Pharmacy residency

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital comprise a 545-bed hospital system. The system also includes five freestanding emergency departments: HCA Florida Foxwood ER, a freestanding emergency department located on Highway 27 on the northwest side of Ocala, HCA Florida Silver Springs ER, a freestanding emergency department located on Silver Springs Boulevard in Ocala, HCA Florida Summerfield ER, a freestanding emergency department located in southern Marion County, HCA Florida Maricamp ER, a freestanding emergency department located on Maricamp Road in Ocala, and HCA Florida Trailwinds Village ER, a freestanding emergency department located in Sumter County. HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is verified as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS COT), the highest possible designation. HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is also a Level II Trauma Center verified by the State of Florida and a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The hospitals offer a host of other quality and award-winning services including orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac and vascular services including open heart surgery and interventional procedures, emergency, neurological and rehabilitation services, and bariatric surgery. HCA Florida Ocala Hospital has the only Commission on Cancer approved cancer center in Marion County. HCA Florida Ocala Hospital’s outpatient facilities include Family Care Specialists, a primary care network of six locations throughout Marion County; HCA Florida Ocala Hospital Imaging Center; and three surgical and physician specialty practices.

Required rotations

• Orientation (4-6 weeks)
• Internal Medicine 1 (6 weeks)
• Infectious Disease 1 (6 weeks)
• Critical Care- Medical ICU (6 weeks)
• Emergency Medicine 1 (6 weeks)
• Administration (6 weeks)
• Internal Medicine 2 (6 weeks)

Elective Rotation Options (4-6 weeks)

• Critical Care- Trauma ICU
• Neurology
• Emergency Medicine 2
• Infectious Disease 2

Longitudinal Learning Experiences

• Practice Coverage
• Practice Management
• Research Project
• Medication Use Evaluation
• Grand Rounds

Deadline to apply can be found on PhORCAS

• Enrolled in a Pharm.D Program or eligible for licensure in Florida
• On-site interview of selected applicants
• Application form submitted through PhORCAS including:
  • Letter of intent
  • Curriculum vitae
  • College of Pharmacy transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation

Rae Austin, PharmD, CPh, BCSCP

Rae Austin, Pharm.D, CPh, BCSCP is the Pharmacy Operations Manager at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. In addition to managing daily pharmacy operations her clinical expertise focuses on sterile compounding, medication safety, and controlled substance oversight. Dr. Austin received her doctorate from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. She serves as a clinical assistant professor for the University of Florida College of Pharmacy and is a preceptor for Advanced Hospital practice students. She is a board-certified sterile compounding specialist. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and going to the beach.

Avilash Bagchi, PharmD, BCCCP

Avilash Bagchi, PharmD, BCCCP is the Critical Care Pharmacy Operations Manager, rounds in the medical intensive care unit, and serves as the PGY1 Residency Program Director at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. He is also a clinical assistant professor for the University of Florida College of Pharmacy and is a preceptor for the critical care advanced pharmacy practice rotation He received his doctorate from Rutgers University Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. Dr. Bagchi completed his PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at ChristianaCare in Newark, DE, and his PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA. In his free time, he enjoys watching Netflix, ordering DoorDash, and taking naps.

Alicia Beasley, PharmD

Alicia Beasley, PharmD, is the Clinical Pharmacy Manager for HCA Florida Ocala Hospital since 1996, and extended her oversight to HCA Florida West Marion Hospital when it opened in 2002. She oversees the clinical pharmacy program, policy development, and serves as the Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist leader, at both facilities. Dr. Beasley received her doctorate from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, and completed her residency in Adult Internal Medicine Pharmacy Practice at the Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. She is certified in Infectious Disease by the MAD-ID Antimicrobial Stewardship Training Program. Dr. Beasley loves animals and worked her way through pharmacy school as a veterinary technician. She has two cats and a horse, and continues to occasionally volunteer as a relief veterinary pharmacist at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine Pharmacy.

Tina Chen, PharmD

Tina Chen, PharmD is a clinical pharmacist at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. She received her doctorate at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. Dr. Chen spent some time in community pharmacy management before directing her focus to hospital practice. She serves as a career coach for the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, nature hikes, and enjoying good food.

Elizabeth E. Clark, PharmD, CPh

Elizabeth E. Clark, PharmD, CPh is a clinical pharmacist with a focus in internal medicine at HCA Ocala Hospital and is a preceptor for the practice coverage rotation. She received her doctorate from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. Dr. Clark practiced community pharmacy in a retail setting for 8 years before transitioning to hospital practice in 2021. Her areas of interest include anticoagulation, medication safety, and process improvement. In her free time, Dr. Clark likes to play video games, work on crafts, and go on beach trips.

Jerry Cummings, RPh, CPh

Jerry Cummings, RPh, CPh is the Director of Pharmacy for HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital and has been in this role since 1990 and 2002 respectively. He also serves as the consultant pharmacist for five freestanding emergency rooms, a wound center, and two imaging centers. He received his pharmacy degree from the University of Arkansas, but since moving to Florida in 1988, has also become a Gator fan. In his spare time, he likes to spend time with his family, spend time outdoors, referee soccer, football, softball, and baseball, and attend Tampa Bay Buccaneer games.

Samantha Henningfield, PharmD, BCPS

Samantha Henningfield, PharmD, BCPS is a clinical pharmacist at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital with a focus in internal medicine. She received her doctorate from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs, FL. In her free time, she enjoys doing puzzles/Lego sets, going to concerts, and listening to Taylor Swift.

Kacee Irby, PharmD, BCCCP

Kacee Irby, PharmD, BCCCP is an advanced clinical pharmacist with a focus in emergency medicine. She is also a clinical assistant professor for the University of Florida College of Pharmacy as a preceptor for the Emergency Medicine APPE rotation. Dr. Irby received her doctorate from the University of Georgia. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN, followed by a PGY2 Critical Care Residency at the University of Tennessee in Memphis, TN. She is board certified in critical care pharmacy. In her free time, Dr. Barnett enjoys traveling and watching Georgia football and Braves baseball.

Jeff Jablonski, PharmD

Jeff Jablonski, PharmD, is the IT Pharmacist at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. Dr. Jablonski received his doctorate from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. He serves on the P&T, Medication Safety, and Medication Diversion committees. Dr. Jablonski is a clinical assistant professor with the University of Florida for both IPPE and APPE Students. When Dr. Jablonski is not working in the best decorated office in the pharmacy, he is spending time with his wife, son and two huskies, golfing, going to Universal, and watching Buccaneers football.

Sally Kim, PharmD, BCCCP

Sally Kim, PharmD, BCCCP is an advanced clinical pharmacist with a focus in critical care at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. Dr. Kim received her doctorate from Rutgers University Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. She went on to complete a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Temple University Hospital follow by a PGY2 Critical Care Residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Kim is a clinical assistant professor with the University of Florida for the trauma critical care APPE rotation. She is board certified in critical care pharmacy and is an avid NASCAR fan.

Steven Olive, PharmD, BCPS

Steven Olive, PharmD, BCPS is an advanced clinical pharmacist with a focus in infectious disease and internal medicine at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. He received his PharmD in 2009 at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. He precepts students from the University of Florida in infectious disease. He serves on the Antimicrobial stewardship and DEI committees. Dr. Olive is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, playing tennis/pickleball, and going to theme parks.

Katelyn Pate, PharmD

Katelyn Pate, PharmD is an advanced clinical pharmacist with a focus in emergency medicine and is the Residency Program Coordinator at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. She received her doctorate from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. Dr. Pate went on to complete a PGY-1 Residency and an Emergency Medicine PGY-2 Residency at UF Health Jacksonville. She serves as a clinical assistant professor for the University of Florida College of Pharmacy as a preceptor for the Emergency Medicine APPE rotation. Dr. Pate is an animal lover – she has two dogs, loves horseback riding, and worked at the UF Veterinary Pharmacy while in pharmacy school.

Arzu Patel, PharmD, BCPS

Arzu Patel, PharmD, BCPS is an advanced clinical pharmacist with a focus in internal medicine/critical care. She received her doctorate from Levine College of Pharmacy at Wingate University. Dr. Patel completed a PGY1 Acute Care Pharmacy Residency at FirstHealth of the Carolinas in Pinehurst, North Carolina and is a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist. She also serves as a clinical assistant professor for the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, baking, and spending time with her dog Becky.

Jacqueline Runnels, PharmD, BCPS

Jacqueline Runnels, PharmD, BCPS is an advanced clinical pharmacist with a focus in critical care at HCA Florida West Marion Hospital. She received her doctorate from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. She went on to complete a PGY-1 Residency at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, AL. Dr. Runnels is board certified in pharmacotherapy and also serves as a clinical assistant professor for the University of Florida College of Pharmacy as a preceptor for the APPE General Medicine rotation. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling with her family and spending time outdoors.

Ranjeet Singh, PharmD

Ranjeet Singh, PharmD is a clinical pharmacist at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. He received his doctorate from the University of South Florida College of Pharmacy. Dr. Singh is experienced in training new-hire pharmacists and is a co-preceptor for the longitudinal practice coverage rotation. He values positivity, family, and friendship. When you need to find Dr. Singh, you can catch him watching NFL football.

HCA Healthcare is committed to ensuring equity from the inside out by strengthening our diversity and fostering a culture of inclusion. HCA Florida Ocala Pharmacy Residency Program is proud to welcome all applicants from diverse backgrounds to continue to support diversity and inclusion.