Pharmacy Residency at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the PGY1 Pharmacy and PGY2 Internal Medicine pharmacy residency programs at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital. Our vision is to impact patient lives by providing high-quality, compassionate, cost-effective pharmaceutical care and to advance the profession of pharmacy by becoming valued, integral members of the interdisciplinary patient care team. Every day, we strive to Move Pharmacy Forward. You could be the next integral member of our team.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our residency program leadership believes that diversity is critical to creating an environment of excellence and strengthening the training provided. We aim to foster diversity among our residents to promote exceptional patient care, education, and teamwork. Diversity includes all aspects of an individual's identity including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, physical abilities, socioeconomic status, religious creed, place of origin, and other life experiences. Cultural competence is vital for promoting health equity and delivering the best possible care for patients; we believe that applying these principles begins with fostering diversity within our residency. Our culture of respect and accountability reflects a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. Birmingham is home to a diverse population, and at PBMC, we believe excellence is for everyone.

Meet Our Team

Current Residents

Lauren Ducote, PharmD, is a PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Resident from Mandeville, Louisiana. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Samford University and completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital. Lauren serves on the local Medication Safety Committee, and her research is on the use of thrombolytics for acute ischemic stroke in patients on chronic DOAC therapy. In her free time, she enjoys baking, visiting new coffee shops, and spending time outdoors. 

Lam Ho, PharmD, is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident originally from Vietnam. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from Auburn University. Lam serves on the local Medication Safety Committee, and her research is on fixed dosing of four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate in patients with obesity. Her professional interests include critical care, cardiology, and internal medicine. In her free time, Lam enjoys watching Netflix, spending time with friends, and hiking.

Linh Le, PharmD, is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident from Fresno, California. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy from Loma Linda University. Linh serves on the Drug Diversion and Opioid Stewardship Committee, and his research is on universal alcohol-based nasal decontamination. His professional interests include informatics, infectious diseases, and ambulatory care. In his free time, Linh enjoys spending time with family and traveling with his fiancée.

Isabelle (Izzy) Perling, PharmD, is a is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident from Atlanta, Georgia. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Georgia. Izzy serves on the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee and her research is on antidepressant continuity and analgosedation. Her professional interests include internal medicine and academia. In her free time, Izzy enjoys watching Atlanta sports, playing with her dog, and spending time with friends and family.

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director

Sarah Blackwell, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Affiliate Assistant Professor, Auburn University and Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Samford University
PharmD: Auburn University
Residency Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Practice: Medical Critical Care
Sarah.Blackwell@orlandohealth.com (205)-783-3223

PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Director

Jessica Starr, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
Associate Clinical Professor, Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy
PharmD: Auburn University
Residency Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy and PGY-2 Internal Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina
Practice: Department of Medical Education (Baptist Health Princeton Hospital), Internal Medicine
jas0003@auburn.edu (205)-783-3452

Preceptors

Allison Bachtle, PharmD
Staff Pharmacist, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
PharmD: Auburn University
Practice: Pharmacy Operations 

Timothy Garrett, PharmD
Staff Pharmacist, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
PharmD: Samford University
Residency Training: PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Practice: Pharmacy Operations

Kenda Germain, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Affiliate Assistant Professor, Auburn University and Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Samford University
PharmD: Auburn University
Residency Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy, Mission Hospital
Practice: Internal Medicine Hospitalist Service

Dan Gillis, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
PharmD: Samford University
Practice: Antimicrobial Stewardship and Internal Medicine

John Michael Herndon, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Affiliate Assistant Professor, Auburn University and Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Samford University
PharmD: Auburn University
Residency Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Practice: Neuroscience and Surgical Critical Care

Rebekah Neal, RPh
Interim Director of Pharmacy Services
Affiliate Assistant Professor, Auburn University and Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Samford University
BS, Pharmacy: University of Georgia
Practice: Administration

Alyssa Osmonson, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Affiliate Assistant Professor, Auburn University and Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Samford University
PharmD: Auburn University
Residency Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy and PGY2 Internal Medicine, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Practice: Cardiology

Nathan Pinner, PharmD, BCPS
Associate Clinical Professor, Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy
PharmD: University of Tennessee
Residency Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy and PGY-2 Internal Medicine, Methodist University Hospital
Practice: Department of Medical Education (Baptist Health Princeton Hospital), Internal Medicine

Jeremy Roop, PharmD
Information Technology Pharmacist, Baptist Health
PharmD: Auburn University
Practice: Pharmacy Informatics