HCA Florida Ocala Hospital
Farran Weaver, Pharm.D, CPh, BCPS
The student had this to say about Dr. Weaver:
“High expectations with the perfect amount of guidance needed for students. This site and preceptor were well organized, professional, and truly dedicated to the learning experience.”
Brief bio or Site description
Farran Weaver, Pharm.D, CPh, BCPS is an advanced clinical pharmacist with a focus in infectious disease and is the PGY1 Residency Program Director at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. She is also the education coordinator for new employee orientation and student rotations. She is a preceptor for the University of Florida Advanced Practice Rotations with Infectious Disease and Hospital practice students. Dr. Weaver received her doctorate from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy and completed a residency at UF Health Physicians in Healthcare Quality and Medication Safety. She is a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist and certified in infectious disease through MAD-ID. Dr. Weaver loves being in, on and around the water. She is a PADI Dive Master and spends all her free time with fish.
What is your or your sites philosophy on educating students and/or providing pharmacy services?
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital Department of Pharmacy strives to give back to the next generation of pharmacists by providing a comfortable and inclusive learning environment where students can gain practice experience through hands on learning and one on one time with preceptors. We believe each students’ time on rotation is valuable and want them to get a well-rounded interactive experience while they are on-site with us. We provide educational opportunities for all students including direct patient care, interdisciplinary rounds, participation in administrative committees, department in-services, longitudinal process improvements and participation in pharmacy research. We aspire to enhance the learners not only as well-rounded clinicians but also assisting them in their career development and mental wellness techniques.
What is a fun fact about you or the site?
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is a 323-bed facility located in the heart of Ocala. We are also home to HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, a 222-bed hospital located in West Marion County. Additionally, we have five freestanding emergency rooms: HCA Florida Foxwood Emergency, HCA Florida Silver Springs Emergency, HCA Florida Summerfield Emergency, HCA Florida Maricamp Emergency and HCA Florida Trailwinds Village Emergency. Our hospital system includes an Inpatient Rehabilitation Center, Wound Care Center and Imaging Center. The trauma center at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital has been verified as a Level I trauma center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT), the highest possible designation. HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is also currently designated by the State of Florida Department of Health as a Level II trauma center. With the region’s only Comprehensive Stroke Center, we offer a host of quality and award-winning services. These include orthopedic, cardiovascular, emergency and neurological care, robotic and weight loss surgery and rehabilitation services. Our hospital system is proud to offer a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program.