St. Anthony’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida, was built with a mission – to build a hospital that always puts patients first. Continuing its tradition for more than 75 years, the 395-bed hospital is recognized as one of the area’s most respected and technologically advanced medical facilities. Founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany with a mission to serve, our team members strive to advance the level of compassionate care we provide to our patients and community.
St. Anthony’s Hospital offers advanced medical technologies and outstanding physicians who care for you as a whole person with dignity and respect. St. Anthony’s enjoys a reputation in the fields of general surgery, cardiology, orthopedics, cancer treatment, diabetes management and neurology.
St. Anthony Hospital PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
The pharmacy residency will provide a broad training experience in many areas of pharmacy practice, including critical care, emergency department, infectious disease, cardiology, oncology psychiatry, ambulatory care, administration and elective opportunities. The resident will have requirements to present formal lectures, in-services, MUE activities, formulary monographs, and complete a research project to be presented at the Florida Residency Conference. The resident will also assist with teaching fourth year pharmacy rotation students from three affiliated Colleges of Pharmacy.
Program Summary:
The adult pharmacy practice residency is designed to provide 12 full, consecutive months of training in pharmacy practice with the primary goal of producing general practitioners capable of providing pharmaceutical care to hospitalized patients. Residents will work closely with medical staff to assure rational medication prescribing, enhance patients knowledge of medications received, collaborate with and educate pharmacy students, participate in health committee membership, assure medication safety initiatives, and partner with nursing to improve the overall safety of medication use. The resident will gain experience in many areas of pharmacy practice including:
- several medical specializations
- infectious disease
- oncology/hematology
- critical care
- emergency medicine
- transition of care
- therapeutic policy
Opportunities also exist for writing and speaking, MUE activities, drug use control coordination, and precepting pharmacy students. Completion of a research project is required and is to be presented at the Florida Residency Conference and a poster presentation at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting.
The PGY1 residency program core rotations include:
- Orientation
- Hospital Administration
- Cardiology
- Critical Care
- Infectious Disease
- Emergency Medicine
Residency Special Features
- Teaching Certificate Opportunity
Elective rotations may include:
- Hematology/Oncology
- Surgery and Nutrition Support
- Psychiatry
- Neurology
- Transitions of Care
- Project 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
William Braun, PharmD
St. Anthony’s Hospital
1200 Seventh Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Questions?
727-825-1438
william.braun@baycare.org
Availability M-F 7am-4pm
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Adriana Shoaf, PharmD
Emergency MedicineAdriana Shoaf, PharmD
Emergency Medicine -
Aimee Hobelmann, PharmD
OncologyAimee Hobelmann, PharmD
Oncology -
Alexandria Guzman, PharmD
AdministrationAlexandria Guzman, PharmD
Administration -
Amanda Tonti, PharmD, BCPS
Emergency MedicineAmanda Tonti, PharmD, BCPS
Emergency Medicine -
Anisel Hernandez, PharmD
Surgery, NutritionAnisel Hernandez, PharmD
Surgery, Nutrition -
Beatriz Hernandez, PharmD
Surgery, NutritionBeatriz Hernandez, PharmD
Surgery, Nutrition -
Bill Braun, PharmD
OrientationBill Braun, PharmD
Orientation -
Cailyn Caselli, PharmD, BCPS
OncologyCailyn Caselli, PharmD, BCPS
Oncology -
Carolyn Hill, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
Psychiatry, NeurologyCarolyn Hill, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
Psychiatry, Neurology -
Carolyn McDonald, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
Psychiatry, NeurologyCarolyn McDonald, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
Psychiatry, Neurology -
Charlie Guastella, RPh
AdministrationCharlie Guastella, RPh
Administration -
Chelsea Green, PharmD, BCPS
Transitions of Care, GeriatricsChelsea Green, PharmD, BCPS
Transitions of Care, Geriatrics -
Cristina Roca Nelms, PharmD
OncologyCristina Roca Nelms, PharmD
Oncology -
David Fiumara, PharmD, BCPS
Infectious DiseaseDavid Fiumara, PharmD, BCPS
Infectious Disease -
Erika Fant, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
CardiologyErika Fant, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Cardiology -
Fotaq Merkaj, PharmD, BCPS
Emergency MedicineFotaq Merkaj, PharmD, BCPS
Emergency Medicine -
Graciela Meshkalla, PharmD, BCPS
Internal MedicineGraciela Meshkalla, PharmD, BCPS
Internal Medicine -
Jennifer M. DiStrito, PharmD
Critical CareJennifer M. DiStrito, PharmD
Critical Care -
Kihara Couvertier, PharmD, BCPS
StaffingKihara Couvertier, PharmD, BCPS
Staffing -
Kristen Hollingworth, PharmD
Infectious Diseases, NeurologyKristen Hollingworth, PharmD
Infectious Diseases, Neurology -
Melissa Johnson, PharmD
Surgery and Nutrition, StaffingMelissa Johnson, PharmD
Surgery and Nutrition, Staffing -
Sandra Martin, PharmD
Critical CareSandra Martin, PharmD
Critical Care -
Saurabh Narkhede, PharmD
Emergency MedicinceSaurabh Narkhede, PharmD
Emergency Medicince -
Spencer Horst, PharmD, BCPS
Cardiology, PsychiatrySpencer Horst, PharmD, BCPS
Cardiology, Psychiatry -
Stefanos Torkos, PharmD
Transitions of CareStefanos Torkos, PharmD
Transitions of Care -
Tammy Pham, PharmD, BCPS
Orientation, Infectious DiseasesTammy Pham, PharmD, BCPS
Orientation, Infectious Diseases -
Timothy Bach, PharmD, BCACP
Transitions of CareTimothy Bach, PharmD, BCACP
Transitions of Care
2024-2025 Residency Class
Joshua Ehlers
PGY1 - St. Anthony's Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
My passion for patient care and making an impact on others is what drew me to clinical practice. Residency is a great opportunity to solidify the skills and knowledge I gained in pharmacy school and make the transition to clinical pharmacy practice. It provides a comprehensive learning experience consisting of patient care, research, quality improvement projects, teaching, leadership and more. I’m confident I will leave residency equipped for a career in clinical pharmacy.
Why did I choose St. Anthony’s Hospital at BayCare?
I chose St. Anthony’s Hospital because I wanted to join a program that I would be excited to go to every day. With a diverse patient population and a variety of rotations offered, I knew it would provide a well-rounded experience in the acute care setting. Most importantly, the supportive and welcoming learning environment created by all the preceptors helped make this decision easy. BayCare is an excellent healthcare system and I am proud to be a part of it.
Joshua Ehlers| PGY1 - St. Anthony's Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
My passion for patient care and making an impact on others is what drew me to clinical practice. Residency is a great opportunity to solidify the skills and knowledge I gained in pharmacy school and make the transition to clinical pharmacy practice. It provides a comprehensive learning experience consisting of patient care, research, quality improvement projects, teaching, leadership and more. I’m confident I will leave residency equipped for a career in clinical pharmacy.
Why did I choose St. Anthony’s Hospital at BayCare?
I chose St. Anthony’s Hospital because I wanted to join a program that I would be excited to go to every day. With a diverse patient population and a variety of rotations offered, I knew it would provide a well-rounded experience in the acute care setting. Most importantly, the supportive and welcoming learning environment created by all the preceptors helped make this decision easy. BayCare is an excellent healthcare system and I am proud to be a part of it.
Lindsey Council
PGY1 - St. Anthony's Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
My drive to make a meaningful and valuable impact for my patients drew me to completing a residency. I knew completing a residency allowed me the best opportunity to solidify my skills, knowledge, and gain valuable experience to make meaningful interventions. Through residency, I will be exposed to an encouraging and comprehensive learning environment, which I am confident will prepare me as I start my career as a Clinical Pharmacist.
Why did I choose St. Anthony’s Hospital at BayCare?
I knew St. Anthony’s Hospital was where I wanted to be after meeting with their Residency team and past residents. I wanted a program that would feel like a family, an exciting and fun learning environment, and had rotations I was interested in. Which is exactly what I found at St. Anthony’s. During my interview, I immediately felt the supportive and welcoming learning environment that their residency team and preceptors had created, and I was confident that a residency at St. Anthony’s would prepare me to be the pharmacist I strive to become.
Lindsey Council| PGY1 - St. Anthony's Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
My drive to make a meaningful and valuable impact for my patients drew me to completing a residency. I knew completing a residency allowed me the best opportunity to solidify my skills, knowledge, and gain valuable experience to make meaningful interventions. Through residency, I will be exposed to an encouraging and comprehensive learning environment, which I am confident will prepare me as I start my career as a Clinical Pharmacist.
Why did I choose St. Anthony’s Hospital at BayCare?
I knew St. Anthony’s Hospital was where I wanted to be after meeting with their Residency team and past residents. I wanted a program that would feel like a family, an exciting and fun learning environment, and had rotations I was interested in. Which is exactly what I found at St. Anthony’s. During my interview, I immediately felt the supportive and welcoming learning environment that their residency team and preceptors had created, and I was confident that a residency at St. Anthony’s would prepare me to be the pharmacist I strive to become.
Medina Ibisevic
PGY1 - St. Anthony's Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I decided to pursue a PGY1 residency to build a strong clinical foundation and further develop the skills needed to provide evidence-based and patient-centered care. I’m passionate about becoming a well-rounded clinical pharmacist who can adapt to any patient care setting and be a valuable resource to the healthcare team.
Why did I choose St. Anthony’s Hospital at BayCare?
What drew me to St. Anthony’s Hospital was the warm, welcoming environment and the genuine connections I made while interacting with the team. From the very beginning, I could tell this was a place where my growth and development would truly be prioritized. The preceptors were approachable, supportive, and invested in the success of their residents. I was also impressed by the diverse range of clinical experiences offered and the flexibility to explore my specific areas of interest. I’m confident that St. Anthony’s will provide the mentorship, support, and opportunities I need to become the clinical pharmacist I aspire to be.
Medina Ibisevic| PGY1 - St. Anthony's Hospital
Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I decided to pursue a PGY1 residency to build a strong clinical foundation and further develop the skills needed to provide evidence-based and patient-centered care. I’m passionate about becoming a well-rounded clinical pharmacist who can adapt to any patient care setting and be a valuable resource to the healthcare team.
Why did I choose St. Anthony’s Hospital at BayCare?
What drew me to St. Anthony’s Hospital was the warm, welcoming environment and the genuine connections I made while interacting with the team. From the very beginning, I could tell this was a place where my growth and development would truly be prioritized. The preceptors were approachable, supportive, and invested in the success of their residents. I was also impressed by the diverse range of clinical experiences offered and the flexibility to explore my specific areas of interest. I’m confident that St. Anthony’s will provide the mentorship, support, and opportunities I need to become the clinical pharmacist I aspire to be.
Graciela Meshkalla - Class of 2020
David Fiumara - Class of 2020
Amanda Tonti - Class of 2020
Arun Abraham - Class of 2021
Fotaq Merkaj - Class of 2021
Haithuy Pham - Class of 2021
Kristen Chucri - Class of 2022
Michelle Bachmann - Class of 2022
Toni Tablante - Class of 2022
Derek Balazy - Class of 2023
Gabrielle Large - Class of 2023
Hayley Alexander - Class of 2023
Kennedy Flynn - Class of 2024
Muireann Greely - Class of 2024
Tiffani Kopoian - Class of 2024
Amanda Gore - Class of 2025
Rachel Culley - Class of 2025
Margarita Kanaeva - Class of 2025
Aimee Hobelmann - Class of 2015 - PGY1 St. Anthony's Hospital
Alex Hatzileris - Class of 2017 - PGY1 St. Anthony's Hospital
Anisel Hernandez - Class of 2017
Brittany Heuser - Class of 2019
Cailyn Caselli - Class of 2019
Carolyn Hill - Class of 2011
Christina Roca Nelms - Class of 2018
Christine Pham - Class of 2014
Devin Steiner - Class of 2017
Kihara Couvertier - Class of 2019
Melanie Solone - Class of 2012
Nitha Chou - Class of 2013
Saurabh Narkhede - Class of 2015
Spencer Horst - Class of 2016
Tammy Pham - Class of 2014
Wonhee So - Class of 2013
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