PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program

Bailey Deas, PharmD

• PGY1 pharmacy resident 2025-2026
• Hometown: Birmingham, Ala.
• Pharmacy education: Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy
• Clinical interests: Ambulatory care/specialty, oncology
• Current research project: Evaluation of Neuropsychiatric Adverse Effects in Patients Receiving Trikafta® Therapy for Cystic Fibrosis

Why did you choose UAB Medicine?
As a fourth-year pharmacy student, I completed two advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotations at UAB. I witnessed firsthand the meaningful impact pharmacists have as members of the health care team in both inpatient and ambulatory care settings. I quickly recognized the qualities that make UAB an exceptional place to train and work.

The wide selection of rotations in various specialty areas allows residents to tailor their training to their interests and long-term goals. Through my experiences and the interview process, I knew UAB would challenge me to grow while supporting me with a team of dedicated and inspiring pharmacists. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to begin my training at UAB.

Abbie Holmes, PharmD

• PGY1 pharmacy resident 2025-2026
• Hometown: Auburn, Ala.
• Pharmacy education: Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy
• Clinical interests: Oncology, ambulatory care, cardiology
• Current research project: Evaluation of Treatment Patterns and Outcomes in Rheumatology Patients Switching from Humira® to Adalimumab Biosimilars

Why did you choose UAB Medicine?
I completed an advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation at UAB, and I was immediately impressed with the culture, opportunities, and support provided. The pharmacy team and preceptors genuinely seemed to invest in those they trained and each other, which creates a positive work environment. Additionally, the wide variety of available experiences and ability to tailor my rotations to my interests was appealing.

As UAB is a large, specialized academic medical center, there are many opportunities for growth, including teaching and learning from health care team members and students and exposure to many unique challenges. I knew this would enhance my confidence as a practitioner tremendously and align with my professional goals. I am so thankful to begin my career as a UAB pharmacy resident!

Connor Kelley, PharmD

• PGY1 pharmacy resident 2025-2026
• Hometown: Birmingham, Ala.
• Pharmacy education: Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy
• Clinical interests: Infectious diseases, gram-negative resistance, transplantation, and oncology
• Current research project: Evaluation of Beta Lactam Allergy Algorithm for Pre-operative Patients

Why did you choose UAB Medicine?
Working at UAB has been my career aspiration for quite some time, well before entering the residency application process during my APPE year. It all started during my second year of undergraduate studies, when I was able to shadow in UAB Hospital’s Nuclear Pharmacy Department shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic. This experience opened my eyes to UAB’s commitment to excellence and cutting-edge therapies that provide the best possible patient care.

Shortly after my first shadowing experience, I was blessed with the opportunity to work at The Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital Pharmacy during the summers and winters between semesters of my undergraduate studies and pharmacy school. I greatly enjoyed working with my colleagues and supervisors, and they created an amazing environment that felt like home every summer and winter break. During this time, I had numerous opportunities to shadow pharmacists in multiple therapeutic areas in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, which were invaluable experiences. Additionally, I completed three APPE rotations with UAB in Infectious Diseases, Central Pharmacy, and the chronic kidney disease area. Each and every experience I’ve had with UAB has shown me that UAB goes above and beyond for all patients and fosters a fantastic work environment while doing so. It is for this reason that I am incredibly proud and blessed to be a part of UAB in the Pharmacy Residency Program.

Nicole Tislow, PharmD

• PGY1 pharmacy resident 2025-2026
• Hometown: Pensacola, Fla.
• Pharmacy education: Mercer University College of Pharmacy
• Clinical interests: Oncology, lung transplantation
• Current research project: Real-World Evaluation of Tarlatamab CRS/ICANS in Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Why did you choose UAB Medicine?
When researching PGY1 residency programs, UAB stood out to me as a large academic medical center offering vast opportunities for professional growth and development. Although I grew up several hours from Birmingham, it was common to hear of family, friends, and neighbors traveling to UAB to receive lifesaving care. I was inspired by the idea of contributing to that level of impact – not only within my new community but across the entire Southeast. When I interviewed with UAB, I knew it was the right place for me. I recognized that the program was committed to providing its residents with the opportunities and experiences needed to become the pharmacist each one dreams of being.

2024-2025 PGY1 Pharmacy Residents

Rachael Clark, PharmD
Pharmacy education: University of Georgia College of Pharmacy

Maleah Evans, PharmD
Pharmacy education: Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy

Anna Farquhar, PharmD
Pharmacy education: Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy

Kendra Langham, PharmD
Pharmacy education: Mercer University College of Pharmacy

Braden Read, PharmD
Pharmacy education: Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy

Our goal is to develop a highly skilled practitioner who will be successful in any setting they choose to practice after graduation.

The applicant must possess a PharmD degree from an ACPE-accredited college or school of pharmacy and be eligible for licensure in Alabama. All applications must be submitted through the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application System (PhORCAS) by January 2. The required components of the application include a letter of intent, three references, curriculum vitae, and a pharmacy school transcript. For the letter of intent, the applicant should state his or her future career goals and explain how the UAB Pharmacy Residency Program can help with the achievement of these goals. For references, it is encouraged that at least two of these be from clinical rotation preceptors. The reference forms in PhORCAS must be completed by all three references. An interview is required.