Main Campus Residency Programs

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.

• View the press release from ASHP

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 of which one must be in an ambulatory clinic. 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 two Cleveland Clinic-recognized holidays, 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.

• PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Structure
• PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Successful Completion Checklist

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 with primary practice site at Stephanie Tubbs Jones (East Cleveland, OH) or Twinsburg Family Health Center (Twinsburg, OH). PGY 1 Community-Based residents 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, travel medicine, or other advanced practice area of the resident’s choosing. Pharmacist preceptors are available for all rotations.

Residents will complete a teaching certificate program through Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) College of Pharmacy. Residents are required to 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 two Cleveland Clinic-recognized holidays. Residents must complete 8 community health service activities. 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.

• PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program Structure
• PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Successful Completion Checklist

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 Specialty Pharmacy Residency

The PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy in Specialty Pharmacy resident will practice at Cleveland Clinic Specialty Pharmacy on the administrative campus of Cleveland Clinic within the care coordination center, as well as several clinics within the hospital-based and Cleveland Clinic health centers. Required rotations are: orientation, neurology, inflammatory, cardiology, transplant/adherence packaging, hepatology/HIV, hematology, oncology, drug information, and specialty clinics including: neurology, inflammatory bowel disease, rheumatology, and regional oncology. Other required rotations that are longitudinal include: clinical outpatient services where the resident will provide immunizations and complete medication therapy management with patients, pharmacy fulfillment/dispensing, practice management, large project, and completion of a teaching certificate program through Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). Pharmacist preceptors are available for all rotations listed.

Residents will complete a research project and manuscript, business plan for a new or enhanced service, and a collaborative practice agreement, standing order, or state-based protocol. Residents will 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. Residents must complete 8 community health activities or events. 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.

• PGY-1 Community-Based Specialty Pharmacy Program Structure
• PGY-1 Community-Based Specialty Pharmacy Successful Completion Checklist

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 with MS in Pharmacy Leadership (offered through University of Cincinnati) is a two-year residency program within the Cleveland Clinic Health-System. The PGY-1-year mirrors the PGY-1 Pharmacy residency program at Cleveland clinic main campus in terms of required and elective rotations. Residents in this program will have an additional management rotation in order to gain a firm understanding of pharmacy operations in our main pharmacy and sterile products areas. During the PGY2 year, residents will complete the following required rotations: 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 leadership skills necessary for change management and managing the pharmacy enterprise. Elective rotations are offered in population health, practice advancement/advocacy, 340B, specialty pharmacy, and advanced operations within our regional hospital affiliates.

Residents will complete a research project during their PGY1 and PGY2 years and develop a supporting manuscript with each project. The PGY2 project also couples as 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 opportunity to present at local residency conference as well as well as attend ASHP Summer, Leadership and Midyear meetings. 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.

• PGY-1/2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership/MS Residency Program Structure
• PGY-1/2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership/MS Residency Successful Completion Checklist

Contact
Daniel Lewis, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency Program Director
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.

• PGY-1/2 Pharmacotherapy Residency Program Structure

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.

• PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program Structure
• PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Successful Completion Checklist

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 two Cleveland Clinic-recognized holidays, as well as participation in hospital committees.

• PGY-2 Cardiology Residency Program Structure
• PGY-2 Cardiology Successful Completion Checklist

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, two Cleveland Clinic-recognized holidays, 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.

• PGY-2 Critical Care Residency Program Structure
• PGY-2 Critical Care Successful Completion Checklist

Contact
Heather Torbic, PharmD, FCCM, 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 include 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 several venues including resident conference, emergency medicine journal club, critical care 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 in 4 key areas: essentials of leadership, leading yourself, leading others, and leading the profession of pharmacy.

• PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Residency Program Structure
• PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Successful Completion Checklist

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, Leadership 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, Travel Medicine, and 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, 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.

• PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Residency Program Structure
• PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Successful Completion Checklist

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 include: Advanced Internal Medicine (I, II, and III), Nephrology, and Pulmonary Medicine. Additionally, Infectious Disease and Medical Intensive Care Unit will be required if not completed as a PGY-1 resident. Residents will select at least one elective rotation from the following list: Ambulatory Care, Cardiology, Drug Information/Medication Safety, Emergency Medicine, Hepatology, Infectious Disease, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Neurology, 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, and the APPE student lecture series. Residents are required to staff 15 weekends per year, two Cleveland Clinic-recognized holidays, 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.

• PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Structure
• PGY-2 Internal Medicine Successful Completion Checklist

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.

• PGY-2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy Residency Program Structure

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.

• PGY-2 Oncology Residency Program Structure
• PGY-2 Oncology Successful Completion Checklist

Contact
Catie Pierson, PharmD, BCOP
Oncology Residency Director
Cleveland Clinic Department of Pharmacy
9500 Euclid Ave. | HB-105 
Cleveland, OH 44195
Email: rennac@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.

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.

• PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Program Structure
• PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Successful Completion Checklist

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 that utilizes a consult agreement to allow pharmacists to initiate pharmacogenomics testing, provide interpretations and pharmacogenomics-based recommendations. Required rotations are: clinical pharmacogenomics 1-4, ambulatory care clinic, 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, two Cleveland Clinic-recognized holidays, 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.

• PGY-2 Clinical Pharmacogenomics Residency Program Structure
• PGY-2 Clinical Pharmacogenomics Successful Completion Checklist

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.

• PGY-2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency Program Structure
• PGY-2 Pharmacy Informatics Successful Completion Checklist

Contact
Marc Willner, PharmD
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 Residency is a one-year training program and the 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, 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/quality improvement project, manuscript, drug monograph, and present at the following venues: resident conference, quarterly transplant journal club, and the APPE student lecture series. Residents are required to staff 15 weekends per year, two Cleveland Clinic-recognized holidays, 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: essentials of leadership, leading yourself, leading others, and leading the profession of pharmacy.

• PGY-2 Solid Organ Transplant Residency Program Structure
• PGY-2 Solid Organ Transplant Successful Completion Checklist

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

2023-2024 Pharmacy Residents

PGY-1 Residents

Zoona Ahmad PharmD	Program: PGY-1 Pharmacy Email: AHMADZ2@ccf.org Hometown: West Lafayette, IN Education: Purdue University Residency Goals: I am most excited about the variety of clinical rotations, projects, and presentation opportunities that I will have to learn and grow alongside my co-residents. The robust opportunities available will help me advance my clinical skills and develop my confidence and autonomy as a pharmacist. Post-Residency Goals: My goal is to pursue a PGY-2 in critical care or transplant and become a clinical specialist at an institution that values research, education, and exceptional patient care. About Me:  One fun fact about me is that I love the Pittsburgh Steelers! They have been my favorite football team since I was 7 and how my week goes depends on if they win or lose.
Anthony Angyal PharmD	Program: PGY-1 Community- Based Specialty Pharmacy Email: angyala@ccf.org Hometown: Cleveland, OH Education: Northeast Ohio Medical University Residency Goals: I am most excited to immerse myself in the various niche disease states that are serviced through Specialty Pharmacy. Gaining experience and advancing my clinical knowledge genuinely excites me knowing it will enable me to grow into a better provider for my Post-Residency Goals: My current goal is to become established within a specialty disease clinic which allows me to make an impactful difference and build strong relationships with my patients. I want to be part of the patient's journey for the totality of their care and support them. About Me: I love to hike, kayak, and am currently working on checking off my bucket list item to explore all of the National Parks. A mild Peloton obsession takes up a decent amount of my time, and I have recently been utilizing the platform to train for a marathon. A fun fact about me is I have driven across the country in two days with just my dog as a copilot.
Kata Bes PharmD	Program: PGY-1 Pharmacy Email: besk8@ccf.org Hometown: Whiting, IN Education: Purdue University Residency Goals: I am excited to continue to grow my clinical knowledge and confidence throughout rotations and learn from excellent teachers and mentors. Additionally, I'm excited to go through this experience with my awesome co-residents! Post-Residency Goals: I plan on pursing a PGY-2 in either internal medicine or ambulatory care with the goal of continuing to work with learners and eventually move into academia. About Me: During my free time, I love to explore new restaurants (especially places for brunch) and catch up on my favorite reality TV shows.
Reegan Cotey PharmD	Program: PGY-1 Pharmacy Email: COTEYR@ccf.org Education: Midwestern University College of Pharmacy - Downers Grove Campus Residency Goals: I am most excited to start absorb the feedback and knowledge from my preceptors during clinical rotations and discover how my interests will shift throughout the year. I am also excited to build long lasting relationships with my Cleveland Clinic family and explore. Post-Residency Goals: Complete a PGY-2 in Critical Care About Me: I have a poodle named Bellatrix!
Rachel Dittrich PharmD	Program: PGY-1 Pharmacy Email: dittrir2@ccf.org Hometown: Las Vegas, NV Education: Roseman University of Health Sciences- Henderson Residency Goals: I am excited to continue my learning experience with the Cleveland Clinic. As an APPE student, I had a wonderful experience, and I look forward to building upon the foundation provided to me because I know it will be a very fulfilling and rewarding experience. I am also excited to learn more about pediatrics, my field of pharmacy, and discover where I want to work within peds and gain leadership skills too! Post-Residency Goals: I want to become a pediatric pharmacist but am unsure which part of peds I want to specialize in; I hope to discover that during residency. I also want to become a pediatrics pharmacy team's lead pharmacist and/or RPD. About Me: I love to play video games, reading books, watching YouTube Videos, Decorating my planner, Sometimes working out…sometimes (Yoga, Meditation, Peloton, and Zumba are my favorites)
Sharon Halliburton PharmD	Program: PGY-1 Pharmacy Email: HALLIBS@ccf.org Hometown: Floresville, TX Education: Texas A&M University - San Antonio Residency Goals: So many things excite me about residency! Cleveland Clinic has an incredible selection of rotations with amazing preceptors, which translates into an abundance of opportunities to cultivate patient care skills within diverse populations. I am excited to be on this journey with my wonderful co-residents, getting to explore our unique career interests and grow as pharmacists along the way! Post-Residency Goals: My primary career interest is currently within ambulatory care pharmacy, with secondary career interests including pharmacy administration and academia. About Me: This is my first time living in a place that regularly gets snow! I'm both excited and unprepared for a snowy winter.
Rachael Ialacci PharmD	Program: PGY-1 Community Email: ialaccr@ccf.org Hometown: Cleveland, OH Education: Ohio Northern University Residency Goals: I am excited for making new friends and expanding my experience with different patient populations and disease states. Post-Residency Goals: PGY-2 in Ambulatory Care and eventually a career in direct patient care with chronic disease states About Me: I enjoy biking, hiking, watching Netflix, and trying new restaurants
Jenna Len PharmD, MBA	Program: PGY-1 Pharmacy Email: lenj6@ccf.org Hometown: Canton, MI Education: University of Toledo Residency Goals: Residency marks a time of change and endless opportunities to grow and learn. I am thoroughly excited for the multitude of learning opportunities and to work interdisciplinary on various teams. I am excited to work at the top of my clinical license and to be at the forefront of pharmacy. Moreover, I am looking forward to making friendships that will last a lifetime. Post-Residency Goals: Currently, my primary fields of interest include oncology and critical care; however, I am open to all learning opportunities. Within the next year, I hope to pursue a PGY2 in my field of interest. Within the subsequent years, I aim to become a clinical specialist with an additional focus on precepting and research. At the end of the day, as long as I make contributions to further patient care I will have achieved my goals. About Me: One of my other passions in life (outside pharmacy) is music. I love singing, dancing, and playing piano—there’s a sense of serenity when you put all of your concentration into learning a piece of music or a dance. In addition, I love cooking, hiking, and exploring new places with friends and family.
Brigid Perry PharmD	Program: PGY-1 Community Email: perryb6@ccf.org Hometown: Clifton Park, NY Education: University of Rhode Island Residency Goals: Finding my role in pharmacy and making news friends in our residency class! Post-Residency Goals: I plan to complete my PGY-1 and pursue a PGY-2 in Ambulatory Care to achieve my goal of becoming an Ambulatory Care Pharmacist. I’m unsure of which specialty in outpatient care I plan to pursue, and I plan to use my time in residency to navigate this. About Me: I love to read (especially thrillers), I’m an avid tea drinker, and I have a pug named Stan Lee.
Sarah Tesfaye PharmD, MPH	Program: PGY-1 Pharmacy Email: tesfays2@ccf.org Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, CA Education: Roseman University Residency Goals: I am eager for the opportunity to learn, be challenged, and develop into a clinically confident, well-rounded pharmacist. I look forward to working alongside my fellow residents and being a part of an interprofessional team of caregivers, all with the common goal of delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Post-Residency Goals: I am interested in completing a PGY-2 in infectious diseases or transplant. Upon completing my PGY-2, I plan to get board certified in my area of interest. I hope to practice and precept at an academic medical center and volunteer for a Hospital Elder Life Program or at a senior center. About Me: I enjoy long-distance running and trying out new coffee shops and restaurants.

 

PGY-1/2 Residents

George Chalil PharmD, MBA	Program: PGY-1/2 HSPAL Email: chalilg2@ccf.org Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Education: University of Charleston Residency Goals: I look forward to advocating for my patients and for the profession of pharmacy first and foremost. Along the way, I am also excited to learn various leadership pearls from a variety of preceptors and challenge myself with respect to my clinical knowledge. In doing so, I plan to develop and refine these skills as I progress through the program. Post-Residency Goals: To expand on what I will learn in the residency and become a clinically conscious leader within a large academic medical center. I plan on assisting in the advancement of future pharmacists professional development by incorporating mentorship and learning opportunities into my daily practice. About Me: I enjoy spending time with my family, the outdoors and travelling both locally and internationally. I love to explore new cuisines and try to incorporate a new ingredient or cooking style into my recipes. I love coffee and recently acquired a Nespresso machine with a milk frother and have been experimenting with different coffees daily.
Carter Friedt PharmD, MBA	Program: PGY-1/2 Pharmacotherapy Email: friedtc@ccf.org Hometown: Grand Blanc, Michigan Education: University of Toledo Residency Goals: I am excited for this program to expose me to all the various clinical specialties in pharmacy. I look forward to all the leadership, research, and clinical opportunities that this program offers to help me become a well-rounded clinical pharmacist. Post-Residency Goals: To become a clinical specialist in either cardiology, critical care, or solid organ transplant. I would also like to take an academic role within a college of pharmacy and eventually take an administrative position at the tail even of my career. About Me: Outside of pharmacy, I like to cook and play board games. I like to scroll through social media finding new and easy recipes to make for friends and family. I also like hosting game nights!! My favorite games include Euchre, Catan, and Wingspan.
Maybeth James PharmD	Program: PGY1/2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Email: jamesm9@ccf.org Hometown: Fort Mitchell, KY Education: Ohio Northern University Residency Goals: I am excited to explore opportunities within the health-system pharmacy leadership team and develop my personal leadership skills and philosophies. Post-Residency Goals: Obtain a leadership role in education and training, clinical pharmacy management, or an ambulatory/transitions of care/specialty role. Pass BCPS exam. Obtain Lean Six Sigma certification.  Obtain MBA. About Me: I love to be active and outdoors, especially when Cleveland weather is nice. I just bought a paddle board to use on the river and Lake Erie!
Claire Lin PharmD	Program: PGY-1/2 Pharmacy Email: linm5@ccf.org Hometown: Shanghai, China Education: University of Maryland, Baltimore Residency Goals: To explore a wide variety of practice areas, and further develop my critical thinking, communication skills and clinical competencies. Post-Residency Goals: Become a board-certified clinical specialist in my area of interest at an academic medical center and serve as a preceptor for students and residents About Me: Outside of pharmacy, I enjoy travelling, going to live shows and wineries. Most weekends I like to go on walks in the Metroparks, try out new restaurants and spend time with friends and family.
Lauren Osadczuk PharmD	Program: PGY-1/2 HSPAL Email: osadczl@ccf.org Hometown: Westlake, OH Education: Ohio Northern University – Raabe College of Pharmacy Residency Goals: The opportunity to develop my leadership style alongside many of the best leaders in our profession is what excites me most about residency. I am eager to watch how I change as a pharmacist, leader, and individual throughout my time as a resident. Post-Residency Goals: My current career goal is to obtain a leadership position within the health-system pharmacy setting that will allow me to precept learners, maintain membership within pharmacy organizations, and advocate for the advancement of pharmacy services. About Me: I enjoy reading books on my kindle, travelling, and visiting with family. I especially love spending time with my three nephews that keep me laughing whenever we are together. Other activities that I enjoy include trying new restaurants in the Cleveland area and going to different festivals and concerts with friends.
Gilnou Pamphile PharmD, MS	Program: PGY-1/2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Pharmacy Email: pamphig@ccf.org Hometown: Port-au-Prince, Haiti Education: University of Utah Residency Goals: I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to explore and learn about the specialty as a whole, in addition to all of my subspecialty interests. Moreover, residency is where one meets and expands their pharmacy network so I look forward to meeting the other members of my residency class. Post-Residency Goals: To obtain a position that will afford me the opportunity to continue my professional development and have a meaningful impact on a department and patient care. My current interests are supply chain management, medication safety and regulations, and 340B management. About Me: A fun fact about me is that I have traveled to five out of seven continents and I hope to make it to the other two continents within the next five years.

PGY-2 Residents

Andrea Banner PharmD	Program: PGY-2 Pediatrics   Email: bannera@ccf.org Hometown: Ortonville, MI Education:  University of Michigan College of Pharmacy PGY-1: University of Virginia University Hospital Residency Goals: I am excited to dive into the realm of pediatric pharmacy and immerse myself in many learning opportunities. I look forward to further developing my clinical skills and gaining confidence as I grow into my role as a pediatric pharmacist. I am excited to build upon my research knowledge and experience from my first year of residency and see my projects develop throughout this year. Post-Residency Goals: I aspire to be a board certified clinical pediatric pharmacist in the hospital setting. In particular, this year I aim to expand my clinical knowledge and skills to become a versatile pharmacist. I plan to have a wide variety of experiences to assist in my decision of a pediatric specialty. Additionally, I want to further develop my teaching and precepting skills throughout this year. About Me: I enjoy being active outside with hiking and running in the summer and snowboarding in the winter. I like to explore new areas and find good restaurants, farmers markets, and breweries. I love to read, work on puzzles, bake, and spend time with my family and friends!
Trate DeVolld PharmD	Program: PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Email: devollt@ccf.org Hometown: Byesville, OH Education: Ohio Northern University – Raabe College of Pharmacy PGY-1: Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Residency Goals: This year, I hope to challenge myself through a variety of clinical rotations, research projects, and diverse patient care opportunities. Through these experiences, I want to continue to develop my leadership and problem-solving skills and become a well-rounded, independent clinical pharmacist. Post-Residency Goals: After completing my residency training, I hope to pursue board certification and start a career focused in immunocompromised care and infectious diseases. With a passion for public health, health equity, and academia, I hope to build upon my career through teaching, advocacy, and professional leadership. About Me: A fun fact about me is I grew up competing with my horses all over the country! These days, I enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants/wineries, art, volleyball, baking, and hiking with my dog, Opal!
Logan Hunkus PharmD	Program: PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Email: hunkusl2@ccf.org Hometown: Youngstown, OH Education: NEOMED PGY-1: The Ohio State Residency Goals: I am excited to become a well-rounded ambulatory care pharmacist and build lasting relationships with my patients. I also look forward to accumulating more experience and broaden my knowledge to improve patient care and medication therapy management. Post-Residency Goals: I hope to obtain a position as a board-certified ambulatory care specialist and begin my practice in a primary care or diabetes care clinic. I also look forward to acting as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacy residents and students. About Me: I enjoy spending time with my 3 year old bernedoodle, Noomi, and taking her to many different parks and dog friendly restaurants. I also love going to the Cleveland Indians games, especially for dollar dog night!
Shivani Kantharia PharmD	Program: PGY-2 Critical Care Email: kanthas2@ccf.org Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Education: Purdue University PGY-1 Henry Ford Residency Goals: I am excited to gain robust clinical and research experience to further expand my critical care knowledge, develop critical thinking and research skills. Furthermore, I am eager to teach the emergency response curriculum as well as staff in the emergency department to help strengthen my confidence and precepting skills. Career Goals: My goal is to obtain an ICU/EM position and obtain board certification BCCCP upon completion of PGY2 training. I would continue to get involved within Society of Critical Care Medicine, participate in clinical research and precepting opportunities. About me: I enjoy dancing, cooking, binge watching shows on Netflix and go on road trips with friends and family.
Rachel Larmer PharmD	Program: PGY-2Ambulatory Care Email: larmerr2@ccf.org Hometown: West Warwick, RI Education: University of Toledo Residency Goals: To gain clinical confidence and independence practicing in the ambulatory/outpatient setting, experience precepting students, and to collaborate with other health care professionals to provide comprehensive patient-centered care. Post-Residency Goals: To become board certified in ambulatory care, manage chronic disease states, and form ongoing relationships with patients. Additionally, I would like to become involved in professional organizations to advocate for progressing pharmacist-led services. About Me: I enjoy spending time with friends and family, cooking, and traveling (my favorite place to go is Key West, FL). I also love trying new restaurants (especially sushi) and local breweries!
Megan LoFaso PharmD	Program: PGY-2 Oncology Email: lofasom@ccf.org Hometown: Brunswick, OH Education: University of Findlay College of Pharmacy Residency Goals: To develop myself as a well-rounded pharmacist and enhance my critical thinking, clinical abilities, and research skills. Be well prepared for a PGY2 residency. Post-Residency Goals: Practice as a clinical specialist at a large academic medical center, serving as a preceptor and interacting with teaching teams of medical residents and interns. Further down the line, I would like to become an adjunct professor in a college of pharmacy or medical school. About Me: I enjoy adventuring and trying new things with my fiancée, friends, and family. My favorite parts about Cleveland are the theatre district, Ohio City, and the MetroParks. Finally, a fun fact about me is that I am a fourth degree black belt.
Gabriella Lorusso PharmD	Program: PGY-1 Cardiology Email: lorussog@ccf.org Hometown: Columbia, NJ Education: University of Rhode Island Residency Goals: My goals for residency are to develop and strengthen my clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills by participating in diverse patient care experiences . I also hope to become a well-rounded provider through a variety of rotational, research, and presenting experiences. Post-Residency Goals: My post residency goals include pursing a PGY2 and becoming a board certified clinical specialist in my interest area. About Me: Fun fact about me is that I have a twin sister. Outside of pharmacy I enjoy running, yoga, reading, exploring local coffee shops, and spending time with family and friends.
Aphrodite Palazis PharmD	Program: PGY-2 Oncology Email: PALAZIA@ccf.org Hometown: Livonia, MI Education: University of Toledo PGY-1: University Hospitals Residency Goals: I am excited about Getting the opportunity to gain knowledge and grow professionally over this next year! I look forward to making new friends and connections along the way Post-Residency Goals: I can see myself working at a large academic medical center as an Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, preferably inpatient. As of now, my interest is inpatient malignant hematology/BMT! About Me: Outside of residency I like to spend time with my dog, Lola, taking her on walks, hikes..etc. I also like to explore new restaurants and am always down for Happy Hour with friends.
Meleah K.  Collins PharmD	Program: PGY-2 Internal Medicine Email: collinm16@ccf.org Hometown: New Orleans, LA Education: Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy PGY-1: Wellstar Cobb Hospital Residency Goals: I am most excited to further develop my clinical knowledge, leadership skills, and become a well-rounded pharmacist in my specialty area. And of course, being able to explore a brand new city and connect with my co-residents! Post-Residency Goals: My goals following residency are to obtain a position as a clinical pharmacy specialist in a cardiology setting, achieve BCCP certification, and serve as a preceptor and mentor for pharmacy residents and students. About Me: I enjoy game nights with friends and family, lifting at the gym, and although I'm a picky eater, I love trying new restaurants and discovering new foods that I like!
Haley Nelson PharmD	Program: PGY-2 Solid Organ Transplant Email: Nelsonh4@ccf.org Hometown: Independence, OH Education: University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences PGY-1: St. Vincent Medical Center Residency Goals: What excites me most about residency is learning more about the medications and care involved with solid organ transplants, continuing to grow personally and professionally and working with other excellent healthcare professionals. Post-Residency Goals: My goals for this year are to continue to grow as a clinical pharmacist by expanding my knowledge in solid organ transplant as well as advance my research and precepting skills. After completion of residency, I hope to become a board-certified transplant pharmacist in the inpatient setting of a large academic medical center and to be a preceptor for student learners. About Me: I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and two cats, exploring new coffee shops, and reading.
Anis Tsai PharmD	Program: PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Email: taia3@ccf.org Hometown: Avon, IN Education: Butler University PGY-1: Indiana University Health Medical Center Residency Goals: Residency is a great time to learn from preceptors with various backgrounds and develop your own practice style. It is a great opportunity to get involved in various organizations and projects and develop connections. Post-Residency Goals: My goal is to become a board-certified emergency medicine pharmacist and precept residents and students who are passionate about emergency medicine/critical care. I wish to advance pharmacy practice in this field via research and protocol development. About Me: I enjoy playing/watching basketball and football, hiking, and spending time with friends and family. I like to try new restaurants and cook various cuisines that are trending on the internet.
Pamela Vega Rios PharmD	Program: PGY-2 Pediatrics Email: vegarip@ccf.org Hometown: King of Prussia, PA Education: UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy PGY-1: Moses H. Cone Hospital Residency Goals: I'm excited for all the learning opportunities and learning from all the preceptors. I want to improve on my own independence and confidence as it relates to pediatric pharmacy. I'm also very excited to work with all the healthcare team members at Cleveland Clinic Children's! Post-Residency Goals: After residency, I hope to become a board certified pediatric clinical pharmacist working in one of my areas of interest (heme/onc, epilepsy, endocrinology). I also hope to be a preceptor and mentor to pharmacy students and residents alike! About Me: I was born in Puerto Rico and my first language is Spanish! In my free time, I love reading (and scoping out local bookstores), watching Rom-Coms, trying new coffeeshops and restaurants and spending time with my family and friends.
Emily Wagner PharmD	Program: PGY-2 Critical Care Email: wagnere9@ccf.org Hometown: Morris Plains, NJ Education: Duquesne University PGY-1: Albert Einstein Medical Center Residency Goals: I am most excited about spending an entire year practicing in different critical care areas. I am also looking forward to expanding my critical thinking and evidence-based practice skills. I am excited to grow in my confidence and leadership abilities as well. Post-Residency Goals To obtain a position as a clinical specialist in an ICU or ED setting, earn BCCCP certification, continue to participate in SCCM and ASHP, precept students and residents, and possibly pursue a role in academia. About Me: I enjoy spending time with my friends, trying new restaurants, thrifting, and going to concerts in my free time. I am new to the Cleveland area, so I'm excited to explore different areas of the city!

Preceptors

Kelly Adameck, PharmD, BCPS

• Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology
• adamcek@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, University of Maryland

Mohamed Amar, PharmD

• Clinical Pharmacist – Cardiology
• amarm@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, Purdue University

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, BCCP

• Clinical Specialist - Cardiology
• andersk3@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, Ohio Northern University
  • PGY1 Pharmacy, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

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

Danielle Beltz, PharmD, BCPS, CSP, MSCS, MBA

• Clinical Pharmacist, Specialty Pharmacy
• beltzd@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • Northeast Ohio Medical University

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, FCCP, 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

Katherine Blazek

• Clinical Pharmacist- Emergency Medicine
• blazekk2@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, University of Michigan

Andrea Blum, PharmD, BCPPS

• Clinical Specialist - Pediatrics
• bluma2@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

Sarah Bonar, PharmD, MBA

• Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist
• bonars2@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD- Lake Eric College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM),
  • MBA- Lake Erie College
  • PGY1- Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital.

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, MBA, 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

Matthew Brignola, PharmD, BCOP

• Clinical Specialist - Solid Tumor Oncology
• brignom@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, University of Kentucky
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Holston Valley Medical Center
  • PGY2 Oncology Novant Health Forsyth

Jill Brockway, PharmD

• Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatrics
• brockwj2@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, Ohio Northern University

Monika Brodman, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES

• Clinical Pharmacist - Transitions of Care,
• brodmam@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, University of Toledo,
  • Specialty Practice Residency-PGY1 Community Pharmacy Practice, The Ohio State 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 Risk Obstetrics, Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital

Mary Pat Bulfin, PharmD, BCPS, CPHQ

• Medication Safety Pharmacist, Adults - Enterprise
• bulfinm@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy
  • PGY1 Acute Care Pharmacy Practice Residency, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center
  • PGY2 Medication Use Safety Residency at UK HealthCare

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

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
• carrolr@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 - Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy
• 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

Emily Chheng, PharmD, BCOP

• Clinical Specialist - Solid Tumor Oncology
• chhenge@ccf.org
• Education & Training
  • PharmD, The Ohio State University;
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Oregon Health & Science University
  • PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency, University of North Carolina Medical Center

Timothy Chiang, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

• Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology
• Education & Training
  • PharmD, University at Buffalo

Stephanie Ciapala, PharmD, BCCCP

• Clinical Specialist - Cardiothoracic 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

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

Keti Dubow, PharmD, BCACP

• Primary Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, The Ohio State University; PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Cleveland Clinic Marymount
  • PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Marissa Duco, PharmD

• Clinical Specialist - Lymphoma/Myeloma
• ducom2@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD- Butler University
  • PGY1 Pharmacy, Medical University of South Carolina
  • PGY2 Oncology, Medical University of South Carolina

Kyla Dunning, PharmD

• Clinical Pharmacist – Pediatrics
• dunnink2@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, University of Toledo
  • PGY1 Pharmacy, Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital

Jamie Eckardt, PharmD, BCPS, BCTXP

• 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

Jessi Edwards, PharmD, BCOP

• Clinical Specialist - Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplantation
• edwardj13@ccf.org
• Education & training:
  • PharmD, Union University College of Pharmacy
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Practice: Johnson City Medical Center
  • PGY2 Oncology: Sarah Cannon at TriStar Centennial Medical Center

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

Gina Elder, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP

• Clinical Specialist - Geriatrics
• elderg2@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, Shenandoah University
  • PGY1 Pharmacy, UPMC St. Margaret
  • PGY2 Geriatrics, UPMC St. Margaret
  • Faculty Development Fellowship, UPMC St. Margaret

Molly Esordi, PharmD

• Clinical Specialist, Pediatrics
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, University of Michigan
  • PGY-1 Pharmacy, Children's Hospital of Michigan
  • PGY-2 Pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital

Alicia Faggioli, PharmD, BCPS, PharmD

• Clinical Specialist; Ambulatory Pharmacy
• faggioa2@ccf.org
• Education & Training
  • PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • PGY2 Ambulatory Care 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

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 – Drug Information
• 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
  • MBA, University of Michigan
  • BSPS, Cairo University
  • PGY1, Pharmacy Practice, Shenandoah 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 Specialist – 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

Todd Hershberger, PharmD, BCPS

• Clinical Specialist – Pulmonary Medicine
• hershbt2@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD; University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
  • PGY-1 Pharmacy, Michigan Medicine PGY1 2017-2018

Alexandria Hesketh, PharmD, MSHI

• Director, Clinical Pharmacy Informatics
• 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

McKay Herpel, PharmD

• Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology - Cleveland Clinic Specialty Pharmacy
• herpelm3@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, Roseman University of Health Sciences
  • PGY1 Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital
  • PGY2 St. Luke's Cancer Institute
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital
  • PGY2 Oncology Residency, St. Luke’s Cancer Institute

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; Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Northeast Ohio Medical University, College of Pharmacy
• hoffmab@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, University of Toledo
  • MBA, Western Governors University
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Beaumont Health System
  • PGY2 Drug Information Residency, Cleveland Clinic

Holly Hoffmaster, PharmD, MBA, BCPS

• Clinical Specialist - Pediatrics
• hoffmah@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, The University of Toledo
  • MBA, Western Governors University
  • 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, BCPS

• 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

Justin Jakab, PharmD

• Manager, Adherence Pharmacy
• jakabj@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, Ohio Northern University

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
• kases@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 Lochman, 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

Kristine Keaton, PharmD, BCACP

• Clinical Pharmacist – Rheumatology
• keatonk2@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

Alayna Kehr, PharmD, BCACP

• Clinical Specialist - Primary Care
• kehra2@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, D'Youville College School of Pharmacy
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Riverside Regional Medical Center
  • PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Jeffrey M. Ketz, PharmD, BCPS

• Clinical Specialist - Adult Internal Medicine
• ketzj@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, The Ohio State University

Andrew Kill, PharmD

• Coordinator Pharmacy Services
• killa2@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, Ohio Northern University

Katie Kish, PharmD, BCACP

• Clinical Specialist - Primary Care
• kishk4@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, Duquesne University
  • PGY1 & PGY2 Residency, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak

Kevin Krivanek, PharmD, BCPS

• Clinical Oncology Pharmacist - Gyn Onc 
• krivank3@ccf.org 
• Education and Training:
  • PharmD, Ohio Northern University
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Cleveland Clinic Akron General

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 - Medical, Surgical, & Neurosciences Critical 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

Traci Leuschen, PharmD, BCGP

• Ambulatory/Transitional Care Management Pharmacist
• leuscht@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, LECOM School of Pharmacy

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

Jordan Long, PharmD, MBA, MS, BCPS

• Pharmacy Manager, Controlled Substances, Surgical Services, and Pain Management; and School of Pharmacy Technology
• 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

Jack Lukas, PharmD

• Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery ICU Pharmacy Clinical Specialist
• lukasj@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
  • PGY1, Methodist University Hospital
  • PGY2 Critical Care, Methodist University Hospital

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

Olivia Marchionda, PharmD, BCCCP

• Clinical Specialist – Critical Care
• marchio@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  
  • PharmD, University of Pittsburgh
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
  • PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Amy Martin, PharmD, BCPS

• Ambulatory Care Pharmacist
• martina13@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  
  • PharmD, Duquesne University
  • Pharmacy Practice Residency, Allegheny General Hospital

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

Bethany Mocas, PharmD, BCCCP

• Clinical Specialist - Multispecialty Intensive Care Units
• mocasb@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Cleveland Clinic
  • PGY2 Critical Care Residency, The University of Vermont Medical Center

Emily Molnar, PharmD

• Outpatient Pharmacist, CCF Home Delivery Pharmacy;
• molnare3@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, University of Toledo

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

Kushal Naik, PharmD, BCCP, MBA

• Clinical Pharmacist - Cardiology
• Education & Training
  • PharmD, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Residency,  Moses Cone Memorial Hospital
  • PGY2 Cardiology Residency, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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, FCCM, 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 Specialist – Pulmonary 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

Lexi Plutt, PharmD

• Clinical Specialist - Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and BMT
• plutta@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PGY1 - Pharmacy Practice Residency Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
  • PGY2 - Hematology/Oncology Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Sarah Pruett, RPh, PharmD, CACP

• Clinical Pharmacist, Ambulatory Pharmacy
• pruetts@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD. Duquesne University
  • PGY-1 Pharmacy, Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital

Megan Ramsey, PharmD, BCPS

• Clinical Pharmacist – Internal Medicine; Residency Program Director – Internal Medicine PGY-2
• ramseym4@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, Northeast Ohio Medical University
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

Jessica Reno, BSN, PharmD, MEDSURG-BC, BCPS

• Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist
• renoj@ccf.org
• Education & Training
  • PharmD, Northeast Ohio Medical University;
  • PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Summa Health System - Akron Campus

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

Andrew Rich, PharmD

• Clinical Specialist – Pulmonary Medicine
• richa4@ccf.org
• Education & Training
  • University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
  • PGY1 University of North Carolina
  • PGY2 Ambulatory Care University of North Carolina

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

• 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

Katelyn Rudzik, PharmD, BCTXP

• Clinical Specialist – Transplant
• rudzikk@ccf.org
• Education and Training:
  • PharmD, University of Pittsburgh.
  • PGY1, UPMC Presbyterian (Pittsburgh, PA).
  • PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant, UPMC Presbyterian (Pittsburgh, PA)

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

Lauren Schulz, PharmD, BCACP

• Clinical Specialist - Primary Care
• schulz@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, Duquesne University
  • PGY1 Community Residency, Cleveland Clinic
  • PGY2 Ambulatory Care, Duquesne University

Michael Seabright, PharmD, BCOP

• Clinical Specialist, Regional Oncology
• seabrim@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, Virginia Commonwealth University

Hamid Sheiki, PharmD

• Pharmacy Informatics Specialist
• sheikhh2@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, University of Findlay

Brett Sharpe, PharmD, BCPS

• Clinical Pharmacist- Internal Medicine
• sharpeb2@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, St. Louis College of Pharmacy
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Henry Ford Allegiance Health

Chris Snyder, RPh

• Clinical Pharmacist - Drug Information
• snyderc@ccf.org
• Education & Training
  • BS Pharm, Ohio Northern University

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

Brent Sokola, PharmD

• Clinical Pharmacist - Neurology, Neurosurgery
• sokolab@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD - University of Kentucky
  • MS - University of Kentucky

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

Elisa Stanger, PharmD, BCACP

• Primary Care Pharmacy Specialist
• stangee2@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD at University of Toledo
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital
  • PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Nicole Stephen, PharmD

• Clinical Pharmacist, Internal Medicine
• stephen3@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, Feik School of Pharmacy
  • PGY1 Pharmacy, UChicago Medicine

Rachel Stulock, PharmD, BCACP

• Clinical Specialist - Primary Care
• stulocr@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

Sowmya Takkellapati, PharmD, BCOP

• 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 Specialist – 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

Ngoc (Kathy) Vo, MA, PharmD, BCPS

• Clinical Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy – Oncology
• von@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, Northeast Ohio Medical University
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Practice, Cleveland Clinic Medina 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 Specialist - 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

Jessica Wesolek, PharmD, BCPS

• Clinical Specialist - Emergency Medicine
• wesolej@ccf.org
• Education & Training
  • PharmD, Duquesne University
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, St. John Hospital and Medical Center
  • PGY2 Emergency Medicine Residency, Inova Fairfax Hospital

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

Celeste Wise, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

• Coordinator Pharmacy Services Accreditation/Regulatory
• wisec@ccf.org
• Education & Training
  • Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA
  • PGY1 Pharmacy Residency UPMC
  • PGY2 Critical Care Residency University of Toledo College of Pharmacy Toledo, OH Pharmacy school: Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA

Aaron Woodman, PharmD

• Clinical Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy.
• woodmaa@ccf.org
• Education & Training:
  • PharmD, The Ohio State 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

Ryan J. Zabrosky, Pharm.D. BCPS

• Clinical Pharmacist-Internal Medicine
• zabrosr@ccf.org
• Education & Training
  • PharmD, West Virginia University
  • PGY1, Allegheny General Hospital
  • PGY2 Internal Medicine, Boston Medical Center

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:

1. 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.
2. 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. You’re a pharmacy resident starting a new rotation in a practice area where you initially felt confident in your clinical skills and knowledge base. You should be following 6 patients by the end of week one. However, by the end of week one, you are only able to fully follow and manage 4 patients. How do you handle this situation? Describe the steps you would take to improve performance.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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. You’re a pharmacy resident starting a new rotation in a practice area where you initially felt confident in your clinical skills and knowledge base. You should be following 6 patients by the end of week one. However, by the end of week one, you are only able to fully follow and manage 4 patients. How do you handle this situation? Describe the steps you would take to improve performance.

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 2, 2024 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 are 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 in Ohio (or a Florida site for Florida programs only), or as otherwise directed by Occupational health at least 2 weeks prior to the resident's start date].

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 (“To be eligible for pharmacist licensure, candidates must be graduates or candidates for graduation from an ACPE accredited degree program (or one in the process of pursuing accreditation) or have a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) certificate from the NABP”).

• Main Campus Resident Selection Policy

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.

• Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Resident Research Projects 2023-2024
• Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Resident Research Results 2022-2023

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 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, iPhone, and laptop are also provided. Lodging and mileage reimbursement is available for required off-site rotations.

Additional Resources

• Welcome to Cleveland Clinic.
• Learn more about Cleveland.
• State of the Clinic – January 18, 2023.
• Cleveland Clinic Pharmacy Facts + Figures 2022.
• Cleveland Clinic Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
• Cleveland Clinic Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Health.
• Follow us on Twitter or Instagram @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.

• View our residency alumni list

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 and Assistant Resident position are fulfilled by a PGY2 resident.

PGY-1 Liaison

The PGY-1 liaison position act as the representative for the PGY-1 class to the residency committee and support both the chief and assistant chief duties. This individual gets additional leadership and networking exposure during their first year of residency.

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.