The Postgraduate Year One Pharmacy Residency (PGY-1) at Self Regional Healthcare will provide residents with experiences to enhance their skills and knowledge of clinical pharmacy services.
The program is designed to provide the resident month long direct patient care rotation experiences in different areas of pharmacy practice, providing the resident with a well-rounded advanced practice experience level upon graduation.
Residents will complete six required rotations and four electives, an orientation, research, and preceptorship month, along with a variety of longitudinal experiences to allow for flexibility in pursuing individual interests in clinical pharmacy practice.
Program Requirements
Program Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited degree program
- Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in South Carolina
- Participation in the ASHP Residency Matching Program
- Pharmacy school transcripts
- Three professional references using the Standardized Reference Template in the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS)
- Curriculum vitae
- Letter of intent describing professional goals and reasons for pursuing post graduate training
- Completed application via PhORCAS
Considerations for Selection
- Clinical experience in the acute care setting
- Communication skills
- Professional goals
- Leadership experience
- Scholastic achievement
- Community or public service
- Onsite interview
Resident Expectations
- Provide pharmaceutical care to patients in a variety of settings
- Fulfill all assignments and duties
- Learn independently and accept constructive feedback from mentors
- Complete a meaningful research or quality improvement project
- Maintain professional ethics
- Participate in educational activities for pharmacy, nursing, medical, and other staff
- Provide pharmacy operations staffing coverage
Application Process
Salaries and Benefits
- Stipend $47070 annually.
- Program sponsored accommodations to attend ASHP Midyear meeting and the South Eastern Residency Conference.
- Discretionary Time Off – 15 working days per year to be used for holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
- BLS, ACLS provided.
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: as per current SRH benefits.
- Life Insurance: free to residents up to the level of base salary; may be increased at minimal cost and purchased for spouse at minimal cost.
- Long Term Disability Insurance provided: 40% of salary at no cost. Can purchase additional 20%.
- 403b and 457b retirement plan: Hospital matches up to 3% of Resident’s contributions in the 403b plan.
- Pre-tax HSA and FSA and Pre-tax Dependent Care Spending accounts available.
- YMCA and other work out facilities available at reduced rates through payroll deduction.
Core Rotations
Required (1-month Rotations)
- Orientation
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Ambulatory Care-Medication Management Clinic
- Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine-Adult Teaching Service
- Preceptorship
- Pharmacy Administration
Elective Rotations
Elective (1-month rotations): Internal Medicine-Hospitalist Service
- Adult Outpatient Oncology
- Transitions of Care
- Surgical Care
- Outreach/Missions
- Emergency Medicine
- Psychiatry
- Critical Care Medicine II
- Repeat rotation with a different focus
Longitudinal Experiences
Longitudinal (12-month experiences):
- Research
- Teaching and Education
- Pharmacy Practice
- Emergency Response
- Quality Improvement
Pharmacy Leadership
Jennifer Elrod, PharmD
Director of Pharmacy
Specialty: Pharmacy Administration
Stephanie Smith, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Manager/Residency Program Director/Clinical Pharmacist
Specialty: Pharmacy Administration
Stephen Boggs, PharmD
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Melanie Tompkins, RPH
Pharmacy Operations Manager
Preceptors
Jennifer Elrod, PharmD
Director of Pharmacy
Specialty: Pharmacy Administration
Stephanie Smith, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Residency Program Director, Clinical Pharmacist
Specialty: Pharmacy Administration
Lisa Gibbs, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Residency Program Coordinator, Medication Safety Officer
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Lindsey Arthur, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Abigayle Campbell, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
Specialty: Psychiatry
Elizabeth Clegg, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
Clinical Pharmacist
Specialty: Ambulatory Care – Medication Management Clinic
Joey Costello, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Brooke DeHaven, PharmD
Oncology Pharmacist
Specialty: Medical Oncology
Nancy H. Goodbar, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Specialty: Ambulatory Care – Medication Management Clinic
Julie Leonard, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
Specialty: Transitions of Care
Brooke Martin, PharmD
Oncology Pharmacist
Specialty: Medical Oncology
Kristina Nelson, PharmD
Oncology Services Manager, SRH Cancer Center
Specialty: Medical Oncology
Kady Stoyanov, PharmD, BCIDP
Clinical Pharmacist
Specialty: Antimicrobial Stewardship
Lauren Whitfield, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Specialty: Surgical Care
Katrina Phelps, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Specialty: Emergency Medicine
Tamia Jones, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Michelle Dansby, PharmD
Pharmacist
Specialty: Perioperative Pharmacy Services
Leanne Lagroon, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacist
Specialty: Pharmacy Practice
Current Residents
Bailey S. Agee, PharmD
Education: PharmD, University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
About me: I am from West Columbia, South Carolina. I completed my PharmD at the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy (Go Gamecocks!). My clinical interests are infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship, critical care, and internal medicine. Outside of pharmacy, I like to swim, weightlift, and play the occasional videogame. I chose Self Regional because of the welcoming environment, and adaptability of rotations. I know that completing my PGY1 with Self will help me become a strong, well-rounded pharmacist, who is prepared for a PGY2.
Annie Kathryn Padgett, PharmD
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy
About me: I am from Durham, NC and received a B.S. in Chemistry and Minor in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. I received my Doctor of Pharmacy and B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy. My main interests include oncology and critical care. Outside of pharmacy, I enjoy spending time with friends, family, and hiking in the Great Smokey Mountains with my fiancé and dog. I chose Self Regional because of the unique rotations offered to residents. These rotations will help prepare me for a PGY-2 and make me a well-rounded pharmacist after my residency training is complete.
Kayla M. Piontek, PharmD
Education: PharmD, University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
About me: I am from Greenwood, SC and completed my undergrad and Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of South Carolina. My main interests include emergency medicine, cardiology, and psychiatry. Outside of pharmacy, I enjoy spending time with friends, family, going to the lake/pool, and traveling! I chose Self Regional because of the welcoming environment I experiences as a pharmacy student on rotation here. Every interaction and experience I have had during my time at Self Regional made me confident that I would be able to grow as a pharmacist and do so in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Khadijah L. Posey, PharmD
Education: PharmD, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy
About me: I am from Anderson, S.C. I completed my pre-pharmacy undergrad and Associates in Science at the University of South Carolina Lancaster. I completed my Doctorate of Pharmacy at Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy in Clinton, S.C. My interests consists of psychiatry and internal medicine. Outside of my pharmacy profession, I enjoy trying new restaurants and watching Law & Order: SVU. I attended Self Regional as a P4 student on a Psychiatry APPE and immediately fell in love because of the friendly and supportive environment. I chose Self Regional Healthcare because I truly believe it will allow me to successfully achieve both my academic and professional goals while enhancing my clinical knowledge and leadership abilities. The residency program is unique as it incorporates each resident’s interests into their yearly schedule to ensure each resident receive the best experience they desire.
Brianna L. Reeder, PharmD
Education: PharmD, Wingate University School of Pharmacy
About me: I am from Salisbury, NC and completed my Doctor of Pharmacy at Wingate University School of Pharmacy. My main interests include cardiology, emergency medicine, and neurology. Outside of pharmacy, I enjoy spending time with friends and family. On the weekends, I enjoy going home and spending time with my family or just relaxing and watching true crime documentaries. I chose Self Regional because I knew they would provide me with a supportive environment while helping me achieve both my academic and personal goals.
Caroline G. Witmer, PharmD
Education: PharmD, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy
About me: I am from Greenville, SC and completed my undergrad and Doctor of Pharmacy at Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC. My pharmacy interests include critical care, emergency medicine, and infectious disease. Outside of pharmacy, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family. On the weekends, I enjoy relaxing on the beach, spending Saturdays at Clemson University cheering on the tigers, and being outdoors. I chose to apply to Self Regional because of the supportive and encouraging learning environment I experienced on my APPE rotations. I knew that by completing my PGY1 residency at Self Regional, I would be equipped with the skills to pursue PGY2 training in one of my interest areas and become a well-rounded pharmacist because of the diverse opportunities and rotations that are offered here at Self.
Alumni
Class of 2023
Anna Grace Weiland, PharmD
Education: PharmD, University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2023
Current Position: Internal Medicine PGY2, Medical University of South Carolina Health (Charleston, SC)
Sara Beth Sears, PharmD
Education: PharmD, University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2023
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Ambulatory Care, Self Regional Healthcare Medication Management Clinic (Greenwood, SC)
Yaredis Emmanuelli Aquino, PharmD
Education: PharmD, School of Pharmacy, University of Puerto Rico – Medical Sciences Campus
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2023
Current Position: Oncology PGY2, Oschner Health (New Orleans, LA)
Trevoria Dendy, PharmD
Education: PharmD, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2023
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center (Houston, TX)
Marshall Hardee, PharmD
Education: PharmD, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2023
Current Position: Pharmacist, Self Regional Healthcare (Greenwood, SC)
Class of 2022
Brooke DeHaven, PharmD
Education: PharmD, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, 2021
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2022
Current Position: Oncology Pharmacist, Self Regional Healthcare (Greenwood, SC)
Tamia Jones, PharmD
Education: PharmD, University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, 2021
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2022; Internal Medicine PGY2, Prisma Health-Richland (Columbia, SC)
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Internal Medicine, Self Regional Healthcare (Greenwood, SC)
Holly Mize, PharmD, MPH
Education: PharmD, Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy, 2021
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2022; Palliative Care and Pain Management PGY2, Central Arkansas Veterans Health System (Little Rock, AR)
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Mental Health, Sheridan VA Health Care System (Sheridan, WY)
Tori Owens, PharmD
Education: PharmD, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, 2021
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2022
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Piedmont Medical Center (Rockhill, NC)
Boone Seagle, PharmD
Education: PharmD, Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, 2021
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2022
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Internal Medicine, Prisma Health-Richland (Columbia, SC)
Jessica Yarbrough, PharmD
Education: PharmD, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, 2021
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2022
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Critical Care, Self Regional Healthcare (Greenwood, SC)
Class of 2021
Haley Hubbard, PharmD
Education: PharmD, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, 2020
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2021
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine/Critical Care, Yale New Haven Hospital (New Haven, CT)
Elizabeth Clegg, PharmD
Education: PharmD, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, 2020
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2021
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Ambulatory Care, Self Regional Healthcare Medication Management Clinic (Greenwood, SC)
Anju Balani, PharmD
Education: PharmD, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, 2020
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2021
Current Position: Pharmacist & Willow Analyst, Self Regional Healthcare (Greenwood, SC)
Leanne Lagroon, PharmD
Education: PharmD, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, 2020
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2021
Current Position: Pharmacist, Self Regional Healthcare (Greenwood, SC)
Courtney King, PharmD
Education: PharmD, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, 2019
Post-graduate Training: PGY1, Self Regional Healthcare 2021
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Duke Raleigh Hospital (Raleigh, NC)
Pre-Residency Track
Before being accepted to a postgraduate year one pharmacy residency program, pharmacy students have the opportunity to participate in a longitudinal APPE program in their final year of pharmacy school. The purpose of this program is to prepare pharmacy students for post-graduate year one (PGY1) residency training in an acute care setting. Students will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience during various inpatient clinical rotations. For more information, click here.
About Greenwood
Self Regional Healthcare is well respected in the region and the state as an organization committed to continually advancing care for the communities we serve. The Lakelands region provides ideal living conditions: great climate, affordable cost of living, not to mention close proximity to lakes, big city shopping and entertainment, annual festivals, historic towns and some of the greenest golf courses imaginable.
Nestled within the rolling hills of South Carolina’s Upstate region, Greenwood enjoys small town appeal without being small. The revitalized city center provides fine dining, fine arts, cultural and historical experiences, theatre, an Uptown Farmer’s Market, library and high fashion shopping all within a two-mile stretch.
Facilities
Self Regional Medical Center
Self Regional Medical Center is a 358-bed not-for-profit community facility designated as a 503(c) organization. A diverse population of 200,000 makes up its referral base across the seven-county area.
The major surgical and medical specialties are well represented, with more than 150 physicians on staff, and many directly involved in resident training.
The hospital features a Level III trauma center in the Emergency Care Center; Intensive and Cardiac Care Units, a family-oriented Birthing Center; Level III Neonatal Intensive Care; a Behavioral Health Unit; and a MUSC-affiliated Cancer Center.
Contact us
Stephanie Smith, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Manager, PGY1 Residency Program Director
Self Regional Healthcare 1325 Spring Street Greenwood, SC 29646
Email: stephanie.a.smith@selfregional.org
Office Phone: 864-725-5772
Fax: 864-725-4102