Connor Bertaut, PharmD
Email: connor.bertaut@hhchealth.org
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
School of Pharmacy: Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy
Professional Interests: Internal Medicine, Ambulatory Care, Pain Management
Research Project: Evaluation of Racial and Social Disparities in the Empiric Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the Emergency Department.
What do you like to do in your free time? Going on nature hikes and road trips, trying new foods, reading (more so thrillers), traveling, visiting haunted houses, and spending time with family and friends.
What attracted you to Hartford Hospital Residency Program? Being a New Orleanian native, I was eager to experience pharmacy practice in the Northeast and gain exposure to a different healthcare environment. I was immediately drawn to Hartford Hospital by the wide variety of rotations offered and its distinction as a level-one trauma center. I also appreciated the opportunity to mentor APPE students as I participated in a similar longitudinal experience as a student. During my interview, I was impressed by the welcoming and supportive atmosphere created by both the preceptors and staff. Everyone was very friendly and were enthusiastic in both asking and answering questions. I was able to have meaningful conversations with the preceptors and felt connected to them. Additionally, the size of the residency class was very important to me. Having five co-residents provides me with the chance to form a close-knit community and to build lifelong friendships while navigating the challenges of residency together.
Hazel Billings-Chiu, PharmD
Email: hazel.billings-chiu@hhchealth.org
Hometown: Mansfield, CT
School of Pharmacy: University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
Professional Interests: Ambulatory Care, Transplant, Oncology, Academia
Research Project: Evaluation of Early Conversion to Belatacept in Renal Transplant Recipients with Poor Renal Function.
What do you like to do in your free time? I enjoy hiking, painting, and spending time with friends and family.
What attracted you to Hartford Hospital Residency Program? I was drawn to Hartford Hospital because of my positive experiences at the site during my Hartford Healthcare longitudinal APPE rotations and the exceptional opportunities available within the institution. During my time as a student, I completed two rotations at Hartford Hospital. I was consistently impressed by the clinical knowledge of my preceptors and the other pharmacists. Everyone I interacted with truly went above and beyond to help me learn and succeed. Additionally, the diverse range of rotations available, including solid organ transplant, oncology, and toxicology provide the opportunity to experience specialized rotations and engage with unique patient populations. I knew these experiences and this residency as a whole would help prepare me to become a confident and well-rounded pharmacist with the experience necessary to successfully pursue my future career goals.
Nina Mirontchi, PharmD
Email: nina.mirontchik@hhchealth.org
Hometown: West Hartford, CT
School of Pharmacy: University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy
Professional Interests: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Transplant
Research Project: Evaluation of Buprenorphine Continuous Infusions for Analgosedation in the Intensive Care Unit.
What do you like to do in your free time? I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family, watching movies, cooking, and traveling!
What attracted you to Hartford Hospital Residency Program? I completed two APPE rotations here as a P4 student, and I was impressed by both the preceptors and the positive culture within the pharmacy department. The preceptors I met were incredibly skilled and enthusiastic to teach within their areas of practice. The emphasis on the program’s critical care rotations is what stood out to me the most. There are five ICU rotations with clinical specialists that will help to ensure my understanding of the medication therapies. Additionally, practicing at a Level 1 Trauma Center will bring in intricate cases that will help expand my knowledge. It was important for me to have a well-rounded curriculum and this program offers multiple ambulatory care rotations, a pain management rotation, and a solid organ transplant rotation. Having a plethora of options to choose from, distinguished preceptors, and the flexibility of changing rotations based on my evolving interests is what highlights Hartford Hospital’s residency program.
Ellie Ouellette, PharmD
Email: ellie.ouellette@hhchealth.org
Hometown: Wallingford, CT
School of Pharmacy: Western New England University College of Pharmacy, Springfield, MA
Professional Interests: Cardiology, internal medicine, ambulatory care
Research Project: Evaluation of an embedded 4T scoring clinical decision tool on the assessment and treatment of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).
What do you like to do in your free time? Spend time with my family, friends and my dog, try new restaurants, and make gifts with my cricut machine (stickers, shirts, etc.).
What attracted you to Hartford Hospital Residency Program? I was drawn to Hartford Hospital because of the wide range of opportunities it offers. As a large, academic, level-one trauma center, it provides a diverse patient population and numerous rotation experiences, ensuring I would make the most of my residency year. I was also excited about unique rotations in areas like pain management, solid organ transplant, and toxicology, along with the experiences tailored to my specific interests. After connecting with previous residents and preceptors at various showcases, it became clear that the preceptors are very enthusiastic about teaching in their specialties and would help me to become a well-rounded pharmacist.
William Sullivan, PharmD
Email: william.sullivan@hhchealth.org
Hometown: North Kingstown, Rhode Island
School of Pharmacy: University of Rhode Island
Professional Interests: Emergency Medicine and Oncology
Research Project: Evaluating the Safety of Pembrolizumab Extended-Interval Dosing Compared to Standard Dosing.
What do you like to do in your free time? Spend time with friends and family, golf, and watch Boston sports teams.
What attracted you to Hartford Hospital Residency Program? I was attracted to Hartford Hospital as it offers excellent rotations in both my areas of interest. I was excited to have an emergency medicine rotation at a level-one trauma center as well as have the opportunity to have an oncology rotation where inpatient chemotherapy is administered. The preceptors I had met were very enthusiastic about teaching their area of specialty. Overall, I felt Hartford Hospital offered an excellent selection of rotations in my fields of interest, including some very unique opportunities like toxicology.