2014-2015 Pharmacy Residents PGY1 Residents Left to right top row: Kevin Phung Cory Vela Taylor Steuber Left to right middle row: Erika Milas Alexandria Arends Maggie Riley Kristin Howard Lindsay Wilson Stephanie Heath Maria Piddoubny Brooke Stevens Left to right bottom row: Pavithra Srinivas Rachael Lewis Rebecca VanDerwall Kim Niver Not pictured: Chelsea Durnil and Jeff Filoeti PGY2 Residents Left to right top row: Nick Van Hise Meagan Ferguson MaryBeth Jegerski Meredith Howard Philip King Hesham Mourad Left to right bottom row: Katie Unger Patrick Sorgen Natalie Prater
PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Alexandria Arends Kristin Howard Rachael Lewis Name: Alexandria Arends Hometown: St. Louis, MO Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Drake University Practice Interests: Pediatrics, Critical Care, Endocrinology Research Project: Safety of once daily tobramycin in cystic fibrosis patients less than 6 years old Research Project Preceptor: Rebecca Pettit, PharmD, MBA, BCPS Professional Development: Butler University Therapeutics Case Conference, Indiana Teaching Certificate Program, Lambda Kappa Sigma Pharmaceutical Fraternity, ASHP member, IU Health Pharmacy Recruitment Committee Future Career Plans: After completing her PGY-1 pharmacy residency, Dr. Arends plans to complete a PGY-2 specialty practice residency in pediatrics. In the future, her plans include board certification in pediatric pharmacy and advanced diabetes management, clinical research, and precepting residents and students at a large academic medical center. Name: Kristin Howard Hometown: Indianapolis, IN Education: Bachelors of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Ohio State University; Doctor of Pharmacy, Butler University Practice Interests: Critical Care, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine Research Project: Heparin dosage requirements during hypothermia versus normothermia Research Project Preceptor: Quinn Czosnowski, PharmD, BCPS Professional Development: IU Health Pharmacy Grand Rounds Co-Chair, Indiana Teaching Certificate Program, Butler University Therapeutics Case Conference, ASHP New Practitioner s Forum Professional Practice Advisory Group, ACCP member, IPA member, IU Health Methodist Pharmacy Clinical Practice Council Future Career Plans: After completing her PGY-1 residency, Dr. Howard plans on completing a PGY-2 specialty practice residency in critical care. Afterwards, plans to obtain board certification and work as a clinical pharmacist at a large academic medical center. She would also like to gain further experience in academia and precepting both students and residents. Name: Rachael Lewis Hometown: Louisville, KY Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky Practice Interests: Oncology, Critical Care Research Project: High-dose methotrexate with or without rituximab for primary central nervous system lymphoma Research Project Preceptor: Patrick Kiel, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP Professional Development: IU Health Pharmacy Chief Meeting and Technician Continuing Education Coordinator, Indiana Teaching Certificate Program, Lambda Kappa Sigma Pharmaceutical Fraternity, ASHP member Future Career Plans: After completing her PGY-1 residency, Dr. Lewis plans to complete a PGY-2 specialty practice residency in one of her interest areas. Her future plans also include becoming board certified in that area, and precepting students and residents at her future practice site. She hopes to become a clinical pharmacy manager as her career progresses.
Erika Milas Kim Niver Kevin Phung Maria Piddoubny Name: Erika Milas Hometown: Bettendorf, IA Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Drake University Practice Interests: Hematology & Oncology, Critical Care, Solid Organ Transplantation Research Project: A comparison of lenalidomide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone (RVD) versus cyclophosphamide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone (CyBorD) in multiple myeloma patients who underwent stem cell transplantation Research Project Preceptor: Patrick Kiel, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP Professional Development: Indiana Teaching Certificate Program, Chaplain of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Indiana Graduate Chapter, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Butler University Therapeutics Case Conference, IU Health Pharmacy Recruitment Committee, ASHP member Future Career Plans: After completing her PGY-1 pharmacy residency, Dr. Milas plans to complete a PGY-2 specialty practice residency in solid organ transplantation. In the future, her plans include BCPS certification and precepting of students and residents at an academic medical center. She hopes to volunteer abroad as a pharmacist at some point in her career. Name: Kim Niver Hometown: Wilmington, NC Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Practice Interests: Critical Care, Cardiology, Pediatrics, Family Medicine Research Project: Safety of pharmacologic venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after intracranial hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or traumatic brain injury Research Project Preceptor: Laura Aykroyd, PharmD, BCPS Professional Development: Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate Program, Butler University Therapeutics Case Conference, IU Health Pharmacy Activities Coordinator, ASHP member, APhA member Future Career Plans: After finishing her PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency, Dr. Niver hopes to either complete a PGY-2 specialty residency in one of her many areas of interest or seek out a clinical pharmacist position. She also plans to obtain BCPS certification, precept and mentor student pharmacists, and serve in community leadership roles. Name: Kevin Phung Hometown: Anaheim, CA Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Pacific University Practice Interests: Pharmacy Informatics, Administration Research Project: Evaluation of a retail pharmacy refill reminder program in an HIV-infected population Research Project Preceptor: Eric Farmer, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP; Lisa Fletcher, PharmD, BCPS; Melody Berg, PharmD, BCPS AQ-ID, AAHIVP Professional Development: IU Health Pharmacy Activities Coordinator, APhA member, ASHP member, OSHP member, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Future Career Plans: After completing his PGY-1 residency, Dr. Phung plans to complete a PGY-2 specialty practice residency in pharmacy informatics. In the future, Dr. Phung plans to pursue his MBA or MHA, CAHIMS/CPHIMS certifications, and a career as an informatics pharmacist. Name: Maria Piddoubny Hometown: Queens, NY Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Practice Interests: Hematology & Oncology, Pediatrics, and Transplant Research Project: Response rates and outcomes in c-myc positive diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) patients treated with Hyper CVAD. Research Project Preceptor: Patrick Kiel, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP Professional Development: Indiana Teaching Certificate Program, Butler University Therapeutics Case Conference, IU Health Pharmacy Recruitment Committee, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, APhA Member, ASHP Member, HOPA Member Future Career Plans: Following her PGY-1 residency, Dr. Piddoubny s plans for the future include completing a PGY-2 oncology residency, obtaining a clinical position at an academic medical center, precepting and teaching student pharmacists, conducting clinical research, and becoming BCPS and BCOP certified.
Maggie Riley Pavithra Srinivas Brooke Stevens Cory Vela Name: Maggie Riley Hometown: Decatur, Illinois Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, St. Louis College of Pharmacy Practice Interests: Pediatrics, Neonatology, Internal Medicine, Ambulatory Care Research Project: Retrospective comparison of new onset diabetes after lung transplant Research Project Preceptor: Mike Latran, PharmD Professional Development: IU Health Residency Forum Coordinator, Indiana Teaching Certificate Program, Butler University Therapeutics Case Conference, ACCP member, ICCP member, ASHP member Future Career Plans: After completing her PGY-1 residency, Dr. Riley plans to complete a PGY-2 specialty practice residency in pediatrics. Her plans also include BPS pediatric pharmacy certification, precepting residents and students, and working as a clinical pharmacist at a pediatric hospital. Name: Pavithra Srinivas Hometown: St. Louis, MO Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, St. Louis College of Pharmacy Practice Interests: Infectious Diseases, Immunology Research Project: Management of fungemia in SICU patients receiving parenteral nutrition Research Project Preceptors: Dusten Rose, PharmD, BCPS AQ-ID, AAHIV-P; Suzanne Benjamin, RPh, BCNSP Professional Development: BCPS certification, Rho Chi, IU Health Methodist Hospital Pharmacy Clinical Practice Council, IU Health Pharmacy Recruitment Committee, Indiana Teaching Certificate Program Future Career Plans: After PGY-1 Dr. Srinivas plans to pursue a PGY-2 specialty residency in infectious disease. In the future, her plans include obtaining AQ-ID and AAHIVP certifications, performing clinical research, and practicing and precepting residents and students at a large academic medical center. Name: Brooke Stevens Hometown: Danville, IL Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Butler University; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Illinois Wesleyan University Practice Interests: Infectious Disease, HIV, Critical Care Research: TBD Research Project Preceptor: Eric Farmer, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP; Lisa Fletcher, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP; Melody Berg, PharmD, BCPS-AQ ID, AAHIVP Professional Development: Indiana Teaching Certificate Program, ASHP member Future Career Plans: After completing her PGY-1 residency, Dr. Stevens plans to complete a PGY-2 specialty residency in infectious disease. In the future, her plans include BCPS certification, obtaining an adjunct faculty position with a college of pharmacy, clinical research, and precepting residents and students at a large academic medical center. Name: Cory Vela Hometown: Grayslake, IL Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University Practice Interests: Hematology & Oncology, Pharmacogenomics Research Project: Extended infusion vs. traditional infusion cefepime in documented pseudomonal bacteremia or pneumonia in the intensive care unit Research Project Preceptor: Dusten Rose, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP Professional Development: Indiana Teaching Certificate Program, HOPA member, ACCP member, and ASHP member Future Career Plans: After completing his PGY-1 residency, Dr. Vela plans to complete a PGY-2 Hematology/Oncology specialty practice residency. After residency, his plans include BCOP certification, clinical research, and precepting student pharmacists. Rebecca Name: Rebecca VanDerwall
VanDerwall Hometown: Portage, MI Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Ferris State University; Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University Lyman Briggs College Practice Interests: Critical Care, Hematology & Oncology Research Project: Intravenous milrinone for the prevention of cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage Research Project Preceptor: Laura Aykroyd, PharmD, BCPS Professional Development: Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate Program, Butler University Therapeutics Case Conference, IU Health Pharmacy Recruitment Committee, Phi Lambda Sigma Alumni, ASHP member Future Career Plans: After completing her PGY-1, Dr. VanDerwall plans to complete a PGY-2 pharmacy practice residency in one of her areas of interest, as well as obtain a BCPS certification. After completing a PGY-2 residency, she hopes to work as a clinical pharmacist for an academic medical center and be an adjunct faculty member at a local college of pharmacy. This will allow her to pursue her love for academia, precepting students/residents, and completing research. Lindsay Wilson Name: Lindsay Wilson Hometown: London, KY Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Sullivan University College of Pharmacy Practice Interests: Critical Care, Neurology Critical Care, Emergency Medicine Research Project: Evaluation of an early sepsis alert program on a medical-surgical unit Research Project Preceptor: Lauren Czosnowski, PharmD, BCPS; David Smith, PharmD, BCPS-AQID Professional Development: IU Health Pharmacy Grand Rounds Co-Chair, Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate Program, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, ASHP member, ICCP member, SCCM member, Rho Chi Society Future Career Plans: After completing her PGY-1 residency, Dr. Wilson plans to complete a PGY-2 specialty practice residency in critical care. In the future, her plans include BCPS certification, critical care board certification, precepting residents and students at an academic health facility, and associate professor at a college of pharmacy. PGY-1 Non Traditional Pharmacy Practice Stephanie Heath Chelsea Durnil Name: Stephanie Heath Hometown: Toledo, OH Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Butler University Research Project: TBD Practice Interests: Internal Medicine, Ambulatory Care Professional Development: Purdue University APPE Preceptor, 4N/4S Trauma/ Orthopedics Pharmacy Team Leader, Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity, Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Fraternity Future Career Plans: After completing her PGY-1 non-traditional pharmacy practice residency, Dr. Heath plans to continue practicing as a staff pharmacist at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Name: Chelsea Durnil Hometown: Petersburg, IN Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Purdue University Practice interests: Ambulatory Care, Internal Medicine, Administration Research Project: Effectiveness of IV acetaminophen in post-operative patients Professional Development: IU Health CPOE Committee, APhA member, ASHP member Future Career Plans: Dr. Durnil plans to obtain BCPS certification and pursue a position in an ambulatory care or inpatient setting. Jeff Filoeti Name: Jeff Filoeti
Hometown: Cleveland, OH Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Butler University Practice interests: Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine, Administration Research project: TBD Professional Development: IU Health Patient Education Task Force, Phi Delta Chi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Fraternity, ASHP member Future Career Plans: Dr. Filotei plans to continue practicing in an inpatient setting as a clinical pharmacist. PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pharmacotherapy Taylor Steuber Meredith Howard Name: Taylor Steuber Hometown: Columbia, MO Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Missouri - Kansas City at MU Practice Interests: Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease, Academia Research Project: Evaluation of initial treatment choices for hyperglycemia in patients with newlydiagnosed Type 2 diabetes mellitus and A1c >9% Research Project Preceptor: Andrew Schmelz, PharmD, BCACP Professional Development: IU Health Pharmacy Recruitment Committee, Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate Program, Butler University Therapeutics Case Conference, membership in ACCP/ICCP, ASHP, APhA, and Phi Lambda Sigma Future Career Plans: After completing his PGY-1/PGY-2 Pharmacotherapy residency, Dr. Steuber plans to obtain BCPS certification and pursue a faculty position at a school or college of pharmacy with a clinical focus in internal medicine. Name: Meredith Howard Hometown: Plainville, MA Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island Practice Interests: Academia, Internal Medicine, Cardiology Research Project: Creation of an academician development program Research Project Preceptor: Sarah Nisly, PharmD, BCPS Professional Development: Indiana College of Clinical Pharmacy Resident Representative AACP member, ACCP member, ASHP member, Lambda Kappa Sigma Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate Program Future Career Plans: After completing her PGY-2 residency, Dr. Howard plans to pursue a career as a faculty member at a college of pharmacy specializing in internal medicine. PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Mary Beth Jegerski Name: Mary Beth Jegerski Hometown: Hickory Hills, IL Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Purdue University; PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Indiana University Health Practice Interests: Ambulatory Care, Academia, Administration Research Project: Development and assessment of a pharmacist-driven migraine clinic Research Project Preceptor: Emily Chappo, PharmD Professional Development: Chief Resident, United HealthSystem Consortium Ambulatory Care Committee, Butler University Self Care Lab Instructor, Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate Program, ASHP member Future Career Plans: Dr. Jegerski plans to pursue a career in academia as a faculty member with a clinical practice site in ambulatory care. Her plans also include completing the BCACP certification. PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy
Natalie Prater Name: Natalie Prater Hometown: Plainfield, OH Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED); Bachelors of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Ohio State University; PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at ProMedica Toledo Hospital/Toledo Children s Hospital Practice Interests: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Neurology Research Project: Outcomes associated with the use of Profilnine vs. Kcentra (3-factor PCC vs 4-factor PCC) for warfarin reversal Research Project Preceptor: Molly Mason, PharmD, BCPS Professional Development: Critical Care Journal Club Co-Coordinator, Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate Program, ACCP member, ICCP member, ASHP member, SCCM member, SCCM sponsored Fundamental Critical Care Support Provider Course and Associate Instructor Course, Advanced Trauma Life Support Course Future Career Plans: After completing her PGY-2 residency, Dr. Prater plans to pursue a career as a clinical specialist in the Emergency Department. In the future, her plans include BCPS certification and board certification in critical care, precepting residents and students, and becoming part-time faculty at a college of pharmacy. PGY-2 Genomics & Specialty Pharmacy Patrick Sorgen Name: Patrick Sorgen Hometown: Indianapolis, IN Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Purdue University; Pharmacotherapy of Inherited Metabolic Disease Fellowship, University of Minnesota Practice Interests: Specialty Pharmacy, Business Development, Administration, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacogenomics, Clinical Genetics, Orphan Drugs Research Project: Development and implementation of specialty pharmacy services within an academic health system Research Project Preceptor: Chris Lowe, PharmD, BCPS Professional Development: National Association of Specialty Pharmacy, American Society of Human Genetics, Indiana Teaching Certificate Program, Phi Lambda Sigma Future Career Plans: Following residency, Dr. Sorgen plans to pursue a leadership role within an academic health-system based specialty pharmacy. He also hopes to continue a clinical practice in pediatric and adult metabolic genetics. PGY-2 Hematology & Oncology Pharmacy Megan Ferguson Name: Meagan Ferguson Hometown: St. Louis, MO Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Purdue University; PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Indiana University Health Practice Interests: Hematology Research Project: TBD Research Project Preceptor: Patrick Kiel, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP Professional Development: Chemo Safety Committee, Hematology Oncology Pharmacist Association member, Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, American Society of Healthcare Pharmacists Future Career Plans: In the future, Dr. Ferguson plans include BCOP certification, continuing clinical research, and precepting residents and students, and practicing in her interest area at a large academic medical center. PGY-2 Infectious Disease Pharmacy
Nick Van Hise Name: Nick Van Hise Hometown: Peoria, IL Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Union University School of Pharmacy; Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, Bradley University; PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, MO Practice Interests: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Fungal Infections, Opportunistic Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control Research Project: 1) Assessing the impact of chlorpactin rinses in preventing catheter-related UTIs in transplant, VAD, ECMO Research Project Preceptor: David Smith, PharmD, BCPS-AQ-ID Research project: 2) The benefit for the addition of Quinupristin/Dalfopristin to Vancomycin for rightsided endocarditis in patients with persistent bacteremia Research Project Preceptor: David Smith, PharmD, BCPS-AQ-ID Professional Development: BCPS, St. Louis College of Pharmacy Teaching Certificate, SIDP member, ACCP member, ASHP member, ACS member Future Career Plans: Upon completion of his PGY-2 infectious diseases specialty residency, Dr. Van Hise plans to work at an academic medical center specializing in infectious diseases with an emphasis on antimicrobial stewardship. Dr. Van Hise plans to seek AQ-ID certification, precept pharmacy students and residents, and continue clinical research. He plans to become more involved on the national level with SIDP while also continuing to present research at national infectious diseases meetings such as ICAAC and ID week. PGY-2 Informatics Pharmacy Hesham Mourad Name: Hesham Mourad Hometown: Homs, Syria Education: Bachelor of Pharmacy, Damascus University, Syria; Doctor of Pharmacy, Purdue University; PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center, Hazard, KY; Critical Care Traineeship with ASHP Foundation Practice Interests: Clinical Informatics, clinical decision support and critical care. Research Project: TBD Research Project Preceptor: Lisa Starost, PharmD Professional Development: University of Kentucky Teaching Certificate Program, BCPS certification, CAHIMS certification, ASHP member, ACCP member, SCCM member, ASHP Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology, KSHP member Future Career Plans: Upon completion of his PGY2 Informatics residency, Dr. Mourad plans to pursue a clinical pharmacy informatics position at a large academic medical center where he can combine his work with clinical research and precepting residents and students. His future plans also include becoming a board certified critical care pharmacist and CPHIMS certified. PGY-2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Philip King Name: Philip King Hometown: Long Beach, CA Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED); Bachelors of Science, Kent State University; PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at The University of Toledo Medical Center Practice Interests: Adult Internal Medicine, Academia Research Project: TBD Research Project Preceptor: Alexander Ansara, PharmD, BCPS Professional Development: ACCP Chair (2014-2015), National Resident Advisory Committee, ASHP member, ICCP member, Residency Committee Member Future Career Plans: Upon completion of his PGY-2, Dr. King plans to secure a clinical pharmacy specialist position in adult internal medicine at an academic medical center and joint faculty position with a college of pharmacy. He hopes to obtain BCPS certification during his PGY2. Future goals include continued clinical research, establishment/or expansion of a/an existing residency program, active involvement in local and national professional pharmacy organizations, and leadership. PGY-2 Pediatrics Pharmacy
Katie Unger Name: Katie Unger Hometown: Hartland, WI Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati; Bachelors of Science, Miami University; PGY- 1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Michigan Hospitals Practice Interests: Pediatrics Research Project: Retrospective review of single dose oral dexamethasone for acute asthma exacerbation Research Project Preceptor: Lauren Buenger, PharmD, BCPS Professional Development: ACCP Pediatrics PRN member, UHC Pediatric Committee, PPAG member Future Career Plans: Dr. Unger plans to pursue a career in pediatric pharmacy, ideally in a critical care setting or in an emergency department. She would like to be a preceptor to pharmacy students and residents and would like to be involved with a college of pharmacy. Dr. Unger also plans to be an active member of pediatric pharmacy organizations.