BayCare Health System
Whitney Gibson Medford, PharmD, BCCCP is an accomplished Critical Care Pharmacist with BayCare Health System. She has a passion for advancing the care of critically ill patients through her expertise in delirium, targeted temperature management, adrenal insufficiency in critical illness, and the management of pain and sedation. Her unique professional journey, which began with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and experience in corporate retirement banking, brings a fresh and multidisciplinary perspective to the field of critical care medicine.
Dr. Medford earned her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Wingate University School of Pharmacy in Wingate, North Carolina. She then completed her PGY1 residency at Detroit Medical Center in Michigan, followed by a PGY2 residency in Critical Care at Tampa General Hospital in Florida. Currently, she serves as a Critical Care Pharmacist in the BayCare Health System’s Virtual ICU, based in Clearwater, Florida, where she is dedicated to providing exceptional care through evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Beyond her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Medford is deeply committed to professional development and service. She has contributed significantly to the Florida Chapter Board of Directors, where she played a key role in enhancing the Chapter's online presence by developing its website and building its Twitter platform. Her dedication to fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in the field of pharmacy is evident in her leadership and volunteer efforts.