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Learn more about residents in the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Mayo Clinic Hospital — Arizona. The program offers four resident positions annually.

Edith Ford, PharmD

Hometown: Brunswick, GA

Pharmacy school: University of Georgia

About me: I worked as a radiologic technologist for five years after getting my bachelor's in radiography, and decided to change my career to pharmacy after working as a pharmacy specialist in the military. I like snacks, cats, and learning new pharmacy pearls, in that order.

Why Mayo Clinic? My father was a patient at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, and was impressed by his care there. My father is a very hard man to impress. I also have a strong interest in solid organ transplant and oncology, so Mayo Clinic was perfect for furthering my professional interests.

Email: ford.edith@mayo.edu

Zach Larson, PharmD

Hometown: Brentwood, CA

Pharmacy school: Idaho State University

About me: I'm a first-generation pharmacist interested in oncology and bone marrow transplant. Outside my professional life, I enjoy skateboarding, skiing, hiking, and going to concerts. I've been married for 5 years and just welcomed a brand-new baby girl into our little family. I can't forget our bernedoodle who is also a huge part of our lives.

Why Mayo Clinic? I chose Mayo Clinic because I knew it would allow me to be at the forefront of cutting edge care in oncology. I also appreciated the emphasis Mayo Clinic placed on research, as it is one of the shields represented by the Mayo Clinic logo. In addition to these career reasons, I knew I would connect with the RICH TIES values, which include teamwork.

Email: larson.zachary2@mayo.edu

Marie Storer, PharmD

Hometown: Saint Louis, MO

Pharmacy school: University of Colorado

About me: I enjoy being outdoors whenever I can. Often you will find me trying to locate a new hiking spot or cheering on my favorite sports teams. Come hockey season, I'm all in. You may also see me with my little furry Scottish Fold, Kirby, who has been deemed one of the most bougie cats you will meet. My pharmacy interests include critical care, emergency medicine, and pharmacogenomics.

Why Mayo Clinic? I did an APPE rotation during pharmacy school at Mayo Clinic and instantly fell in love with the institution. Mayo Clinic embodies its value — "The needs of the patient come first" and provides an environment where you feel welcome and learn something new every day.

Email: storer.marie@mayo.edu

Kaylee Whitenack, Pharm.D

Hometown: Lexington, KY

Pharmacy school: University of Kentucky

About me: I moved to Arizona right before residency, after graduating from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy with my husband and our dog. Outside of work, I love to be with my family and shop at all of the great shopping in Scottsdale! My professional interests include critical care, clinical research, and infectious diseases.

Why Mayo Clinic? I love the innovation and collaboration at Mayo. I knew I wanted to be at an academic center where teaching, multidisciplinary teams, and research are priorities. Mayo combines all of these areas.

Email: whitenack.kaylee@mayo.edu

Alumni

The most important indicator of the success of a training program is found in the outcomes of the graduates upon completion of their training.

100%

job placement within six months

Over 80% of graduates obtained board certification

45%

of graduates remained at Mayo Clinic post-residency

Map showing where alumni of the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency in Arizona have gone after completing the residency.

Words from our recent graduates

The Mayo Clinic PGY-1 Pharmacy program was the perfect match for me, not only because of its diverse curriculum, multidisciplinary patient care approach, and the various resources available, but because of the people. It is a special place where employees work together and help each other with the ultimate goal to provide excellent patient care. From the day I started, I have been feeling the support and encouragement from my colleagues and mentors.

Marina Ivanov, PharmD, BCACP
Class of 2018

I was originally drawn to Mayo Clinic because of its reputation as a world-renowned healthcare system servicing a diverse and complex patient population. My interest in the program only grew after interview day. The staff showed genuine interest in my goals and the success of their residents. I continued to feel this support throughout the residency year and witnessed "the needs of the patient come first" on a daily basis.

Emily Eribes, PharmD
Class of 2022