"I chose MMCR because of its wide range of opportunities for clinical growth in a supportive environment. As a level II trauma center covering a geographical region the size of New Jersey, this hospital sees a wide variety of and complex patients. The opportunity to work in critical access, oncology, and precepting students also interested me in the program. The culture of this hospital also drew me to the program. Pharmacists here are well respected and utilized for our expertise. Within pharmacy itself, I have been impressed by the welcoming culture and safe work environment that has been fostered here. Redding itself is a great mix of urban and rural culture and retains a small-town friendliness that is harder to find in metro areas. There is great access to the outdoors including lakes, rivers, waterfalls, hiking trails, and campgrounds, as well as several National Parks within weekend-trip driving range. I applied to MMCR’s residency program for both the opportunity and community, and have not been disappointed."

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"I chose MMCR’s PGY1 program following an impressive in-person interview experience where I felt intellectually stimulated and genuinely valued as an individual by the preceptors. The opportunity to interact with such supportive mentors who showed a keen interest in understanding me beyond my qualifications was compelling. Moreover, the program's affiliation with a Level 2 trauma center and a Level 3 NICU assures me of exposure to diverse and challenging clinical scenarios. The commitment of past residents to continue their careers here further underscores the program's ability to foster professional growth and satisfaction. This residency represents the ideal environment for me to embark on my journey towards becoming a clinical pharmacist, providing the foundation and training essential for my future career aspirations."

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"I could tell from the moment I walked through the front doors, MMCR was the place for me. MMCR's unique location as California's last major hospital in the north and its focus on critical care and emergency medicine resonated perfectly with me. They also have a reputation for fostering interprofessional collaboration and rapport with the clinical team, pharmacists are welcome everywhere at this hospital. The preceptors here are always eager to pass on their wisdom and experience because they understand that the resident’s priority is to learn. Opportunities are abundant here for residents to grow into the pharmacists they want to be and I am thrilled to see what the future has in store for me at MMCR." 

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"I chose MMCR for a variety of different reasons. During my time at USC School of Pharmacy, I began to gain a profound interest in hospital pharmacy practice. My intern experience at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center as well as my hospital APPE rotations inspired me to pursue a residency program. Growing up in Yuba City, California, I was hoping to complete my residency somewhere closer to home which is why I took the opportunity to apply to MMCR."

"During my interview here, I noticed right away that Mercy Medical offers an environment that has extraordinary opportunities to learn and grow as a pharmacist. The staff was nothing but supportive and did a great job in taking the time to offer their honest insight in regards to questions that I had for them. As far as the city goes, it didn't take me long to take in the beauty that Redding has to offer. My breath was taken away the first time I saw Mount Shasta, the Sacramento River, and Sundial Bridge. Since starting here as a resident, the amount of support I have received has been astonishing. The way I am treated by the staff as well as patients that I encounter has made me very proud to be a part of both this hospital and community. In the next year here as a PGY-1 resident, I am looking forward to learning from my peers and becoming a competent pharmacist."

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