PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Back: Emilia Pieta, Catherine Herman, Brandon Ho, Josh Mercure, Lauren Yates
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Applicant Resources
Application deadline: January 2, 2026
2026-2027 Information Sessions
- Thursday, September 25th at 7:00 PM EDT
- Tuesday, October 21st at 6:00 PM EDT
- Wednesday, November 12th at 8:00 PM EST
- Friday, December 19th at 4:00 PM EST
Resident Contacts:
Catherine Herman, PharmD
Savannah Savage, PharmD
Program Description
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Number of positions:
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8 |
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How to apply:
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Candidate Selection Policy |
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Rotation Schedule:
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Program information:
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Residency Manual |
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Certifications:
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BLS and ACLS Training and Certification (required) |
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Biographies:
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2025-2026 Resident Projects
| Resident | Project | Primary Preceptor | Project Type |
| Emma Covington | Evaluation of Accelerated Sedation Wean Pathway for Acute Care/IMU Pediatric Patients | Steven Astrachan | Quality |
| Leah Dykstra | Heart Transplant Serotonergic Medications | Emily Burns | Research |
| Catherine Herman | Impact of Patient Reported Beta-Lactam Allergy on Selection and Timing of SAP Agent |
Lindsay Donohue, |
Research |
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Brandon Ho |
Optimization of IV iron use in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction |
Kelsey Mueller |
Research |
| Kyndal Lemelin | Bone Health in Lung Transplant Patients | Jillian Dann | Quality |
| Emilia Pieta | Propofol Dosing Weight | Rita Jamil | Research |
| Savannah Savage | Induction Immunosuppression in Liver Transplant | Jen Geyston | Research |
| Lauren Yates | AUC vs. Trough-Based Vancomycin Dosing in the Home Health Setting | Adam Archer | Research |
| Joshua Mercure | Track and Save – Impact of Medication Tracking | Mary Pat Thomas, Rachel Russ | Research |
Program Director/Contact Person:
Katelyn Hipwell, PharmD, MPH
Assistant Program Director:
Allison Chidester, PharmD, BCCP