Our Graduates

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 emergency medicine and critical care. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Carpenter is enrolled in the UNC Teaching & Learning Certificate Program and will be serving as a teaching assistant as the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her research project involves evaluating the use and clinical outcomes of sodium bicarbonate in hyperkalemia treatment. Upon completion of the PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Dr. Carpenter plans to pursue a PGY2 in emergency medicine and to obtain board certification in pharmacotherapy. Outside of pharmacy, she likes to hike in Umstead State Park with her husband and their two dogs.

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 practice interests include critical care, emergency medicine, and oncology. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Farley is enrolled in the UNC Resident Teaching and Learning Certificate Program and will be serving as a teaching assistant at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her research involves the evaluation of dexmedetomidine duration on the incidence of rebound hypertension. Upon completion of the PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Dr. Farley plans to earn board certification in pharmacotherapy and pursue a PGY2 position in one of her areas of interest. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys playing tennis and exploring the local trails around Raleigh.

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident

Dr. Mattie Tart, originally from Benson, North Carolina, completed her prerequisite training and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at the Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Her practice interests include ambulatory care, critical care, and cardiology. In addition to clinical and operational responsibilities, Dr. Tart is enrolled 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. Her research involves investigating the safety and efficacy of reduced versus full-dose prasugrel in elderly patients following acute coronary syndrome. Upon completion of the PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC REX, Dr. Tart plans to pursue a PGY2 in an area of her interest and earn appropriate board certifications. Outside of residency, she can be found at PNC Arena cheering on the Carolina Hurricanes, or enjoying time by the water.

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 REX Healthcare. Her practice interests include anticoagulation, cardiovascular critical care, and general cardiology. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Leung precepts student pharmacists and PGY1 residents, facilitates patient care lab simulations, and lectures at Campbell University College of Pharmacy. Her current research projects are 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. Outside of residency, she enjoys staying involved in professional organizations. She is currently serving on the ASHP New Practitioner Forum Career Development Advisory Group and APhA New Practitioners Network Editorial Advisory Board.

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 is enrolled 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 involves investigating the safety and efficacy of direct oral anticoagulants following ultrasound-assisted catheter directed thrombolysis for venous thromboembolism. Upon completion of the PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Dr. Brouse plans to earn board certification in pharmacotherapy and pursue a PGY2 position in one of his areas of interest. Outside of residency, he can always be found in the park with his dog or relaxing by the pool.

PGY2 Cardiology Resident

Dr. Olivia Roberts, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, completed her prerequisite training at Miami University before earning her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Cincinnati. At UNC REX Healthcare, she completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency before serving as the first PGY2 Cardiology Resident. Her practice interests include general cardiology, cardiac critical care medicine, and ambulatory care. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Roberts was involved with several quality improvement initiatives, including the implementation of an institution-wide automatic pharmacist warfarin dosing policy. Her research focused on using investigational assays to validate the use of an institutional heparin nomogram for patients receiving heparin that were previously on oral factor Xa inhibitors. Dr. Roberts is currently a clinical pharmacist at UNC REX serving on the cardiology and critical care teams. She serves as a preceptor for Campbell and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy students as well as for PGY1 residents in the CSICU rotation at UNC REX Healthcare.

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 practice interests include cardiology, ambulatory care and antimicrobial stewardship. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Beers completed the UNC Resident Teaching and Learning Certificate Program and served as a teaching assistant at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy during his PGY1 year. His research involved the evaluation of efficacy and safety of antithrombotic regimens in patients undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedures. Dr. Beers is currently completing a cardiology PGY2 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. During his time there, he will complete research, clinical, and academic training in preparation for boards, teaching, and the practice of inpatient cardiology medicine.Content for the second accordion.

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 practice interests include internal medicine and critical care.  In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Diaz completed the UNC Teaching Certificate Program and served as a teaching assistant at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in the spring.  Her research focused on evaluating the use of a Pain, Agitation, and Delirium protocol in the ICU.  Dr. Diaz is currently working as an emergency department pharmacist at UNC Rex.

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.  Dr. Gerrald is currently completing his PGY2 Cardiology residency training at the University of Kentucky Healthcare, where his research will focus on LVADs & GI bleed outcomes with hemostatic agents. 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.

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 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. After completing the PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency, he accepted a position to stay on as the clinical specialist for internal medicine in addition to the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. He will look to obtain his BCPS certification by examination in the fall of 2020.

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.

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident

Dr. Rebecca Nickell, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Duquesne University School of Pharmacy. Her practice interests include oncology, ambulatory care, and infectious disease. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Nickell pursued a UNC Resident Teaching Certificate and served as a teaching assistant at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her research involved the impact of smoking status on the response rate to pembrolizumab in metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. Dr. Nickell is currently a PGY2 resident in Ambulatory Care at the Medical University of South Carolina.

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 a PGY2 in Internal Medicine at Kingsbrook Medical Center.

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 practice interests include cardiology, ambulatory care, and oncology. In addition to her clinical responsibilities at UNC REX Hospital, Dr. Roberts participated in the UNC Teaching Certificate Program and served as a teaching assistant at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her research involved the use of beta-blockers as cardioprotectants for anthracycline chemotherapy. She went on to complete a PGY2 Cardiology residency at UNC REX Healthcare. Dr. Roberts is currently a clinical pharmacist at UNC REX serving on the cardiology and critical care teams. She serves as a preceptor for Campbell and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy students as well as for PGY1 residents in the CSICU rotation at UNC REX Healthcare.

Dr. Michael Crawford, originally from Jacksonville, Florida, earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Wingate University School of Pharmacy. He is currently practicing as an Emergency Medicine Pharmacist in the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Emergency Department. During his PGY1 residency at UNC REX Hospital, Dr. Crawford participated in research involving the recurrence rates of seizures in first-time seizure patients receiving various antiepileptic medications. During his PGY1, Dr. Crawford also pursued a UNC Resident Teaching Certificate and served as a teaching assistant at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Dr. Crawford plans to obtain board certification in pharmacotherapy and serve as a preceptor for advanced pharmacy practice experiences for Campbell University College of Pharmacy.

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 REX Hospital, Dr. Marsolek participated in the UNC Teaching Certificate Program and served as a teaching assistant at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in the spring. Her research involved the evaluation of two dosing protocols for n-acetylcysteine in patients with acetaminophen toxicity. Dr. Marsolek is currently a Clinical Staff Pharmacist at Atrium Health, specializing in Cardiology, Oncology, and Critical Care and plans to earn board certification in pharmacotherapy.

Dr. Nathan Wayne, originally from Tiger, Georgia, completed his prerequisite coursework at the University of Georgia. He then earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the UGA College of Pharmacy. During his PGY1 training, Dr. Wayne completed the Teaching Certificate program through the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. His practice areas of interest include anticoagulation, cardiothoracic surgery, and advanced heart failure and hemodynamics. Dr. Wayne completed a PGY2 residency in cardiology at the University of Kentucky Healthcare, where his research is focused on comparing different ultrasound-facilitated, catheter-directed thrombolysis dosing strategies with alteplase in the treatment of submassive pulmonary embolism. He then accepted a position as a Cardiology Clinical Specialist at the Augusta University Medical Center. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), and the Critical Care and Cardiology PRNs.

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 PGY1 Residency, Dr. Kritzer began working here at REX as a clinical pharmacist in inpatient oncology and antimicrobial stewardship.

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. His practice interests include infectious disease, cardiology, and critical care. He continues to serve as a member of the UNC REX Pharmacy team as a clinical pharmacist in critical care and on the cardiology. Dr. Toler precepts APPE students from the UNC Eshelman school of Pharmacy.

Dr. Rachel LaBianca Toler, originally from Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, earned her Bachelors 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 REX Healthcare, 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.

Dr. Elizabeth Weddendorf is the Women’s Health 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, Antepartum, Labor and Delivery, and Obstetrics pharmacy teams. During her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC REX Hospital 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.

Dr. Taylor White earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Residency at UNC REX Hospital. 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. In his new role, Dr. White is responsible for developing new collaborative practice initiatives and serves as an Adjunct Instructor for the Pharmacy Technician Program at Oulton College.

Dr. Tramaine Young is the team leader specializing in internal medicine here at REX. He is also a member of the emergency medicine team and a dispensing pharmacist for investigational drug studies. Dr. Young earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy and Masters of Clinical Research degree from Campbell University College 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”. Dr. Young continues to serve as a preceptor for Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy, Campbell University College of Pharmacy, and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Eshelman School of Pharmacy. His practice interests include internal medicine, critical care, and investigational drug studies. Currently he is the team coordinator for the Internal Medicine team and Orthopedic Liaison.

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 Rex Hospital 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.