About the Program
The PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Program is based at Hartford Hospital. The PGY2 Resident will complete learning experiences in anticoagulation, HIV management, cardiometabolic clinic, primary care, and ambulatory care pharmacy leadership. The resident will also complete a research project, design and present an ACPE-accredited continuing education program, and complete a business plan related to a new or expansion of ambulatory care services. The resident will then implement the business plan as their service project.
Residency Program Purpose
PGY2 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.
Required Learning Experiences
- Orientation, 5 weeks
- Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Leadership, ½ day/week, 46 weeks
- Anticoagulation Clinic (Norwich), ½ day/week, 23 weeks
- HIV Management (Norwich), ½ day/week, 23 weeks
- Cardiometabolic Clinic (Bloomfield), 1 day/week, 23 weeks
- Primary Care I (Multiple locations), 1 day/week, 23 weeks
- Primary Care II (Multiple locations), 2 days/week, 23 weeks
- Service Project (location TBD), 1 day/week, 23 weeks
- Research, longitudinal, ½ day every other week, 46 weeks
- Professional Education (includes teaching and learning certificate if not completed during PGY1), longitudinal, ½ day every other week, 46 weeks
Elective Learning Experiences
Residents will complete 2 elective learning experiences throughout the year. Each elective will be 1 day/week for 23 weeks. Depending on the resident’s interest and preceptor availability, elective learning experience can be chosen from the areas listed below. If the resident has an interest area not listed below, the program will work with the resident to develop an experience, provided that a preceptor is available.
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Movement Disorders
- Oncology (Manchester, Avon)
- Rheumatology
*Subject to change; resident is responsible for driving to clinic locations
Example Rotation Schedule
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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July/August: Orientation
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Block 1
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AM
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Primary Care I
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HIV Management
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Elective 1
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Admin/Project
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Cardiometabolic
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PM
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Primary Care I
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Anticoagulation
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Elective 1
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Leadership
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Cardiometabolic
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Block 2
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AM
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Primary Care II
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Primary Care II
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Admin/Project
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Elective 2
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Service Project
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PM
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Primary Care II
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Primary Care II
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Leadership
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Elective 2
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Service Project
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Benefits
- Stipend: $61,624
- Eligible for health insurance
- 15 days paid time off, not including holidays
- Educational days are provided for ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and other conference(s) determined by RPD
- Free parking
Application Information
- Deadline: January 4, 2026
- Number of Positions: 1
- Applications should be submitted via the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) (link: https://portal.phorcas.org/)
Complete applications will include:
- A formal letter of intent
- A current curriculum vitae
- Three letters of recommendation (at least 2 from preceptors of the current PGY1 program)
- Official transcripts
- Start date: July 13, 2026
Current PGY2 Residents
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Samantha Prevete, PharmD
Email: samantha.prevete@hhchealth.org
Hometown: Mount Olive, New Jersey
School of Pharmacy: Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University
PGY-1 Program: Backus Hospital, Norwich, Connecticut
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Professional Interests: Primary care, heart failure, and diabetes management Post PGY2 Plans: I hope to pursue a clinical ambulatory care pharmacy position within a primary care setting where I can practice under a collaborative practice agreement and provide comprehensive medication management. My goal is to build long-term relationships with patients, work closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, and help optimize outcomes in chronic disease states such as diabetes, heart failure, and cardiovascular disease. I am passionate about expanding patient access to pharmacist-led care and contributing to innovative, team-based healthcare models that improve both patient outcomes and quality of care.
What attracted you to Hartford Hospital? What initially attracted me to Hartford HealthCare was the people. During my PGY1 residency at Backus Hospital, I experienced a supportive and collaborative culture that fostered my growth and helped me discover my passion for ambulatory care. I was also inspired by Hartford HealthCare's commitment to expanding ambulatory care services and pharmacist-led patient care. The combination of exceptional mentorship, innovation, and a shared focus on improving patient outcomes made Hartford Hospital the perfect place to continue my professional development during my PGY-2 residency.
What do you do in your free time? In my free time, I enjoy cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. I love exploring new places and discovering new foods, especially during trips to New York City.
What do you love most about Connecticut? What I love most about Connecticut is its unique mix of New England charm, beautiful scenery, and proximity to New York City.
Contact Information
Natalie S. Winters-Kelly, PharmD, BCACP
Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Specialist II
PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency Program Director
711 Cottage Grove Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Natalie.Winters@hhchealth.org