St. Anthony’s Hospital Pharmacy Residency

Amanda Tonti
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at St. Anthony's Hospital

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency because it aligned with my career goals. Upon graduation, my goal was to advance my clinical skills in order to be able to provide quality care to patients. A residency provides a year of coaching in multidisciplinary areas of practice and develops skills needed in current pharmacy practice which would help me obtain this goal. During my career, I aspire to hold leadership, managerial and preceptor roles within a healthcare organization. A residency is designed to develop leadership and management skills while many programs also provide opportunities for teaching experiences. A residency would help me continue to grow as a pharmacist and is the reason why I chose to complete a residency.

Why did I choose St. Anthony’s Hospital at BayCare?
An important part of BayCare’s mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate care and it shows in everything the healthcare system does. Prior to applying for a residency, I was aware of the reputation of the BayCare health system. Patients promoted the healthcare system and employees would say that BayCare takes care of their employees. It was evident that BayCare’s culture was committed to meeting community needs and providing compassionate care.  It was also evident that BayCare’s culture was not just about being a well-functioning team, they were a family, and I wanted to be a part of that family.  I chose St. Anthony’s Hospital within BayCare because of the wide range of multidisciplinary areas of practice the program offered and the interview process that I experienced. Interviews are often intimidating, but at St. Anthony’s I felt comfortable and supported during the entire interview.  I discovered that many of the preceptors were past residents at the hospital. This showed me that they wanted to stay and be a part of something special and that BayCare’s culture was irreplaceable.

David Fiumara
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at St. Anthony’s Hospital

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency because I wanted to further develop my clinical knowledge while gaining valuable patient care experience in a multitude of settings. During my clinical rotations I discovered that I had a desire to expand my clinical knowledge and that I deeply enjoyed and thrived in the hospital pharmacy environment. Completing a PGY1-residency will help me achieve my goal of crafting my clinical skills while becoming a clinical pharmacist.

Why did I choose St. Anthony’s Hospital at BayCare?
I chose St. Anthony’s Hospital because of the various rotational settings that were offered, the research and teaching opportunities, and the challenging environment. During the interview process I was impressed by the proactive practice to provide best patient care, the opportunities for multidisciplinary interactions, and the overall culture of the pharmacy department. Based on the interactions I had with the pharmacists that day, I knew St. Anthony’s would be a perfect fit for me.

Graciela Meshkalla
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at St. Anthony’s Hospital

Why did I choose to complete a residency?

I chose to complete a pharmacy residency to expand my clinical knowledge and enhance my problem-solving skills in order to become a better pharmacist. Through pharmacy school and clinical rotations, I wanted to pursue a residency to continue to challenge myself and get experience in various clinical settings. Completing a PGY-1 residency provides the foundation of how to better take care of patients in a hospital setting while also giving many opportunities to learn and grow as a pharmacy specialist.

Why did I choose St. Anthony’s Hospital at BayCare?

There are many reasons why I chose St. Anthony’s Hospital for my PGY-1 residency. First and foremost, I really appreciated the variety of clinical rotations available in all of my areas of interest. After completing my interview, I was thoroughly impressed with how close the staff was with each other and how everyone here made the interview so comfortable. After being at St. Anthony’s for a few months, I am fully convinced that I am exactly where I belong.