Meet Our Residents—Academic Year 2010-2011

  • Residents in Past Academic Years

      • "I chose Upstate for my PGY-1 residency because the hospital has anvoutstanding reputation for providing excellence in patient care. The faculty preceptors in the pharmacy department are very attentive and dedicated to the success of their residents. The preceptors ensure that we are provided with a strong educational framework and tailor our education to meet individual goals. Upstate’s residency program provides the opportunity to work in a multitude of clinical settings which will help to enhance our ability to be well-rounded pharmacists upon completion of the program."

      —Marissa Cavaretta, PharmD

      "The PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency program at Upstate provides a curriculum with a wide variety of pharmacy experiences designed to develop well-rounded and proficient clinical pharmacists. These unique experiences in toxicology, clinical pharmacology, pharmacokinetic evaluation, infectious disease, and pediatric pharmacotherapy are what attracted me to this program. Along with the opportunity to pursue training in these areas of pharmacy practice, the residency program at Upstate also provides a great environment for developing clinical assessment and presentation skills. The dedicated faculty creates a learning environment conducive to all learning styles and contributes an extensive pharmacologic knowledge base from various specialties. I feel that this residency program is ideal for gaining a diverse learning experience and preparing for a successful career as a clinical pharmacy specialist."

      —Jessica Roberts, PharmD

      "I chose Upstate for its wide array of opportunities in clinical experiences. My goal is to become a proficient pediatric pharmacist and with the amazing Upstate Golisano’s Children Hospital I can achieve that goal. The faculty are wonderful here, very knowledgeable in their subject area and very willing to teach. Between the wide array of experiences, the children’s hospital, and the great faculty, I will obtain the knowledge and skill sets I need to be a proficient clinical pharmacist."

      —Jennifer Thibert, PharmD

      "I chose Upstate because the program offers a wide variety of experiences in multiple pharmaceutical care areas. Since Upstate is a teaching hospital there are always opportunities to learn and the Upstate community is very welcoming and friendly. The pharmacy team is always encouraging and promotes learning through multiple specialty rotations throughout the year. The clinical pharmacists are always willing to make time to educate the residents. Overall, this program will help me to become a well-rounded, confident and proficient pharmacist."

      —Stephanie Weimeier, PharmD