Paige Brazill, PharmD
Hometown: Kings Park, NY
School of Pharmacy: University of Saint Joseph
Professional Interests: Emergency medicine, critical care, infectious disease
What attracted you to Hartford Hospital? What attracted me most to Hartford Hospital was the culture and the learning environment. I was also drawn to the opportunity to train at a large academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center, where I would be exposed to a wide variety of complex patients and clinical experiences. I knew Hartford Hospital would challenge me while providing a supportive environment to grow as a clinician.
What you like to do in your free time? I enjoy reading, going for walks, attending yoga classes, and trying new restaurants and coffee shops.
What do you love most about Connecticut? I love how much there is to explore in Connecticut! From trying new restaurants and exploring local towns to finding new walking trails and spending time outdoors, I’ve really enjoyed discovering everything the state has to offer.
William Duffey, PharmD
Hometown: St. George, Utah
School of Pharmacy: Albany College of Pharmacy
Professional Interests: Emergency medicine
What attracted you to Hartford Hospital? I previously served the city of Hartford as an EMT and had developed a passion for the patient population in this city. I wanted to come to Hartford Hospital as it is a level 1 trauma center and it would give me the opportunity to continue to work with Hartford community again.
What do you do in your free time? Video games, rock climbing, fishing, going to concerts, spending time with loved ones
What do you love most about Connecticut? The trees, the green in the summer and the color changes in fall
Anya Farutin, PharmD
Hometown: Woodstock, CT
School of Pharmacy: University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
Professional Interests: General Medicine, ICU
What attracted you to Hartford Hospital? A large academic medical center with high acuity patients and amazing preceptors and teaching teams!
What do you do in your free time? running, travelling, spending time with my friends and family
What do you love most about Connecticut? UConn basketball
Simon Kerr, PharmD
Hometown: Jamison, PA
School of Pharmacy: Temple University School of Pharmacy
Professional Interests: Cardiology
What attracted you to Hartford Hospital? I was initially attracted to the fact that it is a well-known academic trauma center that offers a great program and many different practice settings to gain experience.
What do you do in your free time? In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, cooking, and running.
What do you love most about Connecticut? I really enjoy the great variety of parks and hiking trails, along with the close proximity to big cities like Boston and New York.
Lyla White, PharmD
Hometown: Newington, CT
School of Pharmacy: University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
Professional Interests: critical care, ambulatory care, potentially more as I explore!
What attracted you to Hartford Hospital? Hartford Hospital is at the center of an expanding health system with multiple PGY2 offerings and many specialized electives including solid organ transplant, emergency medicine at a level 1 trauma center, and specialized ICUs
What do you do in your free time? I rock climb, lift weights, and just started jogging
What do you love most about Connecticut? Access to great hiking and climbing spots