Pharmacy Residency Program
This ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency program at Bozeman Health care sites builds upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.
2024-2025 Resident Paddle Hand-Off
- Attain positions as direct patient care clinicians
- Serve as vital members of a health care team
- Function in leadership roles
- Pursue PGY2 training in a focused area of practice if desired
Bozeman Health Pharmacy Information
- Pharmacy Mission: Providing safe, high-quality patient care in an atmosphere of professionalism, respect, and effective communication
- Pharmacy Vision: Pharmacy services will contribute to optimal patient care through innovation and continuous performance improvement
At Bozeman Health, we offer progressive pharmacy services with state-of-the-art automation. Our pharmacists work throughout the hospital, including decentralized roles within the medical and surgical units, intensive care unit, and emergency department. Additionally, we operate an outpatient retail pharmacy and an ambulatory infusion center pharmacy within our Cancer Center. Ambulatory pharmacy services, including anticoagulation management, are also provided through our Clinical Pharmacy Services (CPS) program. Our pharmacists and technicians provide pharmacy services 24 hours a day and actively participate as members of the patient care team.
Contact Us Today!
Jennifer Schultz, PharmD, FASHP
Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Fax: (406) 414-5032
Abigale Briscoe, PharmD, BCCCPS
Pharmacy Residency Program Coordinator
Fax: (406) 414-5032
Jennifer Schultz, PharmD, FASHP
Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Fax: (406) 414-5032
Abigale Briscoe, PharmD, BCCCPS
Pharmacy Residency Program Coordinator
Fax: (406) 414-5032
Bozeman Health Dedication
Bozeman Health is dedicated to meeting the news of Southwest Montana. The new Critical Care Unit (CCU) at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital was completed in September 2020, with a new neonatal intensive care unit completed fall of 2020, also at Deaconess Hospital. Additionally, the new Bozeman Health Cottonwood Clinic opened in 2021.
- Pharmacist-prescriptive authority protocols
- Collaborative practice agreements
- Interdisciplinary patient care rounds
- Antimicrobial stewardship program
- Transitions of care
- Anticoagulation services
- Pharmacist/nurse-led hypertension clinic
- Cardiac arrest, trauma, and stroke alert participation
- Community Outreach Activities
- Oral chemotherapy specialty drug program
- Technician-run medication reconciliation program
- Technician-managed tech-check-tech program within inpatient dispensing pharmacy
- Opportunities to precept pharmacy students
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Pharmacy Residency Program Information
Current Preceptors
Jennifer Schultz, PharmD, FASHP
System Director of Pharmacy
Services/Residency Program Director
Jennifer received her PharmD degree from Creighton University and completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency at Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound in Seattle, WA. After completion of her residency, Jennifer worked as the Clinical Pharmacy Manager/ Pharmacy Residency Program Director and eventually the Assistant Director of Pharmacy at Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver, WA. She participated in ASHP Foundation’s Pharmacy Leadership Institute in 2014. Jennifer recently transitioned into the position as Medication Safety & Quality Specialist after serving as the Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor for Bozeman Health. Jennifer has been an active member of ASHP throughout her career serving in numerous leadership roles and ultimately as an ASHP Board of Directors member. She has served as Program Chair for ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting programs, ASHP state delegate for WA and MT, and has published in AJHP. Jennifer was honored with the Distinguished Service Award from ASHP’s Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners in 2014.
Amanda Woloszyn, PharmD, BCPS
System Manager of Pharmacy,
Acute Care
Amanda received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice residency was completed at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and her PGY-2 specialty residency in Emergency Medicine was completed at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. After completion of her residencies, Amanda worked as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she helped expand their emergency medicine program. She precepted resident and students in addition to teaching medical students at the school. Amanda joined Bozeman Health in 2014 as a clinical pharmacist initiating new programs including an ED culture follow up program. She recently moved into the Clinical Supervisor role. Since 2015, she has worked with the WWAMI medical school as the Director of Pharmacology providing their didactic pharmacology lectures. She has been recognized and awarded with outstanding preceptor awards from the Bozeman Health Pharmacy Residency Program (2016, 2018). Amanda was born and raised in Bozeman and continues to enjoy and explore all the area has to offer with her husband and baby girl.
Abigale Briscoe, PharmD, BCCPS
Pharmacy
Resident Program Coordinator
Abbi grew up in Park City, Utah then moved to Missoula, Montana where she received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Montana. She went on to complete a PGY1 at the Salt Lake VA Medical Center followed by a PGY2 in Critical Care at St. Anthony Centura Health in Lakewood, Colorado. She has a passion for emergency medicine and critical care and currently works as the Emergency Medicine pharmacist at Bozeman Health. With her diverse training she has experience precepting residents as well as providing education to nursing and medical students. Outside of work Abbi is an avid mountain biker, skier, and cat person.
Stacey Pascoe, PharmD, BCPP, CPP
Stacey grew up in Butte, Montana. Her professional history is somewhat atypical for a pharmacist: she has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Montana State University and practiced as a water resources engineer for four years, before deciding to change professions at the age of 26. Stacey obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from the University of Montana and began work at the Montana State Hospital (MSH) in 2013. MSH provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness and is the only publicly funded psychiatric hospital in Montana. Stacey became board certified in psychiatric pharmacy (BCPP) during her work at MSH and is also a clinical pharmacist practitioner (CPP). Currently, Stacey works within the Behavioral Health Department and the Geriatrics Team at Bozeman Health, and is the preceptor for the Psychiatric Pharmacy residency learning experience. She prescribes and manages medications with a team of psychiatrists, geriatricians, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and geriatric nurse practitioners. Stacey meets with her patients on the Bozeman Health campus, at senior care facilities, and in their homes in the Gallatin Valley. Stacey is a past president of the Montana Pharmacy Association, served on the MPA Board of Directors from 2014-2020, and remains an active member of MPA. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two pups, Penny and Lucy.
Kara Provence, PharmD, BCPPS
Kara grew up in Millington, Tennessee, right outside of Memphis. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from Auburn University. She completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. After receiving her PharmD, Kara completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina and stayed at MUSC to complete her PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency. She is excited to begin her career with Bozeman Health as the Pediatric Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. Her professional interests include pediatric critical care, oncology, infectious diseases, transplant and academia. While not at work, Kara enjoys spending time with friends and family, cycling both indoors and outside, going on walks, and panic watching college football- War Eagle! She looks forward to trying new restaurants in town, learning to cross country ski and go fly fishing.
Jenna Allais, PharmD, BCPS
Services/Residency Program Director
Jenna grew up in Rock Springs, WY. She attended the University of Wyoming, where she graduated with her PharmD in 2014. She then went on to complete a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette, CO. While there, she developed interests in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. After residency, she obtained her BCPS certification and stayed in Colorado as a Clinical Pharmacist in the Emergency Department. She served as the primary preceptor for the Emergency Medicine rotation for the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency program. In 2019, she moved to Jackson Hole, WY, where she worked as a pharmacist at St. John’s Medical Center. She recently relocated to Bozeman, and is excited to join the pharmacy team at Bozeman Health. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys doing anything outdoors including running, biking, hunting, fishing and spending time with her dog, Oakley.
Kristal Barker, PharmD
Services/Residency Program Director
Kristal is from Power, Montana and obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from the University of Montana. She initially worked at Benefis Hospitals from 2004- 2014. She helped establish the pharmacist-led pain management program; first managing post op pain and side effects on the Surgical Unit and eventually expanding to all pain management throughout the hospital. Kristal then helped develop the decentralized cardiac pharmacist position where she worked until moving to Bozeman, MT, in 2014. She began working in the anticoagulation clinic and in 2016, she helped develop the Transitions of Care pharmacist position where she currently works on the Medical and PCU units. Kristal enjoys direct patient care and working with outpatient organizations to improve transitions within the Bozeman community. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and 4 children hiking, skiing, and hunting.
Nathan Bartle, PharmD
Services/Residency Program Director
Nathan was born and raised locally in the Gallatin Valley, MT. He completed his pre-pharmacy courses at Montana State University-Bozeman and obtained his PharmD in 2008 from the University of Montana – Missoula. Nathan has been a clinical pharmacist with Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital for over 11 years. His calm demeanor and experience led him to become the primary preceptor for the Critical Care learning experience. Interests within pharmacy are critical care/emergency situations, antimicrobial stewardship, and pain/sedation. Interests outside of pharmacy include hunting, fishing, hiking and mountain biking.
April Brager, PharmD, BCOP
Services/Residency Program Director
April grew up in central Illinois and earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Fairview Northland Medical Center from 2010-2011 and her PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency at St. Luke’s Medical Center-Mountain States Tumor Institute from 2011-2012. She is the Oncology Pharmacy Supervisor and a Clinical Pharmacist at Bozeman Health Cancer Center. She obtained her board certification in oncology pharmacy (BCOP) in 2015. Additionally, she serves as the lead preceptor for the ambulatory oncology pharmacy rotation for both students and residents. Outside of pharmacy, April enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with her family and labradoodle.
Kristen Hunter, PharmD
Kristen grew up in Great Falls, Montana and attended school in the small town of Power. She attended the University of Montana, where she graduated with her PharmD in 2015. She then went on to complete her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina. After residency, she stayed on at CaroMont Regional working as a night pharmacist and third-shift pharmacy supervisor for two additional years. She made her way back to Montana in 2018 where she started working at Bozeman Health. Currently, she splits her time between staffing at the Anti-Coagulation Clinic and in the inpatient pharmacy. When not working, she fills her time with anything outdoors, including cross-country skiing, hiking, floating, hunting and camping.
Krista Levin, PharmD, BCMTMS
Krista grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and completed her undergraduate program at Iowa State University. She then graduated from pharmacy school at the University of Colorado and worked as an independent and retail pharmacist for a few years post-graduation. After realizing her desire to become a clinical pharmacist she completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency here at Bozeman Health. Shortly after, Krista was hired on as a clinical pharmacist. She is a co-preceptor for the medical floor rotation but cross covers in both TOC and oncology as needed. Outside of pharmacy, Krista can typically be found at a brewery reading a book. She also loves to float the river with her husband, go fly fishing, hiking, and snuggle with her dogs while watching trashy TV shows.
Rebecca Miller, PharmD
Becky is originally from South Florida and completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. She worked briefly in community pharmacy then returned to complete her PGY1 residency at Shands at the University of Florida in 2001. After residency, she worked as a staff pharmacist at Shands Teaching Hospital in the PICU, Peds/Oncology and Sterile Products pharmacy areas. She relocated to Montana in 2004 to serve as Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor for Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. She transitioned to a new role in 2010 and currently supports ambulatory, oncology, retail and inpatient pharmacy services on the Clinical Applications and Informatics team. She has worked with various software vendors such as Meditech, Allscripts, Nextgen, Docutap, Premier, McKesson, PakEdge, and Omnicell; she is certified in NPR report writing and Epic Willow and Beacon Oncology programming. Her scope of practice also includes automation and smart pump database administration. Interests within pharmacy include medication safety, biostatistics, pediatrics and oncology pharmacy, and improving healthcare efficiency. Outside of pharmacy, Becky enjoys hiking, photography, snow sports and spending time with her many animals, children, and family.
Rachel Solberg, PharmD
Rachael was born in Omaha, Nebraska and raised in Maple Grove, Minnesota. She received her PharmD degree from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND (Go Bison!!). Her desire to pursue further pharmacy training along with her sense of adventure and love for the mountains brought her to Bozeman in 2018. Here she completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency at Bozeman Health Deaconess Deaconess Regional Medical Center. Now, she primarily works as Team Lead of the Oral Chemotherapy Pharmacy Program though she also spends time working in the Cancer Center Infusion Pharmacy. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, husband and baby boy. You can find her practicing yoga, camping, road tripping, and hiking in her spare time – her favorite camping spot is in Grand Teton National Park.
Shaundra Schaff, PharmD
Shaundra was born and raised in a small town in Montana and then obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Cell Biology from Montana State University. She attended the University of Montana where she obtained her PharmD. Shaundra has been employed at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital since 2006 and enjoys getting lost in the mountains and spending time with her family, friends, and animals.
Emily Steed, PharmD
Emily has been clinical pharmacist at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital since 2015 and also works as one the transitions of care pharmacists providing discharge medication reconciliation and medication counseling to all medical floor patients. Emily currently precepts PGY1 pharmacy residents for the medical and transition of care learning experiences. Originally from Ohio, Emily finished her pharmacy pre-requisites and obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from the University of Montana while on a track and field scholarship. After graduating in 2014, she completed a PGY1 residency at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington before returning to Bozeman, Montana. Some of her practice interests include anticoagulation management, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication reconciliation. Emily enjoys mountain biking, trail running, cross-country skiing, and backpacking in her spare time.
Jennifer Schultz, PharmD, FASHP System Director of Pharmacy Services/Residency Program Director
Jennifer received her PharmD degree from Creighton University and completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency at Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound in Seattle, WA. After completion of her residency, Jennifer worked as the Clinical Pharmacy Manager/ Pharmacy Residency Program Director and eventually the Assistant Director of Pharmacy at Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver, WA. She participated in ASHP Foundation’s Pharmacy Leadership Institute in 2014. Jennifer recently transitioned into the position as Medication Safety & Quality Specialist after serving as the Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor for Bozeman Health. Jennifer has been an active member of ASHP throughout her career serving in numerous leadership roles and ultimately as an ASHP Board of Directors member. She has served as Program Chair for ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting programs, ASHP state delegate for WA and MT, and has published in AJHP. Jennifer was honored with the Distinguished Service Award from ASHP’s Section of Inpatient Care Practitioners in 2014.
Amanda Woloszyn, PharmD, BCPS System Manager of Pharmacy, Acute Care
Amanda received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice residency was completed at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and her PGY-2 specialty residency in Emergency Medicine was completed at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. After completion of her residencies, Amanda worked as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, where she helped expand their emergency medicine program. She precepted resident and students in addition to teaching medical students at the school. Amanda joined Bozeman Health in 2014 as a clinical pharmacist initiating new programs including an ED culture follow up program. She recently moved into the Clinical Supervisor role. Since 2015, she has worked with the WWAMI medical school as the Director of Pharmacology providing their didactic pharmacology lectures. She has been recognized and awarded with outstanding preceptor awards from the Bozeman Health Pharmacy Residency Program (2016, 2018). Amanda was born and raised in Bozeman and continues to enjoy and explore all the area has to offer with her husband and baby girl.
Abigale Briscoe, PharmD, BCCPS Pharmacy Resident Program Coordinator
Abbi grew up in Park City, Utah then moved to Missoula, Montana where she received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Montana. She went on to complete a PGY1 at the Salt Lake VA Medical Center followed by a PGY2 in Critical Care at St. Anthony Centura Health in Lakewood, Colorado. She has a passion for emergency medicine and critical care and currently works as the Emergency Medicine pharmacist at Bozeman Health. With her diverse training she has experience precepting residents as well as providing education to nursing and medical students. Outside of work Abbi is an avid mountain biker, skier, and cat person.
Stacey Pascoe, PharmD, BCPP, CPP
Stacey grew up in Butte, Montana. Her professional history is somewhat atypical for a pharmacist: she has a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Montana State University and practiced as a water resources engineer for four years, before deciding to change professions at the age of 26. Stacey obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from the University of Montana and began work at the Montana State Hospital (MSH) in 2013. MSH provides inpatient psychiatric treatment for adults with serious mental illness and is the only publicly funded psychiatric hospital in Montana. Stacey became board certified in psychiatric pharmacy (BCPP) during her work at MSH and is also a clinical pharmacist practitioner (CPP). Currently, Stacey works within the Behavioral Health Department and the Geriatrics Team at Bozeman Health, and is the preceptor for the Psychiatric Pharmacy residency learning experience. She prescribes and manages medications with a team of psychiatrists, geriatricians, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and geriatric nurse practitioners. Stacey meets with her patients on the Bozeman Health campus, at senior care facilities, and in their homes in the Gallatin Valley. Stacey is a past president of the Montana Pharmacy Association, served on the MPA Board of Directors from 2014-2020, and remains an active member of MPA. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two pups, Penny and Lucy.
Kara Provence, PharmD, BCPPS
Kara grew up in Millington, Tennessee, right outside of Memphis. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from Auburn University. She completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. After receiving her PharmD, Kara completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at the Medical University of South Carolina and stayed at MUSC to complete her PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency. She is excited to begin her career with Bozeman Health as the Pediatric Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. Her professional interests include pediatric critical care, oncology, infectious diseases, transplant and academia. While not at work, Kara enjoys spending time with friends and family, cycling both indoors and outside, going on walks, and panic watching college football- War Eagle! She looks forward to trying new restaurants in town, learning to cross country ski and go fly fishing.
Chase Burkavage, PharmD
Chase grew up in Honesdale, PA, and is a graduate of the University of Scranton in Scranton, PA where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry. He then attended Temple University School of Pharmacy in Philadelphia, PA, to complete his Doctor of Pharmacy degree. After completion of his pharmacy degree Chase went on to compete a PGY-1 pharmacy residency through the University of Pennsylvania at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Chase joined Bozeman Health in May of 2020 as a clinical pharmacist and serves as the primary preceptor for the Surgical learning experience. His professional interests include peri-procedural medication management and antimicrobial stewardship. Outside of work Chase enjoys music, cooking, skiing and spending time with his dog enjoying all of the outdoor recreation opportunities the Bozeman area has to offer.
Jenna Allais, PharmD, BCPS
Jenna grew up in Rock Springs, WY. She attended the University of Wyoming, where she graduated with her PharmD in 2014. She then went on to complete a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Lafayette, CO. While there, she developed interests in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. After residency, she obtained her BCPS certification and stayed in Colorado as a Clinical Pharmacist in the Emergency Department. She served as the primary preceptor for the Emergency Medicine rotation for the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency program. In 2019, she moved to Jackson Hole, WY, where she worked as a pharmacist at St. John’s Medical Center. She recently relocated to Bozeman, and is excited to join the pharmacy team at Bozeman Health. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys doing anything outdoors including running, biking, hunting, fishing and spending time with her dog, Oakley.
Kristal Barker, PharmD
Kristal is from Power, Montana and obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from the University of Montana. She initially worked at Benefis Hospitals from 2004- 2014. She helped establish the pharmacist-led pain management program; first managing post op pain and side effects on the Surgical Unit and eventually expanding to all pain management throughout the hospital. Kristal then helped develop the decentralized cardiac pharmacist position where she worked until moving to Bozeman, MT, in 2014. She began working in the anticoagulation clinic and in 2016, she helped develop the Transitions of Care pharmacist position where she currently works on the Medical and PCU units. Kristal enjoys direct patient care and working with outpatient organizations to improve transitions within the Bozeman community. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and 4 children hiking, skiing, and hunting.
Nathan Bartle, PharmD
Nathan was born and raised locally in the Gallatin Valley, MT. He completed his pre-pharmacy courses at Montana State University-Bozeman and obtained his PharmD in 2008 from the University of Montana – Missoula. Nathan has been a clinical pharmacist with Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital for over 11 years. His calm demeanor and experience led him to become the primary preceptor for the Critical Care learning experience. Interests within pharmacy are critical care/emergency situations, antimicrobial stewardship, and pain/sedation. Interests outside of pharmacy include hunting, fishing, hiking and mountain biking.
April Brager, PharmD, BCOP
April grew up in central Illinois and earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Fairview Northland Medical Center from 2010-2011 and her PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency at St. Luke’s Medical Center-Mountain States Tumor Institute from 2011-2012. She is the Oncology Pharmacy Supervisor and a Clinical Pharmacist at Bozeman Health Cancer Center. She obtained her board certification in oncology pharmacy (BCOP) in 2015. Additionally, she serves as the lead preceptor for the ambulatory oncology pharmacy rotation for both students and residents. Outside of pharmacy, April enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors with her family and labradoodle.
Kristen Hunter, PharmD
Kristen grew up in Great Falls, Montana and attended school in the small town of Power. She attended the University of Montana, where she graduated with her PharmD in 2015. She then went on to complete her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, North Carolina. After residency, she stayed on at CaroMont Regional working as a night pharmacist and third-shift pharmacy supervisor for two additional years. She made her way back to Montana in 2018 where she started working at Bozeman Health. Currently, she splits her time between staffing at the Anti-Coagulation Clinic and in the inpatient pharmacy. When not working, she fills her time with anything outdoors, including cross-country skiing, hiking, floating, hunting and camping.
Krista Levin, PharmD, BCMTMS
Krista grew up in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and completed her undergraduate program at Iowa State University. She then graduated from pharmacy school at the University of Colorado and worked as an independent and retail pharmacist for a few years post-graduation. After realizing her desire to become a clinical pharmacist she completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency here at Bozeman Health. Shortly after, Krista was hired on as a clinical pharmacist. She is a co-preceptor for the medical floor rotation but cross covers in both TOC and oncology as needed. Outside of pharmacy, Krista can typically be found at a brewery reading a book. She also loves to float the river with her husband, go fly fishing, hiking, and snuggle with her dogs while watching trashy TV shows.
Rebecca Miller, PharmD
Becky is originally from South Florida and completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. She worked briefly in community pharmacy then returned to complete her PGY1 residency at Shands at the University of Florida in 2001. After residency, she worked as a staff pharmacist at Shands Teaching Hospital in the PICU, Peds/Oncology and Sterile Products pharmacy areas. She relocated to Montana in 2004 to serve as Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor for Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. She transitioned to a new role in 2010 and currently supports ambulatory, oncology, retail and inpatient pharmacy services on the Clinical Applications and Informatics team. She has worked with various software vendors such as Meditech, Allscripts, Nextgen, Docutap, Premier, McKesson, PakEdge, and Omnicell; she is certified in NPR report writing and Epic Willow and Beacon Oncology programming. Her scope of practice also includes automation and smart pump database administration. Interests within pharmacy include medication safety, biostatistics, pediatrics and oncology pharmacy, and improving healthcare efficiency. Outside of pharmacy, Becky enjoys hiking, photography, snow sports and spending time with her many animals, children, and family.
Alexa Olson, PharmD, BCOP
Alexa grew up in Great Falls, Montana and attended the University of Montana for undergrad and pharmacy school. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Bozeman Health from 2014-2015. Her major residency project was selected for the ASHP Foundation Pharmacy Resident Practice-Based Research Grant, one of 5 awarded in 2014. Her last rotation of residency was oncology, where she discovered a passion for cancer care. She has since worked as a pharmacist in the Cancer Center where she staffs both the infusion and oral chemo pharmacist positions and assists with inpatient chemotherapy. Additionally, Alexa serves as a preceptor for the oncology rotation for both students and residents. She obtained her board certification in oncology (BCOP) in 2019. Outside of pharmacy, Alexa teaches and takes barre workout classes and loves spending time in the outdoors skiing, hiking, camping, and fishing with her husband, dogs, family, and friends.
Rachel Solberg, PharmD
Rachael was born in Omaha, Nebraska and raised in Maple Grove, Minnesota. She received her PharmD degree from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND (Go Bison!!). Her desire to pursue further pharmacy training along with her sense of adventure and love for the mountains brought her to Bozeman in 2018. Here she completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency at Bozeman Health Deaconess Deaconess Regional Medical Center. Now, she primarily works as Team Lead of the Oral Chemotherapy Pharmacy Program though she also spends time working in the Cancer Center Infusion Pharmacy. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, husband and baby boy. You can find her practicing yoga, camping, road tripping, and hiking in her spare time – her favorite camping spot is in Grand Teton National Park.
Shaundra Schaff, PharmD
Shaundra was born and raised in a small town in Montana and then obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Cell Biology from Montana State University. She attended the University of Montana where she obtained her PharmD. Shaundra has been employed at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital since 2006 and enjoys getting lost in the mountains and spending time with her family, friends, and animals.
Emily Steed, PharmD
Emily has been clinical pharmacist at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital since 2015 and also works as one the transitions of care pharmacists providing discharge medication reconciliation and medication counseling to all medical floor patients. Emily currently precepts PGY1 pharmacy residents for the medical and transition of care learning experiences. Originally from Ohio, Emily finished her pharmacy pre-requisites and obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from the University of Montana while on a track and field scholarship. After graduating in 2014, she completed a PGY1 residency at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington before returning to Bozeman, Montana. Some of her practice interests include anticoagulation management, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication reconciliation. Emily enjoys mountain biking, trail running, cross-country skiing, and backpacking in her spare time.
Rotations
Learning experiences (note elective and required)
Required
- Orientation: Amanda Woloszyn and Abbi Briscoe
- General Medicine: Shaundra Schaff and Krista Levin
- Surgical Services: Kristen Hunter
- Critical Care: Jenna Allais
- Ambulatory Oncology Clinic/Infusion Services: April Brager
- Ambulatory Care: Trevor Juth
Required longitudinal
- Infectious Disease: Amanda Woloszyn
- Pharmacy Practice: Nathan Bartle
- Practice Management and Leadership: Jennifer Schultz
- Project Management: Amanda Woloszyn
- Quality Improvement/Drug Information: Jennifer Schultz
Elective
- Administration: Jennifer Schultz
- Emergency Medicine: Abigale Briscoe and Taylor Brisben
- Informatics: Rebecca Miller
- Transitions of Care: Emily Steed and Kristal Barker
- Neonatal Intensive Care/Pediatrics: Kara Provence
ASHP Visiting Leader Conference at Benefis
Pharmacy Residency Brochure
Past Residents
Application Process
Applications Due January 10th, 2026
Eligibility Requirements
To apply for the PGY1 program, applicants must:
- Have a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or equivalent from an accredited college of pharmacy
- Be licensed or eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Montana
- Be a United States citizen
Application Process
Please submit the following items through PhORCAS:
- Letter of intent describing your goals and objectives of the program and areas of interest
- Current curriculum vitae
- An official transcript from your school of pharmacy
- Three letters of recommendation, using the ASHP Residency Application Recommendation Request Form. Preferred to have one from each an academic, clinical, and work preceptor, but not required.
