Floyd

The Baptist Health Floyd (BHF) PGY1 residency program is designed to enable the resident to provide progressive pharmacy services in a variety of clinical settings for an acute care regional hospital. The program emphasizes the resident’s development of advanced knowledge and application of pharmacotherapeutics as part of a multi-disciplinary patient care team. The resident is exposed to many different clinical and professional elements important to current practices of clinical pharmacy. Responsibilities include participation in the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee and the Antimicrobial Stewardship committee meetings and initiatives, precepting students, presenting classroom lectures, and conducting valuable research to expand clinical pharmacy services. Resident’s experiences are customized and adapted throughout the year to allow them to meet their individual goals. Residency preceptors challenge the resident to excel in a supportive community environment and prepare them to be future leaders in the pharmacy profession.

• Modern pharmacy with dedicated resident office space
• Residency Mentor Program
• Resident Career Development Workshops
• Focus on resident wellness
• Progressive pharmacy services
• Highly-trained and passionate preceptors
• Ability to customize resident experiences

ASHP accredited

Baptist Health Floyd participates in the ASHP Resident Matching Program and the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS™). Candidates must be eligible for Indiana pharmacist licensure.

Prospective residents are required to submit the following documents to PhORCAS™:

• Curriculum vitae
• Official college of pharmacy transcript
• Three personalized letters of recommendation submitted via PhORCAS standardized reference form
• Letter of intent addressing reasons for program interest, goals, strengths, areas for improvement

Submit all requirements by the date listed in PhORCAS™.

Each resident is required to complete a longitudinal major research project.

Residents are provided a list of possible research projects to choose from, but may also bring their own research project ideas.

Each resident is paired with at least one content expert to serve as their research mentor(s).

Residents receive assistance from a biostatistician.

Residents participate in the Teaching & Learning Certificate program through Sullivan University College of Pharmacy and Health Services (SUCOPHS). Activities include delivery of a didactic lecture at SUCOPHS, participation in small group teaching at SUCOPHS, delivery of a Grand Rounds Continuing Education (CE) lecture to Baptist Health pharmacists, attendance at teaching seminars, and more. Residents also attend a Pharmacy Resident Precepting Workshop in the 2nd quarter.

Residents have ample secondary precepting and co-precepting opportunities on-site via IPPE and APPE learners from multiple colleges of pharmacy. Residents serve as a primary preceptor for an Internal Medicine APPE student during the required Pharmacotherapy & Precepting rotation.

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Residents select a residency preceptor to serve as their Residency Mentor by the end of their Orientation experience. The mentor and mentee are required to meet at least monthly for the first three months and quarterly thereafter. The mentor provides career guidance, serves as an advocate for the mentee and his/her success, and provides general guidance and support to the mentee. The mentor/mentee relationship is molded to fit the needs and desires of the individual resident.

Residents also benefit from a dedicated Research Mentor and content experts who serve as project mentors on various residency-related projects throughout the year.

Applicants must be graduates or candidates for graduation of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited degree program (or one in process of pursuing accreditation) or have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).

Applicants must be citizens or nationals of the United States, lawful permanent residents, or aliens authorized to work. Candidates with visas must have a visa status that would not require any legal or financial support from the program or hospital.

Candidates must be eligible for Indiana pharmacist licensure.

All applicants must participate in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Resident Matching Program and the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS™).

Prospective residents are required to submit the following documents to PhORCAS™ by the date listed therein:

• Curriculum vitae
• Official college of pharmacy transcript
• Three personalized letters of recommendation submitted via PhORCAS™ standardized reference form
• Letter of intent addressing reasons for program interest, goals, strengths, areas for improvement

Refer to ASHP and National Matching Services (NMS) schedule of dates.
Program application deadline as listed in PhORCAS™.

Maeve Companik: “I chose Baptist Health Floyd's residency program so I could learn and develop amongst a small, close-knit team, where everyone knows your name and is invested in your growth. This program also offers several baked-in opportunities for career development, namely the mentor program and development workshops that prepare you to obtain a job post-residency.”

Ryan Marquez: “I chose Floyd for the opportunities available to me to care for patients, being able to practice at the top of my license, and the friendly and supportive staff and preceptors. Each day is filled with unique challenges, collaborations with other healthcare professionals, and new ways to improve my practice as a pharmacist.”

Ambrie Kidder: “I chose Floyd because of the knowledgeable pharmacy staff and variety of rotations available. Every day I feel supported and challenged by my preceptors. At Floyd, I am able to explore my interests in infectious disease and critical care while being exposed to new opportunities and experiences.”

Kitana Caesar: “I think that my greatest accomplishment was working hard enough to get to the point of autonomy in almost all the rotations I completed. I think that I was able to interact with my RAC, preceptors, and other pharmacy team members in a way that allowed them to trust in my abilities and my integrity as a young pharmacist. So to feel so abundantly cared for and loved by the people I work with is something I am always going to want out of a workplace moving forward.”

Kyle Hunter: “The accomplishment that stands out is my Pharmacotherapy & Precepting rotation. I achieved a lot during this time of year, including Grand Rounds which is another major accomplishment for me. But to finish the 6 weeks and see my growth, my drive to improve based on feedback I received, and also the growth of my student was very rewarding.”

Bailey Bergschneider: “Our pharmacy program provides ample opportunity to learn and grow as a new pharmacist. Everyone works together to create the best learning experience tailored to both your learning style and areas of interest in practice.”

Kamron Griffith: “Our pharmacy staff is always ready and willing to help each other, which provides a great learning environment for the residents. If I ever need a second opinion, I know that there are multiple pharmacists I can go to without feeling discouraged.”

Colin Keller: “I love being part of the BHF PGY-1 residency because of the fantastic preceptors and staff that work in the pharmacy! They create an amazing learning environment where the residents are able to grow their confidence and skills every single day.”

Baptist Health Floyd, in New Albany, Indiana, is conveniently located right across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. It is part of a community that offers the perfect blend of Southern hospitality and Midwestern flair – where sophistication meets welcome home. The area offers a very reasonable cost of living and housing options, cultural amenities, sports programs and a thriving night life.

Specifically, Southern Indiana is home to renowned Huber Winery, unique boutiques, diverse eateries and pubs. And for the outdoor sporting enthusiast, Southern Indiana has hiking and biking trails, canoeing and camping facilities and Paoli Peaks, an alpine ski resort.

Located just five miles north of Louisville, Kentucky, you will find a diverse range from charming rustic communities to the energy of city living all within a short drive. This area is known for being the home of the Kentucky Derby, Louisville Slugger, the University of Louisville and Kentucky Fried Chicken. With both vibrant culinary and cultural scenes, you will encounter great dining experiences unique to the city, amazing events and more. Parks and outdoor entertainment venues are prevalent showcasing a variety of activities year-round, including Forecastle, Louisville’s own outdoor music festival that attracts more than 60,000 fans each summer. Due to the city’s location on the Ohio River, it serves as host to many water sporting events every summer. Louisville is known for the St. James Court Art Fair where more than 700 artists are featured each fall who gather from all over to exhibit their work. The ever-popular Urban Bourbon Trail makes a stop in Louisville – a fun way to sample many of the best bourbons produced in Kentucky.

Southern Indiana has something for everyone and provides a great environment with an opportunity to do a variety of exciting things. Chances are, whatever your interest, we have an activity waiting right here for you.

Estimated stipend: $55,100 per year.

Residents are eligible to receive Baptist Health Floyd employee benefits including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending account, and life insurance.

Residents are granted 15 days PTO; this includes planned and unplanned absences. It is the goal of the residency program to promote resident wellbeing and resilience; residents are encouraged to use all PTO days during the residency year to facilitate a healthy work-life balance and to provide necessary time away from work.

Residents are also eligible for other types of leave, such as bereavement leave and jury duty leave, as per current Baptist Health policy.

Residents are allotted paid education days for travel to/from and attendance at any required professional meetings. The program reimburses fully for registration and travel costs associated with attendance at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Great Lakes Pharmacy Residency Conference, Eskenazi Precepting Conference, and additional meetings at the discretion of the RPD and Director of Pharmacy.

The BHF PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program affirms that the program and preceptors have a responsibility to provide its residents with professional support beyond the educational and experiential training received via learning experiences. As such, the program has developed several components aimed at enabling residents to achieve their immediate post-residency goals, adapt to ever-evolving pharmacist roles and healthcare environment, and achieve career-long professional and personal success.

Residents select a residency preceptor to serve as their Residency Mentor by the end of their Orientation experience. The mentor provides career guidance, serves as an advocate for the mentee and his/her success, and provides general guidance and support to the mentee. The mentor/mentee relationship is molded to fit the needs and desires of the individual resident.

During Orientation, the resident is introduced to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Baptist Health Floyd's Employee Support Counselor, and concepts surrounding burnout, well-being, and emotional intelligence. Throughout the year, the RPD and Residency Mentor provide personalized guidance on these topics.

The Residency Social Committee coordinates periodic Residency Outings for residents and preceptors throughout the year. These events are an opportunity to further develop resident and preceptor relationships and facilitate a healthier life-work harmony.

Residents are encouraged to use all PTO days during the residency year to facilitate a healthy work-life balance and to provide necessary time away from work.

The program offers educational career development workshops throughout the year to prepare the resident to obtain an employment position at the completion of their residency. Topics may include but are not limited to CV development, letter of intent development, preparation for Pharmacy Placement Services (PPS) at Midyear, and job interview preparation.

2023-2024
Ambrie Kidder, PharmD
First position after residency: Staff Pharmacist, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

2022-2023
Kitana Caesar, PharmD
First position after residency: Clinical Pharmacist, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Kyle Hunter, PharmD
First position after residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Franciscan Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

2021-2022
Bailey Bergschneider, PharmD, MBA
First position after residency: Clinical Pharmacist, St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO
Kamron Griffith, PharmD
First position after residency: PGY2 Infectious Diseases Resident, University of Kentucky
Colin Keller, PharmD
First position after residency: Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist, IU Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

2020-2021
Lauren Huemmer, PharmD, BCPS
First position after residency: Staff Pharmacist, Community Hospital East, Indianapolis, IN
Tiffany Rice, PharmD, BCPS
First position after residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Methodist Healthcare, Memphis, TN
Caroline Stephens, PharmD
First position after residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Baptist Health Floyd, New Albany, IN

2019-2020
Amber Rutherford, PharmD, BCPS
First position after residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Baptist Health Floyd, New Albany, IN

2018-2019
Shelby Crawhorn, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
First position after residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Baptist Health Floyd, New Albany, IN

2017-2018
Marina Shcherbakova, PharmD, BCPS
First position after residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Baptist Health Floyd, New Albany, IN

2016-2017
Sapna Shah, PharmD, BCPS
First position after residency: Drug Information Pharmacist, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI

2015-2016
Lindsey Minnick, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
First position after residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Baptist Health Floyd, New Albany, IN

2013-2014
Crystal Joseph, PharmD
First position after residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Baptist Health Louisville, Louisville, KY

Abbey Breit, PharmD, BCPS
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(812) 948-4860