Baptist Memphis PGY1 Community Residents

Trè Bost, PharmD

PGY1 Community Resident

 

Undergraduate degree
Bachelor of Science in biology; University of North Carolina-Charlotte; 2018

Pharmacy degree
Doctor of Pharmacy; Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston, SC; 2023

About Trè
Trè is from Harrisburg, North Carolina. Outside of residency, he likes to play basketball and golf, spend time with family, watch basketball and football, and listen to music.

Why did you choose Baptist?
I chose Baptist because they offer a variety of opportunities to help you grow into the professional that you want to be. Everyone was welcoming and very supportive making Baptist a very intriguing place to learn.

What is your day like?
No two days are the same, whether it is working in the Advanced Heart Failure Clinic, Transitions of Care, Walnut Grove Plaza Pharmacy or Practice Management. The one constant and rewarding thing is, no matter the setting, you still get to make a positive impact on patients every day.

What's your favorite thing about Memphis?
My favorite thing about Memphis is the sports, food and history of the city.

Why did you choose pharmacy as a career?
My family was involved in a car accident and I was able to see the power that health care has in helping people's lives. I wanted to give back and make an impact in other’s lives, like those who did for my family. After spending time volunteering in the pharmacy while still in high school, I knew that his was the career path for me.

Why would you recommend Baptist to a prospective applicant?
I recommend Baptist to any applicant because you will be in a supportive environment where people will help you grow as a person and a practitioner.

 

Kelsi Jamison, PharmD

PGY1 Community Resident

Undergraduate degree
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences; University of Mississippi; Oxford, MS; 2020

Pharmacy degree
Doctor of Pharmacy; University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy; Oxford, MS; 2023

About Kelsi
Kelsi was born in Memphis, Tennessee but grew up in Independence, Mississippi. After graduating from high school she attended the University of Mississippi. She enjoys spending time with her family and dog, reading, trying new restaurants, traveling and watching movies.

Why did you choose Baptist?
I chose Baptist because of its unique Community Residency Program. When searching for a residency program, I was looking for a place that I could get experience in heart failure management and Transitions of Care in an environment where I would be comfortable growing and learning in. Baptist Memphis' program catered to all of the things I was looking for, and I am so happy that I have the opportunity to learn from the best.

What is your day like?
My day consists of rotating through different pharmacy services throughout the outpatient side of the hospital. These include the Advanced Disease Management Clinic, Transitions of Care, Practice Management, and Walnut Grove Plaza Pharmacy. The most rewarding part of my day is helping patients who need it and making interventions that can better the outcomes of those patients.

What's your favorite thing about Memphis?
I love the culture, music and especially the food. I was born in Memphis and spent most of my summers and holidays here, so this city is near and dear to my heart.

Why did you choose pharmacy as a career?
I chose pharmacy because of the pharmacists in my hometown who were always so helpful and kind to my family and me. We were always so grateful to have pharmacists that cared and wanted to do everything in their power to help members of the community. I decided at a young age that I wanted to contribute to my community in the same way. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of a great profession and I hope to make an impact.

Why would you recommend Baptist to a prospective applicant?
Baptist allows residents to learn and grow in an environment that is welcoming and open to teaching new pharmacists. I would 100% recommend completing PGY1 training at Baptist.

Adalis Lock, PharmD

PGY1 Community Resident

 

Undergraduate degree
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences; University of Tennessee; Knoxville, TN; 2021
Bachelor of Arts in biology; University of Mississippi; Oxford, MS; 2019

Pharmacy degree
Doctor of Pharmacy; University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy; Memphis, TN; 2023

About Adalis
Adalis was born and raised in Horn Lake, Mississippi. She enjoys reading books on a variety of subjects, trying new restaurants in Memphis, painting, and binge-watching TV shows and movies.

Why did you choose Baptist?
I chose Baptist because I saw that this is a place where I can grow as a practicing pharmacist. There are many opportunities that this program has to offer. The Baptist community is very welcoming and provides a positive learning environment for residents and students.

What is your day like?
My day consists of rotating through the different areas of community pharmacy services. This can include the outpatient pharmacy at the hospital, Baptist Walnut Grove Plaza Pharmacy, the COPD Transitions of Care service, the Advanced Heart Failure Clinic, and Project Management. Also, in the evenings there is an opportunity to gain even more community pharmacy experience while staffing in the Walnut Grove Plaza Pharmacy. There are also opportunities to gain Ambulatory Care experience while off-campus at Church Health. It can be challenging managing time between these different areas, tasks given to us and the different meetings. However, it does allow me to improve my time management skills. The most rewarding thing about my day is being able to treat patients and work with such a great team.

What's your favorite thing about Memphis?
My favorite thing about Memphis is the food and the culture. There are always so many things to do in the city that you can never be bored.

Why did you choose pharmacy as a career?
I chose pharmacy as a career because I love to help people and I loved math and science as a student. Pharmacy is a health care profession that combines all three of these aspects.

Why would you recommend Baptist to a prospective applicant?
I would recommend Baptist because it gives you the opportunity to learn and improve as a new practicing pharmacist. There are many aspects of community pharmacy that one can learn from. Also, Baptist has core values that involve providing patients with the best possible care.

 

Delvin Russell, PharmD

PGY1 Community Resident

 

Undergraduate degree
Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and pharmaceutical sciences; University of Memphis

Pharmacy degree
Doctor of Pharmacy; University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy; Memphis, TN

About Delvin
Delvin is from Covington, Tennessee, and he loves to travel to warm places, like the island of Saint Martin, Jamaica and Mexico. Delvin also enjoys anime, gaming and basketball.

Why did you choose Baptist?
Baptist was one of the best experiences I had as a student while on any rotation. I was welcomed and appreciated. When my time here as a student was over and I was going over my post-graduate options, I felt Baptist would be the perfect opportunity for me.

What is your day like?
My day is challenging in a way that makes it feel really fulfilling. The most rewarding part would have to be the patients we see on a daily basis and leaving my mark by providing the best possible care.

What's your favorite thing about Memphis?
I love the culture here.

Why did you choose pharmacy as a career?
I chose pharmacy as a teen because my basketball coach's mother was a pharmacist. Science was always my favorite subject in school and I just took a leap of faith into the profession. One of the best choices I’ve ever made.

Why would you recommend Baptist to a prospective applicant?
Baptist is a warm welcoming environment and they really respect the professional opinion of the pharmacist here.