The PGY-1 pharmacy residency program at SMH-Venice builds on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY-2) pharmacy residency training.

Two residency positions are available for the 2025 – 2026 year. This year-long residency will consist of a day of general hospital orientation followed by an 8-week department/service/sterile compounding training rotation, 8 core rotations, 3 elective rotations, and longitudinal experiences for leadership, medication safety, major projects, service, and teaching/education. Residents will have the option of participating in a formal teaching certificate program.

Residents are required to complete all core rotations.

• Antimicrobial Stewardship
The four-week antimicrobial stewardship learning experience is designed to expand on basic clinical knowledge of infectious diseases gained in previous learning experiences, as well as to enhance critical thinking and communication skills. Pharmacy residents will develop a basic understanding of clinical microbiology, the utilization and spectrum of activity of antibiotics, pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of antibiotics, necessary monitoring, adverse effects, and antimicrobial stewardship. Residents will be responsible for providing complete pharmaceutical patient care to patients receiving antimicrobial therapy. Clinical decision support software is available to assist the resident with completing in-depth reviews for stewardship activities including ensuring appropriate antimicrobial utilization based on indication/criteria, dosing, monitoring, duration, de-escalation, and documentation.

• Cardiology
This four-week rotation will allow the resident to gain experience in the management of patients with acute and chronic cardiology disease states. Components of the experience include developing and implementing patient care plans by combining clinical judgement with hospital protocols, providing patient education, and participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide patient care. Residents will complete weekly learning modules to review the management of commonly encountered cardiology topics such as atrial fibrillation, heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, arrhythmias, and management of bleeding/reversal of anticoagulation. Patients with relevant conditions will be assigned to the resident to blend didactic learning with hands-on experience.

• Critical Care I
The focus of this month-long learning experience will be developing fundamental skills required to effectively function as an independent clinical pharmacist, gaining exposure to the care of critically ill patients, and growing in understanding of common disease states and therapies used in an intensive care unit (ICU). The resident will develop skills and confidence in thorough patient work-up, identifying and analyzing relevant patient information, communicating identified interventions with providers, collaborating with nursing staff to optimize patient care, designing appropriate therapeutic regimens, and implementing/monitoring/adjusting medication regimens. As an active member of the ICU team, residents will be responsible for all aspects of care for their assigned patients.

• Emergency Medicine I
Emergency Medicine (EM) I is a four-week learning experience where the resident will be introduced to clinical pharmacy practice in the emergency department (ED) setting. The rotation is designed to develop the resident’s knowledge and understanding of the pharmacotherapy of EM patients to gain exposure to critical and non-critical patients with a variety of disease states. Residents will develop an appreciation of the different ways an EM pharmacist can enhance the quality of pharmaceutical care in an ED while participating in direct patient care at the bedside during cardiac arrests, procedural sedations, rapid sequence intubations, sepsis alerts, stroke alerts, and traumatic injuries.

• Internal Medicine I
This four-week learning experience is designed to provide the resident with the opportunity to apply previously learned knowledge through hands-on experience on a decentralized unit. Residents will participate in patient care daily to gain an understanding of unit-based pharmacist workflow, develop their time management skills, practice multi-tasking, and develop an appreciation of the pharmacist’s impact on the quality of pharmaceutical care delivered to patients on the unit. Once a week, residents will provide a “Resident Recap” to the pharmacy team of an interesting patient case or drug information question they encountered during the rotation. Residents will lead weekly topic discussions related to common disease states encountered on the unit such as hypertension, complications of liver disease, inpatient diabetes management, renal dysfunction, and gastrointestinal disorders.

• Internal Medicine II
Building on the experience of Internal Medicine I, residents will continue to provide patient care on a decentralized unit while gaining experience in understanding unit-based pharmacist workflow, time management, multi-tasking, and an appreciation of the pharmacist’s impact on the quality of pharmaceutical care delivered to patients on a specific nursing unit. Residents will be afforded the opportunity to both prioritize and reprioritize tasks while providing patient care. A journal club and patient case presentation will also be completed during this experience.

• Orientation
During this eight-week rotation, residents will be provided with a structured program to orient themselves to pharmacy practice and operations at SMHV through a combination of didactic and hands-on training. Components of the learning experience include a general employee orientation focusing on organizational policies and procedures, in depth training on the use of the organization’s electronic medical record software, orientation to the residency program requirements, and introduction to the pharmacy department policies, procedures, and workflow. Residents will complete basic life support and advanced cardiovascular life support training, media fill and fingertip testing, and gain exposure to distributive operations in central pharmacy. Additionally, all residents will gain experience in the preparation of sterile products, develop an understanding of USP Chapters 797 and 800, and become proficient in compounding both hazardous and non-hazardous medications using aseptic technique.

• Pain
All residents are required to complete this two-week rotation to gain experience in assessing and managing acute and chronic pain in the hospital setting. Residents will provide patient care as part of an active member of the interdisciplinary Acute Pain Team at SMHV in collaboration with providers, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and pharmacists. Residents will gain experience in caring for patients experiencing surgical pain, orthopedic pain, and cancer pain throughout the rotation.

• Project Management
During the month of December, residents will work independently and in collaboration with their project teams while completing staffing requirements and attending the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. Residents will develop their ability to plan their schedule around staffing requirements to meet deadlines for their major project, MUE, monograph, and CE presentation.

Residents will have the opportunity to select and complete three elective rotations. In coordination with the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Sarasota campus, other elective rotation opportunities may be available based on preceptor availability and resident interests (i.e., oncology, pediatrics, psychiatry, trauma, etc.). The following electives are offered on site at SMHV:
• Administration
• Critical Care II
• Emergency Medicine II
• Infectious Diseases
• Toxicology

The year-long longitudinal service rotation is designed to provide residents with a structured program through which they can master the everyday responsibilities of a clinical hospital pharmacist. In addition, they will have the opportunity to develop their skills as a practice leader. Upon completion of this rotation, residents will have gained enough exposure to independently practice as a clinical hospital pharmacist in a variety of clinical and operational roles.

PGY-1 pharmacy residents work every other weekend. Each resident is also required to staff on three of the six designated holidays during the residency year (i.e., Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day).

Weekend staffing experiences allow the resident to practice in a variety of areas including the emergency department, central pharmacy, and decentralized patient care on a unit. Residents will participate in the Culture Review Service, antimicrobial stewardship through management of alerts identified by clinical decision support software, precepting of pharmacy students/interns completing medication histories, order processing, consult completion, house-wide code blue and stroke alert response, and other learning opportunities as assigned. Roles and responsibilities will be adjusted throughout the year based on department needs and resident competency.

Residents are required to complete all longitudinal experiences listed below.

• Code Blue Service
The purpose of the Code Blue longitudinal experience is to help residents gain experience with responding to emergency situations and become competent in providing appropriate pharmaceutical care to patients in cardiac arrest. Residents will receive ACLS certification during orientation. Residents, along with a preceptor, will respond to code blue alerts to participate in the dosing and preparation of medications and provide real-time recommendations when appropriate. Residents will work with the multidisciplinary code blue team, including physicians, advanced providers, pharmacists, nurses, and respiratory therapy.

• Culture Review Service
The Culture Review Service is a longitudinal learning experience for PGY-1 pharmacy residents at SMHV. The purpose of the service is to provide culture follow-up for patients in the Emergency Care Center (ECC). This applies to adult and pediatric patients seen in the ECC and discharged home before culture results are available. The rotation is designed to further develop the resident’s knowledge and understanding of microbiology and antimicrobial therapy for patients with a variety of disease states. The resident will also gain a better understanding of managing medication therapy during transitions of care and will have the opportunity to collaborate with other members of the health care team (i.e., ECC physicians, ID pharmacists) to formulate therapeutic regimens. The resident will learn how pertinent drug information and the institution of protocols can help streamline decision-making in pharmacologic therapy.

• Leadership
This experience is designed to further enhance the resident’s skills in policy development and review, department and organizational structure, management techniques, human resources, strategic planning, departmental performance, quality improvement, and expense management. Throughout the residency year, the resident will apply leadership and critical thinking skills throughout a variety of learning opportunities during their core rotation curriculum. Residents will conclude the longitudinal experience understanding the concept of leadership is not limited to managerial roles but applies in all aspects of pharmacy practice.

• Medication Safety
The Medication Safety rotation is a longitudinal experience for all PGY-1 pharmacy residents at SMHV. The goal of this rotation is to familiarize the resident with the role of a pharmacist in medication safety and assist them in developing the skills and expertise necessary to participate in medication error and adverse drug event reporting. Residents will also participate in the development and management of process improvement initiatives related to medication safety. The residents will also gain an understanding of how various aspects of the medication use system impact patient safety. Residents may participate in a variety of medication safety activities including medication error analysis and action planning, collaborating with interdisciplinary safety-related committees/teams (i.e., Quality Improvement, Risk Management), and other medication safety related projects as assigned.

• Major Project and Medication Use Evaluation
The successful completion of a major residency project is a requirement for each resident. The purpose of completing a major project is for the resident to attain the skills needed to investigate a clinically relevant problem in a scientific manner. In addition, the data obtained should contribute to the development of the pharmacy department or the profession of pharmacy. The project may be in the form of original research (preferred) or the development, improvement, or evaluation of an aspect of pharmacy services provided at SMHV. All major projects shall be directed towards useful outcomes and should not be merely an academic exercise for the sole purpose of satisfying the requirement. A completed manuscript suitable for publication is required. The manuscript will be considered complete when the stated objectives have been met per the Residency Program Director and Residency Advisory Committee. A residency certificate will not be awarded until the manuscript is completed and deemed suitable by the above individuals. Residents will be provided with dedicated project days during the month of December and additional days scheduled on a routine basis throughout the residency year.

• Stroke Alert Response
Residents will participate in responding to stroke alerts for patients located in the emergency department and admitted as inpatient. The stroke team includes providers, nurses, patient care technicians, laboratory staff, radiology technicians, neurologists, and pharmacists. Alongside this interdisciplinary team, residents will perform a leading role in assessing if the patient meets criteria for the administration of a thrombolytic along with its dosing and preparation.

• Teaching and Education
The teaching and education experience is designed to further enhance the resident’s skills in teaching, precepting, facilitating, and disseminating knowledge. Throughout the residency year, the resident will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of teaching opportunities. This will be accomplished through modeling and coaching of the residents throughout the year. Residents will be exposed to multiple methods of teaching, environments for learning, and a variety of audiences. Teaching opportunities may come in the form of formal (e.g., ACPE approved CE) or informal lectures to pharmacy students (e.g., Resident/Student Case Conference), physicians, nurses, other health care professionals, or the public, or may come in the form of developing written educational materials.

Each resident must complete the following presentations:

• Community presentation
• Drug class review/monograph
• Medication safety update
• Medication use evaluation
• Nursing in-service
• Pecha Kucha self-introduction
• Research project presentation at ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Florida Residency Conference
• SRSHP ACPE-approved continuing education in the Spring
• Staffing/service update

• Competitive salary
• Medical insurance (health, dental, vision, life insurance)
• Monogrammed Lab Coat and zip-up jacket
• Paid personal time off
• Retirement plan contributions
• Medical Library resources
• Resident laptop computer
• ACLS certification
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted membership to Health Fit, the 44,000 square foot wellness center located in south Sarasota
• Teaching Certificate Program reimbursement
• Professional travel reimbursement – Travel time and support for the ASHP Midyear meeting and the Florida Residency Conference will be provided.

Paid Time Off

• 8.61 hours per pay period (28 days per year)
• To provide a positive life/work balance, residents are encouraged to use their PTO throughout the year
• Residents may take a maximum of 10 total PTO days for vacations, interviews, or sick leave during the residency year.
• Five days of PTO for vacation are scheduled during the month of December.
• All remaining PTO hours will be paid out at the completion of the residency per hospital policy

Submit the following through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) by December 31, 2024: (More information about PhORCAS can be found by visiting www.ashp.org/phorcas)

• Letter of intent
• Current curriculum vitae
• Official college of pharmacy transcripts
• Three letters of reference
o All from professional sources
o At least two references from clinical preceptors

Minimum requirements:
• PharmD from an ACPE-accredited school/college of pharmacy
• US citizenship or US permanent resident visa
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Eligible for Florida licensure
• Completed PhORCAS application

Additional application information:
• ASHP Code: 33948
• NMS Code: 304513
• Program Duration: 12 months/52 weeks
• Number of Positions: 2
• Application Deadline: December 31, 2024
• Starting Date: June 30, 2025
• Estimated Stipend: $66,560
• Interview Required: Yes (on-site in January/February)

Phillip Bonet, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy School: University of South Florida – College of Pharmacy
First Year at SMH: 2024
Rotations Offered: Service
Bio: Phillip began his career in pharmacy as a hospital technician in 2004. After pharmacy school, he started at Blake Medical Center as a clinical pharmacist where he gained experience in a wide range of hospital clinical settings. In 2017, he started at Bayfront Health in Saint Petersburg where he gained experience as a central staffing pharmacist with a focus on compounding. In his free time, he enjoys fantasy and science fiction books, movies, and video games, relaxing to instrumental music in his mancave, rocking out while working on a home project, trying new home cooking creations and eating out at restaurants, and spending quality time with his twins, wife, and Siberian Husky.

Matthew Bridges, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy School: Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
PGY1 Residency Training: Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
First Year at SMH: 2023
Rotations Offered: Emergency Medicine I, Infectious Diseases, Major Projects & MUE, Teaching and Education
Bio: Matt is originally from Huntley, Illinois. He is a huge sports fan. His favorite teams are the Butler Bulldogs for college basketball, and the Green Bay Packers for the NFL. He has a 5-year-old goldendoodle named Griffin. In his free time, he enjoys traveling to new national parks, going to the beach, and hanging out with friends and family.

Martin Faile, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy School: South University School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency Training: Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Sarasota
First Year at SMH: 2020
Rotations Offered: Cardiology, Major Projects & MUE, Orientation
Bio: Marty began his career in pharmacy as a pharmacy technician in 2007 and graduated from South University School of Pharmacy in 2020. He completed his PGY1 residency at SMH Sarasota. He has a strong interest in cardiology and anticoagulation and covers shifts in the Emergency Care Center as well. In his free

Aleksandr Grinchuk, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy School: Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency Training: Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Venice
First Year at SMH: 2023
Rotations Offered: Major Projects & MUE
Bio: Freshly graduated from the greatest residency program on the planet, Aleks has a huge passion for all things acute care. Apart from pharmacy, Aleks likes to spend his free time playing video games, relaxing on the beach, or hanging with his doggos.

Nicholas Hammond, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy School: University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency Training: Advent Health Orlando
First year at SMH: 2023
Rotations Offered: Internal Medicine I, Major Projects & MUE
Bio: Nick was born and raised in Dublin, Ohio and moved to Florida for pharmacy residency. His areas of interest within pharmacy include emergency medicine, critical care, and cardiology. He is a massive Ohio State Buckeyes fan. In his free time, he enjoys watching sports, golfing, trying new restaurants, and hanging out with his dog.

Carmen Kotfisz, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy School: University of Illinois at Chicago – College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency Training: AMITA Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, Chicago, IL
First Year at SMH: 2020
Rotations Offered: Internal Medicine I & II, Pain Management, Service
Bio: Born and raised in Chicago, IL. Escaped the cold and put down roots in Nokomis, FL. Enjoys traveling, gardening, and being on the water. Dog mom of three. Lover of all things Halloween. Life motto: Your health is your greatest wealth!

Sara Kutner, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Critical Care

Pharmacy School: University of Florida College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency Training: Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Sarasota
First Year at SMH: 2014
Rotations Offered: Critical Care I & II, Major Projects & MUE, Service
Bio: Sara has been with SMH since her PGY1 residency in 2014. She had a diverse path within the health system, having experience working in many areas and within the residency program. After developing a strong interest in critical care, she has moved into a primary critical care role. Sara is excited to work on residency projects and further develop the PGY1 residency program at the Venice campus. Outside of work, she loves to read for her book club, paint by numbers, explore new restaurants, and spend time with her many amazing fur babies.

Jacob Leonard, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Infectious Diseases

Pharmacy School: University of Florida College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency Training: Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Sarasota
PGY2 Residency Training: Mountain View Hospital, Las Vegas, NV
First Year at SMH: 2022
Rotations Offered: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infectious Diseases
Bio: Jake was born and raised in Sarasota, FL. His areas of interest within pharmacy include infectious diseases and internal medicine. In his free time, he enjoys playing music, watching sports, and hanging out with his puppy.

Kenny Navarrete, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy School: Lake Erie College of Medicine – Bradenton
PGY1 Residency Training: Memorial Health Systems – Pembroke Pines
First Year at SMH: 2021
Rotations Offered: Critical Care I & II, Major Projects & MUE
Bio: Kenny is originally from Miami, FL and graduated from LECOM. Following graduation, he completed his PGY1 with Memorial Health Systems in Pembroke Pines. Following residency training, he returned to the west coast of Florida to work for Blake Medical Center. Kenny had an interest in critical care prior to and during residency and continued to pursue his passion with Blake Medical Center and now with SMH Venice.

Edward Newton, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, BCACP, BCIDP
Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator

Pharmacy School: University of Florida College of Pharmacy – Gainesville
First Year at SMH: 2021
Rotations Offered: Administration, Leadership, Toxicology

Alexandra Parker, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Emergency Medicine

Pharmacy School: University of Iowa
PGY1 Residency Training: NorthShore University HealthSystem – Evanston Hospital
PGY2 Residency Training: Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Sarasota
First Year at SMH: 2019
Rotations Offered: Emergency Medicine I & II, Major Projects and MUE, Toxicology
Bio: From the Chicago suburbs and full-blown Hawkeye fan. Alex loves rock music, emergency medicine, toxicology, and dogs.

Sandra Prenosil, PharmD, MBA
Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy School: Drake University
First Year at SMH: 2023
Rotations Offered: Service

Anna Shrifteylik, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine – Bradenton
PGY1 Residency Training: HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital
First Year at SMH: 2023
Rotations Offered: Major Projects & MUE, Teaching and Education
Bio: Anna graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science. She moved to Florida in 2016 to begin her career in pharmacy. She was part of the inaugural PGY1 residency class at HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital. In her spare time, Anna enjoys reading, cooking, kayaking, and spending time with her little black cat Benji.

Samantha Webb, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy School: University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency Training: Sarasota Memorial Hospital – Sarasota
First Year at SMH: 2020
Rotations Offered: Emergency Medicine II, Major Projects & MUE
Bio: Sami was born and raised in Rhode Island prior to moving to Sarasota for residency in 2020. After completing a PGY1 residency with SMH Sarasota, she continued to SMH Venice with a focus in emergency medicine and critical care. Outside of work, Sami spends most of her time reading, exploring new restaurants, and policing her pup, Millie, for trying to eat lizards.

Emilia Wilk, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy School: Rutgers University – Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency Training: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
First Year at SMH: 2022
Rotations Offered: Emergency Medicine I, Teaching and Education
Bio: Originating from New Jersey, Emilia moved down to Florida to complete her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency and has remained for the orange sunshine ever since. Emilia adores being a mom to her two small boys. In her spare time, she and her family enjoy spending time poolside or beachside. Pharmacy wise, Emilia has a passion for emergency medicine, toxicology, and transitions of care. She also loves teaching and is excited to be a part of the growing SMH Venice PGY-1 pharmacy residency program.

Stephen Geisler, PharmD, CPh, BCPS
PGY-1 Residency Program Director
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice
2600 Laurel Road E
North Venice, FL 34275
Email: Stephen-Geisler@smh.com