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Class of 2023-2024

Katelyn Carswell, PharmD

Katelyn Carswell, PharmDPharmacy School: Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy
Hometown: Wetumpka, AL
Employment Post Graduation: Clinical Pharmacist, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Why Spartanburg Regional? Spartanburg Regional had everything that I was looking for in a residency program, including numerous rotation opportunities, specifically ones in my primary interest. The thing that stood out to me the most was how welcoming everyone was the moment I met them. This was extremely important to me since I moved from out-of-state. All of the friendly faces and their constructive support has made me feel at home.

 

Jared Cvetko, PharmD

Jared Cvetko, PharmDPharmacy School: Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Employment Post Graduation: PGY2 Infectious Diseases, Banner University Medical Center

Why Spartanburg Regional? The reason that I picked Spartanburg Regional to complete my PGY-1 residency is because of the wide variety of inpatient rotations in my areas of interest. I also completed several rotations here while I was a P4 student and was drawn to the environment of the pharmacy staff as a whole. The staff is very understanding of my interests and career goals and will give me the best opportunity to achieve them.

 

Mark Suddreth, PharmD

Mark Suddreth, PharmDPharmacy School: Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy
Hometown: Simpsonville, SC
Employment Post Graduation: Clinical Pharmacist, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Why Spartanburg Regional? I was drawn to the residency program at Spartanburg Regional for the excellent rotations and learning experiences that this program provides. As an intern here prior to residency, I had the opportunity to work with many of the preceptors and residents. During this time, I was able to familiarize myself with the hospital and the residency program. It was clear to me that the preceptors and pharmacy staff as a whole are encouraging, supportive and have the best interests of the resident in mind.

 
 

Class of 2022-2023

Rachel Cutshaw, PharmD

Rachel CutshawPharmacy School: Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy at East Tennessee State University
Hometown: Morristown, TN
Employment Post Graduation: Clinical Pharmacist, Mission Hospital

Why Spartanburg Regional? I was initially attracted to the program for the diverse rotations and learning opportunities, however it was the warm and supportive nature of the staff and preceptors that won me over. It was also important that Spartanburg provides an excellent training environment for critical care and emergency medicine.

 

Ashton Mason, PharmD

Ashton MasonPharmacy School: University of South Carolina
Hometown: Duncan, SC
Employment Post Graduation: PGY2 Internal Medicine, Prisma Health Richland

Why Spartanburg Regional? I chose Spartanburg Regional as where I wanted to complete my residency training after completing a rotation here as a 4th-year student. I absolutely loved learning from everyone within the department and felt welcomed even within a short month. The preceptors are all so supportive and want to challenge you throughout your rotations to make you the most well-developed pharmacist you can be.

 

Kailey Mattison, PharmD

Kailey MattisonPharmacy School: University of South Carolina
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Employment Post Graduation: Clinical Pharmacist, InClinic Rx

Why Spartanburg Regional? I applied to Spartanburg Regional initially due to the variety of outpatient rotation opportunities that the program offered.  However, I chose Spartanburg Regional because of the pharmacy management staff and preceptors.  Everyone is so supportive and encouraging of your goals and wants to help you grow not only as a pharmacist but also as a person.

 
 

Class of 2021-2022

Martin Gordon, PharmD

Martin GordonPharmacy School: Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy
Hometown: Potchefstroom, South Africa
Employment Post Graduation: PGY2 Critical Care, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Why Spartanburg Regional? I was interested in Spartanburg Regional because I had the opportunity to complete several rotations as a 4th-year student and quickly realized that the preceptors had my genuine best interest at heart. I believe that each preceptor will push me outside of my comfort zone to enhance my learning experience and I don't know if I could have gotten that anywhere else.

 

Deasiah Hogue, PharmD

Deasiah HoguePharmacy School: South University School of Pharmacy
Hometown: Spartanburg, SC
Employment Post Graduation: Clinical Pharmacist, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Why Spartanburg Regional? With Spartanburg being my hometown, it was always my goal to make it back to the area to be close to my family. During my time as a pharmacy intern at Spartanburg Medical Center, I was able to experience firsthand the warm, supportive nature of the institution. The more I worked, the more I felt at home. The welcoming environment along with the diverse inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences the facility had to offer confirmed for me that this would be the best place to advance my professional career.

 

Katy Wolfe, PharmD

Katy WolfePharmacy School: University of South Carolina
Hometown: Salisbury, NC
Employment Post Graduation: PGY2 Internal Medicine, Duke University Hospital

Why Spartanburg Regional?  I chose Spartanburg Regional because of the diverse inpatient experiences offered that align with my current interest areas and the family environment. Through every interaction that I had with Spartanburg Regional, I was able to gain a sense of the welcoming and supportive environment that is here to help me learn and grow as a pharmacist.

 
 

Class of 2020-2021

Lauren Longaker, PharmD

Lauren LongakerPharmacy School: University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Hometown: Columbia, SC
Employment Post Graduation: Ambulatory Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist, Prisma Health Columbia

Why Spartanburg Regional? I loved the family atmosphere at Spartanburg Regional. I truly felt the supportive nature from conversations with all of the preceptors and knew they had the residents’ best interests at heart. I wanted a residency that could be tailored to my specific (and changing) interests, and the variety of learning experiences both inpatient and outpatient was exactly what I was looking for. I have really enjoyed my residency experience so far and couldn’t imagine completing my PGY-1 training anywhere else!

 

Kara Metowski, PharmD, BCPS

Kara Metowski Pharmacy School: Drake University College of Pharmacy
Hometown: Slinger, WI
Employment Post Graduation: PGY2 Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University

Why Spartanburg Regional? I chose Spartanburg Regional because the program offered a variety of rotations that lined up with my professional interests. The pharmacy staff were all so welcoming, supportive and dedicated to advancing my professional career but also took a personal interest in my life.

 

Sarah Piraino, PharmD

Sarah PirainoPharmacy School: Cedarville University School of Pharmacy
Hometown: Travelers Rest, SC
Employment Post Graduation: Clinical Pharmacist, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Why Spartanburg Regional? I chose Spartanburg Regional because it offered diverse inpatient and outpatient clinical experiences that could be tailored to my professional interests in the setting of a warm, supportive environment.

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