About Our Residency Program
Welcome to the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at AdventHealth Redmond.
AdventHealth Redmond is a nonprofit, 230-bed community teaching hospital serving as a regional referral center for Northwest Georgia and portions of Alabama. Residents benefit from exposure to a diverse patient population and a broad range of clinical services, including cardiovascular care, stroke care, critical care, emergency medicine, internal medicine, antimicrobial stewardship and ambulatory care.
Our commitment to high-quality patient care, clinical excellence and whole-person healing creates an exceptional environment for resident learning and professional growth. Pharmacists at AdventHealth Redmond are highly valued members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The pharmacy team actively collaborates with physicians, medical residents, nurses and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes.
Through our decentralized, patient-centered practice model, residents participate in interdisciplinary rounds, emergency response activities, medication management, quality improvement initiatives and direct patient care across a variety of practice settings.
Our ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program is designed to accelerate the transition from student pharmacist to confident, independent practitioner. Residents gain experience managing complex patients while developing expertise in clinical decision-making, leadership, research, teaching and practice advancement. Core learning experiences provide comprehensive exposure to acute care pharmacy practice, while elective opportunities allow residents to tailor the program to their professional interests and career goals.
Residents actively contribute to research, medication safety initiatives, committee work, formulary management and quality improvement projects that drive meaningful enhancements in patient care and pharmacy practice. In addition, residents complete a teaching certificate program, serve as co-preceptors for pharmacy students, and participate in educational activities throughout the year to strengthen their communication and teaching skills.
AdventHealth Redmond offers the ideal balance of a close-knit learning environment, broad clinical exposure and individualized mentorship. Residents have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to patient care while working alongside experienced pharmacists, physicians, medical residents and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Located in the scenic city of Rome, Georgia, residents enjoy an affordable cost of living, abundant outdoor recreation and a vibrant community atmosphere. Graduates leave the program prepared to provide exceptional patient care, pursue board certification and thrive in advanced pharmacy practice opportunities.
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director:
Brianna Qualls, PharmD, BCPS
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PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Coordinators:
Amanda Herndon, PharmD
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Keith Johnson, PharmD
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- Program Description
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General Information:
- Two full-time, 12-month positions are available
- Onsite interview required
- Application deadline: January 5
- Estimated start date: July 1
- Staffing commitment required:
- Every third weekend
- One weekday every three weeks
- Estimated annual stipend: $56,000
Required Qualifications:
- Licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in Georgia
- Participation in the ASHP Resident Match Program
Other Program Benefits:
- BLS, ACLS and PALS certification and training provided
- Teaching certificate opportunity
- Travel reimbursement for conferences
- Employee discounts
- Eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental and vision
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Learning Experiences
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Core Learning Experiences (4 - 5 weeks):
- Orientation
- Internal Medicine
- Cardiovascular Critical Care
- Neurocritical Care
- Medical Critical Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Pharmacy Administration
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Cardiology
Elective Learning Experiences (4 weeks):
- Ambulatory Care
- Pharmacy Operations
- Transitions of Care
- Advanced Experiences as Requested
Longitudinal Learning Experiences (48 weeks):
- Education
- Medication Safety
- Staffing and Distribution
- Research
- Application Information
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Our program participates in the ASHP Match NMS Code: 267813
The following application materials must be submitted to PhORCAS by January 5:- Completed PhORCAS application
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Letter of intent
- Three recommendations via PhORCAS
- Transcripts from all colleges of pharmacy attended
For questions regarding the application process, please contact Brianna Qualls at Brianna.Qualls@AdventHealth.com.
Meet Our Preceptors
Brianna Qualls, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Residency Program Director
Audie Britton, PharmD, MHA
Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Administration Preceptor
Christine Wong, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Cardiovascular Critical Care and Cardiology Preceptor
Komal Patel, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Internal Medicine and Antimicrobial Stewardship Preceptor
Keith Johnson, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist and Residency Program Coordinator, Medical Critical Care Preceptor
Leah Vincent, RPh
Clinical Pharmacist, Staffing and Distribution Preceptor
Devon Tousignant, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine Preceptor
Marnie Sharp, RPh
Clinical Pharmacist, Supporting Preceptor
Reepal Patel, PharmD
Pharmacy Operations Manager, Pharmacy Operations Preceptor
Amanda Herndon, PharmD
Pharmacy Coordinator and Residency Program Coordinator, Medication Safety and Education Preceptor
Grayson Layton, PharmD, MBA
Clinical Pharmacist, Supporting Preceptor