Ryan was born and raised in Houston, Texas, but later moved to New Orleans, Louisiana for his undergraduate studies. Ryan received his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and Pharm.D. from Xavier University of Louisiana. During pharmacy school, he was deeply involved in pharmacy leadership and community service. Ryan is passionate about improving patient outcomes for those with chronic disease states and serving underserved communities. He enjoys learning about new cultures through food, bike riding, and spending time with his loved ones.

Health Care Professional’s and Patient’s Perspective and Opinions of Pharmacist Conducted Point-Of-Care Testing for Infectious Diseases

The purpose of this study is to determine health-care professional’s perspective and opinions of pharmacists conducting point-of-care testing for group A streptococcal pharyngitis, influenza virus, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Also, this study will determine patient needs, perspectives, opinions, and comfort level with pharmacist conducted point-of-care testing for group A streptococcal pharyngitis, influenza virus, HIV, and HCV. Upon the results of this study, the goal is to determine provider’s willingness to enter a collaborative practice agreement with pharmacists to treat acute infectious diseases and appropriately refer chronic infectious diseases.

Tate is from Lake City, South Carolina, and graduated from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. In her free time, Tate enjoys binge-watching Netflix, playing tennis, and spending time with her two Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppies, Harper and Hampton. She is passionate about working with the geriatric population and enhancing pharmacist-led services. Tate is excited about beginning her pharmacy career at Hawthorne Pharmacy and enthusiastic about helping patients improve their health while working on expanding the role of pharmacists in the community.  

Leigh is originally from Manning, South Carolina, and received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy in May 2022. Before starting residency, Leigh served as the Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society National Student Intern and worked in the community setting as a Pharmacy Intern at an independent pharmacy. She is excited to spend the next two years growing clinically and professionally through her experiences as a resident.

Brianna was born and raised in Ellenwood, Georgia, which is a part of the Metro Atlanta area. Brianna attended Georgia Southern University where she obtained a bachelor's degree in Chemistry. She later went on to receive her Pharm.D. from Mercer University College of Pharmacy. While in pharmacy school, she led multiple community outreach programs and had the opportunity to teach a seminar for the Atlanta Diabetes Association. Brianna is passionate about arming patients with knowledge to foster patient independence regarding health outcomes and serving the underserved. In her spare time, she enjoys long walks, trying out new restaurants, and watching movies.

Thayra is from Ponce, Puerto Rico, and received her Pharm.D. from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. She is passionate about chronic disease state management and loves to empower patients to take charge of their health. Thayra communicates fluently in both English and Spanish to assist underserved patients reach optimal health outcomes. Thayra hopes to pursue a career in an Ambulatory Care role after residency. In her free time, Thayra enjoys spending time with her family, husband, and her two cats Milo and Max.She loves interacting with patients and is proud to be part of the most accessible health care profession. She is excited to begin this new step in her career!