Past Residents

Pictured L-R: Maggie Goodman, Nick Brakefield

Pictured L-R: Amanda Hafer, Katie Wicker

Graduate of: University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Pharmacy
Favorite thing about ASTR: The feeling of community and support
Current Practice: Emergency Medicine Pharmacist at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital

Graduate of: Belmont University College of Pharmacy
Favorite thing about ASTR: Decentralized pharmacy practice model and physician support
Current Practice: Clinical Pharmacist at Kansas City VA Medical Center

Pictured L-R: Genna Holder, Christopher Buckley, Meghan Vail

Graduate of: Union University
Favorite thing about ASTR: Friendly and welcoming atmosphere
Current Practice: Medical Intensive Care Clinical Pharmacist at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Awards: 2022 ACCP Critical Care PRN Junior Investigator Award Recipient

Graduate of: Lipscomb University
Favorite thing about ASTR: Family-like atmosphere and progressive nature of the
pharmacy department
Current Practice: Clinical Pharmacist at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Graduate of: University of Tennessee
Favorite thing about ASTR: Feeling of community
Current Practice: Clinical Pharmacist at Baptist Memorial Hospital

Pictured L-R:  Brittany Wininger, Toni Darnell, Brittany Daniel

Graduate of: Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy
Favorite thing about ASTR: passionate preceptors and progressive nature of the pharmacy team
Current Practice: Clinical Pharmacist at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Graduate of: Belmont University
Favorite thing about ASTR: welcoming staff, level of pharmacist involvement, collaboration opportunities with patient care teams
Current Practice: Clinical Pharmacist at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Pictured L-R: Christopher Wren, Maren Richards Brinton, Nicholas Hodge

Graduate of : Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy
Favorite things about ASTR: Family atmosphere in a community teaching hospital with a large variety of experiences
Current Practice: Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Tristar Skyline Medical Center

Graduate of: Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy
Favorite thing about ASTR: Versatile preceptors and the family atmosphere. Additionally, the clinical opportunities available
Current Practice: Cigna Medicare

Graduate of: Belmont University
Favorite thing about ASTR: Preceptors who are truly invested in both your personal and professional development. I enjoy the progressive collaborative practice and opportunities for future development, including learning about avenues for pharmacist reimbursement.
Current Practice: Associate Medical Science Liaison at AstraZeneca

Pictured L-R:  Paige Gundrum, Rebecca Heath, Kelsea Woolfolk

Graduate of: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Favorite thing about ASTR: A welcoming community hospital with a wide variety of rotations and preceptors who genuinely care about the residents learning
Current Practice: Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist at Fond du Lac Regional Clinic (SSM Health)

Graduate of: Campbell University
Favorite thing about ASTR: Preceptors are dedicated to resident growth and development. The pharmacy team truly embodies the Ascension mission and values, creating a very supportive atmosphere.
Current Practice: Clinical Assistant Professor - University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy

Graduate of: Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy
Favorite thing about ASTR: Wonderful preceptors with a wide array of rotation and learning experiences.
Current Practice: Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Ascension Medical Group

Pictured L-R: Austin Heiing, Abby Sparkman, Clayton Mitchell

Graduate of: Ohio Northern University
Favorite thing about ASTR: Working in a rapidly expanding environment. Several new services have been initiated at ASTR recently, which offers increased opportunities to learn as a resident. All of the services value pharmacy’s input and seek us out as a resource.
Current Practice: Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist at Tristar Horizon Medical Center

Graduate of: Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy
Favorite thing about ASTR: The ability to expand my clinical knowledge in a growing, learning environment. Preceptors offer many opportunities for residents to strengthen areas of interest and shape into a well-rounded pharmacist.
Current Practice: Clinical Pharmacist at Vanderbilt Population Health

Graduate of: Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy
Favorite thing about ASTR: Opportunity to practice pharmacy within a model where interventions from pharmacists are highly valued. Preceptors provide ample opportunities for resident growth and development.
Current Practice: Ambulatory Care Specialty Pharmacist at Yale New Haven Health

Pictured L-R: Zuri Foster, Rachel Milwee, Meagan Watters

Graduate of: Auburn University
Favorite thing about ASTR: The people. I have the opportunity to learn in an environment in which I am surrounded by professionals who are experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about delivering the best care to their patients.
Current Practice: Clinical Pharmacist at Huntsville Hospital

Graduate of: Belmont University
Favorite thing about ASTR:The opportunity to learn in an environment that values teaching and welcomes questions. Preceptors are experts in their field but willing to meet you at your level as a learner.
Current Practice: Clinical Pharmacist at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Graduate of: University of Tennessee
Favorite thing about ASTR: The friendly and knowledgeable employees that recognize the value of serving patients needs as a team and continuing to investigate new ways to provide exceptional care.
Current Practice: Evening Lead Pharmacist at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Graduate of: Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Favorite thing about ASTR: Everyone is so easy to get along with and have made me feel welcomed coming from a different state. All the preceptors make it an excellent learning environment.
Current Practice: Clinical Pharmacist at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford

Graduate of: Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy
Favorite thing about ASTR: The diverse learning opportunities offered and ability to tailor the experience to my career interest
Current Practice: PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident at UNC Medical Center Chapel Hill

Graduate of: Belmont University College of Pharmacy
Favorite thing about ASTR: The friendliness of the employees and the camaraderie of the pharmacy staff.
Current Practice: Clinical Pharmacist at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford