Hometown: Blaine, WA
Pharmacy School: Washington State University College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Current Residency Project: Optimizing Prevention and Management of Delirium in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients
Why I chose Providence: I chose Providence Sacred Heart because of the institution's long-standing reputation for producing well-rounded pharmacy residents. The opportunity to work with both adult and pediatric populations was of particular interest to me, since I am considering pursuing a PGY2 residency in pediatrics. During the interview process, it was a personal goal of mine to find a program that would push me outside of my comfort zone as a learner but also support me through the times of high stress. The larger group of co-residents was also something that I was excited about, not only for the sense of community but because there is always someone to eat lunch with!
Professional Interests: Pediatrics, Critical Care, Infectious Disease
Personal Interests: If I have time off you can find me traveling to visit friends and family, spending time with my cat "Big Tuna", and enjoying a coffee or sweet treat.
Hometown: Chico, Ca
Pharmacy School: Washington State University College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
Current Residency Project: Implementation and Evaluation of an Intravenous Workflow Management System at an Adult and Pediatric Acute Care Hospital
Why I chose Providence: I chose Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center because of its strong commitment to patient-centered care, innovation, and team-based practice. The culture here emphasizes compassion and excellence, aligning with my own values as a pharmacist. Providence also offers a unique opportunity to train in a diverse, high-acuity environment while serving not just the Spokane Community but also the broader inland northwest. I was drawn to the supportive teaching atmosphere, the depth of clinical experience, and the extensive elective opportunities that allow resident to tailor their training and explore specialized areas of interest.
Professional Interests: Infectious Disease & Antimicrobial Stewardship, Emergency Medicine, and Oncology
Personal Interests: Outside of pharmacy, I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughters, exploring the outdoors, and working on creative projects through different mediums of art. I also enjoy working on our property and keeping up with our small farm.
Hometown: Helena, MT
Pharmacy School: University of Montana
Current Residency Project: Treatment Standardization for Anemia in Blood Product Refusal Patients
Why I chose Providence: Sacred Heart Medical Center offers a wide variety of clinical rotations where you can grow your clinical knowledge by helping take care of a diverse patient population. The size of the hospital provides a "big city" feel with endless interesting cases and learning opportunities, but pairs that with a tight-knit healthcare team where they embrace new faces. The program offering six residency positions also provides a built-in team to help make the residency year fun every day.
Professional Interests: Critical Care, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine
Personal Interests: Skiing, fishing, and hiking with the dog.
Hometown: San Diego, California
Pharmacy School: Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Current Residency Project: Evaluation and Optimization of Bowel Care Management in Adult Critical Care Patients
Why I chose Providence: I chose Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital because of the diverse clinical rotations available to become a well-rounded and confident pharmacist. There is a level of collaboration that benefits patient care while providing residents with learning opportunities across various specialties. Also, I value an environment that promotes learning and growth. From my time as a pharmacy intern at this institution, I have seen how supportive the culture is and how there is strong preceptorship. All in all, this hospital is a great place to continue to learn and also contribute meaningfully to the pharmacy profession.
Professional Interests: Oncology
Personal Interests: Eating as much good food as I can, rewatching the Twilight series, traveling, being spontaneous, spending time with loved ones, swimming, blind boxes
Hometown: Vancouver, WA
Pharmacy School: Oregon State University
Current Residency Project: Evaluation and optimization of antimicrobial prophylaxis for cranial fractures
Why I chose Providence: I chose Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center because of the various rotation opportunities and supportive learning environment. I hope to become a well-rounded clinical pharmacist, and the wide variety of rotations and diverse adult and pediatric patient populations served will allow me to continue to grow in my areas of interest, as well as gain exposure in areas I have less experience in. When I talked to the previous residents at Midyear, they spoke so highly of their experiences here and how much they had learned. The staff here are passionate about teaching and very supportive, I knew this program would provide a great environment for me to learn and grow as a pharmacist.
Professional Interests: Infectious diseases, cardiology, psychiatry
Personal Interests: Reading, brunch, painting
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Pharmacy School: MCPHS University
Current Residency Project: Development of a Comprehensive VTE Management Protocol to Optimize Dosing of Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) in the Inpatient Setting
Why I chose Providence: I chose Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital because it offers the ideal balance of adult and pediatric acute care experiences that will help me become a well-rounded pharmacist. The wide variety of rotations, along with opportunities for electives, provides the chance to strengthen my clinical skills while exploring areas of interest. I was also drawn to the reputation of Sacred Heart within the community and the consistent feedback from past residents who describe a supportive and positive learning environment. During my own interview and student experiences, I immediately felt welcomed and encouraged, and it was clear that the pharmacists and preceptors here genuinely care about resident growth, professional success, and overall well-being.
Professional Interests: Transplant pharmacy, anti-microbial stewardship, pediatrics
Personal Interests: Reading, trying new recipes, hiking, and spending time with family/friends
