Samantha Prevete
Email: Samantha.prevete@hhchealth.org
School of Pharmacy: Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy- Rutgers University
Professional Interests: ambulatory care and internal medicine
PGY-1 Residency Research Project: Comparing time in therapeutic range with provider driven warfarin versus pharmacist driven warfarin dosing protocols for inpatients within a health system
MUE Topic: Ceftraoline Use
CE Topic: Clinical Updates in Diabetic Ketoacidosis Treatment
Why did you choose Backus Hospital for your PGY-1 Residency: I chose Backus Hospital for my PGY-1 residency because of the strong core curriculum and the wide range of elective rotations it offers. Being part of Hartford HealthCare, Backus provides opportunities that extend beyond Norwich, allowing residents to engage with a larger healthcare network. I was especially drawn to the longitudinal ambulatory care rotation, which offers the chance to gain sustained experience in outpatient care, an area I’m passionate about.
What truly set Backus apart for me, though, was the culture. During my interview, it was clear that the team fostered a close-knit, supportive environment where residents are encouraged to learn, grow, and thrive. I knew it would be a place where I could develop both professionally and personally.
Person interests: Traveling and Cooking
Colten Dumound
Email: Colten.Dumond@hhchealth.org
School of Pharmacy: Western New England University
Professional Interests: Oncology, Infectious Disease and Toxicology
PGY-1 Residency Research Project: Impact of dexmedetomidine use in stepdown units on adherence to prescribing protocols, escalation to higher levels of care, and length of stay compared to matched patients receiving dexmedetomidine in the ICU
MUE Topic: Intravenous Iron Use in Patient with Heart Failure
CE Topic: Hematologic Emergencies
Why did you choose Backus Hospital for your PGY-1 Residency: There were many reasons that I chose Backus to be the practice site for my PGY1 residency. The testimonies that I found on the website gave me a glimpse into the dedicated and supportive staff that I would be joining. I can say that these were true straight from the interview as I felt that this was the right choice. It is this sense of tight-knit family that I was seeking to build on the clinical knowledge I had developed in school. Being a smaller institution also would give me the chance to form better connections with the staff and teams that I would be a part of. Having Oncology as a core rotation was also something that piqued my interest in applying.
Personal Interests: I am always looking to get outdoors enjoying activities such as hiking, skiing, and kayaking. So basically, if it is a nice day and I have some free time you can catch me outside. When it is not so nice outside, I will likely be watching a movie or currently trying to get back into reading, so I am always looking for new recommendations!