Pharmacy Residency Program
Welcome to the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Website. PGY1 residency training is a challenging but rewarding experience. I commend you for your commitment to your education and the profession of pharmacy. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital (JMCGH) is a large tertiary care community hospital in rural West Tennessee, and the flagship institution of West Tennessee Healthcare. Our service area includes West Tennessee, parts of the Missouri bootheel, and northern Mississippi. This large service area gives our institution the depth and breadth of patient experiences typically seen in a large academic medical center but nestled in a mid-size town with a welcoming atmosphere. The Department of Pharmacy is integral across all of West Tennessee Healthcare. We have relationships with two area colleges of pharmacy, and conduct both introductory and advanced practice experiences at our institution.
Specifically, the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital PGY1 pharmacy residency prepares pharmacists for community-based hospital practice, to serve as experiential adjunct faculty for a college of pharmacy, and/or to pursue second-year post-graduate residency training in a focused area of practice.
Thank you for your interest in our PGY-1 residency program.
Sincerely,
Jamie Hopkins, Pharm.D., BCIDP
PGY-1 Residency Program Director
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital Purpose
The purpose of the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital PGY-1 pharmacy residency is to prepare pharmacists for community-based hospital pharmacy practice, to serve as experiential adjunct faculty for a college of pharmacy, and / or to pursue second year post-graduate residency training in a focused area of practice.
Program Information/Application
Hospital Information
- 642-bed tertiary care center
- Non-profit institution
- Serves 17 West Tennessee counties: approximately 400,000 persons
- Flagship hospital of West Tennessee Healthcare which is a
- Contains 6 Intensive Care Units (MICU, SICU, CCU, CVICU, NeoICU, NeuroICU) providing 120 ICU beds
- Emergency Department treats ~100,000 patients per year
- Average daily census is 408
- Employees 76 licensed pharmacists
Program Details
- ASHP Accredited
- Number of Residents: 4
- Duration of Program: 12 months
- Stipend: $45,000
- Benefits
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- Paid Earned Time: 10 days per year
- Sick Time: 6 days per year
- Administrative Leave: granted for professional activities
- Interview Leave: up to 3 days with documentation of interview
- Health Insurance
- WTH Benefits Page
Application Requirements/Qualifications
- Interview required
- PharmD or equivalent experience
- Eligibility for licensure in Tennessee with expected licensed by date of September 30.
- U.S. citizenship required
- Application must be submitted through PhORCAS
- PhORCAS Requirements
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- General Application
- Letter of Intent
- Curriculum vitae
- Official copy of college/university transcript (Pharmacy School only)
- Three letters of recommendations using the ASHP Standardized Residency Application Recommendation Request Form
- Application deadline: January 10, 2022
ASHP Program Code: 54007
NMS Code: 183913
Residency Rotation Opportunities
Projects and Presentations
- Residency project for presentation at the MidSouth Pharmacy Residency Conference
- Prepare and present one Medication Use Evaluation (MUE)
- Attend P&T Committee Meetings
- Attend and take minutes for an assigned hospital committee throughout the year
- Prepare a Drug Monograph and Therapeutic Review for presentation to P&T Committee
- Prepare a PharmaGram
- Conduct at least two Journal Clubs
- Prepare and present a Continuing Education (CE) presentation to the West Tennessee Pharmacists Association
- Prepare and present a lecture in conjunction with Union University College of Pharmacy
- Prepare and present a lecture to the University of Tennessee Family Practice Residents
- Complete drug information questions
Current Residents
Julianna Bolton, PharmD
Hometown: Milan, TN
Undergraduate Education: University of Tennessee at Martin
Pharmacy School Education: Union University College of Pharmacy
Why I chose JMCGH PGY-1 Residency Program: I chose JMCGH because the residency program offers a wide variety of clinical rotations with amazing preceptors who both challenge and encourage me along the way. This program provides the opportunity to care for a multitude of patients in both the inpatient and ambulatory care settings. I am confident that my residency experience at JMCGH will help me achieve my goal of becoming a well-rounded clinical pharmacist!
Vanessa Gresham, PharmD
Hometown: Florence, AL
Undergraduate Education: Auburn University
Pharmacy School Education: Belmont University College of Pharmacy
Why I chose JMCGH PGY-1 Residency Program: I was focused on finding a PGY-1 Residency program that would give me a robust experience. I chose JMCGH due to the wide variety of rotations available. I specifically have interest in Ambulatory Care, Pediatrics/Neonatology, and Oncology. I was so excited to find all of these specialties in one program, as this is a highly unique quality in residency programs. I was further drawn to JMCGH due to my pleasant interactions with both residents and the pharmacy staff. I am so thankful to have found such a wonderful program with co-workers who truly care about my well-being and making my experience the absolute best it can be!
Fabrice Kamgang, PharmD
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Undergraduate Education: University of North Texas
Pharmacy School Education: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
Why I chose JMCGH PGY-1 Residency Program: I chose JMCGH PGY-1 residency program because it offers well-rounded pharmacy training which includes an inpatient clinical pharmacy experience and longitudinal ambulatory care experience.
Prestley Miller, PharmD
Hometown: Dover, TN
Undergraduate Education: Bethel University
Pharmacy School Education: Union University College of Pharmacy
Why I chose JMCGH PGY-1 Residency Program: Throughout pharmacy school I had the opportunity to complete several APPE rotations at JMCGH and noticed everyone in the pharmacy department treats each other like family. Not only is this a truly caring environment, but JMCGH employs excellent clinical pharmacy specialists. JMCGH also offers a wide array of rotation experiences and opportunities for teaching experience with its close ties to Union University College of Pharmacy. Everyone here wants to see you succeed and is always willing to help you in any way possible to be a successful clinician.
Meet the Preceptors
Sherry Osborne, RPh
Hometown: Medina, TN
Undergraduate Education: Jackson State Community College
Pharmacy School Education: University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Practice Interests: Administration
Hobbies: My dogs!!
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love the employees and just knowing that what we do each day is helping somebody to go home!!
Jamie Hopkins, PharmD, BCIDP
Hometown: Manchester, TN
Undergraduate Education: Mercer University
Pharmacy School Education: University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Practice/Research Interests: Antimicrobial Stewardship
Hobbies: Reading, running, and spending time outdoors with my husband and kids
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: What attracted me to JMCGH almost 20 years ago was the opportunity to help create something new. The people I work with keep me here now. The pharmacists, technicians, residents, and students work hard to take care of the people here. We work well together and have a good time while doing so.
Beth Beard, PharmD
Hometown: Jackson, TN
Undergraduate Education: Harding University
Pharmacy School Education: University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Practice Interests: General medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, reading, and online window shopping
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love the family atmosphere of the pharmacy department.
Christopher Buckley, PharmD, BCCCP
Hometown: Bartlett, TN
Undergraduate Education: University of Tennessee at Martin
Pharmacy School Education: University of Memphis
Residency: PGY-1 Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN
PGY-2 Critical Care/Nutrition at Regional One Health in Memphis, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Enteral Nutrition Support, Protein Requirements in Critically Ill Patients, and Traumatic Brain Injury
Hobbies: Fantasy football, NY Yankees, Tennessee Volunteers, and Tennessee Titans
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love the multidisciplinary collaboration of the NeuroICU.
Ashley Bynum, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Hometown: Kennett, MO
Undergraduate Education: University of Mississippi
Pharmacy School Education: University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY-1 North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS
Practice/Research Interests: Critical Care
Hobbies: playing piano, reading, spending time outdoors with my 3 dogs, and family movie nights
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love the sense of community not just within the pharmacy department but within the whole hospital. I feel like part of a team providing the best care possible to patients in the ICU. I look forward to coming to work each morning which means a lot to me.
Rusty Cabanaw, PharmD, BCACP
Hometown: Jackson, TN
Undergraduate Education: Union University
Pharmacy School Education: University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY-1 University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy/Holston Medical Group
Practice Interests: Ambulatory Care
Hobbies: Running, reading, and UT Football/most sporting events
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I enjoy the opportunity to practice in my hometown, to establish patient relationships, and to work with other healthcare providers in helping to improve patient’s healthcare.
Austin Camp, PharmD, BCPS
Hometown: Jackson, TN
Undergraduate Education: Union University
Pharmacy School Education: Union University College of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY-1 Baptist Memphis Hospital in Memphis, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Critical Care, Toxicology, and Infectious Disease
Hobbies: Music, Movies, and Memphis Grizzlies
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team in the SICU.
Sonia Carter, PharmD, BCPS
Hometown: Jackson, TN
Undergraduate Education: Harvard University
Pharmacy School Education: Union University College of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY-1 Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Internal Medicine and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Hobbies: Spending quality time with family and friends, dog mom, and reading
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love the wonderful work atmosphere with a skilled pharmacy team.
Bethany Doss, PharmD, BCPS
Hometown: Collierville, TN
Undergraduate Education: University of Arkansas
Pharmacy School Education: University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY-1 Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Emergency Medicine
Hobbies: Sports, music, traveling, and reading
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love the atmosphere of JMCGH. There is an open dialogue present between pharmacy and other healthcare professionals that creates a working environment of mutual respect.
Katie Frieling, PharmD, BCACP
Hometown: Jackson, TN
Undergraduate Education: University of Tennessee
Pharmacy School Education: Union University College of Pharmacy
Residency:
PGY-1 Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA
PGY-2 Ambulatory Care at Buffalo Medical Group in Buffalo, NY
Practice/Research Interests: Ambulatory Care
Hobbies: Reading, traveling, and staying active!
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love collaborating with healthcare team members.
Greg Gibson, PharmD
Hometown: Meridian, MS
Undergraduate Education: Mississippi State University
Pharmacy School Education: Bachelor of Pharmacy from University of Mississippi, Doctor of Pharmacy from University of North Carolina
Practice/Research Interests: Neonatal and Pediatric Medicine
Hobbies: Cooking, gardening, spending time with family as I’m the father of twins that are in the second year of college.
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I enjoy the friendly working environment of JMCGH. The people I work with in the pharmacy and in the pediatric and neonatal areas make it fun to come to work each day. I know we have a voice in patient care and other healthcare professionals value our opinion.
Courtney Guinn, PharmD
Hometown: McLemoresville, TN
Undergraduate Education: University of Tennessee at Martin
Pharmacy School Education: Union University College of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY-1 Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN
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Zachery Halford, PharmD, BCOP, BCPPS
Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Undergraduate Education: University of Utah
Pharmacy School Education: University of Utah
Residency: PGY-1 Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, HI
Practice/Research Interests: Pediatrics, Hematology/Oncology
Hobbies: Fitness, golfing, and making sure my kids survive gymnastics
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: JMCGH is a large, progressive hospital with a variety of subspecialties, but it feels like a community hospital.
Jeremy Hicks, PharmD, BCPS
Hometown: Ooltewah, TN
Undergraduate Education: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Pharmacy School Education: University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY-1 Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Memphis, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Internal medicine/Nutrition Support
Hobbies: I grew up doing projects around the house with my dad. So, naturally I became “Mr. Fix It” like him. If you have the right tools you can do just about anything. I like anything that flies…real planes, model planes, home-made rockets. At night I look at the stars, planets, constellations, and the international space station while walking with my wife or taking the dog out. I’m amazed by God’s creation.
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: The pharmacy is an extension of my own family, and we work well together. An added benefit is getting to work with some intelligent, talented people. It is also important that pharmacy is respected by our administration, doctors, NPs, PAs, nurses, and others at JMCGH.
April Ingason, PharmD
Hometown: Bartlett, TN
Undergraduate Education: University of Memphis
Pharmacy School Education: Union University College of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY-1 Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN
Practice Interests: Perioperative
Hobbies: Family time, cooking, traveling, and yoga
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love being able to develop the role of a surgery pharmacist by expanding clinical services offered in the surgery department. Working in surgery is like belonging to a community; we are all here to work together to take care of our patients. I enjoy the overall inviting atmosphere of the hospital; Jackson General is an amazing place to work!
Kristen Lee, PharmD
Hometown: Jackson, TN
Undergraduate Education: University of Mississippi
Pharmacy School Education: University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
Practice/Research Interests: Antimicrobial Stewardship
Hobbies: Raising 5 children and watching them play any and all sports
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love the camaraderie among all the pharmacists I work with at JMCGH the most. The pharmacists here genuinely care about each other, as well as our students and residents. In addition, we strive to take exemplary care of our patients.
Andrew Martin, PharmD
Hometown: Rives Junction, MI
Undergraduate Education: Ferris State University
Pharmacy School Education: Ferris State University College of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY-1 University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics
Practice/Research Interests: Medication safety and quality, drug information, and informatics
Hobbies: Parenting and beekeeping
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: JMCGH offers a place to work and grow with people who care and are continually working to advance the practice of pharmacy.
Brian Shaw, PharmD, BCPS
Hometown: Martin, TN
Undergraduate Education: University of Tennessee at Martin
Pharmacy School Education: University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Practice Interests: Internal Medicine
Hobbies: Fishing and golf
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I have worked for JMCGH for over 13 years, and I can say that almost no two days are the same. I like being able to see and learn new things, and that is easy to do here due to the variety of experiences at JMCGH. What I like most is helping take care of patients. Helping patients with their medicines gives me a fulfilled purpose in the work I do each day.
Jessica Smith, PharmD, BCPS
Hometown: Jackson, TN
Undergraduate Education: Jackson State Community College and Union University
Pharmacy School Education: University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY-1 Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Cardiac Step-down, Pain management, and Congestive Heart Failure
Hobbies: Baking and growing herbs
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I enjoy getting to work with students and residents because it thrills me to watch them grow in knowledge and confidence as they progress.
Alydia Snyder, PharmD
Hometown: West Helena, AR
Undergraduate Education: Union University
Pharmacy School Education: Union University College of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY-1 Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Nutrition Support and Antimicrobial Stewardship
Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and 3 kids, reading, and going to the beach
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love the people I work with and the family atmosphere we have!
Brad Spencer, PharmD, BCCCP
Hometown: Collierville, TN
Undergraduate Education: Union University
Pharmacy School Education: Union University College of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY-1 Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Small group teaching, drug allergy, social media influence on public’s science/medicine perceptions
Hobbies: Playing with my children, biking, and coaching soccer
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love the wide variety of services and patient conditions.
JoLeigh Sutton, PharmD, BCPS
Hometown: Chattanooga, TN
Undergraduate Education: Carson-Newman University
Pharmacy School Education: Samford McWhorter School of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY-1 UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL
Practice/Research Interests: Informatics and Internal Medicine
Hobbies: I am a singer, wife, and mother to three beautiful children. I also dabble in painting, crafting, and cake making.
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love that I can make an impact on patient care on a daily basis either directly or indirectly. I am also blessed to work with a staff that is compassionate, friendly, and treats each other like family. We can do hard things together!
Jodi Taylor, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Hometown: Trenton, TN
Undergraduate Education: Middle Tennessee State University
Pharmacy School Education: University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY-1 Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Memphis, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Critical Care and Cardiology
Hobbies: Gardening
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: JMCGH is a perfect blend of community and academic practice with a hometown/family feel!
Christy Waggoner, PharmD, BCPS
Hometown: Jackson, TN
Undergraduate Education: University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Pharmacy School Education: University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Residency: PGY-1 Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN
Practice Interests: Ambulatory Care
Hobbies: Traveling, reading, and playing with my two daughters
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love building relationships with my patients the most.
Lyn Wells, PharmD
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Undergraduate Education: University of the South Sewanee, TN
Pharmacy School Education: University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Practice Interests: Oncology
Hobbies: Knitting, reading, listening to music, my dogs, and hunting/fishing
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love the sense of family within the Department of Pharmacy along with the camaraderie felt within the Kirkland Cancer center as we all focus on the patients’ well being.
Dylan Wilson, PharmD, BCPS
Hometown: Flint, MI
Undergraduate Education: Ferris State University
Pharmacy School Education: Ferris State University
Residency: PGY-1 St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI
Practice/Research Interests: Cardiology specifically cardiovascular surgery and PCI and Research projects
Hobbies: Coaching my kids’ teams, woodworking, and running
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love the people. People make the difference in all of the areas that I’m involved with from the pharmacy department to the CVICU.
Nelda Young, PharmD
Hometown: Selmer, TN
Undergraduate Education: University of Tennessee at Martin
Pharmacy School Education: Samford McWhorter School of Pharmacy
Hobbies: Reading and needlework
What I love most about practicing at JMCGH: I love my pharmacy co-workers, the flexibility, and the good working relationship between pharmacy and other departments.
Former Residents
| Resident | Year | Position | Practice Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Smith | 2010-2011 | Clinical Pharmacist | Jackson-Madison County General Hospital – Jackson, TN |
| Liz Underwood | 2010-2011 | Residency Program Director | Unity Health |
| Christy Waggoner | 2011-2012 | Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist | Jackson-Madison County General Hospital – Jackson, TN |
| Hope (Glidewell) Welch | 2011-2012 | Clinical Pharmacist | Baptist Memorial Hospital Golden Triangle – Columbus, MS |
| Alydia Snyder | 2012-2013 | Clinical Pharmacist | Jackson-Madison County General Hospital – Jackson, TN |
| Connie Sharkey | 2012-2013 | Pharmacist Manager and Research Analyst | The Knowledge Center at HCA – Nashville, TN |
| Allyson Wunderlich | 2012-2013 | Clinical Pharmacist | Saint Thomas Rutherford – Murfreesboro, TN |
| Brad Spencer | 2013-2014 | Assistant Professor | Union University College of Pharmacy – Jackson, TN |
| Matthew Bibb | 2013-2014 | Clinical Pharmacist | Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital – Nashville, TN |
| Lacie (Hatcher) Bradford | 2013-2014 | Clinical Pharmacist | Erlanger Health System – Chattanooga, TN |
| Alexis Luckey | 2014-2015 | Clinical Pharmacist | Advanced Therapeutic Applications, LLC |
| Steven Maher | 2014-2015 | Clinical Pharmacist | Mercy Hospital at Jefferson – Festus, MO |
| Nhung Dang | 2014-2015 | Clinical Pharmacist | OSF Healthcare – Peoria, IL |
| April Ingason | 2015-2016 | Surgery Clinical Pharmacist | Jackson-Madison County General Hospital – Jackson, TN |
| Courtney Guinn | 2015-2016 | Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist | Jackson-Madison County General Hospital – Jackson, TN |
| Anwesa Chakrabarti | 2015-2016 | Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist | Vanderbilt University Hospital – Nashville, TN |
| Sonia Carter | 2016-2017 | Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist | Jackson-Madison County General Hospital – Jackson, TN |
| Sarah Ayers | 2016-2017 | Clinical Pharmacist | Jackson-Madison County General Hospital – Jackson, TN |
| Emily (Gateley) Grissom | 2016-2017 | Clinical Pharmacist | Jackson-Madison County General Hospital – Jackson, TN |
| Pamela Sanford | 2017-2018 | Clinical Pharmacist | University of Missouri Healthcare – Columbia, MO |
| Jordan Harrington | 2017-2018 | Clinical Pharmacist | Jackson-Madison County General Hospital – Jackson, TN |
| Justin Emmons | 2017-2018 | ||
| Bethany Doss | 2018-2019 | Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist | Jackson-Madison County General Hospital – Jackson, TN |
| Tyler Byrd | 2018-2019 | Community Pharmacist | C&C – Dyersburg, TN |
| Kathryn Jones | 2018-2019 | Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist | Franciscan Saint Francis Health – Indianapolis, IN |
| Hallie Smith | 2018-2019 | Clinical Pharmacist | Huntsville Hospital – Huntsville, AL |
| Sophia Dunavant | 2019-2020 | PGY-2 Ambulatory Care | Mosaic Medical – Bend, OR |
| Bethannee Horn | 2019-2020 | Clinical Pharmacist | Jackson-Madison County General Hospital – Jackson, TN |
| Hannah Smith | 2019-2020 | ||
| Aaron Zuller | 2019-2020 | Clinical Pharmacist | Jackson-Madison County General Hospital – Jackson, TN |