Kaitlyn Coggsdale, PharmD, CPP
PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident
Dr. Kaitlyn Coggsdale, originally from Rustburg, Virginia, earned her Bachelor of Science in General Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex and continued her residency training as the PGY2 Ambulatory Care resident at UNC Health Rex. Dr. Coggsdale completed the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Teaching and Learning Certificate Program and precepted student pharmacists and PGY1 residents, facilitated patient care lab, and taught didactic lectures at Campbell University College of Pharmacy. She was involved in several department initiatives and her PGY1 research project evaluated the access to PCSK9 inhibitors in a cardiology practice with an embedded clinical pharmacist practitioner versus one without. Her PGY2 research project compared warfarin time in therapeutic range before and after enrollment in home meter monitoring. Upon completion of the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency, she accepted a position to stay on at UNC Health Rex and North Carolina Heart & Vascular as a Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner.
Brianna Reeder, PharmD
PGY2 Cardiology Resident
Dr. Brianna Reeder, originally from Salisbury, NC, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Wingate University School of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC and her PGY2 Cardiology year at UNC Health Rex. Her research focused on the assessment of digoxin concentrations following loading doses in renally impaired patients. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Reeder completed didactic lectures at Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and precepted student pharmacists and PGY1 residents. Upon completion of her PGY2, Dr. Reeder accepted a position at Novant Health in Charlotte as an Ambulatory Care Cardiology CPP.
Arilyn Maier, PharmD
PGY2 Critical Care Resident
Dr. Arilyn Maier, originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, earned her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Research, Master of Business Administration, and Doctor of Pharmacy from Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at UNC Health Rex. Throughout her PGY2 year, she precepted students and residents on rotation and gave didactic lectures at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. She was also involved in several quality improvement projects throughout the year. Her PGY2 research projects focused on optimal albumin timing post-septic shock fluid resuscitation and impacts of lacosamide timing on cessation of status epilepticus. After graduation, Arilyn accepted a position as a Critical Care Pharmacist at UNC Health Rex and is currently a coordinator for the PGY2 Critical Care Residency.
Amira Mustafa, PharmD
PGY1 HSPAL Resident
Dr. Amira Mustafa, originally from Raleigh, NC, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. She is the first HSPAL resident here at UNC Health Rex. Her practice interests include managed care, ambulatory care, specialty pharmacy, and medication safety. She wants to use these tools to improve patient outcomes on a population and global level. In addition to her clinical and operational responsibilities, Dr. Mustafa will continue to work on earning her Masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences throughout the duration of this program. Her research project is to work on a waste tracking initiative with the operations team. She will also serve on the Ambulatory Care Subcommittee and will participate in the Administrator On-Call program. Outside of residency, she enjoys reading, going on new adventures, and trying new restaurants and coffee shops in the area.
Sara Bosek, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Sara Bosek, a Tampa, Florida native, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill, NC. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex and is continuing her training as the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident at UNC Health Rex. Her clinical interests include cardiology and endocrinology, with a particular focus on diabetes management. During her PGY1 year, Dr. Bosek completed the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Teaching and Learning Certificate Program. In her PGY2 year, she will serve as a preceptor for student pharmacists and PGY1 residents, in addition to facilitating patient care labs and delivering a series of didactic lectures at Campbell University College of Pharmacy. Her research this year will explore the impact of Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP)-led lipid management on patients with peripheral artery disease. Upon completing her PGY2 residency, Dr. Bosek plans to pursue a career in ambulatory care as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner and aims to obtain both BCACP and CDCES certifications. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys reading, crocheting, baking, and spending quality time with her family, friends, and her cat, Ember.
Bethany Clotz, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Bethany Clotz, originally from Columbus, Ohio earned her Bachelor of Science in Bio-medical Engineering and Doctor of Pharmacy from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex and will be continuing on as the PGY2 Cardiology resident. Her practice interests within cardiology include heart failure management and anticoagulation monitoring and management. Throughout the year, she will precept students and residents on rotation and give didactic lectures at Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Her current research project is focused on comparing the effectiveness and safety of sotalol versus dofetilide in patients with atrial fibrillation. After graduation, she plans to pursue her board certification in cardiology and seek employment as a cardiology clinical pharmacist. Outside of residency, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, and trying new restaurants.
Jade Denninger, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Jade Denninger, originally from Las Cruces, NM, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy. During her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex, Dr. Denninger participated in the UNC Resident Teaching and Learning Certificate and was involved with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy as a teaching assistant during the spring semester. Her PGY1 research project focused on steroid taper strategies following septic shock. She will continue her training as a PGY22 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident at Moses Cone Hospital, with interests in medical and neurocritical care, as well as academia.
Jessica Dorrough, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Jessi Dorrough, originally from Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. During her PGY1 year at UNC Health Rex, she obtained a Teaching & Learning Certificate through the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy as well as serving as a teaching assistant, and precepting student pharmacists. Throughout the year, Dr. Dorrough completed a research project on evaluating the impact of IV push cefepime in the emergency room and a medication use evaluation project to optimize peritoneal dialysis vancomycin dosing. Additionally, she contributed as a co-author to a literature review on Cobenfy, published in the Journal of Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience. She currently practices as an Emergency Medicine pharmacist at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.
Francesca Coppola, PharmD, CPP
PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident
Dr. Francesca Coppola, originally from North Haven, CT, earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy in Storrs, Connecticut. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex and continued her residency training as the PGY2 Ambulatory Care resident at UNC Health Rex. Her practice areas of interest include diabetes management, heart failure, transitions of care, and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Coppola completed the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Teaching and Learning Certificate Program and taught at Campbell University College of Pharmacy. Her PGY1 research focused on investigating the effectiveness of doxylamine and pyridoxine (Diclegis) in resolving post-operative nausea and vomiting in non-pregnant, female bariatric patients. Her PGY2 research focused on how a multidisciplinary heart failure medication titration clinic optimizes guideline directed medical therapy in HFrEF patients. She currently works at Duke University Hospital as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) in the gastroenterology and hepatology clinics. She manages medication therapy for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis C, and eosinophilic esophagitis.
Bill Larsen, PharmD
PGY2 Cardiology Resident
Dr. William (Bill) Larsen, originally from St. Charles, IL, earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Bowling Green State University and his Doctor of Pharmacy from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy in Columbus, OH. He completed his PGY1 Practice Residency at UC Health West Chester Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. His practice interests included electrophysiology, advanced heart failure, transplant, and cardiac critical care. His PGY2 research focused on dual-agent vasospasm prophylaxis in CABG patients with radial artery grafting. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Larsen was involved in precepting student pharmacists and PGY1 residents, implementation and development of quality improvement processes and order panel optimization, and regular involvement with outpatient Structural Heart and Heart Failure clinics. Upon completion of his PGY2 at Rex, Dr. Larsen accepted a position at Duke University Hospital as a Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist for Adult Congenital/Valvular Heart Disease, Medical LVAD, Cardiac ICU, and General Cardiology rounding services.
Victoria Harmon, PharmD, BCCCP
PGY2 Critical Care Resident
Dr. Victoria Harmon, originally from Lugoff, South Carolina, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex and continued her education at Rex as a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident. Her practice interests include neurocritical care and infectious diseases within the critically ill patient population. She participated in various teaching opportunities throughout the 2 years, including precepting pharmacy students and residents as well as providing didactic instruction at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Her PGY2 research project focused on investigating strategies for vasopressor de-escalation in patients with septic shock. Dr. Harmon now serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Outcomes Sciences at the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. She also maintains a practice site as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist at Prisma Health Richland Hospital.
Hannah Bunn, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Hannah Bunn, originally from King, NC, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Her practice interests include emergency medicine and specialty pharmacy. Dr. Bunn participated in the UNC Resident Teaching and Learning Certificate Program and served as a teaching assistant for the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in the Fall. Her research focused on CNS prophylaxis in lymphoma. Upon completion of the PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Dr. Bunn accepted a position to stay on at UNC Health Rex as a Clinical Pharmacist working in General Medicine.
Kaitlyn Coggsdale, PharmD, CPP
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Kaitlyn Coggsdale, originally from Rustburg, Virginia, earned her Bachelor of Science in General Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex and continued her residency training as the PGY2 Ambulatory Care resident at UNC Health Rex. Dr. Coggsdale completed the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Teaching and Learning Certificate Program and precepted student pharmacists and PGY1 residents, facilitated patient care lab, and taught didactic lectures at Campbell University College of Pharmacy. She was involved in several department initiatives and her PGY1 research project evaluated the access to PCSK9 inhibitors in a cardiology practice with an embedded clinical pharmacist practitioner versus one without. Her PGY2 research project compared warfarin time in therapeutic range before and after enrollment in home meter monitoring. Upon completion of the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency, she accepted a position to stay on at UNC Health Rex and North Carolina Heart & Vascular as a Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner.
Morgan Augustine, PharmD, CPP
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Morgan Augustine, originally from Raleigh, NC, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from NC State University. She then earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Her practice areas of interest include ambulatory care and cardiology. Dr. Augustine participated in the UNC Resident Teaching and Learning Certificate Program and served as a teaching assistant for the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy during the spring semester. Her research project investigated the impact of cardiology transitions of care pharmacist interventions on patient outcomes following hospitalization for acute coronary syndromes. Dr. Augustine completed the Ambulatory Care PGY2 program at Duke University Hospital for the 2024-2025 year. She currently works at Duke University Hospital as a Rheumatology and Dermatology Clinical Pharmacist.
Arilyn Maier, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Arilyn Maier, originally from Colorado Springs, Colorado, earned her Bachelor of Science in Clinical Research, Master of Business Administration, and Doctor of Pharmacy from Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at UNC Health Rex. Throughout her PGY2 year, she precepted students and residents on rotation and gave didactic lectures at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. She was also involved in several quality improvement projects throughout the year. Her PGY2 research projects focused on optimal albumin timing post-septic shock fluid resuscitation and impacts of lacosamide timing on cessation of status epilepticus. After graduation, Arilyn accepted a position as a Critical Care Pharmacist at UNC Health Rex and is currently a coordinator for the PGY2 Critical Care Residency.
Brittni Gochnauer, PharmD
PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident
Dr. Brittni Gochnauer, originally from Lee's Summit, Missouri, completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology and Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri and PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency at UNC Health Rex. She is currently an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist at The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas. Her practice interests include diabetes management, population health, pulmonology, and cardiology. Dr. Gochnauer's other interests include precepting/academia and being involved with research.
Ramya Molleti Castillo, PharmD, BCCP
PGY2 Cardiology Resident
Dr. Ramya Molleti Castillo, originally from Madison, Alabama, earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from The University of Alabama at Birmingham and her Doctor of Pharmacy from Northeastern University College of Pharmacy in Boston, MA. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Memorial Hermann in Houston, TX. Dr. Castillo was the PGY2 Cardiology Resident at UNC Health Rex and her practice interests include cardiac critical care, cardiac devices, and advanced heart failure therapies. She was involved with several department initiatives and her research focused on the management of anemia and iron deficiency in acute decompensated heart failure patients. Dr. Castillo is currently a Cardiology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston, TX.
Megan Taylor, PharmD, BCCCP
PGY2 Critical Care Resident
Dr. Megan Taylor, originally from Yorktown, VA, earned her dual Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Science in Clinical Research from Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Buies Creek, NC. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA. Dr. Taylor was the PGY2 Critical Care Resident at UNC Health Rex and her practice interests include trauma and emergency medicine. She was involved with several department initiatives and her research focused on treatment modalities in the setting of valproic acid-associated hyperammonemia in critically ill patients. Dr. Taylor is currently an emergency medicine clinical specialist at Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Francesca Coppola, PharmD, CPP
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Francesca Coppola, originally from North Haven, CT, earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy in Storrs, Connecticut. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex and continued her residency training as the PGY2 Ambulatory Care resident at UNC Health Rex. Her practice areas of interest include diabetes management, heart failure, transitions of care, and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Coppola completed the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Teaching and Learning Certificate Program and taught at Campbell University College of Pharmacy. Her PGY1 research focused on investigating the effectiveness of doxylamine and pyridoxine (Diclegis) in resolving post-operative nausea and vomiting in non-pregnant, female bariatric patients. Her PGY2 research focused on how a multidisciplinary heart failure medication titration clinic optimizes guideline directed medical therapy in HFrEF patients. She currently works at Duke University Hospital as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) in the gastroenterology and hepatology clinics. She manages medication therapy for patients with inflammatory bowel disease, hepatitis C, and eosinophilic esophagitis.
Victoria Harmon, PharmD, BCCCP
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Victoria Harmon, originally from Lugoff, South Carolina, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex and continued her education at Rex as a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident. Her practice interests include neurocritical care and infectious diseases within the critically ill patient population. She participated in various teaching opportunities throughout the 2 years, including precepting pharmacy students and residents as well as providing didactic instruction at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Her PGY2 research project focused on investigating strategies for vasopressor de-escalation in patients with septic shock. Dr. Harmon now serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Outcomes Sciences at the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. She also maintains a practice site as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist at Prisma Health Richland Hospital.
Taylor Thompson, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Taylor Thompson, originally from Saginaw, Michigan, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from Central Michigan University. She then went on to complete both her Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Management degrees from Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. During her PGY1 year at UNC Health Rex, she obtained a Teaching & Learning Certificate through the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in addition to serving as a teaching assistant. Throughout the year, Dr. Thompson completed a research project on The Impact of BioFire BCID2 on Clinical Outcomes Among Patients with a Bacteremia. After completing the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, accepted a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency position at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center to specialize in Oncology. Upon completion of her PGY2, Dr. Thompson accepted a position to return to Rex as an Outpatient Oncology CPP Pharmacist.
Daniel Tobben, PharmD, BCOP
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Daniel Tobben, originally from St. Louis, MO, earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy, in Chapel Hill, NC. His practice primary area of interest is oncology. After graduation, he completed his pharmacy training as a PGY-2 in oncology at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. Upon completion of his PGY2, Dr. Tobben took a position at VCU as an Oncology Clinical Pharmacist.
Racheal Bailey, PharmD, BCCP
PGY2 Cardiology Resident
Dr. Racheal Bailey, originally from East Tennessee, earned her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Carson Newman University, her Masters of Business Administration from the University of Memphis, and her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Nashville (TN) and her PGY2 in Cardiology at UNC Health Rex. Her practice interests include cardiac critical care, cardiac devices, advanced heart failure therapies, ECMO, and cardiac emergencies. Her research project focused on the use of metolazone compared to chlorothiazide for acute decompensated heart failure in open-heart cardiac surgery patients. She currently works as a CICU Clinical Specialist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Seth Garner, PharmD, BCCCP
PGY2 Critical Care Resident
Originally from Ringgold, Georgia, Seth received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. Seth completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Centra Health - Lynchburg General Hospital in Lynchburg, Virginia and his PGY2 in Critical Care at UNC Health Rex. Seth's interests include different specialties within critical care (neurological, cardiovascular, medical, trauma, surgical, etc.), emergency medicine, and academia. His current project focused on dosing of hydrocortisone on resolution of septic shock. Seth is an active member in the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), and American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP). He currently works as a Critical Care pharmacist at UAB Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama.
Mattlyn Staley, PharmD, CPP
PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident
Dr. Mattie Staley, originally from Benson, North Carolina, completed her prerequisite training and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex, and continued her residency training at UNC Health Rex as the first PGY2 resident in Ambulatory Care. Her practice interests include anticoagulation, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes management. Her research involved assessing patient satisfaction with and adherence to PCSK9 inhibitors. Upon completion of the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency at UNC Health Rex, Dr. Staley remained at UNC Health Rex working in our outpatient Ambulatory Care clinics. She also serves as a primary preceptor for our Ambulatory Care PGY2 program.
Kirsten Rassman, PharmD, BCPS
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Kirsten Rassman, originally from Tipp City, Ohio, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Findlay. Her current research project investigated the use of PPIs to reduce GI bleeding in atrial fibrillation patients undergoing PCI. Dr. Rassman currently works at Premier Health System in Dayton, Ohio as a Specialty Neurology Pharmacist.
Jane Mitchel, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Jane Mitchel, originally from Montgomery, Alabama, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from Auburn University and her Doctor of Pharmacy from UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her current research project focused on the effectiveness of IV Vitamin K in correcting shock liver-associated coagulopathy. Dr. Chu currently works at Duke University hospital as an inpatient Oncology Clinical Pharmacist.
Jenna Wojkowski, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Jenna Wojkowski, originally from Cleveland, OH, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH. Her practice areas of interest include critical care and emergency medicine. In addition to her clinical and operational responsibilities, Dr. Wojkowski will participate in the UNC Resident Teaching and Learning Certificate Program and serve as a teaching assistant for the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy during the Fall semester. Her current research project is looking at the prevalence of thromboembolism in patients with new onset atrial fibrillation when anticoagulation is held after restoration of normal sinus rhythm. She currently works at Duke University Hospital as a Clinical Pharmacist, General Medicine and General Surgery Float.
Michelle Mohr, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Michelle Mohr, originally from Tampa, Florida, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Florida. She then earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Her research project investigated the impact of warfarin-induced calcification in patients with aortic stenosis who require anticoagulation. Dr. Mohr currently works at Duke University Hospital as an Anticoagulation Management Clinical Pharmacist with Benign Hematology.
Sheniece Carpenter, PharmD, MS, BCPS
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Sheniece Carpenter, originally from Middleboro, Massachusetts, obtained her Bachelor of Science at North Carolina State University. She then earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy and Master of Science degrees at the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Her practice interests include oncology, research, and emergency medicine. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Carpenter completed the UNC Teaching & Learning Certificate Program and served as a teaching assistant at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her research project involved evaluating the use and clinical outcomes of sodium bicarbonate in hyperkalemia treatment. Upon completion of the PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Dr. Carpenter began working as a clinical pharmacist at UNC Health Rex, specializing in oncology and antimicrobial stewardship. She also serves as a preceptor for the PGY1 pharmacy residents. Outside of pharmacy, she likes to hike with her husband and their two dogs, read, and cheer on the New England Patriots.
Rebecca Farley, PharmD, BCOP
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Rebecca Farley, originally from Greensboro, North Carolina, earned her Bachelor of Science in biology and Bachelor of Arts in chemistry from UNC before completing her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her PGY1 research involved the evaluation of dexmedetomidine duration on the incidence of rebound hypertension. After completion of her PGY1 residency, Dr. Farley completed her PGY2 residency in oncology at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. Her PGY2 research focused on the incidence and management of blinatumomab toxicities in adults with minimal residual disease and relapsed or refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Currently, she is an oncology clinical pharmacy manager at The Blavatnik Family - Chelsea Medical Center at Mount Sinai in New York.
Mattlyn Staley, PharmD, CPP
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Mattie Staley, originally from Benson, North Carolina, completed her prerequisite training and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex, and continued her residency training at UNC Health Rex as the first PGY2 resident in Ambulatory Care. Her practice interests include anticoagulation, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes management. Her research involved assessing patient satisfaction with and adherence to PCSK9 inhibitors. Upon completion of the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency at UNC Health Rex, Dr. Staley remained at UNC Health Rex working in our outpatient Ambulatory Care clinics. She also serves as a primary preceptor for our Ambulatory Care PGY2 program.
Gillian Leung, PharmD, BCCP
PGY2 Cardiology Resident
Dr. Gillian Leung, originally from metro Detroit, earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Wayne State University and her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Michigan. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Beaumont, Royal Oak (MI). Dr. Leung is the PGY2 Cardiology Resident at UNC Health Rex. Her current research projects focused on the use of investigational assays to validate an institutional heparin nomogram for patients previously maintained on oral factor Xa inhibitors as well as on patient satisfaction and quality of life post-Watchman device implantation. Dr. Leung works for the University of Kentucky Healthcare as a Pulmonary Hypertension Ambulatory Care Specialist.
Tyler Brouse, PharmD, BCCCP
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Tyler Brouse, originally from Phoenix, Arizona, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Arizona State University. After two years of working in an acute psychiatric hospital, he returned to school and received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. His practice interests include critical care, cardiology, and psychiatry. In addition to clinical and operational responsibilities, Dr. Brouse participated in the UNC Resident Teaching and Learning Certificate Program and will be involved with the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy as a teaching assistant this year. His research involved investigating the safety and efficacy of direct oral anticoagulants following ultrasound-assisted catheter directed thrombolysis for venous thromboembolism. Dr. Brouse is currently a MICU Clinical Specialist and Graduate Programs Coordinator for Residency Programs at Baylor University Medical Center.
Olivia Roberts, PharmD, BCCP
PGY2 Cardiology Resident
Dr. Olivia Roberts, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, completed her prerequisite training at Miami University before transferring to the University of Cincinnati where she earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree. Her PGY1 research involved the use of beta-blockers as cardioprotectants for anthracycline chemotherapy. She went on to complete a PGY2 Cardiology residency at UNC Health Rex. Her PGY2 research involved prospectively evaluating the utility of anti-Xa monitoring for oral anticoagulation. Dr. Roberts is currently a clinical pharmacist at UNC Health Rex serving on the cardiology and critical care teams. Furthermore, she is the RPD for the PGY2 Cardiology program at Rex. She serves as a preceptor for Campbell and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy students as well as for pharmacy residents in the CSICU and cardiology rotations at UNC Health Rex.
Brandon Beers, PharmD, BCCP
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Brandon Beers, originally from Nashville, Tennessee, earned his Bachelor of Science in biochemistry before completing his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree at Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. His research involved the evaluation of efficacy and safety of antithrombotic regimens in patients undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures. Dr. Beers completed a Cardiology PGY2 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, where he also continued to work part-time as a researcher for 3 additional years. Upon completion of his PGY, he then worked at Alamance Regional Medical Center as a Cardiology and ICU pharmacist and Residency Program Coordinator. Dr. Beers currently works at the University of Washington at Harborview Medical Center as a Cardiology and Neurology ICU Clinical Pharmacist.
Rachel Diaz, PharmD, MS, BCPS
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Rachel Diaz, originally from Boca Raton, Florida, obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. She then attended the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to earn her Master of Science and Doctorate of Pharmacy degrees. Her research focused on evaluating the use of a Pain, Agitation, and Delirium protocol in the ICU. Upon completion of her PGY1 residency, Dr. Diaz remained at Rex for 3 years working as a Clinical Pharmacist in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Diaz currently works as a Clinical Pharmacist at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.
Ethan Gerrald, PharmD, BCCP
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Ethan Gerrald, originally from Aynor, South Carolina, obtained his B.S. in Biochemistry at the College of Charleston. He then earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. During his time as a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice resident, Dr. Gerrald’s research dealt with the identification and evaluation of potential patient characteristics that may predispose multiple myeloma patients to develop carfilzomib-induced cardiotoxicities. Additionally, he obtained a Teaching & Learning Certificate from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. His current cardiology specific practice interests are complex disease state anti-thrombotic management, advanced HF therapies/mechanical cardiac support devices, heart transplant, cardiothoracic surgery, and pulmonary hypertension. He currently works as a Cardiology Clinical Specialist at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
Steven Skovran, PharmD, BCPS
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Steven Skovran, originally from Knoxville, TN completed his prerequisite training at Brigham Young University. He then earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. During his PGY1 year at UNC Health Rex, he obtained a Teaching & Learning Certificate through the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and in addition to serving as a teaching assistant. Throughout the year, Dr. Skovran completed a research project on the ideal antithrombotic regimens for iliac vein thrombosis with stent placement. Dr. Skovran remained at Rex after his PGY1, and currently works overnights in Emergency Medicine. He is also a coordinator for the PGY1 residency and leads all recruiting efforts for Rex residency programs.
Justin Harrison, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Justin Harrison, originally from Apex, North Carolina, completed his prerequisite training at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He then earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree at the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy. His practice interests include cardiology, emergency medicine and pediatrics. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Harrison pursued the UNC Resident Teaching Certificate served as teaching assistant at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. His research involved the management of heparin anti-Xa lab interference in patients taking direct oral anticoagulants. Dr. Harrison is currently working as a pediatric pharmacist at Duke University Hospital.
Rebecca Nickell, PharmD, BCACP
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Rebecca Nickell, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Duquesne University School of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY1 at UNC Rex Healthcare in 2019, and went on to complete a PGY2 in Ambulatory Care at MUSC in Charleston, SC. Her practice interests include primary care, women's health and anticoagulation. Dr. Nickell is currently an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at MUSC.
Justin Wilson, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Justin Wilson, originally from Cary, North Carolina, obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill before attending the Medical University of South Carolina to earn his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree. His practice interests include oncology, infectious diseases, and ambulatory care. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Wilson participated in the UNC Teaching Certificate Program and served as a teaching assistant at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. His research focused on evaluation of direct oral anticoagulant safety in oncology patients with thrombocytopenia. Dr. Wilson is currently an Anticoagulation Stewardship/ Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist at NYC Health+Hospitals/Kings County in Brooklyn, NY.
Olivia Roberts, PharmD, BCCP
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Dr. Olivia Roberts, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, completed her prerequisite training at Miami University before transferring to the University of Cincinnati where she earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree. Her PGY1 research involved the use of beta-blockers as cardioprotectants for anthracycline chemotherapy. She went on to complete a PGY2 Cardiology residency at UNC Health Rex. Her PGY2 research involved prospectively evaluating the utility of anti-Xa monitoring for oral anticoagulation. Dr. Roberts is currently a clinical pharmacist at UNC Health Rex serving on the cardiology and critical care teams. Furthermore, she is the RPD for the PGY2 Cardiology program at Rex. She serves as a preceptor for Campbell and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy students as well as for pharmacy residents in the CSICU and cardiology rotations at UNC Health Rex.
Michael Crawford, PharmD, BCPS, CSPI
Dr. Michael Crawford, originally from Jacksonville, Florida, earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Wingate University School of Pharmacy. During his PGY1 residency at UNC Health Rex, Dr. Crawford participated in research involving the recurrence rates of seizures in first-time seizure patients receiving various antiepileptic medications. Dr. Crawford Currently works for Carolina Poison Control as a Specialist in Poison Information.
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Legacy Marsolek, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Legacy Marsolek, originally from Cheyenne, Wyoming, completed her prerequisite training at Laramie County Community College before transferring to Wingate University where she earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree. Her practice interests include critical care, emergency medicine, and infectious disease. In addition to her clinical responsibilities at UNC Health Rex, Dr. Marsolek participated in the UNC Teaching Certificate Program and served as a teaching assistant at the UNC Eshelman School. Her research involved the evaluation of two dosing protocols for n-acetylcysteine in patients with acetaminophen toxicity. Dr. Marsolek is currently an ICU Pharmacist at Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center.
Nathan Wayne, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP, AACC
Dr. Nathan Wayne earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. During PGY1 he received his teaching certificate from UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. He then completed a PGY2 Cardiology Residency at the University of Kentucky HealthCare in Lexington, KY. He joined Wellstar MCG Health (FKA AU Medical Center) as a Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist for the Cardiovascular Intensive Care and Acute Care Cardiology services in 2019. His practice areas of interest include critical care cardiology, advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support, and anticoagulation. He precepts IPPE, APPE, PGY1 Pharmacy, and PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy resident learning experiences. Nathan is an Associate of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), and a member of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). He is a co-producer for the CardioScripts podcast, a cardiology pharmacy podcast in collaboration with the ACCP Cardiology Research and Practice Network that reviews recent and classic cardiology literature. He is passionate about mentorship and promoting wellness and resiliency of pharmacy learners and he serves as the PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator at his institution. He is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy.
Zach Kritzer, PharmD
Dr. Zach Kritzer completed his prerequisite coursework at North Carolina State University before transferring to the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy for his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree. His residency research involved a retrospective evaluation of guideline-discordant empiric vancomycin use in patients with febrile neutropenia. After completion of his residency, he stayed on at Rex, working several years as an inpatient pharmacist specializing in oncology and infectious disease. Dr. Kritzer currently works at UNC Health Rex in Outpatient Oncology.
J. Alex Toler, PharmD, BCCCP
Dr. Alex Toler, originally from Goldsboro, North Carolina, earned his Bachelors of Science degree in biochemistry from the North Carolina State University prior to his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. He continues to serve as a member of the UNC Health Rex Pharmacy team as a clinical pharmacist in critical care and cardiology, and he is currently the Residency Program Coordinator for the PGY2 Cardiology program.
Rachel LaBianca Toler, PharmD, BCCCP
Dr. Rachel LaBianca Toler, originally from Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, earned her Bachelor's of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex, followed by a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She is currently an Emergency Medicine Pharmacist at Duke Regional Hospital, where she serves as a primary preceptor for PGY1 Residents at Duke Regional and for students at Campbell University College of Pharmacy and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her practice areas of interest include sepsis and vasopressor use in critically ill patients, ICU agitation and delirium, and toxicology.
Elizabeth Weddendorf, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS
Dr. Elizabeth Weddendorf is the Inpatient Gynecologic Oncology Clinical Pharmacist at the UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC. Her practice interests include gynecological oncology, obstetrics, and infectious disease and is currently part of the Gynecologic Oncology pharmacy teams. During her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex in Raleigh, NC, Dr. Weddendorf participated in research evaluating the use of direct oral anticoagulants in oncology patients within the UNC Healthcare System. Prior to earning her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, she received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemistry from The Ohio State University. Dr. Weddendorf continues to serve as a preceptor for early immersion and advanced pharmacy practice experiences for the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.
Taylor White, PharmD, BCPPS
Dr. Taylor White earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Residency at UNC Health Rex. He was involved in research assessing the stroke and bleeding outcomes associated with reduced-dose prescribing of non-warfarin oral anticoagulants (NOACs). After completion of his PGY1 Residency, Dr. White accepted a pharmacist position in New Brunswick, Canada. Dr. White is currently a clinical oncology pharmacist at Horizon Health.
Tramaine Young, PharmD, MSCR, BCPS
Dr. Tramaine Young, originally from Lexington, North Carolina, earned his Bachelors of Science degree at Appalachian State University. He went on to obtain his Masters of Clinical Research degree from Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy. He completed his PGY1 Residency at UNC REX Hospital and his residency research project was published in the peer-reviewed journal Drugs in R&D under the title of “Methodological Study of Vancomycin Dosing in Elderly Patients Using Actual Serum Creatinine Versus Rounded Serum Creatinine”. Upon completion of his residency, he remained at UNC Health Rex as the Team Leader for Internal Medicine. He was later promoted to the General Medicine Coordinator which included Internal Medicine, Children and Women’s, Inpatient Oncology, Neurology, and Surgery pharmacy service. Currently, Dr. Young works for the State of North Carolina as the Pharmacy Leader for their Regional Medical Center. Dr. Young also remains active with journal publications and precepts for Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, Campbell University College of Pharmacy, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy.
Will Criswell, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Will Criswell, originally from Saint Petersburg Florida, earned his Bachelors of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida and a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Dr. Criswell completed his PGY1 Residency at UNC Health Rex and accepted the Internal Medicine clinical pharmacist position at Fort Bragg's Womack Army Medical Center where he serves on the Residency Advisory Committee and is the Internal Medicine preceptor for Campbell University, University of North Carolina, and High Point University. Dr. Criswell received the preceptor of the year award from Campbell University in 2017. He also currently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Campbell University College of Pharmacy.
Debbie Liang, PharmD, BCCCP
Dr. Debbie Liang is the Cardiac Critical Care Coordinator for the CICU and CSICU here at UNC Health Rex. Originally from southern California, Dr. Liang earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Biological Sciences and the History and Philosophy of Science from the University of California Irvine and her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Dr. Liang completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex and her PGY2 Critical Care Residency at University of Florida Health Shands Hospital. Upon completion of her PGY2, Dr. Liang returned to Rex and worked for many years as a Cardiac ICU Clinical Specialist. She currently works for UNC Health as an Outcomes Research Pharmacist.
Nastaran Gharkholonarehe, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Dr. Gharkholonarehe earned her Bachelors of Science degree in Biochemistry from the University of Ottawa and her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Dr. Gharkholonarehe completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex, Raleigh, NC. After completion of her PGY1 Residency, Dr. Gharkholonarehe worked at UNC Health Rex for many years primarily in cardiology and ambulatory care settings. She was also a valued preceptor for the PGY1 and PGY2 programs during that time. She currently works at Duke University Health as a Cardiometabolic Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner.
Madison Sasser, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Madison Sasser earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Residency at UNC Health Rex. She was involved in research comparing the efficacy and safety of subcutaneous versus intravenous patient-controlled analgesia in sickle cell pain crisis. After completion of her PGY1 residency, Dr. Sasser began working as a Clinical Staff Pharmacist in outpatient oncology at UNC Health Rex. She is a preceptor for advanced pharmacy practice experiences for the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy and Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Matt Daniel, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Matt Daniel earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Residency at UNC Health Rex. For his residency research project, he helped implement a dose-range checking clinical decision support system at UNC Health Rex and analyzed its impact on patient safety. After completion of his PGY1 Residency, Dr. Daniel worked for many years at UNC Health Rex as a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in cardiology, ambulatory care, emergency medicine, and internal medicine. He currently works as a Clinical Pharmacist at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.
Tanner Ringley, PharmD, BCOP
Dr. Tanner Ringley earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and completed a PGY1 Residency at UNC Health Rex. After completion of his residency, he continued to work at UNC Health Rex in the infectious disease, critical care, and oncology services. Dr. Ringley then moved to work at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as a clinical pharmacist in the Neuro and Genito/urinary oncology services. He currently works as a Regional Medical Scientific Director in Merck Oncology US Medical Affairs. He continued his professional development by becoming a board certified Oncology pharmacist (BCOP), as well as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP). He has remained active in oncology research with journal publications and being the primary investigator on current pharmacy driven prospective studies. Dr. Ringley is a member of the Hematology Oncology Pharmacists Association and the North Carolina Oncology Pharmacists Association
