Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency Graduates

Alumni Information - HSPAL Residency

Andrew Harsh, PharmD, MS
Supervisor, Ambulatory Pharmacy, Medication Assistance
Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL
Residency Years: 2021 – 2023

“The Vanderbilt HSPAL residency program provides invaluable opportunities to learn from a dedicated, compassionate, and innovative healthcare team in a world-class setting. In addition to clinical and leadership experience, the program will equip you with a mindset centered on excellent patient care and adaptability that will empower your transition into your preferred pharmacy leadership role.”

Sydney Madison, PharmD, MM, BCPS 
Medication Use Policy and Education Program Coordinator
University of Kentucky Healthcare, Lexington, KY
Residency Years: 2020 – 2022

“I chose Vanderbilt for my residency training because of the quality of clinical and administrative rotations available, the variety of opportunities for pharmacist engagement, and the focus on producing a well-rounded pharmacy administrator.”

Sherwyn Tenia, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
OR Pharmacy and Sterile Products Manager
UNC REX Healthcare, Raleigh, NC
Residency Years: 2019 – 2021

“The clinical focus for the PGY1 year, flexibility of tailoring rotations to my interests, and diverse leadership opportunities are some of the reasons I am glad I came to Vanderbilt.

Jared Gabbert, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
VMG Clinic Pharmacy Manager
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Residency Years: 2018 – 2020

“The Vanderbilt HSPAL residency allowed me to grow my clinical knowledge and gave me the tools necessary to succeed in my current role. The program preceptors (both PGY-1 and PGY-2) and leaders within the Pharmacy Department are what makes this program great because you’re able to get firsthand exposure on how they’re improving patient care and expanding the practice of pharmacy at VUMC.”

Garrett Crothers, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
Director of Pharmacy Revenue Cycle
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 
Residency Years: 2017 – 2019

“The strength of the clinical and administrative rotations, the wide variety of experiences offered, and, most importantly, the people that you get to work with on a day-to-day basis truly make this a great program.”

Scott Karpowicz, PharmD, MBA, BCPS 
Consulting EHR Support Analyst – Pharmacy
Methodist Healthcare System, San Antonio, TX
Residency Years: 2016 – 2018

“The Vanderbilt HSPAL residency was a challenging, rewarding, and Epic (pun intended, with the hospital’s transition to eStar during my PGY-2 year) experience that helped me develop clinically and administratively with the support of skilled preceptors and pharmacy leaders in a patient-focused, progressive practice environment.”

Elly Glazier, PharmD, MMHC
Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager
Vanderbilt University Hospital, Nashville, TN
Residency Years: 2023-2025

“My HSPAL experience at Vanderbilt set me up for my dream job at the end of residency. The strong clinical foundation, diverse administration rotation opportunities, and unique masters structure really set the program apart. The team was responsive to making sure that my residency journey was always tailored to my interests and needs. I truly feel I have made connections with preceptors across the program that I will have for my whole career.”