Past Residents and Current Positions

Resident Quotes

Dr. Laura Hanson, 2011-2012:  "I was looking for a residency in which I'd  have lots of variety and learning opportunities-  this program was a perfect fit! I had the chance to work in multiple practice settings (acute care, ambulatory care, research and academia) all while focusing on my passion-Caring for geriatric patients"

Dr. Kacey Carroll, 2013-2014: "I was interested in and chose this residency because of the resident's opportunity to practice in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.  The practice settings were ones that I knew I would encounter in my practice beyond residency.  I also loved how involved the resident could be at the college, as academia was my career goal.  What your favorite part of the residency program: My favorite part of the residency was working with the geriatric medical fellowship team.  I learned so much from them during our weekly rounds and felt that I was a highly valued member of the team.  Why someone should choose this residency program?  This program set me up to be successful as an academician and helped me grow as a teacher and as a practitioner.  I am better equipped now to take care of geriatric patients, which will be extremely important in the upcoming years as our elderly population continues to grow!"

Dr. Danielle Backus, 2014-2015 resident: "I knew I wanted to complete a PGY-1 fairly early on in pharmacy school, but I started my PGY-1 with very little intention of completing a PGY-2.  However, my favorite experiences during my PGY-1 year were those I spent teaching.  I decided that a clinical faculty position was my desired career path, and when I spent time looking into how to make that happen, I realized that completing a PGY-2 would be the best move for me.  I also confirmed for myself how interesting geriatric patients are: one pharmacist intervention can make a huge impact on a patient's quality of life.  Geriatric patients are often having huge health status changes and are transitioning from different housing/medical environments, leaving them vulnerable to medication errors, adverse events from medications, or excess medications given their goals of therapy.  Midwestern's PGY-2 in Geriatrics and Academia was a perfect fit for me.  The available rotations cover geriatric patients at Banner Boswell (in the ICU, ED, and rehab center, as well as working with patients in cardiology and internal medicine), and additional rotations to work with patients in the nursing home and ambulatory care settings, with state/national organizations, and with attending physicians, medical fellows, and medical residents associated with the Banner Health Family Medicine Geriatric Fellowship Program. In addition, working with the faculty at Midwestern (including the program director), there are advisors for how to complete research projects, presentations, publications, precepting, and everything else faced during the PGY-2 year and in a future career in academia.   Advice and guidance is given concerning didactic lectures, exam questions, and in interactions as a preceptor for pharmacy students.  The opportunities available through this program are many, and can be tailored to the resident's needs and desires, with the goal of giving him or her the tools needed to succeed in whatever comes next."