The PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program at Hillcrest Hospital South is an ASHP-accredited, one-year postgraduate training program. The PGY1 residency is designed to build on the traditional PharmD education program to foster the development of competent, independent clinical pharmacists able to provide patient-centered care in an acute care setting.
Starting date: July 1
Application deadline: Jan. 15
Duration: 12-month residency
Number of positions: Two
Hillcrest Hospital South in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a 180-bed community hospital, nestled in the heart of Oklahoma’s “Green Country.” Our hospital is a growing facility with an outstanding staff. We are designated as a Level II Primary Stroke Center and were awarded the American College of Cardiology Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI. Our facility offers a wide variety of specialties, including both invasive and non-invasive cardiology, critical care, infectious disease, orthopedics and surgical services.
Our residents prepare for a role as a clinical pharmacist providing direct patient care or for a specialty PGY2 by developing strong leadership skills, excellent interdisciplinary communication and the independence to operate within a wide variety of clinical and pharmacy settings. Residents have opportunities for interacting and teaching pharmacy students from both Southwestern Oklahoma State University and University of Oklahoma colleges of pharmacy. The mission of the Department of Pharmacy at Hillcrest South is to deliver safe and compassionate care for our patients in an atmosphere of mutual respect, individual accountability and social responsibility, and serves as the basis for our practice and education philosophy.
Essential functions of the resident:
- Patient medication reviews, supports clinical activities including dosing services, code response and rounds attendance
- Participates in clinical pharmacy research projects and quality assurance projects
- Provides educational programs for health care professionals, students and members
- Provides distribution services and patient education
| Required rotations | Duration |
| Administration | One month |
| Cardiology | One month |
| Critical care I | One month |
| Critical care II | One month |
| Emergency medicine | One month |
| Geriatrics | One month |
| Infectious disease | One month |
| Internal medicine | One month |
| Additional learning experiences | Duration |
| Orientation | One month |
| Education (year-long learning experience, includes the following activities) | |
| Journal club | Full year |
| Topic discussion series | Full year |
| Nurse and physician staff In-services | Full year |
| Patient education | Full year |
| Emergency response (year-long learning experience, includes the following activities) | |
| Code response (during assigned times) | Full year |
| Operations (year-long learning experience, includes the following activities) | |
| Weekend coverage as a staff pharmacist with clinical responsibilities (every other weekend) | Full year |
| Holiday shifts (one major and two minor) | Full year |
| Research and quality | |
| Medication utilization evaluation | One to be completed during the residency year |
| Clinical services analysis | One to be completed during the residency year |
| Quality improvement initiatives | One to be completed during the residency year |
| Research project | One to be completed during the residency year |
| Elective rotations | Duration |
| Antimicrobial stewardship | One month |
| General surgery | One month |
| Informatics | One month |
| Transitions of care | One month |
| Women’s health | One month |
| Electives can include repeating a required rotation. Other rotations are currently being considered and will be made available based on preceptor availability, patient population and resident interest. | |
Residency Program Director
Titles: Clinical Pharmacy Manager, PGY1 Residency Program Director, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy Adjunct Faculty
Education: PharmD, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, 2008
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Memorial Hermann—Texas Medical Center, 2009; PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency, Memorial Hermann—Texas Medical Center, 2010
Practice area: Critical care, clinical administration/management, antimicrobial stewardship
Research interest: Clinical pharmacy impact on cost/patient care metrics; sudden cardiac death; targeted temperature management; antimicrobial stewardship impact
Hobbies: Reading, scuba diving, trying new recipes, spending time with my son and husband
Email: jennifer.gass@hillcrest.com
Director of Pharmacy
Titles: Director of Pharmacy, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy Adjunct Faculty
Education: PharmD, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, 2011
Practice area: Administration
Research interest: Finance, operational optimization
Hobbies: Baseball, golf, coaching, spending time with my family
Email: todd.worsham@hillcrest.com
Pharmacy Preceptors
Titles: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy Adjunct Faculty
Education: PharmD, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, 2010
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Wesley Medical Center, 2011
Practice area: Cardiology, infectious disease
Research interest: Pharmacy impact on medication compliance in heart failure patients – focus on patient education
Hobbies: Going to the lake, hanging out with my three dogs, spending time with family
Titles: Clinical Pharmacist
Education: PharmD, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, 2017
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Oklahoma State University Medical Center, 2018; PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency, CoxHealth Medical Center, 2019
Practice area: Emergency medicine; critical care; emergency response
Research interest: Emergency medicine, critical care and medication safety
Hobbies: Spending time with my family and two dogs, cooking and traveling
Email: lauren.lees@hillcrest.com
Titles: Clinical Pharmacist
Education: PharmD, University of Houston College of Pharmacy, 2019
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Providence Centralia Hospital, 2020; PGY2 Pharmacotherapy Residency, Detroit Medical Center, 2021
Practice area: Internal Medicine
Research interest: Insulin, anticoagulation, pain stewardship
Hobbies: Hiking, traveling, watching movies
Titles: Informatics Pharmacist, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy Adjunct Faculty
Education: PharmD, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, 2008
Practice area: Information Technology; Epic Willow Pharmacist - Manager
Research interest: Decision support impact on cost analysis and patient care
Hobbies: Spending time with my family and friends, watching OU football, anything science fiction and lounging around, reading a good book.
Email: michael.snider@hillcrest.com
Ashley Flowers, PharmD, BCPS
Title: Clinical Pharmacist
Education: PharmD, Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy, 2020
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Hillcrest Hospital South, 2021
Practice area: Pharmacy operations, antimicrobial stewardship
Research interest: Infectious disease, antimicrobial stewardship, medication reconciliation, diabetes management
Hobbies: Swimming, hiking, reading, candle making, board games
Email: ashley.flowers@hillcrest.com
Current Resident
Nicholas Wheeler, PharmD
Education: PharmD, Southwestern Oklahoma State University Collge of Pharmacy, 2022
Clinical interest: Geriatrics, emergency medicine, antimicrobial stewardship
Hobbies: Going to sporting events, throwing discs at the park, spending time with friends and family
Previous Resident
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy, 2020
Clinical position: Clinical Manager, Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System, Morristown, TN
Clinical interest: Antimicrobial stewardship, infectious disease, internal medicine
Education: PharmD, Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy, 2020
Current position: Clinical Pharmacist; Hillcrest Hospital South, Tulsa, OK
Clinical interest: Infectious disease, antimicrobial stewardship, medication reconciliation, diabetes management
Stipend: $47,486
Certification: BLS and ACLS
Vacation: Paid vacation and select holidays
Meetings: Financial support to attend the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting
Health insurance: Health, dental and vision plans are available
Starting date: July 1
Application deadline: Jan. 15
Duration: 12-month residency
Number of positions: Two
Resident applicants are required to submit an application via the PHORCAS system including curriculum vitae, letter of intent, official academic transcript(s) and three letters of recommendation (clinical rotation preceptors preferred).
Candidate must have successfully completed a PharmD degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy, be eligible for licensure in the state of Oklahoma, participate in an onsite interview, and pass post-match background check, employment physical and drug screen.
Contact our program director:
Jennifer Gass, PharmD, M.S., MHA, BCPS, BCCCP
jennifer.gass@hillcrest.com
918-294-4081
ASHP Program Code: 73013