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Practice Site: Hawthorne Pharmacy

About

Program: PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency

Location: Columbia, South Carolina (Midlands)

Background: With eight locations across the Midlands, Hawthorne Pharmacy provides excellent care for the people in the communities we serve. Hawthorne operates a state-of-the-art compounding lab specializing in a wide range of compounds, including hormone replacement/ management therapies, and also provides medications for pets. We offer durable medical equipment, medication blister packing, and convenient prescription delivery services.  

At Hawthorne Pharmacy, our mission is to develop well-rounded, highly skilled pharmacists who are equipped to thrive in the evolving landscape of community pharmacy. Through our PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program, residents gain hands-on experience in expert dispensing, direct patient care, clinical services, and business management. We are committed to fostering leadership, supporting professional fulfillment, and advancing innovative, patient-centered practices across our independent pharmacy locations. By emphasizing operational efficiency, a supportive workplace culture, and the continual advancement of community-based patient care practices, we aim to cultivate residents who drive excellence in community pharmacy and contribute to the continued success and growth of our practice.


Preceptors

  • Charlotte Anderson, Pharm.D., Director of Operations (Residency Site Coordinator) 
  • Phil Gardner, Pharm.D., Pharmacy Manager
  • Cara Jones, Pharm.D., Pharmacy Manager
  • Thayra Rios Schad, Pharm.D., Pharmacist 

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