Current Residents

Name: Ian Jobe, PharmD

Education: University of Tennessee Health Science Center – College of Pharmacy

Hometown: Ramer, Tennessee

Professional Interests: Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease

Research Project: Readmission for Community-Acquired Disease

Hobbies: Foraging mushrooms, hiking, reading, playing video games, and practicing guitar.

Why MRHC: “I chose to come to MRHC because I was seeking a residency program that fully prepared new graduates to best serve their communities. Since I was raised in a small town, Magnolia seemed the perfect place as it serves as the main hospital for its surrounding rural counties. Magnolia offers various rotations with experienced clinical pharmacists and physicians who strive for the utmost in patient care. I believe that the pharmacy residency program will be vital in helping me become established as a well-rounded and capable pharmacist.”

Email: ijobe@mrhc.org

Name: Abby Pitts, PharmD

Education: University of Mississippi College of Pharmacy

Hometown: Booneville, Mississippi

Professional Interests: Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, and Sterile Compounding

Research Project: “Impact of Steripath, an Initial Specimen Diversion Device, on Blood Culture Contamination”

Hobbies: Shark diving, reading, hiking, and collecting pottery

Why MRHC: “I chose to complete my residency at MRHC due to the wonderful previous experiences that I had while completing APPES at the facility. When choosing a residency program, I was searching for a place that would fully support me and provide me with opportunities to grow as an individual and as a pharmacist. Magnolia offers a variety of rotations to work alongside pharmacists and physicians who center their work around patient care. I am so thankful for the opportunity to learn in such a wonderful and supportive environment.”

Email: apitts@mrhc.org

Recent Graduates and Post-Residency Positions