PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residents
Damaris Fuentes, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Email: damaris.fuentes@baystatehealth.org
Professional interests: My professional interests include working within the specialty pharmacy setting more specifically HIV, transplant or mental health.
Personal interests: I like to make jewelry and paint on my free time as well as try new restaurants. I also love to spend time with my dog, Sammy.
What attracted you to Baystate Medical Center?
What attracted me to Baystate is the longitudinal schedule that community residents are given, on top of that there are so many opportunities to work at different clinics at various locations within this health system. The large Hispanic patient population is another thing that drove me towards this program.
What is your favorite thing about living in the area?
I currently live in CT, about 15 min from Baystate and there are alot of stores and restaurants nearby.
What are you most excited for this year?
I'm excited to learn the workflow of the different clinics. I am also looking forward to getting my teaching certificate.
Kathryn Higgins, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: University of Rhode Island
Hometown: Bangor, Maine
Email: Kathryn.Higgins@baystatehealth.org
Professional interests: My professional interests lie in the outpatient world including ambulatory care and transitions of care
Personal interests: Finding new music and films, hiking, spending time with family and friends, and most importantly playing with my golden retrievers.
What attracted you to Baystate Medical Center?
The different opportunities to work within the Springfield community including various clinics for chronic disease states, and transitions of care training for better continuation of care. The pharmacy team and past residents spoke highly of the environment and curriculum as well.
What is your favorite thing about living in the area?
The diverse community and being closer to friends!
What are you most excited for this year?
To establish connections with patients I work with all while strengthening my clinical knowledge and confidence.
Recent Graduates
Gabriela Resto, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: University of Connecticut
Post-Graduate Position: Health Professions Education Evaluation and Research Fellowship, Connecticut Veterans Affairs
Ashley M. Varela Martinez, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: MCPHS-Worcester Campus
Post-Graduate Position: PGY2 Ambulatory Care at Sentara Medical Group, Chesapeake, VA
Rachel Yan, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: Western New England University
Post-Graduate Position: PGY2 Ambulatory Care at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA
Anna Mortali, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: University of Rhode IslandPost-Graduate Position: PGY2 Rhode Island Primary Care Ambulatory Residency, Providence RI
Rami Farjo, Pharm
School of Pharmacy: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences-WorcesterPost-Graduate Position: PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Chelsey Quinlan, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy and Physician Assistant StudiesPost-Graduate Position: PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency RI Primary Care Physician Corporation, Cranston, RI
Kelsey Leite, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesPost-Graduate Position: PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, Banner Health, Phoenix, Arizona
Jenna Lee, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesPost-Graduate Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Baystate Health
Geena Eglin, PharmD
School of Pharmacy: MCPHS-University, BostonPost-Graduate Position: PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, North Carolina
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