PGY1 Pharmacy Residents
Current Residents
Sydney Fracassi
School of Pharmacy: MCPHS Worcester Campus
Hometown: Southfield, MI
Email: Sydney.Fracassi@baystatehealth.org
Professional interests: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
Personal interests: Hiking, reading, watching hockey, and drinking coffee
What attracted you to Baystate Medical Center?
I was attracted to Baystate Medical Center because of my experience as a longitudinal APPE student. Everyone was super supportive and knowledgeable; I knew it was a culture I would be able to grow in.
What is your favorite thing about living in the area?
I love that the climate is similar to Michigan, but now I can see the Bruins play at TD Garden!
What are you most excited for this year?
I'm excited to grow my clinical knowledge and spend time with my co-residents!
Ashley McNamara
School of Pharmacy: Western New England University
Hometown: Belchertown, MA
Email: Ashley.McNamara@baystatehealth.org
Professional interests: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Mechanical Circulatory Support
Personal interests: Cooking, spending time with my cats, reading thrillers, hiking, visiting Disney World
What attracted you to Baystate Medical Center?
I previously worked at Baystate Health as a pharmacy intern and loved my job. I loved how acute the patient care population is at BMC, especially with the vast rotational opportunities that a resident could be involved in. From my time spent here as a student, I saw how supportive the preceptors and program directors were in the program. The commitment to further education and growth among the pharmacists is inspiring.
What is your favorite thing about living in the area?
The beauty of all the seasons.
What are you most excited for this year?
Developing confidence as an independent pharmacist, learning from my preceptors, making an impact on patient care, and spending time with my co-residents.
Haley Whelchel
School of Pharmacy: UConn School of Pharmacy
Hometown: Wethersfield, CT
Email: Haley.Whelcel@baystatehealth.org
Professional interests: Cardiology, Critical Care, Transplant, Internal Medicine
Personal interests: Concerts, traveling and trying new restaurants, tennis, hanging out with my cats
What attracted you to Baystate Medical Center?
I was interested in Baystate Medical Center after my great experience as an APPE student and because of the diverse rotations offered. I was impressed with how much the care teams valued pharmacy, and knew I wanted to continue working with the highly knowledgeable and supportive pharmacists.
What is your favorite thing about living in the area?
I knew I wanted to stay local to enjoy all the seasons, especially Fall activities. There are so many great places to easily travel to in the New England area year round!
What are you most excited for this year?
I'm most excited to work with and learn from each preceptor to expand my clinical knowledge and independence, and get closer with all my co-residents!
Sabrina Pham
School of Pharmacy: Xavier University of Louisiana
Hometown: Marrero, LA
Email: Sabrina.Pham@baystatehealth.org
Professional interests: ID and Oncology
Personal interests: I like to play PC games, crochet, and cook!
What attracted you to Baystate Medical Center?
I wanted to get a taste of the east coast, so I applied to a few places around the area. What sealed the deal was the interview- everyone was so welcoming, and it felt like the faculty really emphasized the importance of providing a great learning experience for their residents.
What is your favorite thing about living in the area?
The scenery is absolutely stunning, especially coming from a flat state!
What are you most excited for this year?
Growing my skills as a pharmacist and spending time with my co-residents.
Recent Graduates
2025 Graduates
Tasneem Baker
School of Pharmacy: MCPHS Worcester Campus
Post-Graduate Position: Clinical Pharmacist II at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
Brittney Brzoska
School of Pharmacy: Western New England University
Post-Graduate Position: PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
Huong Trinh
School of Pharmacy: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Post-Graduate Position: Clinical Pharmacist II at Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
2024 Graduates
Kayla Hopkins
School of Pharmacy: Western New England University
Post-Graduate Position: Clinical Pharmacist at Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT
Akrofi Akotiah, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester Campus
Post-Graduate Position: Clinical Pharmacist at Danar Farber, Boston. MA
Thi (Anna) Tran, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences-Worcester Campus
Post-Graduate Position: TBD
2023 Graduates
Annie Balogh, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: University of Michigan
Post-Graduate Position: Clinical Pharmacist at Michigan Health
Clara Forbes, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: University of Rhode Island
Post-Graduate Position: Clinical Pharmacist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston MA
Briana O'Connel, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: Western New England University
Post-Graduate Position: PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy at Baystate Medical Center
Erin Perisco, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: University of Rhode Island
Post-Graduate Position: Clinical Pharmacist at Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, ME
2022 Graduates
Hailey Chapdelaine, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: University of Rhode Island
Post-Graduate Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Baystate Medical Center
Hanyu (Diana) Dai, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: Texas Tech University Health and Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
Post-Graduate Position: Flex Pharmacist, Baystate Medical Center
Emily Duff, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Post-Graduate Position: PGY-2 Critical Care Residency, Baystate Medical Center
Jennifer Hammond, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: University of New England School of Pharmacy in Portland, ME
Post-Graduate Position: PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Residency, Baystate Medical Center
Samantha Schermerhorn, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: Wegmans School of Pharmacy, St. John Fisher College
Post-Graduate Position: PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
2021 Graduates
Jasmine An, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: Northeastern University Bouvé College of Health Sciences
Post-Graduate Position: PGY2 Geriatric Pharmacy Resident, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR
Clare Cycz, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
Post-Graduate Position: PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
Barbara Damas, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Post-Graduate Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
Katherine Marti, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
Post-Graduate Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT
Hannah Ritchie, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Post-Graduate Position: PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
2020 Graduates
Mariela Cardona Gonzalez, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Post-Graduate Position: PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident, UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester, MA
Alison Geary, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: University of Connecticut, School of Pharmacy
Post-Graduate Position: Multispecialty Pharmacist, Trinity Health St Francis Hospital, Hartford, CT
Taylor Hodle, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: Wilkes University, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy
Post-Graduate Position: PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
Matthew Murphy, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: Western New England University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Post-Graduate Position: PGY2 Research Pharmacy Resident, Yale New Haven Health, New Haven, CT
Brandon Opitz, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: Western New England University, College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Springfield, MA
Post-Graduate Position: PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA
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