Community-Based Pharmacy Residents

GABRIELA RESTO, PHARMD

School of Pharmacy: University of Connecticut

Hometown: East Windsor, CT
Email: Gabriela.Resto@BaystateHealth.org
Professional interests: Ambulatory care, public health, academia
Personal interests: Latin dancing (especially salsa!), gardening, cooking plant-based meals for my family, and spending time with my dogs

What attracted you to Baystate Medical Center?

Exciting longitudinal experiences with a focus on outpatient care and proximity to home

What is your favorite thing about living in the area?

Getting to stay close to home and enjoy all things New England--fair season, cozy fall weather, and great outdoor activities!

What are you most excited for this year?

I'm exciting to get more experience in various ambulatory clinics and continue building upon my clinical knowledge and skillsets. I'm looking forward to building relationships with my patients and working closely with the Springfield community.

ASHLEY M. VARELA MARTINEZ, PHARMD

School of Pharmacy: MCPHS-Worcester Campus

Hometown: Dorado, PR
Email: AshleyM.VarelaMartinez@BaystateHealth.org
Professional interests: Primary care, cardiology, geriatrics
Personal interests: traveling, evening walks with my dogs, photography, roadtrips, visiting new beaches

What attracted you to Baystate Medical Center?

The opportunity to make a significant impact in the care of hundreds of patients including underserved and minority populations such as Hispanics, which is a large and rapid growing population around the Baystate Medical Center.

What is your favorite thing about living in the area?

How close I am from major cities, the airport and shopping centers

What are you most excited for this year?

I am excited to continue growing and expanding my skills as an independent pharmacist practitioner in a well-experienced multidisciplinary team to provide the best patient care possible.