Ashani McDonald, PharmD
Hometown: Miami, FL
Pharmacy School: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
PGY-1 Program: Aza Health
Dr. McDonald chose AdventHealth Celebration’s PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Program because of the mission to deliver exceptional whole-person care and strive for excellence through compassionate professionals which aligns with her core values. She strongly believes that the ability to train in diverse clinical areas, such as diabetes management and anticoagulation, paired with transitions of care rotation will prepare her to solve complex cases competently, independently, and confidently. She is excited to diversify her disease state knowledge, learn about the non-clinical aspects of ambulatory care practices (i.e. billing/insurance, administrative tasks) as well as building relationships with patients, co-residents, preceptors, and providers. When she's not at the hospital, Dr. McDonald enjoys relaxing and practicing self-care, spending time with friends and family, trying new restaurants, and traveling. Being new to the Orlando area, she wants to go kayaking at various state parks and attend the Food and Wine Festival at Epcot! Upon completion of residency, Dr. McDonald plans to become a board-certified ambulatory care pharmacist and obtain a Clinical Ambulatory Care Pharmacist position. Her goal is to assist with the health disparity amongst the indigent population by being a patient advocate to ensure equitable care through resource management and provide patient education that will improve their quality of life.
Avery Hassey, PharmD
Hometown: Scranton, PA
Pharmacy School: Temple University
PGY-1 Program: Jefferson Abington Health
Dr. Hassey chose AdventHealth Celebration’s PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Program because of the opportunity to work in a variety of clinics and to continue to build on her knowledge and experience from her PGY1 residency. This year she is excited to build meaningful connections with her co-residents, preceptors, and patients. When she's not at the hospital, Dr. Hassey enjoys spending time with family, friends and getting to water her plants. She also loves reading, Christmas and spa days. Being new to the Orlando area, she is excited to visit Disney springs and explore the natural springs around the area. Upon completion of residency, Dr. Hassey plans to become an established ambulatory care pharmacist and work in a clinic to develop meaningful relationships with her patients.
Daniel Hough, PharmD
Hometown: North Carolina
Pharmacy School: Wingate University
PGY-1 Program: University of Tennessee, Community-Based Residency
Dr. Hough chose AdventHealth Celebration’s PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Program because of the opportunities of expanding clinical pharmacy services within a pharmacy-friendly health care system. He desires to follow AdventHealth's mission to extend the healing ministry of Christ by providing personalized health plans to patients within each of the pharmacy services. This year he is looking forward to making strong relationships with his co-residents, preceptors and patients. He is also excited to expand his knowledge in the field of diabetes, anticoagulation and other chronic disease states. When he's not at the hospital, Dr. Hough enjoys riding his bike around scenic downtown Celebration, cooking, and exploring all the nature Florida has to offer, he has resisted the urge to pet the gators (so far). As a new Orlando resident, he plans to visit several beaches and take trips to Disney and Universal. Upon completion of residency, Dr. Hough hopes to work as an associate professor with a school of pharmacy and practice in chronic care management clinics. He also plans to sit for board certification in ambulatory care and diabetes care and education after completion of the residency year.