Binghamton University and Hackensack Meridian Health are continuing to strengthen their partnership.
Following "Match Day," several soon-to-be Binghamton pharmacy school graduates and alumni found out where they would be going for their residency. Jae Hee Park '13, a Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences alum and Long Island University pharmacy school graduate, learned she had matched with Hackensack Meridian Health for her PGY-2 residency.
"I was so happy when I found out I matched with HMH. I actually shouted in my office!" Park said. "It was my first choice and I had such a great experience during the interview process. My conversations with the program director, residency coordinators and preceptors were memorable and left a lasting impression on me, which made ranking HMH as my top choice an easy decision."
Park has a passion for ambulatory care, so it's only fitting she matched with HMH's PGY-2 ambulatory care program.
"I am especially interested in chronic disease management and primary care with a focus on specialty medications," she said. "I see so much value in optimizing pharmacotherapy in these areas and believe ambulatory care pharmacists can make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes."
In recent years, HMH and Binghamton have worked together to have Binghamton alumni find a home at HMH residency programs.
"We are beyond excited to welcome Jae Hee Park as our newest PGY-2 Ambulatory Care pharmacy resident," said Devang Shah, the PGY-2 ambulatory care pharmacy residency program director at HMH. "With a passion for clinical excellence and drive for impactful patient care, Jae Hee is poised to thrive in HMH's dynamic environment focused on future-ready healthcare leadership development and BUSOPPS's diverse teaching opportunities. This powerful combination will empower Jae Hee to grow as a leader, educator and advocate for exceptional pharmacy practice. We can't wait to see the incredible impact Jae Hee will make."
Residency programs give incoming pharmacists invaluable experience in their fields and prepare them for the next steps wherever they decide to go.
"I hope to grow into a confident and competent ambulatory care pharmacist," Park said. "I want to strengthen my clinical skills, build my knowledge of specialty medications and their role in outpatient care, and develop as both a leader and future preceptor. I also look forward to learning more about population health and how it applies to patient care, especially from a pharmacotherapy perspective."
"It is such an honor to welcome Jae Hee Park as our 2025-2026 PGY-2 Ambulatory Care pharmacy resident," said Lucrecia Campisi, the PGY-2 ambulatory care pharmacy residency coordinator. "Jae Hee has distinguished herself as both a pharmacist and leader and is well-equipped to take on this role. With a unique skillset as a prior nurse, bolstered by her passion for pharmaceutical sciences, Jae Hee will be able to successfully connect with her patients while also applying her skills at a population-wide level. We are confident that she will excel in this new position."
Park says Binghamton University has always held a special place in her heart: "It's where I met mentors, made lifelong friends and met my husband-who is also a Binghamton graduate from Watson College. I appreciated the interactive and supportive learning environment, the cultural diversity and the beautiful Nature Preserve. I can't wait to visit Binghamton again during this residency!"
