Residents
CURRENT RESIDENT
Jonathan Kwon, PharmD (2023-2024)
Dr. Jonathan Kwon earned his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Colorado. He completed his PGY1 training at Baptist Medical Center North Little Rock in 2023 and received his teaching and research certificates from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 2023. Dr. Kwon’s professional interests include clinical decision support and leveraging artificial intelligence to create more efficient, safe workflows.
ohjoon.kwon@bhcpns.orgPAST RESIDENTS
Guntas Hira, PharmD (2021-2022)
Dr. Guntas Hira earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biological sciences from Wayne State University and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ferris College of Pharmacy. He completed his PGY1 training at Swedish Hospital Part of NorthShore, Chicago, IL, in 2021 and received his teaching certificate from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 2021. Dr. Hira’s professional goals include improving patient outcomes through automation and data analytics, becoming a PGY2 Residency program director, and training future pharmacy informaticists.
guntas.hira@bhcpns.orgResidency Project: Standardized pain management admission orders in the electronic medical record system at Baptist Health Care
Neel Patel, PharmD, BCPS (2020-2021)
Dr. Neel Patel had the distinction of being the inaugural resident of our program. Dr. Patel received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Mississippi. He completed his PGY1 training at Coram/CVS Specialty Infusion Services, Houston, TX, in 2020 and received his teaching certificate from the University of Houston, School of Pharmacy in 2020. Dr. Patel’s goal for PGY2 residency year included strengthening his skills in pursuing a career in Pharmacy Leadership and Information Technology Management.
neel.patel@bhcpns.orgResidency Project: Evaluating drug-disease alerts in an electronic health records (EHR) System