PGY-2 Infectious Disease Pharmacy Residents

Current residents

Chrystal Cardoza, PharmD

School of Pharmacy: University of Hawaii at Hilo
PGY1 Residency: Norman Regional Health System
Hometown: Kula, Hawaii
Email: Chrystal.Cardoza@baystatehealth.org

Professional interests:

Infectious Diseases, Academia, Emergency Medicine

Personal interests: 

Traveling, rodeos & western culture, cheering for the Patriots

What attracted you to Baystate Medical Center?

The preceptors and the wide array of learning opportunities. I knew Baystate would provide an incredible educational experience.

What is your favorite thing about living in the area? 

The preceptors and the wide array of learning opportunities. I knew Baystate would provide an incredible educational experience.

What are you most excited for this year?

I'm grateful for the opportunity to immerse myself in the ID specialty. I'm looking forward to learning from my preceptors and growing with my co-residents.

Recent graduates

2024

Natalia Wojciaczyk, PharmD

College of Pharmacy: UIC College of Pharmacy

PGY1 Residency: Community Hospital, Munster IN

Post-graduate Position: ID Clinical Pharmacy Specialist/ASP Coordinator at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA

2023

Brooke Broczowski, PharmD

Clinical Pharmacist, ID/Antimicrobial Stewardship at Lehigh Valley Health Network-Cedar Crest Campus, Allentown PA

School of Pharmacy: St. John's University

PGY1 Residency: St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network

Samantha Sallerson, PharmD

Per Diem Pharmacist at Baystate Medical Center, exploring ID/Antimicrobial Stewardship Positions

School of Pharmacy: MCPHS University – Boston

PGY1 Residency: Unity Hospital of Rochester

2022

Tiffany Russo, PharmD

Post-graduate Position: Per Diem Pharmacist, Baystate Medical Center

2021

Brandon Optiz, PharmD

School of Pharmacy: Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Post-graduate Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

2020

Kelly Sawyer, PharmD

School of Pharmacy: University of New England

Post-graduate Position: Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist, Eastern Maine Medical Center

2019

Rebecca Marcinak, PharmD

School of Pharmacy: Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Post-graduate Position: Clinical Specialist, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Beebe Healthcare