Welcome
Welcome to the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Pharmacy Residency Programs! We are excited you are interested our academic medical center for your pharmacy residency training. As a pharmacy resident at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, you will take care of patients with a wide variety of diseases and conditions. You will interact with internationally and nationally recognized physicians and researchers. Pharmacists, including pharmacy residents, are an integral part of our patient care teams and service lines. Our preceptors foster a rich training environment to help the residents successfully graduate and reach their professional goals. We offer a Residency Research Curriculum and an optional Leadership Certificate Program. Information on all of the Main Campus Pharmacy Residency Programs is located on this website, including admission requirements, program structures, preceptor profiles, current resident profiles, and other residency requirements. We are proud to be part of the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Pharmacy Residencies and look forward to meeting you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Mandy Leonard, Pharm.D., BCPS
System Director, Pharmacy Residency Programs
leonarm@ccf.org
Madeline Waldron, Pharm.D., BCOP
Pharmacy Services Coordinator, Pharmacy Residency Programs and Inter-professional Education
waldrom@ccf.org
2020 ASHP Residency Excellence Award Recipient
We are pleased to announce the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program has been selected as the winner of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Residency Excellence Award. This award is given out annually by ASHP and recognizes a pharmacy residency program that has a national reputation for excellence in the training of residents and consistent provision of an exceptionally positive and rewarding training experience. There is an extensive application and submission process, including essays on innovation, quality, resident training environment, preceptor engagement and development, and service excellence. The award also takes in to consideration the achievement record of all graduates and current program preceptors (e.g., peer-reviewed publications, national presentations, and board certification). Thank you to ASHP Foundation for the recognition.
PGY-1
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency
The PGY1 Pharmacy residents will practice at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Required rotations are Internal Medicine 1 and 2, Practice Management, Drug Information, Medication Safety, and Adult Critical Care. Residents will select 5 elective rotations from the following list: Ambulatory Care, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Neurology, Oncology, Pediatrics, Pharmacogenomics, Psychiatry, and Solid Organ Transplant. Pharmacist preceptors are available for all rotations listed.
Residents will complete a research project and manuscript, and then present at internal and external venues. Residents are required to staff 22 weekends per year, work one major (Thanksgiving or Christmas) and one minor (New Year’s Day or Memorial Day) holiday, and participate in an on-call program. To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the residency year. Additional research resources include a staff statistician, statistical software, and grant funding through the department of pharmacy. Residents also participate in a longitudinal pharmacy emergency response curriculum. Optional Experience: Residents can choose to complete a leadership certificate which is a 12-month training program that focuses on four key areas: essentials of leadership, leading yourself, leading others, and leading the profession of pharmacy.
Contact
Madeline Waldron, PharmD, BCOP
Pharmacy Residency (PGY-1) Director
Cleveland Clinic Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | HB-105
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: waldrom@ccf.org
PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency
This is a multi-site program in which residents are home-based at the Stephanie Tubbs Jones (East Cleveland, OH) or Twinsburg Family Health Center (Twinsburg, OH). The PGY 1 Community-Based residents will practice within regional and main campus Cleveland Clinic Ambulatory Pharmacies, Ambulatory Care Clinics, Specialty Pharmacy, and the Employee Health Plan. Required rotations are drug information, community practice, ambulatory management, anticoagulation, primary care, specialty pharmacy, employee health plan, HIV ambulatory care clinic, teaching & education, and transitional care management. Residents will select 1 elective rotation from the following list: heart failure, diabetes/endocrinology, regional oncology clinic, or other advanced practice area of the resident’s choosing. Pharmacist preceptors are available for all rotations. Other longitudinal learning experiences include a teaching certificate program through Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED).
Residents will complete a large project & manuscript, business plan, a quality improvement (QI) small project, and a collaborative practice agreement, standing order, or protocol. Residents will present at the following venues: resident conference, ambulatory care monthly, employee health plan P&T committee, and the Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy Spring Meeting. Financial support is provided to attend the ASHP Midyear meeting dependent on institutional travel limitations. Residents are required to staff every 3rd Saturday from September through June and are assigned to work 1 major (Thanksgiving or Christmas) and 1 minor (New Years’ Day or Memorial Day) holiday. Residents must complete 8 community health activities or events. To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum and skills workshops that take place throughout the residency year. Additional research resources include: staff statistician, statistical software, and grant funding through the department of pharmacy.
Contact
Amy Gustafson, PharmD, BCACP
Community-Based Pharmacy Residency (PGY1) Director
Cleveland Clinic Department of Pharmacy
8701 Darrow Rd.
Twinsburg, OH 44087
Email: gustafa@ccf.org
PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy - Specialty Pharmacy Residency
The PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy in Specialty Pharmacy residents will practice at Cleveland Clinic Specialty Pharmacy on the administrative campus of Cleveland Clinic, as well as several clinics within the hospital-based and Cleveland Clinic health centers. Required rotations are neurology, inflammatory (dermatology, gastroenterology, and rheumatology), hepatology/HIV, transplant/ adherence packaging, cardiology, hematology, oncology, drug information, neurology clinic, inflammatory bowel disease clinic, rheumatoid arthritis clinic, and hematology/oncology clinic. Pharmacist preceptors are available for all rotations listed.
Residents will complete a research project, a manuscript, a business plan for a new or enhanced service, a new drug monograph, a collaborative practice agreement, standing order, or state-based protocol and present at the following venues: resident conference, ambulatory care conference, administrative campus pharmacy service line topic discussion series, and the Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy spring meeting. Residents are required to staff 8 hours every other week, and participate in the on-call program every month for a week in the second half of the residency year. There is no holiday staffing. Other longitudinal learning experiences include clinical outpatient services where the resident will provide immunizations and complete medication therapy management with patients, pharmacy fulfillment and administration, pharmacy practice management, and completion of a teaching certificate. To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the residency year. Additional research resources include: staff statistician, statistical software, and grant funding through the department of pharmacy.
Contact
Kristel Geyer, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Community-Based Pharmacy Residency (PGY-1) Director
Cleveland Clinic Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. MC AC5b-137
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: geyerk@ccf.org
PGY-1/2
PGY-1/2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership/MS Residency
The PGY -1/PGY-2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency and Masters Degree is a two-year residency program within the Cleveland Clinic Health System. Our residents complete all requirements of a PGY1 residency in their first year and experience training, mentoring, and modeling in pharmacy administration and leadership. During PGY1 year, residents will have exposure to numerous clinical rotations and will gain a firm understanding of pharmacy operations during rotations in our main pharmacy and sterile products areas. Required residency learning experiences during PGY2 year ensure exposure to inpatient pharmacy operations, acute care services, supply chain, finance, med safety, formulary management, and informatics while on rotations with members of our leadership team including our Chief and Associate Chief Pharmacy officers. These rotations will provide an understanding of the changing nature of today’s complex medical delivery systems and the leadership skills necessary for change management and managing the pharmacy enterprise.
Residents will complete research projects during their PGY1 and PGY2 years and develop a supporting manuscript with each project. The PGY2 project also couples as a requirement for a Capstone project associated with the Master’s degree. To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the residency year. Residents will be given the opportunity to present at local residency conferences as well as attend ASHP Leadership and Midyear conferences. Residents can choose to complete a leadership certificate which is a 12-month training program that focuses on four key areas: essentials of leadership, leading yourself, leading others, and leading the profession of pharmacy.
Contact
Samuel V. Calabrese, MBA, RPh, FASHP
Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency Program Director
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | HB-105
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: calabrs@ccf.org
Dan Lewis, Pharm.D.
Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency Program Coordinator
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | HB-105
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: lewisd3@ccf.org
PGY-1/2 Pharmacotherapy Residency
The PGY1/2 Pharmacotherapy residents will practice at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus over 24 months. The PGY-1 year mirrors the Pharmacy PGY-1 residency program in terms of required and elective rotations, however rotations are arranged in two to three month long clinical blocks that focus on a particular area of pharmacotherapy (e.g. Critical care, internal medicine, pediatrics). In the second year, more specialized blocks of clinical rotations and a longitudinal ambulatory care component are offered to build and enhance competencies acquired during the resident’s first year. Residents also have the opportunity to concentrate on a particular area of pharmacotherapy in their second year.
Residents will complete a research project, manuscript, and present a local and national venues. Residents are required to staff 22 weekends during their first year and 15 weekends during their second year, work 2 holidays per year, and participate in an on call program. To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the residency year. Additional research resources include: staff statistician, statistical software, and grant funding through the department of pharmacy. Residents also participate in a longitudinal pharmacy emergency response curriculum. Optional Experience: Residents can choose to complete a leadership certificate which is a 12-month training program that focuses in 4 key areas: essentials of leadership, leading yourself, leading others, and leading the profession of pharmacy.
Contact
Michael A. Militello, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacotherapy Residency Director
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | HB-105
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: militem@ccf.org
PGY-2
PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency
The PGY2 Ambulatory Care residents will practice within the Cleveland Clinic Health System, including hospital-based clinics on the main campus, as well as several non-hospital-based clinics within Cleveland Clinic family health centers. The pharmacist-driven ambulatory care clinics utilize consult agreements that allow pharmacists to initiate, discontinue, and modify medications for the disease states delegated by the physician or advanced practice provider. Required rotations are primary care 1, primary care 2, anticoagulation 1, anticoagulation 2, pharmacy administration 1, diabetes 1, geriatrics, heart failure, and HIV. Residents will select 2 elective rotations from the following list: diabetes 2, gastroenterology, managed care, pharmacogenomics, pharmacy administration 2, rheumatology, specialty pharmacy, and transplant. Pharmacist preceptors are available for all rotations listed. Additionally, direct patient care rotations have embedded pharmacists within specialty outpatient practices.
Residents will complete a research project and manuscript, and then present at the following venues: resident conference, ambulatory care monthly, and the APPE student lecture series. To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the residency year. Additional research resources include staff statistician, statistical software, and grant funding through the department of pharmacy. Optional Experience: Residents can choose to complete a leadership certificate which is a 12-month training program that focuses on 4 key areas: essentials of leadership, leading yourself, leading others, and leading the profession of pharmacy.
Contact
Giavanna Russo-Alvarez, Pharm. D., BCAP
Ambulatory Care Residency Program Director
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | G1-110
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: russo-g@ccf.org
PGY-2 Cardiology Residency
The PGY2 Cardiology resident will practice within the Department of Pharmacy in the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Required rotations are clinical cardiology, coronary ICU, advanced heart failure/heart transplant, CVICU, Imaging, and Heart Failure ambulatory clinic. The resident can choose from a number of elective rotations to build and enhance competencies.
The resident will complete a research project and a drug use evaluation or quality project, prepare a drug monograph and complete a manuscript. To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the residency year. There are multiple opportunities to present in several settings as well as the opportunity to participate in the leadership program. The resident will participate in the on call program, clinical staffing 15 weekends (30 eight-hour shifts), working 1 major and 1 minor holiday, as well as participation in hospital committees.
Contact
Katie Greenlee, PharmD, BCPS BCCP
Cardiology Residency Director Cleveland Clinic
Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | HB-105
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: greenlk@ccf.org
PGY-2 Critical Care Residency
The PGY2 critical care residents will practice at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus with an opportunity for an elective off-site trauma rotation within the Cleveland Clinic Health System. Required rotations are medical, surgical, cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac, and neurosciences intensive care units. Residents will select several elective rotations from the following list: clinical teaching, emergency medicine, heart failure/heart transplant, infectious diseases, informatics, medical intensive liver unit, neurology/stroke, oncology, transplant surgical intensive care unit, and trauma. Pharmacist preceptors are available for all rotations listed.
Residents will complete a research project, drug use evaluation/quality improvement project, manuscript, drug monograph, and present at the following venues: resident conference, APPE student lecture series, and critical care conference. Residents are required to staff 15 weekends per year, work 1 major and 1 minor holiday, and participate in the on call program. Other longitudinal learning experiences include emergency response and post-intensive care recovery clinic. To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the residency year. Additional research resources include: staff statistician, statistical software, and grant funding through the department of pharmacy. Optional Experience: Residents can choose to complete a leadership certificate which is a 12-month training program that focuses in 4 key areas: essentials of leadership, leading yourself, leading others, and leading the profession of pharmacy.
The Cleveland Clinic Main Campus PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program was selected as the 2020 winner of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Residency Excellence Award. To view the press release from ASHP, click here.
Contact
Heather Torbic, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Critical Care Residency Director
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | HB-105
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: torbich@ccf.org
PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Residency
The PGY2 Emergency Medicine resident will practice primarily in the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Emergency Department with an offsite trauma rotation within the Cleveland Clinic Health-System. Required rotations are two emergency medicine core rotations, a trauma emergency medicine rotation, a medical intensive care unit rotation, a neurosciences intensive care unit rotation, a pediatric intensive care unit rotation, a concentrated toxicology rotation, and an advanced emergency medicine rotation. Residents will have the opportunity to select at least one elective rotation from the following: pediatric emergency medicine, coronary intensive care unit, solid organ transplant, infectious diseases, cardiothoracic intensive care unit, or immunocompromised infectious diseases.
Residents will complete a research project, a drug use evaluation, a manuscript, a drug monograph, and present at the following venues: resident conference, emergency medicine journal club, critical care conference, the APPE student lecture series, ASHP Midyear, and the Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy spring meeting. To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the residency year. Additional research resources include: staff statistician, statistical software, and grant funding through the department of pharmacy. Optional Experience: Residents can choose to complete a leadership certificate which is a 12 month training program that focuses in 4 key areas: essentials of leadership, leading yourself, leading others, and leading the profession of pharmacy.
Contact
Matt Campbell, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Emergency Medicine Residency Director
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | HB-105
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: campbem4@ccf.org
PGY-2 Infectious Disease Residency
The PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency is a one-year training program within the Cleveland Clinic Health-System. The Infectious Diseases (ID) residency is focused on direct patient care through infectious diseases consult services and clinic, antimicrobial stewardship, practice management, and education. Required concentrated rotations are General ID, Antimicrobial Stewardship 1 and 2, Immunocompromised ID 1 and 2, Microbiology, Endocarditis, Bone and Joint ID Consults, Neurosciences ID Consults, and Pediatric ID. Required longitudinal rotations are Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/ID
Outpatient Clinic, Antimicrobial Stewardship and Formulary Management, Research, and Education/Presentations. In addition, residents may select from a variety of elective rotation experiences including Community ID Practice, Intensive Care Unit ID, Advanced ID Consults/ Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Travel Medicine/Public Health. Pharmacist preceptors are available for all rotations listed.
Residents will complete a research project, a quality assurance/quality improvement project, a manuscript, a drug monograph and present at the following venues: resident conference, ID Monthly, the APPE student lecture series, the Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy Spring Meeting, and the Making a Difference in Infectious Diseases (MAD-ID) conference. To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the year. Additional research resources include availability of a staff statistician, statistical software, and grant funding through the department of pharmacy. Residents may also choose to complete a leadership certificate which is a 12 month is training program focusing on four key areas: essentials of leadership, leading yourself, leading others, and leading the profession of pharmacy.
Residents are required to staff 15 weekends and two holidays per year and participate in an on call program.
Contact
Kaitlyn Rivard, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Infectious Diseases Residency (PGY-2) Director
Cleveland Clinic, Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | RB 035, Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: rivardk@ccf.org
PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency
The PGY2 Internal Medicine resident will practice at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Required rotations are Internal Medicine (I, II, and III), nephrology, and pulmonary. Additionally, infectious disease and medical intensive care unit will be required if not completed as a PGY1. Residents will select at least one elective rotation from the following list: cardiology, neurology, infectious disease, emergency medicine, hepatology, medical intensive care unit, ambulatory care, and transplant. Pharmacist preceptors are available for all rotations listed.
Residents will complete a research project, a drug use evaluation, a manuscript, and present at the following venues: resident conference, internal medicine conference, the APPE student lecture series, ASHP Midyear, and the Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy spring meeting. Residents are required to staff 15 weekends per year, work 1 major and 1 minor holiday, and participate in an on call program. Other longitudinal learning experiences include student precepting and participation in an internal medicine committee. To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the residency year. Additional research resources include: staff statistician, statistical software, and grant funding through the department of pharmacy. Optional Experience: Residents can choose to complete a teaching certificate through Northeast Ohio Medical University. Residents may also complete a leadership certificate. This is a 12 month training program that focuses in 4 key areas: essentials of leadership, leading yourself, leading others, and leading the profession of pharmacy.
Contact
Megan Ramsey, PharmD, BCPS
Internal Medicine Residency Director
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | HB-105
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: ramseym4@ccf.org
PGY-2 Investigational Drugs and Research Residency
The PGY2 Investigational Drugs and Research resident will practice at the Cleveland Clinic main campus. Required rotations are hospital operations, regional operations, leadership, IRB and human subject protections, informatics, drug information, automation, regional oncology, and clinical oncology/research. Elective rotations include: neurodegenerative disease research (either in Las Vegas or remote), sterile products, finance, and regulatory compliance. Pharmacist preceptors are available for all rotations listed.
Residents will complete a research project, manuscript, and present at SOCRA or ASHP. The resident is required to staff 15 weekends, work 2 holidays, and participate in an on-call program. Longitudinal learning experiences will include operations optimization, proposal development, and business model enhancement. To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the residency year.
Contact
John Petrich, MS, RPh
Investigational Drug Residency Director
Cleveland Clinic Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | HB 105
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: petricj@ccf.org
PGY-2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy Residency
The PGY2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy resident will practice at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Required rotations are Drug Information Practice and Service, Advanced Drug Information Practice and Service, Formulary Management and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Support, Pharmacy Administration and Drug-Use Policy, Formulary Implementation, Drug Shortage and Recall Management, Pharmacy Informatics, Medication Safety, Advanced Medication Safety, and Regulatory and Accreditation. Residents will have the opportunity to select at least one elective rotation from the following: Pediatric Medication Safety, or advanced experiences in previously completed rotation areas. Pharmacist preceptors are available for all rotations listed.
Residents will complete two medication monographs, a medication-use evaluation, research project, manuscript, and present at the following venues: resident conference, quarterly Drug Information Conference, the APPE student lecture series, and the Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy spring meeting. Residents will attend and present at the Cleveland Clinic Health System Medical Staff Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee and corresponding Formulary Specialty Panels. They will also participate in the drug information on-call service. To assist with building research skills, residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the residency year. Additional research resources include: staff statistician, statistical software, and grant funding through the department of pharmacy. Optional experience: Residents can choose to complete a leadership certificate which is a 12-month training program that focuses in four key areas: essentials of leadership, leading yourself, leading others, and leading the profession of pharmacy.
Contact
Meghan Lehmann, PharmD, BCPS
Medication-Use Safety and Policy Residency Director
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | HB-105
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: lehmanm2@ccf.org
PGY-2 Oncology Residency
The PGY2 Oncology resident will practice at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Required rotations are solid tumor oncology, leukemia, blood and marrow transplantation, pediatric oncology, management/ investigational drug services, outpatient oncology, inpatient lymphoma/myeloma, immunocompromised infectious diseases, and chemotherapy operations. Elective rotations include inpatient gyn/oncology, oncology informatics, outpatient hematology clinics, pediatric blood and marrow transplantation, teaching, specialty pharmacy, and many others.
In addition to clinical rotations, the resident will participate in the formulary management process, chemotherapy protocol validations, and the on call program. Residents will complete a research project, drug use evaluation, manuscript, drug monograph, and present at the following venues: resident conference, weekly oncology disease state and therapeutics discussions, student lectures and discussions, the APPE student lecture series, and the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association spring meeting. To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the residency year. Additional research resources include a staff statistician, statistical software, and grant funding through the department of pharmacy. Lastly, residents can choose to complete a leadership certificate which is a 12 month training program that focuses in 4 key areas: essentials of leadership, leading yourself, leading others, and leading the profession of pharmacy.
Contact
Seema Patel, PharmD, BCOP
Oncology Residency Director
Cleveland Clinic Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | HB-105
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: patels44@ccf.org
PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency
The PGY-2 Pediatric Residency is a one-year training program within the Cleveland Clinic Health-System. Our residents train under the supervision of experienced clinical pharmacists in the care of infants, toddlers, children and adolescents. Our program is focused on direct patient care, practice management, and education of healthcare providers, patients and caregivers.
Cleveland Clinic Children’s is a 120 bed hospital that consistently ranks as a national leader in pediatric clinical care by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals”. It is part of the Cleveland Clinic Health System and is a non-freestanding children’s hospital that resides on the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residents will be exposed to a broad range of experiences and activities intended to build the skills necessary to practice independently. Areas of focus include general pediatrics, pediatric intensive care, and neonatology, with additional experiences available in pediatric infectious diseases, hematology/oncology and cardiology. The resident can choose from a number of elective rotations to build and enhance competencies. In addition, the resident will conduct a year-long research project and present the results at the PPA annual conference as well as prepare a manuscript for publication. Presentation skills will be enhanced by giving formal presentations throughout the year. Additional requirements are participation in hospital committees and inpatient staffing in the pediatric pharmacy satellite.
Contact
Jessica Hoover, PharmD, BCPPS
Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Director
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | HB-105
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: hooverj4@ccf.org
PGY2 Clinical Pharmacogenomics Residency
The PGY2 Clinical Pharmacogenomics resident will practice within the Cleveland Clinic Health System, including hospital based clinics on Main Campus. One example is the embedded pharmacogenomics clinic in the Center for Geriatric Medicine which is a pharmacist-driven service that utilizes consult agreements to allow pharmacists to initiate pharmacogenomics testing, provide interpretations and pharmacogenomics-based recommendations. Required rotations are four blocks of clinical pharmacogenomics, ambulatory care, ambulatory care specialty clinic, and drug information center. Residents will select up to 3 elective rotations from the following list: oncology, pediatrics, pharmacy informatics, psychiatry and transplant. Pharmacist preceptors are available for all rotations listed.
Residents will complete a research project, a drug use evaluation, manuscript, a drug monograph and present at the following venues: resident conference, APPE student lecture series, ambulatory care monthly, and the Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy spring meeting. Residents are required to staff 15 weekends, work 1 major and 1 minor holiday, and participate in an on call program. To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the residency year. Additional research resources include: staff statistician, statistical software, and grant funding through the Department of Pharmacy. Optional Experience: Residents can choose to complete a leadership certificate which is a 12 month training program that focuses in 4 key areas of essentials of leadership, leading yourself, leading others, and leading the profession of pharmacy.
Contact
Jennifer Hockings, PharmD, PhD, BCPS
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | HB 105
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
Email: hockinc@ccf.org
PGY-2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency
The PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics residency offers the resident the opportunity to practice supporting medication use technologies across the Cleveland Clinic Health System. Required rotations are Automation & Technology, Orders Management, Reporting & Analytics, Clinical Decision Support, Informatics Theory, Informatics Leadership, and Student Precepting. Elective opportunities are available in specialty-focused areas including Oncology Informatics, Ambulatory Informatics, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Order Set Management.
The resident will complete a longitudinal research project that will involve implementing new technology or optimization of existing technology within the electronic health record or automation systems. The resident will also complete a smaller research project that involves the evaluation of an existing feature within the electronic health record. Residents will also develop a manuscript based on one of the two research projects. Informatics residents will also have the opportunity to deliver presentations at the following venues: resident conference and the APPE student lecture series.
To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the residency year. Additional research resources include: staff statistician, statistical software, and grant funding through the department of pharmacy. Optional Experience: Residents can choose to complete a leadership certificate which is a 12-month training program that focuses on 4 key areas: essentials of leadership, leading yourself, leading others, and leading the profession of pharmacy.
The Pharmacy Informatics Residency also provides the opportunity for the resident to earn a credential in the use of the medication management application in the electronic health record.
Contact
Marc Willner, PharmD, CPHIMS
Pharmacy Informatics Residency Director
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | JJN1-200
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: willnem@ccf.org
PGY-2 Solid Organ Transplant Residency
The PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant resident will practice at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Required rotations are kidney transplant, liver transplant, heart failure/transplant, lung transplant, outpatient transplant, immunocompromised infectious diseases, and transplant independent practice. Residents have the option to select several elective rotations from the following list: pediatric transplant, intestinal transplant, specialty pharmacy, cardiothoracic ICU, surgical ICU, and medical ICU. Pharmacist preceptors are available for all rotations listed.
Residents will complete a research project, a drug use evaluation, a manuscript, a drug monograph, and present at the following venues: resident conference, quarterly transplant journal club, the APPE student lecture series, and the Ohio College of Clinical Pharmacy spring meeting. To assist with building research skills, the residents will participate in the residency research curriculum that takes place throughout the residency year. Additional research resources include: staff statistician, statistical software, and grant funding through the department of pharmacy. Optional Experience: Residents can choose to complete a leadership certificate which is a 12-month training program that focuses on 4 key areas: essentials of leadership, leading yourself, leading others, and leading the profession of pharmacy.
Contact
Jamie Eckardt, PharmD, BCPS
Solid Organ Transplant Residency Director
Cleveland Clinic
Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | HB-105
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: eckardj@ccf.org
Residents
2022-2023 Pharmacy Residents
PGY-1 Residents
Trate DeVolld |
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Emma Gerthoffer |
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Maybeth James |
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Rachel Larmer |
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Claire Lin |
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Megan LoFaso |
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Gabriella Lorusso |
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Vivian Nguyen |
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Gilnou Pamphile |
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Meaghan Rettele |
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Courtney Urzen |
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PGY-2 Residents
Connor Aossey |
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Mitchell Blewett |
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Rexhian Brisku |
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Lauren Burton |
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Sarah Crisp |
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Darrick Emery |
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Francesco Ferrante |
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Courtney Fornwald |
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Mary Keen |
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Kevin King |
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Jacob Link |
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Amy Magdalany |
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Alyssa McIntire |
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Anderson Moore |
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Alexsandra Nilges |
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Antonietta Paneccasio |
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Megan Shulkosky |
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Sharon Zhong |
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Preceptors
Christine L. Ahrens, PharmD, BCCCP
- Manager, Critical Care and Neurology; Clinical Specialist, Neurocritical Care
- ahrensc@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo
- PGY1, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit, MI
- PGY2 Critical Care, Detroit Receiving Hospital, Detroit, MI
- Additional pertinent training (masters programs, specialty training)
Kevin Amoline, RPh
- Lead Pharmacy Informatics Specialist
- amolink@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- BS, RPh, Ohio Northern University
- Epic Certified: Willow, Beacon and Epicare Ambulatory
Keith Anderson, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Specialist - Cardiology
- andersk3@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Gina Ayers, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP
- Clinical Specialist - Geriatrics
- ayersg@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Shenandoah University
- PGY1 Pharmacy, UPMC St. Margaret
- PGY2 Geriatrics, UPMC St. Margaret
- Faculty Development Fellowship, UPMC St. Margaret
Jennifer Ballman, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist - Internal Medicine
- ballmaj@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Duquesne University
- PGY1 Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hamot
Silvana Balliu
- Coordinator: Pharmacy Services/Medication Safety/Smart Infusion Pumps
- ballius@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- School: PharmD, Midwestern University
- Pharmacy Practice Residency
Julie Barnes, RPh, PharmD
- Internal Medicine Clinical Coordinator; Clinical Specialist - Transplant
- barnesj@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The Ohio State University
- Special Practice Residency-Internal Medicine/Nephrology, The Ohio State University
Stephanie Bass, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
- Clinical Specialist - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- basss@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of North Carolina
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Cleveland Clinic
- PGY2 Critical Care Residency, Cleveland Clinic
Seth Bauer, PharmD, FCCM, FCCP, BCCCP
- Clinical Specialist - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- bauers@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Drake University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Mayo Clinic
- PGY2 Critical Care Residency, Mayo Clinic
Megan D. Bereda, PharmD, BCPS
- Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist
- beredam@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Purdue University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Emory University Hospital
- PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency, Emory University Hospital and Mercer University College of Pharmacy
Shubha Bhat, PharmD, MS, BCACP
- Clinical Specialist - Gastroenterology
- Bhats@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Northeastern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice, Boston Medical Center
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care, University of Illinois at Chicago
- Outcomes Research Fellowship in Ambulatory Care, University of Colorado
James Blackmer, PharmD, MS
- Pharmacy Manager - Oncology Services
- Blackmj3@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD & MPA, University of Kentucky
- MS, Northeast Ohio Medical University
- PGY1 & PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Andrea Blum, PharmD, BCPPS
- Clinical Specialist - Pediatrics
- goettea@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
- PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency, Monroe Carelle Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Anna Bondar, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Specialist - Primary Care
- bondara@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Pittsburgh
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency , University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Leighton Boquist, PharmD
- Clinical Pharmacist – Cleveland Clinic Specialty Pharmacy
- bosquisl2@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
- PGY1, Community Pharmacy Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Anthony Boyd, PharmD, RPh, BCPS
- Director of Pharmacy- Oncology Services
- boyda4@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Pittsburgh
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Michigan Medicine
- PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration, Michigan Medicine
Ramone Boyd, PharmD, RPh
- Lead Pharmacist – Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute
- boydr@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Hampton University
Allie Brant, PharmD, BCPS
- Lead Internal Medicine Pharmacist
- branta@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital
Jill Brockway, PharmD
- Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatrics
- brockwj2@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
Ryan David Brodman, PharmD, BCACP
- Clinical Specialist - Community Pharmacy
- brodmar@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo
- Specialty Practice Residency-Community Pharmacy Practice, The Ohio State University
Laurel Brown, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS
- Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatrics
- brownl11@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Florida
- NICU & High Rick Obstetrics, Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital
Samantha Burton, PharmD, FISMP
- Medication Safety Pharmacist – Smart Pumps
- burtons4@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Purdue University
- Basics in Medication Safety, Quality, and Informatics Fellowship, MCPHS University/Saint Vincent Hospital
- Safe Medication Management Fellowship, Institute for Safe Medication Practices
Samuel V. Calabrese, MBA, RPh, FASHP
- Chief Pharmacy Officer
- calabrs@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- BS Pharmacy, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science
- BS Business Administration, Columbia Union College
- MBA, Cleveland State University
Matt Campbell, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
- Emergency Medicine Clinical Coordinator, Residency Program Director PGY2 Emergency Medicine
- campbem4@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, MetroHealth Medical Center
Rachel Carroll, PharmD, MS, BCPS
- Pharmacy Manager - Transitions of Care/Emergency Department
- hippr@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The Ohio State University
- PGY1/2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration, The Ohio State University
Danielle Cenin, PharmD, BCOP
- Clinical Specialist - Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplantation
- cenind4@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
- PGY2 Oncology Residency, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Pooja Cerrato, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist - Infectious Diseases, Travel Medicine
- cerratp@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Chicago State University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Henry Ford Hospital
Jeffrey Chalmers, PharmD, BS
- System Director - Pharmacy Informatics and Technology
- chalmej@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, the University of Florida
- BS Pharmacy, The University of Toledo
Alyssa Chen, PharmD, BCPS
- Informatics Clinical Specialist
- chena@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio State University
- PGY1 Pharmacy, University of Chicago Medical Center
- PGY2 Critical Care, University of Chicago Medical Center
Jennifer Clifton, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
- Clinical Specialist – Infectious Diseases
- cliftoj@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Michigan
- PGY1, Community Pharmacy Residency, Detroit Medical Center
- PGY2, Infectious Diseases, UW Health
Ashley Coccarelli, PharmD, BCPS
- Pharmacy Informatics Specialist - Ambulatory
- coccara@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM)
Grace Conroy, PharmD, BCCCP
- Clinical Specialist - Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit
- conroyg2@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Butler University, College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of Chicago Medicine
- PGY2 Critical Care Residency, University of Medicine
Maureen Converse, PharmD, BCCCP
- Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit
- converm2@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo
- PGY1, Pharmacy Practice: Indiana University Health
- PGY2, Critical Care: Medical University of South Carolina
Marigel Constantiner, RPh, MSc, BCPS, CGP, CPh
- Drug Information Specialist
- constam@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- MSc, Purdue University
- Specialty Residency-Nephrology, Hennepin County Medical Center/ University of Minnesota
- Research Fellowship-Nephrology, Hennepin County Medical Center/ University of Minnesota
Annie Crissinger, PharmD, RPh
- Pharmacy Informatics Specialist
- crissia@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo
Cari Cristiani, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
- Clinical Manager - Primary Care
- cristic@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Cincinnati
- Specialty Practice Residency-Ambulatory Care, William S. Middletown VAMC
Elizabeth Dahl, PharmD, BCOP
- Pediatric Pharmacy Informatics Beacon Specialist
- dahle@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University at Buffalo
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency - Pediatrics, Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital
- PGY2 Oncology Residency, Cleveland Clinic
Alaina Darby, PharmD, MHIIM, BCPS
- Pharmacy Informatics Specialist
- darbya4@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Tennessee
- MHIIM, University of Tennessee
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin
- PGY2 Informatics Residency, Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin
Ramona A. Davis, PharmD
- System Director, Medication Safety Services
- davisr6@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Hampton University
- NPSF/AHA Patient Safety Leadership Fellowship
- IHI Patient Safety Executive Development Program
Kristine Duly, PharmD, BCACP
- Clinical Pharmacist – Rheumatology
- dulyk@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
- PGY1, Pharmacy Practice, Cleveland Clinic Akron General
- PGY2, Ambulatory Care, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Jamie Eckardt, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Specialist - Outpatient Transplant; Residency Program Director PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant
- eckardj@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Pittsburgh
- PGY1&2 Pharmacotherapy Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Garrett Eggers, PharmD, MS
- Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer
- eggersg@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Wisconsin
- MS, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
- PGY1&2 Health System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Julianne Fallon, PharmD, BCCP
- Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology
- Fallonj2@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Virginia Commonwealth University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of Virginia Health System
- PGY2 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency, University of Virginia Health System
Emily Fargo, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Specialist - Primary Care
- fargoe@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Pittsburgh
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Marina Feldman, PharmD, BCCCP
- Clinical Specialist - Neurology/Neurosurgery
- feldmam3@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency,Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- PGY2 Critical Care Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Jennifer (Jenna) Ferrante, PharmD, BCTXP
- Clinical Pharmacist – Solid Organ Transplant
- ferranj3@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Kentucky
- PGY1, Pharmacy Practice Residency, Methodist University Hospital
- PGY2, Solid Organ Transplant Residency, The Ohio State University
Jerilynn Folino PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist- Cardiology
- folinoj@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The Ohio State University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency- Riverside Methodist Hospital
Becky Freedman, PharmD, RPh
- Clinical Pharmacist, Specialty Pharmacy
- freedmr@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The University of Toledo
Abby Gallagher, PharmD, MHSA, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist – Internal Medicine
- Gallaga5@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, AHN Saint Vincent
- PGY2 Internal Medicine, Northshore University HealthSystem
- Master of Health Services Administration, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kristel Geyer, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
- Clinical Coordinator, Residency Program Director PGY1 Community, Cleveland Clinic Specialty Pharmacy
- geyerk@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Concordia University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin Community Memorial Hospital
Mohamed Gothamy, PharmD, MBA
- Pharmacy Manager, Specialty Pharmacy
- gothamm@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
- PGY1, Pharmacy Practice, Shenandoah University
- MBA, University of Michigan
- BSPS, Cairo University
Anna Grabowski, PharmD BCPS
- Clinical Specialist – Primary Care
- grabowa@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Katie Greenlee, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP
- Clinical Specialist - Cardiology; Residency Program Director PGY2 Cardiology
- greenlk@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Practice Residency, The Ohio State University Medical Center
- Specialty Practice Residency-Cardiology, The Ohio State University Medical Center
Amy Gustafson, PharmD, RPh, BCACP
- Outpatient Pharmacist, Residency Program Director PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy
- gustafa@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo
Stefani Hadley, PharmD, RPh
- Clinical Specialist - Anticoagulation
- hadleys@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The Ohio State University
Amanda C. Hansen, PharmD, MHA, FACHE, FASHP
- Senior Director of Pharmacy
- hansena3@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Virginia Commonwealth University
- Master of Health Administration, Virginia Commonwealth University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency, The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Nicholas Herbst, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist – Emergency Medicine
- herbstn3@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Northeast Ohio Medical University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Aultman Hospital
Taylor Hermiller, PharmD, BCACP
- Clinical Pharmacist – Primary Care
- hermilt@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, ProMedica Toledo Hospital/WW Knight Family Medicine Center
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Alexandria Hesketh, PharmD, MSHI
- Clinical Pharmacy Informatics Manager
- hesketa@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- Loma Linda University
- University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Health System Pharmacy Administration combined PGY1 & PGY2
- Masters of Science in Health Informatics
Heather Heiney, PharmD, BCCCP
- Clinical Specialist - Neurosciences & Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- heineyh2@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Pittsburgh
- PGY1 Program Pharmacy Practice Residency, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- PGY2 Program Critical Care Pharmacy Residency, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Jennifer Hockings, PharmD, PhD, BCPS
- Clinical Specialist - Pharmacogenomics
- hockinc@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PhD, University of Arizona
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, St. Jude's Children’s Research Hospital
- PharmD, University of Mississippi
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Methodist University Hospital
- PGY2 Pharmacogenomics Residency, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Brian S. Hoffmaster, Pharm.D., MBA, BCPS
- Student Education & Drug Information Pharmacist; Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Northeast Ohio Medical University, College of Pharmacy
- hoffmab@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Beaumont Health System
- PGY2 Drug Information Residency, Cleveland Clinic
Holly Hoffmaster, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatrics
- hoffmah@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The University of Toledo
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice, ProMedica Toledo Hospital/ProMedica Toledo Children's Hospital
Benjamin Hohlfelder, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS
- Clinical Specialist –Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit
- hohlfeb@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Northeastern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
- PGY2 Critical Care, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Jessica Hoover, PharmD, BCPPS
- Clinical Specialist - Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant; Residency Program Director PGY2 Pediatrics
- hooverj4@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Auburn University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Bronson Methodist Hospital
- PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital
Matthew Hoover, PharmD, MS, BCCCP
- Pharmacy Manager - Controlled Drugs, Operating Room and Pain Management
- hooverm@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Toledo Medical Center
- PGY2 Critical Care Residency, Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center
- MS (Health Care Administration), Northeast Ohio Medical University
Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP
- Clinical Specialist - Endocrinology
- isaacsd@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice, Philadelphia VA Medical Center
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care, Philadelphia VA Medical Center
Heather Jones, PharmD, MS
- Manager, Regional Oncology Services
- Jonesh4@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- Ohio Northern, PharmD
- HSPAL residency, University of Wisconsin (UW) Health
Courtney Jantz, PharmD, BCPS
- Pharmacy Informatics Specialist
- jantzc@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Northeast Ohio Medical University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Morgan Jones, PharmD, MS, BCACP
- Clinical Specialist - Primary Care
- jonesm22@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Belmont University College of Pharmacy
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice, Mayo Clinic
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care, University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Sara W. Kase, PharmD, MS
- Director of Pharmacy – Medicine, Infectious Disease, & Pulmonary
- wolfs@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, South Carolina College of Pharmacy
- Master of Science- Pharmacy Administration, Northeast Ohio Medical University
- PGY1/2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Ashley Kasper, PharmD, BCCP
- Clinical Specialist - Cardiology
- kaspera@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Findlay
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- PGY2 Cardiology Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Katherine Katsivalis, PharmD
- Clinical Pharmacist-Pediatrics
- katsivk@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Illinois at Chicago
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's Hospital
- PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy, Rush University Medical Center
Jeffrey M. Ketz, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Specialist - Adult Internal Medicine
- ketzj@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The Ohio State University
Katie Kish, PharmD, BCACP
- Clinical Specialist - Primary Care
- kishk4@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Duquesne University
- PGY1 & PGY2 Residency, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak
Erin R. Koepf, PharmD, BCACP
- Clinical Specialist - Primary Care, Anticoagulation
- koepfe@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Pittsburgh
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, University of Cincinnati Health
Heena Kurish, PharmD, BCOP
- Clinical Specialist – Leukemia
- kurishh@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Michigan
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Michigan Medicine
- PGY2 Hematology/Oncology Residency, Michigan Medicine
Mary La, PharmD, BCCCP
- Clinical Specialist - Multi-specialty Care
- lam@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of North Carolina
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of Kentucky
- PGY2 Critical Care Residency, University of Kentucky
- Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Pharmacy Analytics, University of North Carolina
Serena Lamping, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology
- lampins@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Pittsburgh
- PGY1, Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital
Meghan K. Lehmann, PharmD, BCPS
- Pharmaceutical Care Specialist-Drug Information; Coordinator, Drug Information Services; Residency Program Director PGY2 Medication-Use Safety & Policy
- lehmanm2@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo
- Pharmacy Practice Residency, MetroHealth Medical Center
- Pharmacy Specialty Residency - Drug Information, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Sanela Lekic, PharmD, BCACP
- Clinical Specialist - Primary Care, Anticoagulation, Obesity
- lekics@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Cincinnati
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Cincinnati VA Medical Center
Mandy C. Leonard, PharmD, BCPS
- System Director-Drug Use Policy and Formulary Management; Director of Cleveland Clinic Residency Programs; Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University
- leonarm@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Duquesne University
- Specialty Practice Residency - Drug Information, Medical University of South Carolina
Daniel Lewis, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
- Director of Pharmacy - Heart, Vascular, & Thoracic Institute, Residency Program Coordinator PGY1&2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership
- lewisd3@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Duquesne University
- PGY1 Residency, University Hospital of Cincinnati
Cheryl Lober, PharmD
- Clinical Specialist - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit
- loberc@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Union University - Albany College of Pharmacy
- General Residency, Hartford Hospital
- Special Practice Residency - Critical Care, Memorial Hermann Hospital
Stephanie Lombardi, PharmD, BCCCP
- Clinical Specialist - Cardiothoracic and Surgical Intensive Care Units
- lombars@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency,Hartford Hospital
- PGY2 Critical Care Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Jordan Long, PharmD, MBA, MS, BCPS
- Pharmacy Manager, Controlled Substances, Surgical Services, and Pain Management; Coordinator, Internship Program
- longj3@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Cedarville University School of Pharmacy
- MBA, Cedarville University School of Business
- MS, Northeast Ohio Medical University
- PGY1/2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency, Cleveland Clinic - Main Campus
Samantha Loutzenheiser, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Specialist - Infectious Diseases
- loutzes@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Cleveland Clinic Akron General
Katrina Mann, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist – Neurology, Neurosurgery
- mannk4@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Northeast Ohio Medical University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Cleveland Clinic Marymount
Amy Martin, PharmD, BCPS
- Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
- martina13@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Duquesne University
- Pharmacy Practice Residency, Allegheny General Hospital
- MTM Certification
Anupha Mathew, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist - Internal Medicine
- Mathewa6@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Nova Southeastern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Medical University of South Carolina
- PGY2 Internal Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina
Danielle Marut, PharmD, BCCCP
- Clinical Specialist – Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit
- marutd@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
- PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Erica McDonald, PharmD
- Clinical Pharmacist-Pediatrics
- mcdonae6@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
- PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy, University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
Emily McElhaney, PharmD, BCCP
- Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology
- mcelhae@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD: University of Florida
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital
- PGY2 Cardiology Residency: Moses Cone Memorial Hospital
Sarah Mersek, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist – Drug Information
- merseks@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
- PGY2 Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Michael Militello, PharmD
- Clinical Specialist - Cardiology; Residency Program Director PGY1/2 Pharmacotherapy
- militem@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
- Specialty Practice Residency - Cardiology, The Ohio State University Medical Center
Sarah Milkovich, PharmD, BCACP
- Clinical Specialist - Primary Care
- milkovs@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
James Montgomery, PharmD, BCACP
- Clinical Specialist - Primary Care
- Montgoj5@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Pittsburgh
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of North Carolina
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Casey Moore, PharmD
- Medication Safety Pharmacist - Pediatrics
- moorec13@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Kentucky
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Children's of Alabama
Julia A. Mulheman, PharmD
- Manager - Pharmacy Anticoagulation Clinic & Ambulatory Call Center
- mulhemj@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
Kristen Neuhaus, PharmD
- Clinical Specialist - Lung Transplant
- neuhauk@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Northeast Ohio Medical University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Stephanie Okraszewski, PharmD, BCPS
- Lead Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care
- okraszs@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Northeast Ohio Medical University
Andrea Pallotta, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, AAHIVP
- Clinical Specialist - Infectious Diseases/HIV; Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Coordinator
- pallota@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
- PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Nicole Palm, PharmD, BCCCP
- Clinical Specialist - Surgical Intensive Care Unit
- palmn@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Minnesota
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of Illinois Chicago
- Teaching Certificate, University of Illinois Chicago
- PGY2 Critical Care Residency, Medical University of South Carolina
Bob Pang, PharmD
- Pharmacy Informatics Specialist
- pangb@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Maryland
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency,Ascension Wisconsin, St. Joseph Campus
- PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Marcie Parker, PharmD, BCACP
- Clinical Specialist - Primary Care
- parkerm2@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Florida
- MTM Certification
Jeffrey Pasucal, PharmD, AAHIVP
- Clinical Pharmacist – Specialty Pharmacy
- pasucaj@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, St. Louis College of Pharmacy
- PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency, St. Louis College of Pharmacy/Walgreens
Chandni Patel, PharmD, BCPPS
- Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatrics
- patelc3@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Wayne State University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- PGY2 Pediatric Residency, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Seema Patel, PharmD, BCOP
- Clinical Specialist – Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplantation; Residency Program Director PGY2 Oncology
- patels44@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Illinois at Chicago
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice, University of Illinois at Chicago
- PGY2 Oncology, University of Illinois at Chicago
James Payne, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist - Internal Medicine
- paynej@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Pittsburgh
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Charleston Area Medical Center
John Petrich, RPh, MS
- Manager, Investigational Drug Service
- petricj@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- BS Pharmacy, University of Toledo
- MS, Cleveland State University
Catherine Pierson, PharmD, BCOP
- Clinical Specialist - Hematology/Oncology, Pediatrics
- rennac@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Wisconsin Health
- PGY2 Oncology Residency, University of Wisconsin Health
Hannah Pratt, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Specialist - Cleveland Clinic Children's, Population Health and Complex Care
- pratth@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Utah
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Intermountain Healthcare McKay-Dee Hospital
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care Specialty Residency, Intermountain Healthcare
Megan Ramsey, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist – Internal Medicine
- ramseym4@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Northeast Ohio Medical University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center
Mikhaila Rice, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
- Clinical Specialist – Lymphoma/Myeloma
- ricem9@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Pittsburgh
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Mayo Clinic - Rochester
- PGY2 Oncology Residency, Mayo Clinic - Rochester
Allison Riffle, PharmD, MS
- Associate Chief Pharmacy Officer
- rifflea2@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo
- MS Health System Pharmacy Administration, Northeast Ohio Medical University
Kaitlyn Rivard, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, AAHIVP
- Clinical Specialist - Infectious Diseases; Residency Program Director PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency Program
- rivardk@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ferris State University College of Pharmacy
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Mercy Health St.Mary's
- PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Jeffrey Rosner, R.Ph.
- Senior Director, Pharmacy Sourcing & Purchasing
- rosnerj@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- BS Pharmacy
LaToya Ross, RPh, MS
- Outpatient Pharmacist, Ambulatory Pharmacy Manager
- rossL7@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- Bachelors of Pharmacy, University of Toledo
- Masters of Science in Health Informatics, Walden University
- Certificate in Medication Therapy Management
- Certificate in Diabetes Management
Joslyn Rudoni, PharmD, BCOP
- Clinical Specialist - Lymphoma/Myeloma
- rudonij@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Michigan
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of Michigan
- PGY2 Oncology Residency, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Michael Rudoni, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
- Clinical Specialist - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- rudonim@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Michigan
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Beaumont Hospital
- PGY2 Critical Care Residency, Beaumont Hospital
Giavanna Russo-Alvarez, PharmD, BCACP
- Clinical Specialist - Primary Care; Residency Program Director PGY2 Ambulatory Care
- russo-g@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Duquesne University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center St. Margaret
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency (emphasis in Family Medicine), University of Pittsburgh Medical Center St. Margaret
Gretchen Sacha, PharmD, RPh, BCCCP
- Clinical Specialist – Critical Care
- sachag@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo College of Pharmacy
- PGY1 Pharmacy, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- PGY2 Critical Care, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Myriam Samaan, PharmD, RPh
- Pediatric Pharmacist
- samaanm@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Florida
Michael Seabright, PharmD, BCOP
- Clinical Specialist, Regional Oncology
- seabrim@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Virginia Commonwealth University
Sneha Shah, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Specialist – Drug Information
- shahs3@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- School: University of Toledo (Pharm.D.)
- PGY1 Program: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus (2007)
- ASHP Critical Care Traineeship (2016)
Hamid Sheiki, PharmD
- Pharmacy Informatics Specialist
- sheikhh2@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Findlay
Kate Snyder, PharmD, BCPS
- Medication Safety Pharmacist – Smart Pumps
- snyderk8@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Rhode Island
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Cape Regional Medical Center
- PGY2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
- Advanced Fellowship in Patient Safety, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center
Matthew Soder, R.Ph.
- Assistant Director Ambulatory Pharmacy
- soderm@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- BS, Pharmacy, University of Toledo
Erick Sokn, PharmD, MS
- Director, Population Health
- sokne@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Pharmacy
- PGY1/2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics
- Masters in Health-System Pharmacy Administration, University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Pharmacy
Amanda Soric, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS
- Clinical Specialist-Primary Care
- sorica@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The Ohio State University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Kara Sosinski, PharmD
- Pharmacy Informatics Specialist - Medication Records
- sosinsk@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University Hospitals Richmond Medical Center
- PGY2 Informatics Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Michael Spinner, MA, PharmD
- Clinical Specialist - Kidney Transplant
- spinnem@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, St. Louis College of Pharmacy
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice, Johns Hopkins Hospital
- PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Michael Stanton, PharmD, BCOP
- Clinical Specialist - Pediatric Heme/Onc/BMT
- stantom4@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy, Cleveland Clinic
- PGY2, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Sowmya Takkellapati, PharmD
- Clinical Specialist - Solid Tumor Oncology
- takkels@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The Ohio State University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Tufts Medical Center
- PGY2 Oncology Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
David Tietz, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist – Emergency Medicine
- tietzd@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
Tyler Tomasek, PharmD, MS, BCPS
- Director, Pharmacy Automation, Operations Support, Data Reporting & Analytics
- tomaset@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Cleveland Clinic South Point Hospital
- Master of Science in Health System Pharmacy Administration, Northeast Ohio Medical University
Heather Torbic, PharmD, FCCM, BCCCP, BCPS
- Clinical Specialist - Medical Intensive Care Unit; Residency Program Director PGY2 Critical Care
- torbich@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Northeastern University
- Pharmacy Practice Residency, Boston Medical Center
- Specialty Practice Residency - Critical Care, Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Neil Turco, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Specialist - Primary Care
- turcon@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Pittsburgh
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center St. Margaret
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center St. Margaret
Theresa Urban, PharmD, BCOP
- Pharmacy Informatics Specialist
- urbant@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The Ohio State University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Cleveland Clinic
- PGY2 Oncology Residency, Cleveland Clinic
Kelly Vilt, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist – Internal Medicine
- viltk@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ferris State University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Saint Thomas Hospital
Erin Waehner, PharmD, BCPPS
- Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist
- waehnee@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Children's Medical Center Dallas
- PGY2 Pediatrics, Children's Medical Center Dallas
Rob Walchack, PharmD, BCOP
- Clinical Specialist – Leukemia
- walchar@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Duquesne University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, West Virginia University Medicine
- PGY2 Oncology Residency, West Virginia University Medicine
Madeline Waldron, PharmD, BCOP
- Pharmacy Services Coordinator; Residency Programs and Interprofessional Education; Residency Program Director PGY1 Pharmacy
- waldrom@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University at Buffalo
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- PGY2 Oncology, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Ramara E. Walker, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP
- Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
- walkerr19@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- Undergraduate and Pharmacy School: The Ohio State University
- PGY1 Program: Cleveland Clinic
- PGY2 Program: Cleveland VA
Wes Wang, PharmD
- Pharmacy Informatics Specialist
- wangw@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Iowa
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, AdventHealth
- PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency, Sentara Healthcare
Jessica Ward, PharmD, BCCCP
- Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
- wardj4@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- School: Cedarville University School of Pharmacy
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice – Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
- PGY2 Critical Care – Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Sara Ward, PharmD, BCCP
- Clinical Specialist – Heart Failure/Heart Transplant
- wards10@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Kentucky
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Medical University of South Carolina
- PGY2 Cardiology Residency, University of Kentucky
Paige Waugh, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist – Internal Medicine
- waughp@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of Cincinnati Medical Center
- PGY2 Internal Medicine, Duquesne University/ University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Mercy
Elizabeth Wells, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Pharmacist - Emergency Medicine
- wellse2@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Drake University
Jill Wesolowski, PharmD
- Pharmacy Informatics Specialist – Infectious Diseases
- wesoloj@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ohio Northern University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, RL Roudebush VA Medical Center
Lindsey Wiegmann, PharmD, BCACP
- Clinical Specialist – Primary Care
- wiegmal@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, St. Louis College of Pharmacy
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Parkland Health and Hospital System (Dallas, TX)
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, Parkland Health and Hospital System (Dallas, TX)
Brad Williams, PharmD, BCPS
- Clinical Specialist – Heart Failure/Heart Transplant
- williaj16@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Illinois-Chicago
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Michigan
- Specialty Practice Residency – Cardiology, University of Michigan
Jonathan P. Williams, PharmD, MS
- Director of Pharmacy, 340B
- williaj19@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The Ohio State University
- Special Practice Residency-Health System Pharmacy Administration, The Ohio State University
Marc Willner, PharmD, CPHIMS
- Lead Pharmacy Informatics Specialist; Residency Program Director PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics
- willnem@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Duquesne University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Maimonides Medical Center
- PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Benjamin A. Witt, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
- Clinical Coordinator, Employee Health Plan
- wittb@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The University of Findlay
- MBA, The University of Findlay
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of Toledo Medical Center
- PGY2 Drug Information Residency, University of Utah Health
Lauren Wolfe, PharmD, BCACP
- Clinical Specialist - Primary Care
- Wolfel3@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Duquesne University
- PGY1 Community Residency, Cleveland Clinic
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care, Duquesne University
Janet Wu, PharmD, BCIDP
- Clinical Specialist – Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Wuj5@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The Ohio State University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency, Detroit Medical Center
Marcia Wyman, PharmD, BCPS
- Drug Information Pharmacist
- wymanm@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, The Ohio State University
Xhilda Xhemali, PharmD, BCIDP
- Clinical Specialist - Infectious Diseases
- xhemalx@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Wayne State University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Michigan Medicine
- PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency, University of Kentucky HealthCare
Angela W. Yaniv, PharmD, BCSCP
- Director of Pharmacy - Sterile Products
- yaniva@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Irene Yee, PharmD, RPh, BCPS
- Nursing Unit Based Pharmacist
- yeei@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Toledo
Jason Yerke, PharmD, BCCCP
- Clinical Specialist – Medical Intensive Care Unit
- yerkej@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Ferris State University
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Cleveland Clinic
- PGY2 Critical Care Residency, Cleveland Clinic
Elizabeth Zeleznikar, PharmD, BCACP
- Clinical Specialist - Primary Care
- zelezne@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, Northeast Ohio Medical University
- PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency, University of Colorado
- PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, University of Colorado
Peter Zervopoulos PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
- Clinical Pharmacist – Neurology
- zervopp@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Illinois – Chicago
- PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Owens Healthcare
Andrea Zuckerman, PharmD, BCPPS
- Pharmacy Informatics Specialist - Clinical Content Coordinator
- zuckera@ccf.org
- Education & Training:
- PharmD, University of Wisconsin
- PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Deaconess Health System
Admission Requirements
Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy Residency Program Application Requirements
PGY-1 Programs
Interested applicants must be PharmD graduates of accredited college of pharmacy, be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio (or Florida if applicable), and submit the standard application materials through PhORCAS (i.e. Letter of Intent, CV, the three standard reference forms in PhORCAS, official college transcripts), along with:
- We request a minimum of one (two is preferred) of your three references should come from a preceptor who you have worked with in a clinical setting, related to an APPE in acute or ambulatory care. The clinical preceptor should be able to comment on your scope of responsibility, total patient load, level of autonomy, clinical abilities, and organizational and time management skills. All three reference writers should use the standard PhORCAS template to submit their candidate recommendation.
- A response to the following essay statement is required for acceptance. The essay response should be no longer than one page in length. An application will not be reviewed if this statement is missing. Please note that the essay is separate from your letter of intent. Reflecting on your APPE rotations, please provide a piece of critical feedback you have received from one of your preceptors on a direct patient care rotation. Explain how you have incorporated this feedback into your practice and/or worked to improve in this area.
PGY-2 Programs
Interested applicants must be PharmD graduates of accredited college of pharmacy, be eligible for licensure in the State of Ohio (or Florida if applicable), and submit the standard application materials through PhORCAS (i.e. Letter of Intent, CV, the three standard reference forms in PhORCAS, official college transcripts), along with:
- We request a minimum of one (two is preferred) of your three references should come from a preceptor who you have worked with in a clinical setting, related to a PGY-1 rotation in acute or ambulatory care. The clinical preceptor should be able to comment on your scope of responsibility, total patient load, level of autonomy, clinical abilities, and organizational and time management skills. All three reference writers should use the standard PhORCAS template to submit their candidate recommendation.
- A response to the following essay statement is required for acceptance. The essay response should be no longer than one page in length. An application will not be reviewed if this statement is missing. Please note that the essay is separate from your letter of intent. Reflecting on your PGY-1 residency rotations, please provide a piece of critical feedback you have received from one of your preceptors on a direct patient care rotation. Explain how you have incorporated this feedback into your practice and/ or worked to improve in this area.
Please submit all application materials via Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS).
Deadline for receipt of these materials to be considered for an on-site interview is January 1, 2023 by 11:59 p.m.For the PGY-2 residency programs (Ambulatory Care, Cardiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Informatics, Internal Medicine, Investigational Drugs and Research, Medication-Use Safety and Policy, Oncology, Pediatrics, Pharmacogenomics and Solid Organ Transplant), a Pharmacy (PGY-1) Residency is required.
Cleveland Clinic Health-System Residency sites agree that no person at these sites will solicit, accept, or use any ranking-related information from any residency applicant.
Note:
Residency applicants must be authorized for employment in the United States at the time they apply for the residency. Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy does not sponsor applicants for work visas
Appointments of applicants to residency positions may be contingent upon the applicants satisfying certain eligibility requirements [e.g., graduating from an accredited college of pharmacy, obtaining a pharmacist license in Ohio (for Ohio sites) or Florida (for Florida sites) within 90 days of the start date, and successful completion of a pre-employment physical and drug screen, including testing for cotinine and attendance of an onboarding appointment on-site at main campus, or as otherwise directed by Occupational health].
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate OPT (Optional Practical Training) visas for the Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy Residency Program as the program extends beyond 12 months. TN (Trade NAFTA) visas are acceptable, however, the candidate is responsible for the application process and all necessary fees. Cleveland Clinic cannot extend the candidate an employment letter until the candidate has matched with the Cleveland Clinic program and signed an acceptance letter. Any employment letter will state the length of the program (12 months if PGY1 or PGY2, 24 months if HSPAL or Pharmacotherapy)
Graduates of international pharmacy schools will be considered if they meet the ASHP criteria for application to residency (“Applicants to pharmacy residencies must be graduates or candidates for graduation of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited degree program (or one in process of pursuing accreditation) or have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP). At a minimum, the program must be a five-year pharmacy degree program”)
Cleveland Clinic requires all employees to demonstrate proof of full COVID-19 vaccination subject to approved medical or religious exemptions
Other Requirements
Main Campus Successful Completion Policy
Formal presentations include:
- Protocol defense.
- CE presentation.
- Seminar.
- Case presentation.
- Journal Club.
- Additional opportunities for Critical Care Journal Club, ID monthly, Oncology weekly etc.
Professional Meetings: Residents are sent to regional and national clinical meetings with travel reimbursed and food allowances. Required meetings are determined by the residency committee and vary among programs and are dependent on current enterprise-wide travel restrictions.
Research: Residents participate in a longitudinal Research Curriculum to guide them through their research projects. Concentrated during the early months, the curriculum provides residents additional training in statistics and research design prior to selection of a research project. During the course of the year, additional training sessions provide direction as projects progress through the different stages of the research process. Residents are supported by research teams composed of interested pharmacists and physicians who are available for guidance and support. Cleveland Clinic Main Campus offers unparalleled access to a wide variety of disease states and treatment methods that can be utilized for retrospective studies. Residents must submit a manuscript suitable for publication prior to completion of the residency and are encouraged to seek publication.
Leadership: The Cleveland Clinic participates in the annual ASHP Visiting Leader program with keynote addresses and small group meetings with significant national figures in pharmacy. Residents also participate in monthly Leadership Journal Club with the Chief Pharmacy Officer.
Staffing Requirements: Residents are required to provide pharmacy staffing for selected weekends throughout the year. Staffing assignment varies based on program. Residents are also required to work 2 Cleveland Clinic Recognized Holidays.
On-Call: Inpatient residents participate in an on-call program. The on-call program is designed to support departmental patient care initiatives. The on-call schedule ensures compliance with duty hour regulations.
Pharmacy & Therapeutic Committees: Due to the vast size of the Cleveland Clinic, the Pharmacy & Therapeutic committee is composed of several specialty panels that work to focus on specific practice areas. Each inpatient resident is assigned a specialty P&T panel for which they are responsible for taking minutes throughout the year; Community and Ambulatory Care residents participate in 2 meetings through the year; HSPA residents are assigned to the Clinical Integration Committee and CCHS Operations committee.
Additional Resources: Residents are provided with lab coats, remote computer access, reimbursement of professional society membership dues, and conference travel expenses and food allowances for required conferences. Personal dedicated desk space is provided.
Additional Resources
- Welcome to Cleveland Clinic.
- Learn more about Cleveland.
- State of the Clinic – January 26, 2022.
- Cleveland Clinic Facts + Figures.
- Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy Facts + Figures 2021.
- Cleveland Clinic Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
- Cleveland Clinic Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Health.
- Join our Mailing List.
- Sign up for "PPS - Like" interviews, December 5-9, 2022.
- Join the ASHP Virtual Residency showcase, December 15, 2022 at 10 AM - 4 PM.
- Follow us on Twitter @CleClinicRxRes.
Alumni
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus established their pharmacy residency program in 1995 and has continued to expand over the years by adding additional programs and residents. We take pride in cultivating the next generation of pharmacists and further expanding the profession. Over 250 residents have graduated from the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus pharmacy residency program.
Leadership Opportunities
Chief and Assistant Chief Roles
The Chief and Assistant Chief Resident roles are excellent opportunities to develop leadership skills while supporting the residency class. Given the large number of residents at Cleveland Clinic, these roles are essential to facilitate communication between residents and the Pharmacy Residency Committee or other administrators to ensure the program continues to grow and adapt to each unique residency class.
The Chief Resident has the opportunity to collaborate and develop strong relationships with a variety of pharmacists as this position serves as the liaison between the residents and the department. The Assistant Chief Resident provides support to the Chief Pharmacy Resident throughout the year. Both roles oversee the resident-led committees. In addition to leadership and communication, these roles provide the opportunity to further develop delegation, conflict resolution, recruiting, and time management skills. The Chief Resident position is fulfilled by a PGY2 resident. Both PGY1 and PGY2 residents have the opportunity to apply for the Assistant Chief position.
2022-2023 Residency Class Leadership:
Megan Shulkosky, PharmD
Chief Resident; PGY2 Critical Care Resident
Mitch Blewett, PharmD
Assistant Chief Resident; PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership
Residents also have the opportunity to participate in resident-run committees: Recruitment, Professional, and Involvement. Each committee has 2 co-chairs. Participation is optional, residents may choose to be involved to the level of their interest and degree to which other residency requirements permit.
Recruitment Committee
Has several primary functions, including coordination of resident involvement in showcase events, Midyear, and interviews. Additionally, this committee coordinates the Residency Preparation Track in the fall for APPE students pursuing residency. In the spring, this committee is responsible for providing information on housing and logistical considerations for living in Cleveland to incoming residents.
Professional Committee
Focuses on creating professional development opportunities for residents. This committee coordinates IPPE students rotations Cleveland Clinic including designation of required learning experiences, schedule coordination, and preceptor assignment. All residents have the opportunity to be an IPPE student preceptor. Additionally, each year the committee organizes one or more inter-professional journal club events with the internal medicine medical residents and facilitates topic selection and presentation/discussion forum. There are often additional opportunities that arise for this committee each year depending on ongoing departmental and organizational projects.
Involvement Committee
Is responsible for social and service events for the residency class. The primary responsibilities include organizing monthly social events for the residents (COVID-friendly) and coordinating several community services events throughout the year. Past events have included the Velosano, Light the Night, Adopt-A-Family, and Ronald McDonald House events, among others. Residents typically have greatly enjoyed these unique opportunities to engage with others and serve the community! Some of the most popular events under the committee’s purview is Birthday Celebrations for each resident, an annual apparel sale, and resident Holiday celebrations such as Friendsgiving and Secret Santa.
