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University of PittsburghSchool of Pharmacy2019–2020Residents’ RoarResidency Class of 2019-2020Meet the Class of 2019-2020Taylor AkersPGY1 Managed Care Pharmacy ResidentUPMC Health PlanMolly BaconPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC HamotTaylor was born and raised in Johnstown,Molly is from Fairview, Pa., and she receivedPa., and she received her PharmD degreeher PharmD from South Carolina College ofin 2019 from Duquesne University SchoolPharmacy in Columbia, S.C. She is currentlyof Pharmacy. Her current professionala PGY1 pharmacy resident at UPMC Hamot.interests include utilization and formulary management, clinicalHer professional interests include ambulatory care, transitionsoutreach programs, specialty pharmacy management, and aca-of care, oncology, and teaching. In her spare time, she enjoysdemia. After completing her residency, she will pursue a clinicalspending time with family and friends, kayaking, hiking, cooking,pharmacist role in a managed care pharmacy organization. In herboxing, and traveling. She also enjoys exploring new restaurantsspare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends,and going to concerts.traveling, running, and exploring all Pittsburgh has to offer.continues on next pageThe University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.Residents’ Roar 2019–2020 1
Meet the Class of 2019-2020Alexander CainPGY1 Pharmacy ResidenttUPMC MercyKristian CasemPGY2 Oncology Pharmacy ResidentUPMC ShadysideAlex is a 2019 graduate of the St. John FisherKristian is the PGY2 oncology pharmacyWegmans School of Pharmacy located inresident at UPMC Shadyside/Hillman CancerRochester, New York. He is currently a PGY1Center. He was raised in Edison, N.J., and hepharmacy resident at UPMC Mercy. His professional areas ofreceived his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Rutgers Universityinterest include critical care and infectious diseases. His interestsin 2018. He completed his PGY1 pharmacy training at Saint Peter’soutside of pharmacy include exercising, following Buffalo sportsUniversity Hospital in New Brunswick, N.J. Kristian’s professionalteams, and spending time with family and friends.interests are inpatient hematology and oncology. Outside of work,he enjoys brewing espresso drinks at home and trying new coffeeLiam CallejasPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC Mercyvarieties, photography, and discovering new music.Kristel ChatellierPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC St. MargaretLiam was born and raised in Scranton, Pa.,and received his PharmD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy. HisKristel was born and raised in Pittsburgh,professional interests include cardiologyand she attended the University of Pitts-and critical care, where he would like to pursue a PGY2 residency. Long term, he would like to apply his knowledge and skills toclinical work as a unit-based pharmacist. In his spare time, heenjoys going to the gym and playing the Irish sport of hurlinghere in Pittsburgh.burgh School of Pharmacy. Currently, she isa PGY1 pharmacy resident at UPMC St. Margaret. Her primary interest is geriatrics, and she is also interested in infectious diseasesand internal medicine. She enjoys exploring new restaurants inPittsburgh and hiking.Rachael CardinalPGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy ResidentUPMC St. MargaretBailey ColvinPGY2 Cardiology Pharmacy ResidentUPMC PresbyterianRachael is from Buffalo, N.Y., and receivedBailey is from Floyd, Virginia, and sheher PharmD in 2018 from the University atearned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree fromBuffalo. She completed her PGY1 pharma-Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at thecy residency at UPMC St. Margaret in Pittsburgh, Pa. Currently,Rachael is a PGY2 family medicine ambulatory care pharmacyresident at UPMC St. Margaret. Her professional interests includechronic disease state management, academia, and family medicine. Other interests include traveling, hiking, and spending timewith friends and family.University of the Sciences. Last year shecompleted her PGY1 pharmacy residency at UPMC Presbyterian.She is continuing her training as a PGY2 cardiology pharmacyresident at UPMC Presbyterian this year. Her professional areasof interest include critical care cardiology, advanced heart failure,and mechanical circulatory support. Outside of pharmacy sheenjoys exploring the restaurants and bars in Pittsburgh, hiking,learning how to rock climb, and spending quality time with herrabbit, Paisley.continues on next pageThe University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.Residents’ Roar 2019–2020 2
Meet the Class of 2019-2020Lindsay CourtneyPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC ShadysideSamantha DeMarcoPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC St. MargaretLindsay is originally from Oak Park, Calif.,Samantha grew up in Baltimore, Maryland.and she received her PharmD from theShe received her bachelor’s in science fromUniversity of Colorado. Her professionalthe University of Maryland in College Park,areas of interest include ambulatory care,Maryland and her Doctor of Pharmacy frominfectious diseases, and academia. In her free time, she enjoysVirginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Cur-running, trying new restaurants, and spending time with familyrently, she is a PGY1 pharmacy resident and faculty developmentand friends.fellow at UPMC St. Margaret. When she is not at the hospital,you can find her cheering on the Maryland Terps and BaltimorePrecious DadziePGY2 Ambulatory Care Traditional TrackPharmacy ResidentRavens, exploring the city, and test-tasting local Pittsburghrestaurants.Julie DiBridgePGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC PresbyterianUPMC PresbyterianPrecious was born and raised in Durham,North Carolina and is of Ghanaian descent.Julie was born and raised in Greensburg, Pa.She earned her PharmD from Virginia Com-She received her PharmD from the Uni-monwealth University School of Pharmacy in 2018. She completeda PGY1 ambulatory care focused pharmacy residency at KingmanRegional Medical Center in Arizona. Her areas of professional interests include providing care to underserved populations, globalhealth, chronic disease state management, and psychiatry. Outside of pharmacy, Precious enjoys working out, watching football/basketball games, binge watching Netflix, traveling, trying foodat new restaurants, and spending time with friends/family.Kayla DavisPGY2 Ambulatory Care Traditional TrackPharmacy ResidentUPMC Presbyterianversity of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy.Following graduation, she began working as an inpatient pharmacist at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside at the Presbyterian Campus. During her practice experience, she grew her professionalinterests in clinical pharmacy, cardiology and critical care. She isexcited to further her professional growth during a PGY1 pharmacy residency. Following her PGY1, she would like to pursue PGY2pharmacy residency training. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoysrunning, traveling, playing with her Golden Retriever and Australian Shepard, and spending time with her friends and family.John FawzyPGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration ResidentUPMC PresbyterianKayla was born and raised in the smalltown of Bainbridge, N.Y. She received herPharmD from Albany College of Pharma-John was born and raised in Oman to Egyp-cy and Health Sciences in Albany, N.Y. She completed her PGY1tian parents, and moved to the Unites Statespharmacy residency at The University of Vermont Medical Centerin Burlington, Vt., and is now pursuing a PGY2 in ambulatory carepharmacy at UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside. Her areas of interest include chronic disease state management, endocrinology,anticoagulation, and development of ambulatory care services.In her spare time she enjoys being active, exploring the outdoors,hiking, kayaking, skiing, spending time with her dog, live music,in 2008. He attended pharmacy school atLong Island University in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he received hisPharmD as well as his MBA. Currently, John is in his second yearat UPMC Presbyterian as a PGY2 health system pharmacy administration resident. John enjoys soccer, running and biking. Heenjoys meeting new people and having new experiences.and cooking.continues on next pageThe University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.Residents’ Roar 2019–2020 3
Meet the Class of 2019-2020Jennifer FayPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC Magee Womens Hospitalshe is looking forward to her roles as a preceptor throughout theJennifer is originally from Oil City, Pa. Shepursue a career as a clinical pharmacist working in transitions ofattended undergrad at the University ofcare between the primary care and community setting. In her freePittsburgh at Titusville, and then receivedtime, Carly enjoys teaching at Pure Barre, refining her cookingher PharmD from Lake Erie College ofskills (to become the next Food Network star), and enjoying timeyear, and to grow as an educator during the teaching certificateprogram. Upon completion of residency training, Carly plans toOsteopathic Medicine. After graduation in 2005, she practiced aswith friends.a retail pharmacy manager and enjoyed precepting students andpatient-centered responsibilities such as Medication TherapyMeghan GillPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC Children’s HospitalManagement. This inspired her to pursue a pharmacy residency. She looks forward to stepping outside of her comfort zone,developing a strong foundation of hospital pharmacist skills, andMeghan is from Chesapeake, Virginia. Shea greater understanding of the clinical aspect of pharmacy. Shereceived her Bachelor of Science in Biologyhopes to utilize these skills to obtain a position within a physi-from Muhlenberg College and her Doctorcian’s office and become board certified in ambulatory care. Herinterests include nephrology, research, and teaching. Outsideof professional and educational responsibilities, she also has avery active personal and family life. She enjoys many aspects offitness (running, yoga, piyo, HIIT). She also enjoys camping andspending time outdoors with her husband, 2 boys, and 2 dogs.of Pharmacy from Virginia CommonwealthUniversity School of Pharmacy. Her professional interests includepediatric critical care and academia. She plans to pursue a PGY2pharmacy residency. She enjoys running, paddleboarding, andbeing outside.Stacy FredrickPGY2 Solid Organ Transplant PharmacyResidentUPMC PresbyterianJacob GregoryPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC PresbyterianStacy grew up in Buffalo, N.Y., and receivedhis PharmD from West Virginia Universityher PharmD and MBA from University atBuffalo. She completed her PGY1 pharmacyresidency at UPMC Presbyterian and is currently the PGY2 solidorgan transplant pharmacy resident there. Her professionalinterests include immunology, solid organ transplant, infectiousJake is from Murrysville, Pa., and receivedin 2019. Upon completion of his PGY1 year,Jake hopes to attain a PGY2 in one of his professional interestswhich include critical care and solid organ transplant. In his sparetime, Jake enjoys golfing, snowboarding, and attending Pittsburgh sports events.diseases, and internal medicine. She enjoys watching Netflix,Kelsey HakePGY1 Community Pharmacy ResidentRite Aid Pharmacyplaying with her dog, and spending time with her fiancée.Carly GabrielPGY1 Community Pharmacy ResidentGiant Eagle PharmacyCarly is the PGY1 community pharmacyresident with Giant Eagle Pharmacy and theUniversity of Pittsburgh. Carly, who is fromNew Castle, Pa., is a 2019 graduate fromthe University of Pittsburgh. During her residency, she hopesto provide innovative clinical services in the community andoutpatient settings. She hopes to build on her knowledge of thecommunity pharmacy to grow into, and learn more of, the roleKelsey is from Pittsburgh, Pa., and earnedher PharmD from the University of Pittsburgh with a concentration in Community Leadership and Innovation in Practice. Her career interestsinvolve advancing the implementation of clinical services in community pharmacies. She wants to play an active part in creatingopportunities for all pharmacists to participate in these services,further improving patient outcomes and relationships. Her personal interests and hobbies include attending concerts, traveling,and spending time with family and friends.of a pharmacist in transitions of care. She enjoys teaching, andcontinues on next pageThe University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.Residents’ Roar 2019–2020 4
Meet the Class of 2019-2020Katherine HalzaPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC McKeesportRichard JonesPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC HamotKatherine grew up in North Huntingdon,Richard is from Erie, Pa., and received hisPa., and went to undergraduate and phar-PharmD from the University of Pittsburghmacy school at the University of Pittsburgh.School of Pharmacy after receiving a B.S. inShe is currently the PGY1 pharmacy residentToxicology from Penn State University. Hisat UPMC McKeesport. Her professional interests include globalpharmacy interests include critical care and emergency medicine.health, underserved care, and ambulatory care, and her personalOutside of pharmacy, he enjoys kayaking, running/weight lifting,interests include hiking and traveling.hunting, trapping, making wine, watching sports, and spendingtime with friends and family.Sydney HandPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC MercyJennifer KoPGY2 Ambulatory Care Global Health TrackSydney was born and raised in Ford City,Pa., and received her PharmD from thePharmacy ResidentUPMC PresbyterianDuquesne University School of Pharmacy.Jennifer was born and raised in SouthernHer professional interests include academiaCalifornia, and received her PharmD fromand oncology, where she would like to pursue a PGY2. In her freethe University at Buffalo School of Pharma-time, she likes to read, work out, go shopping, and spend timecy. Last year she completed her primary care focused PGY1 phar-with her baby niece.macy residency at Touro University College of Pharmacy/LifeLongMedical Care. Her professional interests include providing care toAaron HutchinsPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC Presbyterianunderserved populations, academia, minimizing health disparities, global health and public health. In her spare time, she enjoysAaron is from Wheeling, W.Va. He receivedvisiting art museums, hiking, and traveling.his BA in Human Biology from StanfordMarissa LevitoPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC PresbyterianUniversity and his PharmD from WestVirginia University. His professional interests include critical care, solid organ transplant, and infectiousMarissa grew up in Marlboro, N.J., anddisease. Outside of residency, Aaron enjoys playing soccer, tennisreceived her PharmD from Massachusettsand board games, going to spin classes, attending concerts, andCollege of Pharmacy in Boston, Mass. Shetrying new restaurants around Pittsburgh.is currently a PGY1 pharmacy resident atUPMC Presbyterian. Her professional interests include cardiolo-Keith HylwaPGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration ResidentUPMC Presbyteriangy, critical care, and academia. Her long term goal is to practice asa clinical pharmacist specializing in cardiology after completinga PGY2 pharmacy residency. She also enjoys running outdoors,cooking, and spending time with family and friends.Keith is from Raleigh, N.C., and receivedhis PharmD from the Albany College ofPharmacy and Health Sciences and his MBAfrom Clarkson University in 2018. He completed his PGY1 at UPMCPresbyterian and is currently a PGY2 health system pharmacyadministration resident at UPMC Presbyterian. In his spare time,he enjoys golfing, playing hockey, and skiing.continues on next pageThe University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.Residents’ Roar 2019–2020 5
Meet the Class of 2019-2020Ann McAndrewPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC MercyCarley MingonePGY1 Managed Care Pharmacy ResidentCVS CaremarkAnn was born in Wilkes Barre, Pa., and grewCarley was born and raised in Pittsburgh,up in Downingtown, Pa. She received aPa., where she is currently a PGY1 managedBachelor of Science in Biology and then hercare pharmacy resident at CVS Health. ShePharmD from the University of Pittsburgh.graduated from the University of PittsburghShe is a PGY1 resident at UPMC Mercy, and her interests includeSchool of Pharmacy in April of 2018. Throughout the entirety ofinfectious diseases and emergency medicine. Outside of theher schooling, she had a strong interest in managed care, pop-pharmacy, she enjoys exploring new places to eat around the city,ulation health, and increasing access to patient care. Currently,traveling, spending time with friends and family, and going toshe enjoys working with the utilization management and clinicalyoga or spinning classes at the gym.program operation teams at CVS Health, but she is excited to develop her knowledge in various managed care subsets so that shecan become a well-rounded clinical pharmacist. During her freeAmisha MehtaPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC St. Margarettime, she enjoys kayaking, traveling, crafting, and spending time/having game nights with family and friends!Amisha was born and raised in New JerseyKevin NiehoffPGY1 Managed Care Pharmacy ResidentCVS Caremarkand attended the 6-year PharmD programat Rutgers University. She is currently a PGY1 pharmacy resident at UPMC St.Margaret. Her areas of interest include preventative medicine,Kevin was born and raised in Chicago, Ill.,and pharmacist advocation. She also enjoys playing soccer andbut lived the past 5 years in Milwaukee, Wis.basketball, and trying new restaurants.with his wife and two children. He attendedthe University of Iowa from 2008 to 2014,Abby MeyerPGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy ResidentUPMC Presbyterianwhere he graduated from Iowa’s College of Pharmacy with hisAbby is from Saint Marys, Pa., and receivedat CVS/Caremark. He is particularly interested in clinical accounther PharmD from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in 2018. LastPharmD. He worked in retail as a pharmacy manager for 5 yearsprior to beginning his PGY1 managed care pharmacy residencymanagement, and in his free time he enjoys snowboarding, working on his car, and spending time with his family.year, she completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at UPMC Mercy,where she reaffirmed her love for critical care. This year, sheidentify her niche. Outside of pharmacy, Abby enjoys traveling,Sehrish PanjwaniPGY2 Geriatrics Pharmacy ResidentUPMC St. Margaretwatching tennis, and spending time with her family, friends, andSehrish completed her PharmD at Texasdog, Nala.Tech University Health Sciences Center inis excited to practice in various areas of critical care in order toAbilene. Previously she attended the University of Texas at Austin, in her home state ofTexas, where she received her Bachelors of Science in NutritionalSciences. She completed her PGY1 pharmacy residency and isnow continuing at UPMC St. Margaret as a PGY2 geriatics pharmacy resident. Her current professional interests are psychiatricmedicine, chronic disease state management, transitions of care,academia, and inter-professional education. Other interestsinclude watching TV, reading, spending time with friends/family,and traveling.continues on next pageThe University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.Residents’ Roar 2019–2020 6
Meet the Class of 2019-2020Madison PostlewaitePGY1 Health System Pharmacy Administration ResidentUPMC PresbyterianRena SackettPGY1 Pharmacy ResidentUPMC Western Psychiatric HospitalMadison is from Parkersburg, W.Va., anddo, and received her PharmD from LomaRena is originally from Boulder, Colora-earned her PharmD and MBA at West Virginia University School of Pharmacy. HerLinda University in Southern California. Hercurrent professional areas of interest include psychiatry, pediat-professional interests include operations and clinical manage-rics, and national association management. When she is not in thement. In the future she hopes to become a pharmacy manager
1 University of Pittsburgh 2019–2020 School of Pharmacy. Residents’. Roar. Meet the Class of 2019-2020. continues on next page. Taylor Akers. PGY1 Managed Care Pharmacy Resident . UPMC Health Plan Taylor was born and raised in Johnstown, . Pa., and she received her PharmD degree in 2019 from Duquesne University School of Pharmacy. Her c
