About the Program
The PGY2 HSPAL Residency Program is based at Hartford Hospital and includes both local and system components. The PGY2 resident will collaborate with the Hartford Hospital leadership team, working closely with the director, managers, and supervisors. Additionally, the resident will be part of the System Support Office (SSO) pharmacy team, which includes the System VP of Pharmacy, Clinical and Operations Program Managers, 340B and purchasing Managers, and Medication Safety Office, among others. The SSO team supports pharmacy departments across the system.
The PGY2 HSPAL resident will gain management and leadership experience on both the system and local levels, participating in initiatives, learning experiences, and projects within Hartford Hospital and across Hartford HealthCare. The resident will complete both required and elective learning experiences, and will participate in longitudinal professional development, staffing/manager on call, and research experiences.
Residency Program Purpose
PGY2 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.
Required Learning Experiences
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Learning Experience
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Duration
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Preceptor
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Orientation (5 weeks)
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5 weeks
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Colleen Teevan
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HHC Operations Management
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6 weeks
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Ashley Andrews
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Clinical Management
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6 weeks
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Colleen Teevan
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Medication Safety
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4 weeks
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Amanda Volpe
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Quality and Regulatory
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4 weeks
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Nick Tessier
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Budget/Finance
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4 weeks
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Chrissy Hatfield, Brianne Nichols
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Inpatient Supervisory I
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6 weeks
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Chrissy Hatfield
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Inpatient Supervisory II
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4 weeks
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Chrissy Hatfield, Lisa Semancik
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Professional Development
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Longitudinal – 12 months
(2 days per quarter)
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Michelle Horsfield
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Staffing/Manager on Call
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Longitudinal – 12 months
(every 3rd weekend x 2 8-hour shifts, 2 holidays)
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Lisa Semancik
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Research Project
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Longitudinal – 12 months
(1 day every 3 weeks)
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TBD
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Pharmacy Administration and Leadership
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Longitudinal – 12 months
(2 days every month)
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Eric Arlia
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Elective Learning Experiences
The resident will complete 3 elective learning experiences during their residency year, chosen based upon the resident’s interests and preceptor availability. If the resident has an interest area not listed below, the program will work with the resident to develop a rotation provided that a preceptor is available.
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Learning Experience
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Duration
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Preceptor
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340B Program Management
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4 weeks
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Elyse Lanteigne
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Oncology Management
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4 weeks
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Jon Blazawski
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Specialty Pharmacy Management
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4 weeks
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Bri Nichols
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HHCMG Medication Safety (at HHCMG Wethersfield office)*
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4 weeks
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Linda Sill
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2nd Experience in any required area
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4 weeks
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TBD
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Current Resident
No current resident
Past Resident
2024-2025
Melek Hursid, PharmD, MBA
School of Pharmacy: UConn School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Program: UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital
HSPAL Project: Evaluating the Impact of Pharmacy Workflow Following the Optimization of Automated Dispensing Cabinets
Position Following HSPAL Residency: Pharmacy Supervisor at Hartford Hospital
Benefits
- Stipend: $61,624
- Eligible for health insurance
- 15 days paid time off, not including holidays
- Educational days are provided for ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and other conference(s) determined by RPD
- Free parking
Application Information
Anticipated start date: July 13, 2026
- Application Deadline: January 5, 2026
- Number of Positions: 1
- Applications should be submitted via the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) (link: https://portal.phorcas.org/)
- Complete applications will include:
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- A formal letter of intent
- A current curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation (at least 2 from preceptors of current PGY1 program)
- Official transcripts
Contact Information
Colleen Teevan, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM, FASHP
Clinical Coordinator
PGY2 HSPAL Residency Program Director
Hartford Hospital
80 Seymour St, Hartford, CT 06106
860.972.8807
Colleen.Teevan@hhchealth.org