PGY-2 Infectious Disease Pharmacy Residents

Current residents

Tiffany Russo, PharmD

School of Pharmacy: MCPHS University
PGY1 Residency: University of Toledo Medical Center
Hometown: Leominster, MA
Email: tiffany.russo@baystatehealth.org

Professional interests: OPAT, pharmacokinetics, and resistance mechanisms

Personal interests: Dogs, videogames, and exploring new breweries  

What attracted you to Baystate Medical Center?
I rotated at BMC as a student and all my favorite preceptors were here. BMC has a wonderful culture for learning. Both the pharmacists and other healthcare workers are happy to share knowledge and learn from you as well. Preceptors are extremely invested in not only your learning but your well-being.

What is your favorite thing about living in the area? 
There’s a similar amount of fun breweries and restaurants as Eastern MA, but with much better views (mountains, trees, etc.).

What are you most excited for this year?
I’m so excited to advance my knowledge in the world of Infectious Diseases and gain exposure to practicing with patient populations that I have not yet experienced, such as pediatrics.

Recent graduates

2023

Brooke Broczowski, PharmD

Clinical Pharmacist, ID/Antimicrobial Stewardship at Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest Campus, Allentown PA

School of Pharmacy: St. John's University

PGY1 Residency: St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network

Samantha Sallerson, PharmD

Per Diem Pharmacist at Baystate Medical Center, exploring ID/Antimicrobial Stewardship Positions

School of Pharmacy: MCPHS University – Boston

PGY1 Residency: Unity Hospital of Rochester

2022

Tiffany Russo, PharmD

Post-graduate Position: Per Diem Pharmacist, Baystate Medical Center

2021

Brandon Optiz, PharmD

School of Pharmacy: Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Post-graduate Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

2020

Kelly Sawyer, PharmD

School of Pharmacy: University of New England

Post-graduate Position: Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist, Eastern Maine Medical Center

2019

Rebecca Marcinak, PharmD

School of Pharmacy: Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Post-graduate Position: Clinical Specialist, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Beebe Healthcare

2018

Michael Lorenzo, PharmD

School of Pharmacy: Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Post-graduate Position: Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship Specialist, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence RI