Residents

Melissa Jeghers, PharmD

Hometown: Carver, MA
Undergraduate School: University of New Hampshire
Pharmacy School: Northeastern University School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Why you chose Rainbow: Rainbow Babies and Children’s offers a wide variety of learning opportunities to provide a well-rounded experience to residents and is a very welcoming environment. It is clear that the pediatric pharmacy team at Rainbow is dedicated to the professional and personal growth of residents. Having the opportunity to customize my learning experience as well as work as part of various interdisciplinary teams at a large academic medical center is what drew me to this program!
Areas of Interest: Pediatric and neonatal critical care, emergency response, antibiotic stewardship, harm reduction
Personal Interests: Running, baking, traveling, exploring new cities

Tiffany Withrow, PharmD

Hometown: Springdale, Arkansas
Undergraduate School: Arkansas Tech University
Pharmacy School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: CHI Health St. Elizabeth
Why you chose Rainbow: When I was looking at pediatric pharmacy residency programs, it was important to me to have a wide range of learning opportunities that would challenge me and make me a well-rounded pharmacist. UH Rainbow Babies & Children's has a culture of learning and mentorship with knowledgeable and supportive preceptors. I enjoy the flexibility of the program and the opportunities to experience caring for a variety of complex patients. Since starting the program, it is evident to me that there is great collaboration between the pharmacy department and the rest of the hospital.
Areas of Interest: Critical care, infectious diseases, emergency medicine
Personal Interests: Amusement parks, spending time with my co-residents, and exploring new wineries, restaurants, and coffee shops

Derek Anthony, PharmD

Hometown: Van Wert, OH
Undergraduate School: University of Findlay
Pharmacy School: University of Findlay
Why you chose Rainbow: I had a great experience during APPEs and have always wanted to work in pediatrics since I started pharmacy school. RBC felt like a wonderful opportunity to reach my dream.
Areas of Interest: I know that I want to work in pediatrics, but I have not yet found a specific area in pediatrics to focus in. I want to use this year to experience what each area has to offer, and I hope that this opportunity will make that particular area of interest known.
Personal Interests: I love watching movies and playing games (both the video and board variety) with family and friends

Krystel Baker, PharmD

PGY-1 Pediatric Pharmacy Resident

Hometown: Bloomington, IN
Undergraduate School: Indiana University Bloomington
Pharmacy School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Why you chose Rainbow: I chose RBC because of my previous IPPE and APPE rotations and loved the environment, people, and learning opportunities.
Areas of Interest: All kinds! This is the reason why I chose to pursue residency.
Personal Interests: Primitive camping, hiking, birds, and baking!