Hometown: Pendleton, OR
Pharmacy School: Washington State University
Current Residency Project: Evaluation and Optimization of Adherence to Guidelines for Antibiotic Treatment of Common Infections
Why I chose Providence: I chose Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center because I wanted to be a part of a residency program at a well-rounded, sizeable academic facility specializing in acute care of adults and pediatrics. Since before starting pharmacy school, I have wanted to work at Sacred Heart because of the positive recognition it has in our community. The rotations offered provide exposure to various clinical areas with an opportunity for additional electives, allowing me to explore my interests and strengthen my clinical skills as a pharmacist. The pharmacists here are considered valuable team members and routinely involved in patient care as they follow pharmacist-driven protocols that allow for the continuity of care of all patients. Lastly, I chose Sacred Heart because I always felt like a part of the pharmacy team throughout my student rotations and residency interview. I consistently received encouragement and support from the entire staff and felt a sense of belonging. The pharmacy staff values its residents’ well-being and works to ensure each of us has a well-rounded work/life balance and feels supported in our professional success of the program.
Professional Interests: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Personal Interests: Coffee, Hiking, and spending time with family and friends
Hometown: Baker City, OR
Pharmacy School: Oregon State University
Current Residency Project: Standardization of Treatment for Necrotizing Enterocolitis in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Why I chose Providence: I chose Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital because it had the perfect mix of pediatric and adult rotations. It gives me the opportunity to become a well-rounded pharmacist that can care for different patient populations. Also, past residents always speak highly of the program. I could tell Sacred Heart cultivated a positive learning environment where their residents felt supported. This trend has continued during my residency. The pharmacists and preceptors at Sacred Heart genuinely care about the residents’ learning experience.
Professional Interests: Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Solid Organ Transplant
Personal Interests: Reading, golfing, hanging out with friends and family
Hometown: Spokane, WA
Pharmacy School: Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Current Residency Project: Optimization of Empiric Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Ordering for Sepsis Indications in the Emergency Department
Why I chose Providence: I chose Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center due to the diverse learning experiences and rotations it offers. The program provides exposure to a variety of disease states and clinical opportunities. I participated in the Residency Preparation program at Sacred Heart Medical Center as part of my Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in pharmacy school. Throughout my rotations at Sacred Heart, I was impressed with the expert level of healthcare provided by each of the pharmacists and the pharmacist-driven protocols in place to provide exceptional patient care. The community of healthcare professionals at Sacred Heart are welcoming, encouraging, and extremely supportive as a new resident. The Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Residency Program provides an excellent learning environment with valuable clinical experiences and rotations to serve our community as a proficient pharmacist.
Professional Interests: Cardiology, Psychiatry, and Emergency Medicine
Personal Interests: Traveling, spending time with friends and family, and being outdoors
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Pharmacy School: University of Montana Skaggs School of Pharmacy
Current Residency Project: Evaluation of Institutional Acid Suppression Use and Development of an Adult Acid Suppression Discontinuation Protocol in the Intensive Care Unit
Why I chose Providence: I chose Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center because of the diverse rotations, teaching opportunities, and variety of complex disease states I was looking for. In addition, I was impressed by the positive and welcoming environment of this residency program during my interview process. This has resonated throughout my residency experience where I am always met with support and encouragement from preceptors and pharmacy staff. With all of these factors considered, I feel confident that Sacred Heart will provide me with the skills and knowledge to become a well-rounded clinical pharmacist and to reach my professional goals.
Professional Interests: Critical Care, Infectious Disease, Psychiatry
Personal Interests: Cooking, exploring new restaurants, watching anime, and spending time with family and friends
Hometown: Post Falls, ID
Pharmacy School: Idaho State University College of Pharmacy, Meridian Campus
Current Residency Project: Optimization of Antibiotic Duration During Admission and Upon Discharge for Common Indications
Why I chose Providence: Providence Sacred Heart stood out to me due to its expansive hospital setting and diverse rotation opportunities in both adult and pediatric care. When connecting with the residents at ASHP Midyear, I could genuinely feel their excitement and passion for the program. During the interview process, my interactions with the pharmacy team demonstrated that this was the kind of supportive, growth-focused environment where I could truly thrive. Since joining, that feeling has only deepened. The staff not only care about our professional development but also take a personal interest in each of us, ensuring we succeed both as individuals and as clinical pharmacists.
Professional Interests: Critical Care, Infectious Disease, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics
Personal Interests: Skiing, fishing, backpacking, spending time with family and friends, woodworking, cooking, gardening
