Hometown: Sibley, Iowa
College of Pharmacy: University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
PGY1: Fred Meyer / Washington State University
Clinical areas of interest: diabetes and heart failure
Favorite hobbies: snowboarding, reading, climbing
Exploring Washington: I’d love to spend more time on the coast and learn how to surf. I’d also like to explore the national parks more and go to all of the ski resorts within drivable distance.
Why I chose Providence: I chose Providence for their comprehensive CDTAs, which provide valuable opportunities to learn extensively while practicing with a high degree of independence. I’m also drawn to their strong emphasis on teaching, as the pursuit of knowledge is a personal passion. Additionally, Providence appears to cultivate a close-knit, supportive environment that aligns with my values.
Hometown: Tacoma, WA
College of Pharmacy: Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
PGY1: Providence St Peter Hospital, Olympia WA
Clinical areas of interest: Family medicine, diabetes management, health literacy
Favorite hobbies: Baking (I have my own little cupcake business named RxButtercream), quilting/sewing, rock climbing with my husband, hiking, and painting pottery!
Exploring Washington: Being a western Washington native, my favorite places are the mountains (I actually got married on Mt Rainier!) and I love fruit picking and going to flower farms in the spring/summer.
Why I chose Providence: I love the mission of Providence and how dedicated providence is to patient health care access. I also chose providence because I wanted to give back to the community that helped raise me into who I am today.
Hometown: Marietta, GA
College: University of Georgia
PGY1: University of Florida Health Leesburg Hospital (Leesburg, FL)
PGY2: Providence St. Peter Family Medicine (Olympia, WA)
Clinical areas of interest: Dermatology, primary care
Favorite hobbies: travel, eating at fun restaurants, reading audiobooks
Exploring Washington: I am looking forward to exploring Washington and really want to try skiing!
Why I chose Providence: I ranked Providence as my top choice because of the warmth and positivity I experienced during my interviews. The past residents and current employees seemed genuinely happy to be part of the team, which spoke volumes about the work environment. It felt like a program that is not only well-organized but also truly cares about its residents. I was also drawn to Providence because of the wide variety of disease states that we can manage. Providence offers ample opportunities for growth and encourages utilizing your pharmacist license to its fullest potential.
Hometown: Mililani, Hawaii
College of Pharmacy: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University
PGY1: Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center (Winston-Salem, NC)
PGY2: Providence St. Peter Family Medicine (Chehalis, WA)
Clinical areas of interest: Family medicine, endocrinology, cardiology
Favorite hobbies: Dancing, ice skating, and hiking!
Exploring Washington: I am excited to get to hike more especially around Mount Rainer! I also am excited to try all the new foods here including all the fresh seafood!
Why I chose Providence: I choose Providence and this program is a place I can expand my knowledge into multiple disease states and strengthen my clinical confidence. Additionally, everyone at Providence I’ve met is so kind and pushes everyone to be the best versions of themselves. It seemed like a team that I would enjoy being a part of!
Hometown: Rogersville, AL
College of Pharmacy: Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy (Auburn, AL)
PGY1: South College School of Pharmacy/Trinity Medical Associates (Knoxville, TN)
PGY2: Providence St. Peter Family Medicine (Chehalis, WA)
Clinical areas of interest: Providing chronic disease state management for underserved populations, diabetes management
Year Long Project: Standardization of Pharmacist Training and Peer Validation
Business Plan: Expansion of Pharmacist-Led Tobacco Cessation Services
Favorite hobbies: Playing piano, hiking, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.
Exploring Washington: I’m excited to get the opportunity to visit Olympic National Park, visit Mount Rainier, and explore the beauty of Washington.
Why I chose Providence: I love the amount of interprofessional collaboration that occurs, and how well everyone works together to make patient care the best that it can be.
Hometown: Carrollton, TX
College of Pharmacy: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
PGY1: Harris Health System, Houston, TX
PGY2: Providence St. Peter Family Medicine (Olympia, WA)
Clinical areas of interest: Cardiology and endocrinology
Year Long Project: Increasing Patient Access to Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Business Plan: Integration of an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist in a Primary Care Clinic
Favorite hobbies: Binging food competition shows, listening to true crime podcasts, and meticulously researching new restaurants to eat at.
Exploring Washington: I’m so ecstatic to be surrounded by so much nature and be able to visit Mount Rainer and Olympic National Park, but also be so close to places like Seattle and Portland!
Why I chose Providence: I knew Providence St. Peter Family Medicine was a perfect fit for me from my initial meeting with the team. The diversity of the experiences offered, the rapport and collaboration within the interdisciplinary team, and the opportunities to grow and practice in a pharmacy-forward environment are just a few of the reasons that make the program amazing!
Hometown: Longview, TX
College of Pharmacy: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy
PGY1: Regional One Health, Memphis, TN
PGY2: Providence St. Peter Family Medicine (Olympia, WA)
Clinical areas of interest: Hep C, Primary Care, Transitions of Care
Project: Hep C integration into PMG Clinics
Favorite hobbies: Knitting, hiking, camping, cycling
Exploring Washington: I love how Mount Rainier is visible from almost every part of town! I loved being able to hike and explore it as well as other nearby national parks as well!
Why I chose Providence: From the moment I was introduced to the Providence Amb Care team I felt such an immense sense of family and encouragement for the residents as well as an urge towards growth and innovation for services. Every member of the team wants to see the best for their team members, their patients, and their community. I knew that I could really make a difference in Olympia as a provider at Providence!
Hometown: Lancaster, Ohio
College of Pharmacy: Ohio Northern University Raabe College of Pharmacy
PGY1: West Virginia University School of Pharmacy/Kroger Health
PGY2: Providence St. Peter Family Medicine (Chehalis, WA)
Clinical areas of interest: I’m particularly drawn to underserved populations (including rural health and gender-affirming care), treatment of mood disorders, polypharmacy, and chronic disease state management
Favorite hobbies: Reading, listening to true crime podcasts, crafting, playing piano
Exploring Washington: I’m excited to explore the local trails, try out as many coffee shops as possible, and peruse the Olympia Farmers Market!
Why I chose Providence: I was immediately drawn to the Providence St. Peter Family Medicine Residency Program because of its unparalleled opportunities: complete integration with medical residents and preceptors, interdisciplinary collaboration, supportive and knowledgeable colleagues, pharmacists’ advanced scope, and the ability to care for folks from underserved communities.
