I choose Morton Plant Hospital at BayCare?
Morton Plant has a wide selection of rotations in many different practice areas that will help me to develop into a well-rounded pharmacist, including opportunities offered at other Baycare sites. During my interview, I felt a strong sense of community and support, which I highly value in a residency program. I want to learn and grow in a supportive yet challenging environment, and I think that Morton Plant is the best place for me to do so.
Kayla Glidewell| PGY1 - Morton Plant Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency because I wanted to further build upon my skills from pharmacy school. I knew I wanted to become a clinical pharmacist after working as an intern in a hospital and completing my APPEs. I witnessed firsthand the impact that clinical pharmacists have on patient care and knew that I wanted to make the same impact. I view residency as a challenging and exciting year to learn as much as possible and develop my skills to become the best pharmacist I can be.
Why did I choose Morton Plant Hospital at BayCare?
Morton Plant has a wide selection of rotations in many different practice areas that will help me to develop into a well-rounded pharmacist, including opportunities offered at other Baycare sites. During my interview, I felt a strong sense of community and support, which I highly value in a residency program. I want to learn and grow in a supportive yet challenging environment, and I think that Morton Plant is the best place for me to do so.
Evan Johnson
PGY1 - Morton Plant Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency to fine-tune my approach to patient care and enhance my clinical knowledge in the acute care setting with the ultimate goal of becoming a well-rounded and dependable pharmacist.
Why did I choose Morton Plant Hospital at BayCare?
The overwhelmingly positive experiences I had at BayCare hospitals as a student led me to pursue a PGY1 residency within BayCare Health Systems. Morton Plant Hospital’s residency program offered a unique variety of learning experiences and research opportunities, along with a team of experienced preceptors whom I felt could help me achieve my career goals and aid in my professional growth.
Evan Johnson| PGY1 - Morton Plant Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency to fine-tune my approach to patient care and enhance my clinical knowledge in the acute care setting with the ultimate goal of becoming a well-rounded and dependable pharmacist.
Why did I choose Morton Plant Hospital at BayCare?
The overwhelmingly positive experiences I had at BayCare hospitals as a student led me to pursue a PGY1 residency within BayCare Health Systems. Morton Plant Hospital’s residency program offered a unique variety of learning experiences and research opportunities, along with a team of experienced preceptors whom I felt could help me achieve my career goals and aid in my professional growth.
Macy Richards
PGY1 - Morton Plant Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency because I was incredibly inspired by how well-rounded residents became upon completion of a PGY-1. I was also drawn to the vast opportunities that could come from residency training. As someone with interests in critical care, emergency medicine, oncology, teaching, and research, I felt residency was the best way to explore many of those at the same time and find an area I was passionate about. It was also important for me to have individualized training by those working in the field for several years to make sure I transitioned well into such a clinical and high stakes role.
Why did I choose Morton Plant Hospital at BayCare?
I chose to pursue my PGY-1 at Morton Plant Hospital mainly because of the culture and my experience during the interview process. All throughout the course of my interview, leading up, and after I was met with respect, timeliness, and enthusiasm. Before my interview I read great reviews online from current employees and learned during the interview about the high rate of employee retention. I asked questions surrounding resident support and instantly felt that this was a nurturing environment that would allow me to grow and learn at my pace. With critical care and neurology being my highest areas of interest, I was ecstatic to learn that Morton Plant was recognized as a comprehensive stroke center and offered a PGY-2 in critical care.
Macy Richards| PGY1 - Morton Plant Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency because I was incredibly inspired by how well-rounded residents became upon completion of a PGY-1. I was also drawn to the vast opportunities that could come from residency training. As someone with interests in critical care, emergency medicine, oncology, teaching, and research, I felt residency was the best way to explore many of those at the same time and find an area I was passionate about. It was also important for me to have individualized training by those working in the field for several years to make sure I transitioned well into such a clinical and high stakes role.
Why did I choose Morton Plant Hospital at BayCare?
I chose to pursue my PGY-1 at Morton Plant Hospital mainly because of the culture and my experience during the interview process. All throughout the course of my interview, leading up, and after I was met with respect, timeliness, and enthusiasm. Before my interview I read great reviews online from current employees and learned during the interview about the high rate of employee retention. I asked questions surrounding resident support and instantly felt that this was a nurturing environment that would allow me to grow and learn at my pace. With critical care and neurology being my highest areas of interest, I was ecstatic to learn that Morton Plant was recognized as a comprehensive stroke center and offered a PGY-2 in critical care.
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