Centura St. Anthony Hospital Personal Statement

I am writing to express my strong interest in the PGY1 residency program at Centura St. Anthony Hospital. Throughout my pharmacy experience, I developed a passion for education and inpatient healthcare. Pursing a residency allows me to merge these two interests. During my critical care rotation at your facility, the pharmacists provided exceptional care to patients while upholding the values of compassion, integrity, and excellence. These core values resonated with my own and I was drawn to your institution. The PGY1 residency program at Centura St. Anthony Hospital has everything I desire. It is based at a level I trauma center which brings the challenge of a diverse patient population. Additionally, experiences that captivate my interest such as cardiology, critical care, and education are offered. The opportunities afforded by your program will facilitate my long-term career goals. I aspire to expand my clinical skills, enhance the pharmacy profession by precepting/teaching students, and possibly pursue a PGY2 residency.
The rigor of advanced pharmacy practice experiences required me to utilize evidence-based medicine, establish a process for reviewing medication regimens, conduct literature reviews, and collaborate with healthcare professionals. The extensive rotations offered by your program, in addition to research and leadership opportunities, will enrich these skills and prepare me to become a well-rounded clinician. Furthermore, your program provides a constructive atmosphere for my learning style. The preceptors I worked with while on rotation gave me the independence of making recommendations. However, they also provided guidance tailored to my visual and auditory learning styles if I requested