PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Purpose
PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build 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 PGY2 pharmacy residency training.
Program Structure
The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at MUSC is a one-year post-graduate training program designed to develop essential knowledge and skills for contemporary health-system pharmacy practice at a major academic medical center. The residency program provides the flexibility to adapt to the resident’s specific learning needs and goals. The training is provided through month-long clinical rotations and longitudinal experiences that extend throughout the year.
Program Information
- PGY1 Orientation (July, 1 month)
- PGY1 Clinical Generalist (1 month)
- PGY1 Drug Info/MUSP (1 month)
- PGY1 Project Month (December, 1 month)
- PGY1 Psychiatry (1 month)
- Acute Care (selective, 1 month):
- PGY1 Acute Care - Internal Medicine
- PGY1 Acute Care - Abdominal Transplant
- PGY1 Acute Care - Cardiology
- PGY1 Acute Care - Heart/Lung Transplant
- PGY1 Acute Care - Hematology/Oncology
- Ambulatory Care (selective, 1 month):
- PGY1 Ambulatory Care - Hem/Onc/BMT Clinic
- PGY1 Ambulatory Care - Heart Failure Clinic
- PGY1 Ambulatory Care - Specialty Clinic
- PGY1 Ambulatory Care - Family Medicine Clinic
- PGY1 Ambulatory Care - LVAD Clinic
- PGY1 Ambulatory Care - Tobacco Clinic
- PGY1 Ambulatory Care - PCT Clinic
- PGY1 Ambulatory Care - SOT Clinic
- Critical Care (selective, 1 month):
- PGY1 Critical Care - CTICU
- PGY1 Critical Care - MSICU
- PGY1 Critical Care - STICU
- PGY1 Critical Care - CICU
- PGY1 Critical Care - MICU
- PGY1 Critical Care - SMICU
- PGY1 Critical Care - Neurocritical ICU
- Pediatrics (selective, 1 month):
- PGY1 Pediatrics - General Pediatrics
- PGY1 Pediatrics - Surgery
- PGY1 Pediatrics - PICU
- PGY1 Pediatrics - NICU
- PGY1 Pediatrics - PCICU
- PGY1 Pediatrics - Hematology/Oncology
- PGY1 Antimicrobial Stewardship/ID Consult (1 month)
- PGY1 Emergency Medicine (1 month)
- PGY1 Informatics (1 month)
- PGY1 Leadership/Management (1 month)
- Any selective rotations (Acute Care, Ambulatory Care, Critical Care, Pediatrics
Longitudinal
- PGY1 Advising (1 year)
- PGY1 Longitudinal Management (1 year)
Projects
- PGY1 MUE (3 months)
- PGY1 Major Project (1 year)
Presentation
- PGY1 Seminar (2 months)
- Up to 35, 8-hour weekend shifts (average of every 3rd weekend over 52 weeks)
- Two weekday evening staffing operational shifts (12:30 to 9 p.m.) in place of rotation twice monthly August through June
- Attendance and podium presentation at UNC-REPS (yearlong project presentation)
Residency Program Director
Krista McElray, Pharm.D., BCPS
PGY1 Residency Program Director
Pharmacy Residency Manager
Education: Ohio State College of Pharmacy
Post-Graduate Training: PGY1 & PGY2 Internal Medicine at MUSC Health
Rotations Offered: Leadership
PGY1 Pharmacy Residents
Andrea Edwards, PharmD
Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina
Pharmacy School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Areas of Interest: Infectious Disease, Ambulatory Care, Oncology
Research Project: Evaluating the Real World Clinical and Specialty Pharmacy Outcomes in Patients with Transthyretin Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
Hobbies: Listening to music, going on walks, spending time with friends and family
Charleston Favorites: “Charleston has beautiful scenery so really anywhere from the beach to downtown for nice views. My favorite place for food is Pink Bellies!
Why MUSC?: MUSC has been such a monumental place for my professional growth! I have gained so much knowledge through my education and rotational experiences. It has been such a great place to learn from, and I have developed a sense of community. The large academic medical center environment also allows me to diversify and see varying disease states!”
Daniel Magno, PharmD
Hometown: Midland, Michigan
Pharmacy School: MUSC College of Pharmacy
Areas of Interest: Transplant, Critical Care
Research Project: Man vs. Machine: Comparative Analysis of 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platforms With Answering Drug Information Questions
Hobbies: Going to the gym, getting a sweet treat
Charleston Favorites: Running the Ravenel Bridge, eating at Heavy’s Barburger, going to Locals with the residency class, & going to the beach
Why MUSC?: “I loved all my preceptors that I had for 4th year rotations and it was a no-brainer to come back for a residency.”
Sadie Pyle, PharmD
Hometown: Sylvania, OH
Pharmacy School: University of Toledo
Areas of Interest: Solid Organ Transplant, Oncology, Infectious Disease
Research Project: Evaluation of Induction Efficacy and Safety in Heart Transplants After Protocol Change
Hobbies: Yoga, reading, spending time with family & friends
Charleston Favorites: Trying out the many great restaurants around Charleston, and watching the sunset at Folly Beach
Why MUSC?: “The endless number of opportunities for growth and the supportive environment.”
Raechelle Raymore, PharmD
Hometown: Gwinnett County, Georgia
Pharmacy School: Mercer University College of Pharmacy
Areas of Interest: Ambulatory Care, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine
Research Project: Comparison of Outcomes in Kidney Transplant Recipients Receiving Standard Dose vs. Reduced Dose Mycophenolate
Hobbies: Listening to music, trying new foods, and pottery
Charleston Favorites: Miller’s All Day, Locals Sushi & Sports Pub, and EVO Pizzeria
Why MUSC?: “I chose MUSC because of the variety of rotation experiences and the supportive environment created by the preceptors. I wanted to train at a program that would challenge me clinically while also giving me the support and guidance I need to continue growing as a pharmacist. Being at a large academic medical center also gives me the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population, gain experience managing a wide range of disease states, and explore different areas of pharmacy.”
Jala Reed, PharmD
Hometown: West Chester, OH
Pharmacy School: University of Cincinnati
Areas of Interest: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
Research Project: Is Shorter Always Better? Assessment of Clinical Success and Early Relapse of 6 Weeks vs 6 Months of Antifungal Therapy for Candida spp. Osteomyelitis
Hobbies: Watching sports (NFL, MLB, Formula 1, NHL, etc.), reading books (romance mostly), going to the beach, watching thunderstorms
Charleston Favorites: Folly + Isle of Palms Beaches
Why MUSC?: “I loved the size of the residency class! I knew I would be able to make a connection with lots of different personalities that would push me professionally and personally. I also enjoy the variety of rotations offered because I would be able to choose rotations that were interesting to me and my professional goals.”
Jessica Rumrill, PharmD
Hometown: Mount Pleasant, SC
Pharmacy School: University of South Carolina
Areas of Interest: Critical Care, Cardiology
Research Project: Old Dogs, Familiar Tricks? Clinical Outcomes of Antipseudomonal Beta-Lactam Therapy for Carbapenem-Resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa with Preserved Traditional Beta-Lactam Susceptibility
Hobbies: Cooking/baking, reading, lounging at the beach
Charleston Favorites: The Windjammer, Palmetto Islands County Park, Cuoco Pazzo Trattoria
Why MUSC?: “I chose MUSC because I knew I wanted to train at an academic medical center that would be able to offer me diverse clinical experiences.”
Mike Shea, PharmD
Hometown: Washingtonville, NY
Pharmacy School: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Areas of Interest: Infectious Disease, Cardiology, Internal Medicine
Research Project: Safety and efficacy of flat versus weight-based digoxin loading doses
Hobbies: Running, cooking, pickleball
Charleston Favorites: Tommy Condon’s, Saltwater Cowboys, Hampton Park, Riverfront Park
Why MUSC?: “I wanted to do my PGY1 at a large academic medical center where I could be exposed to a wide variety of rotation experiences. Also, Charleston is a beautiful city close to beaches, lots of parks, and great restaurants!”
Lana Taylor, PharmD
Hometown: Jackson, MS
Pharmacy School: University of Mississippi
Areas of Interest: Infectious Diseases, Oncology, and Critical Care
Research Project: Evaluation of Breakthrough Invasive Fungal Infections While on Isavuconazonium Sulfate Prophylaxis in High-risk Hematology Patients on Antifungal Prophylaxis
Hobbies: Pickle ball, baking, and trying new restaurants!
Charleston Favorites: My favorite spot to visit is Folly Beach and my favorite places to eat are Obstinate Daughter and Holy City Bagels
Why MUSC?: “I chose MUSC because of the wide variety of rotation options to choose from, and I felt that being at a large academic medical center provides a great learning environment and supports our experience as residents.”
