Our Graduates

2025 - 2026 Residents

Sara Bosek, PharmD

Sara Bosek

PGY2 Ambulatory Care 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 continued her training there as a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident. During her PGY1 year, Dr. Bosek completed the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Teaching and Learning Certificate Program and led a research project examining differences in venous thromboembolism rates among patients following cardiac surgery who did and did not receive post-surgical prophylaxis with anticoagulation. As a PGY2 resident, she served as a preceptor for student pharmacists and delivered a series of six didactic lectures at Campbell University College of Pharmacy, covering topics in both cardiology and endocrinology. Her PGY2 research focused on the impact of a pharmacist-led lipid clinic on outcomes in patients with peripheral artery disease. Upon completion of her residency training, Dr. Bosek accepted a position at Duke University Hospital as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) in endocrinology, where she manages patients with diabetes as well as bone and adrenal disorders.

Bethany Clotz, PharmD

Bethany Clotz

PGY2 Cardiology Resident

Dr. Bethany Clotz, originally from Columbus, Ohio, earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering and Doctor of Pharmacy from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy.  She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY2 Cardiology Residency at UNC Health Rex. Throughout her PGY2 year, she precepted students and residents on rotation and gave a didactic lecture at Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. She was also involved in several quality improvement projects throughout the year, updating a policy on the utilization of oral anticoagulants, and updating the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension medications policy.  Her PGY2 research projects focused on comparing the effectiveness and safety of sotalol versus dofetilide in patients with atrial fibrillation and she flipped a research project regarding the use of different antiplatelet regimens post-CABG for ACS.  After graduation, Bethany accepted a position as a cardiology clinical pharmacist at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. 

Magda Jasinska, PharmD

Magda Jasinsksa

PGY2 Critical Care Resident

Dr. Magda Jasinska, originally from Schaumburg, IL, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UW Health in Madison, WI and PGY2 Critical Care Residency at UNC Health Rex. Dr. Jasinska’s practice interests include critical care and emergency medicine. Throughout her PGY2 year, she precepted students and residents on rotations and gave didactic lectures at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Her research projects included evaluating the utility of administering lacosamide as a second- or third-line agent in status epilepticus and comparing intravenous and intra-arterial vasoactive therapies for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. After graduation, Dr. Jasinska, accepted an evening critical care and emergency medicine position at UNC Health Rex and plans to remain closely involved with precepting and teaching students and residents. 

Amira Mustafa, PharmD

 Amira Mustafa

PGY2 HSPAL Resident

Dr. Amira Mustafa, originally from Raleigh, NC, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. She went on to become the first Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) resident at UNC Health Rex. In addition to her clinical and operational responsibilities during residency, Dr. Mustafa earned her Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and obtained Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS). During her residency, she contributed to several system-wide initiatives focused on operational efficiency, quality improvement, and patient safety.

Dr. Mustafa will be joining UNC Health as a 340B Pharmacist Coordinator, where she brings a strong foundation in health-system operations, medication access, and program integrity. Her professional interests include optimizing 340B program performance, advancing equitable access to care, and developing sustainable pharmacy services that support underserved patient populations. She looks forward to collaborating across departments to strengthen 340B compliance, enhance program impact, and support the organization’s mission of improving care for communities across North Carolina.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Mustafa enjoys reading, exploring new adventures, and trying new restaurants and coffee shops in the area. She is always on the lookout for the best latte in the Triangle and loves discovering local spots that blend great food with great atmosphere.

Chris Lanoue, PharmD

Chris Lanoue

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident

Dr. Chris Lanoue, originally from Coventry, RI, earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. He completed his PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex and will remain at Rex as the PGY2 Cardiology resident. His practice interests within cardiology include cardiogenic shock, heart failure, and anticoagulation management. Throughout the year, he will precept students and residents on rotation and give didactic lectures at Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Science. His current research project is focused on comparing the effectiveness of aspirin monotherapy versus dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after coronary artery bypass grafting in acute coronary syndrome. After graduation, he plans to pursue his board certification in cardiology and seek employment as a cardiology clinical pharmacist or cardiac ICU pharmacist. Outside of residency, he enjoys trying new coffee shops, exploring downtown Raleigh with friends, reading, and exploring new cities.

Austin Menear, PharmD

Austin Menear

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident

Dr. R. Austin Menear, originally from Stuart, Virginia, earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from High Point University Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy. During his PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at UNC Health Rex, he completed a Teaching and Learning Certificate through the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, served as a teaching assistant, and precepted three student pharmacists.

Throughout his residency year, Dr. Menear was actively involved in research, quality improvement, and pharmacy education initiatives. His primary research project evaluated the impact of intravenous push antibiotic administration in the emergency department. He also completed a medication use evaluation of cefdinir prescribing for urinary tract infections in the emergency department and contributed to several clinical and educational projects, including development of a bradyarrhythmia disease state guideline, nursing education on Impella device updates, and educational programming for pharmacy residents.

Following graduation, Dr. Menear will complete a PGY2 in Critical Care at UNC Health Rex. His PGY2 research project will evaluate the efficacy and safety of sodium bicarbonate administration during in-hospital cardiac arrest.

Olivia Soares, PharmD

Olivia Soares

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident

Dr. Olivia Soares is originally from Seekonk, Massachusetts, and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UNC Health Rex and subsequently pursued a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. During her residency training, Dr. Soares completed the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Teaching and Learning Certificate Program. She actively contributed to pharmacy education by precepting pharmacy students and PGY1 residents and facilitating patient care laboratory sessions. In addition, she participated in several departmental quality improvement and clinical initiatives. Her PGY1 residency research focused on comparing fluid resuscitation strategies in patients with septic shock and concomitant heart failure or chronic kidney disease.

Savannah Wilson, PharmD

Savannah Wilson

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident 

Dr. Savannah Wilson, originally from Whispering Pines, NC, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. 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 primary practice interests include oncology and cardiology. During her PGY1 year, Dr. Wilson 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 & Health Sciences. Her research this year will explore the comparative effectiveness and safety of inclisiran, alirocumab, and evolocumab for secondary prevention in patients with cardiovascular disease. Dr. Wilson plans to pursue a career in ambulatory care as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner and aims to obtain both BCACP and CDCES certifications. Outside of residency, she enjoys traveling to racetracks, spending time with friends, family, and her beloved goldendoodle, Lola May.

2024 - 2025 Residents

Kaitlyn Coggsdale, PharmD, CPP

Kaitlyn Coggsdale

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

Brianna Reeder

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, BCCCP

Arilyn Maier

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

Amira Mustafa

PGY1 HSPAL Resident

Dr. Amira Mustafa, originally from Raleigh, NC, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. She went on to become the first Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) resident at UNC Health Rex. In addition to her clinical and operational responsibilities during residency, Dr. Mustafa earned her Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and obtained Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS). During her residency, she contributed to several system-wide initiatives focused on operational efficiency, quality improvement, and patient safety.

Dr. Mustafa will be joining UNC Health as a 340B Pharmacist Coordinator, where she brings a strong foundation in health-system operations, medication access, and program integrity. Her professional interests include optimizing 340B program performance, advancing equitable access to care, and developing sustainable pharmacy services that support underserved patient populations. She looks forward to collaborating across departments to strengthen 340B compliance, enhance program impact, and support the organization’s mission of improving care for communities across North Carolina.

Outside of her professional work, Dr. Mustafa enjoys reading, exploring new adventures, and trying new restaurants and coffee shops in the area. She is always on the lookout for the best latte in the Triangle and loves discovering local spots that blend great food with great atmosphere.

Sara Bosek, PharmD

Sara Bosek

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 continued her training there as a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident. During her PGY1 year, Dr. Bosek completed the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s Teaching and Learning Certificate Program and led a research project examining differences in venous thromboembolism rates among patients following cardiac surgery who did and did not receive post-surgical prophylaxis with anticoagulation. As a PGY2 resident, she served as a preceptor for student pharmacists and delivered a series of six didactic lectures at Campbell University College of Pharmacy, covering topics in both cardiology and endocrinology. Her PGY2 research focused on the impact of a pharmacist-led lipid clinic on outcomes in patients with peripheral artery disease. Upon completion of her residency training, Dr. Bosek accepted a position at Duke University Hospital as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) in endocrinology, where she manages patients with diabetes as well as bone and adrenal disorders.

Bethany Clotz, PharmD

Bethany Clotz

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident

Dr. Bethany Clotz, originally from Columbus, Ohio, earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering and Doctor of Pharmacy from The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy.  She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY2 Cardiology Residency at UNC Health Rex. Throughout her PGY2 year, she precepted students and residents on rotation and gave a didactic lecture at Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. She was also involved in several quality improvement projects throughout the year, updating a policy on the utilization of oral anticoagulants, and updating the management of pulmonary arterial hypertension medications policy.  Her PGY2 research projects focused on comparing the effectiveness and safety of sotalol versus dofetilide in patients with atrial fibrillation and she flipped a research project regarding the use of different antiplatelet regimens post-CABG for ACS.  After graduation, Bethany accepted a position as a cardiology clinical pharmacist at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH. 

Jade Denninger, PharmD

Jade Denninger

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. Dr. Denninger completed a PGY2 in Critical Care at Moses Cone Hospital and then accepted a staffing role there as a Critical Care and Emergency Medicine floating pharmacist.

Jessica Sanderson, PharmD

Jade Denninger

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident

Dr. Jessi Sanderson, 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. Sanderson 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.

2023 - 2024 Residents

Francesca Coppola, PharmD, CPP

Francesca Coppola

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

Bill Larsen

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

Victoria Miles

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

Hannah Bunn

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. She now continues to work at UNC as a Specialty Medication Pharmacist.

Kaitlyn Coggsdale, PharmD, CPP

Kaitlyn Coggsdal

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

Morgan Santalucia

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 Gastroenterology Clinical Pharmacist.

Arilyn Maier, PharmD, BCCCP

Arilyn Maier

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.

2022 - 2023 Residents

Brittni Gochnauer, PharmD

Brittni Gochnauer

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

Ramya Molleti, PharmD

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 Boty, PharmD, BCCCP

Megan Taylor, PharmD

PGY2 Critical Care Resident

Dr. Megan Boty , 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. Boty  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. Boty  is currently an emergency medicine clinical specialist at Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Francesca Coppola, PharmD, CPP

Francesca Coppola, PharmD

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

Victoria Miles, PharmD

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

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. She currently works at Vanderbilt as an Oncology Pharmacist.

Daniel Tobben, PharmD, BCOP

Daniel Tobben, PharmD

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.

2021 - 2022 Residents

Racheal Bailey, PharmD, BCCP

Racheal Bailey 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

Seth Garner, PharmD

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

Mattlyn Tart

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

Kirsten Bell, PharmD

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident

Dr. Kirsten Rassman, originally from Tipp City, Ohio, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Findlay.  Her 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

Jane Chu, 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 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

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 research project focused on 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 UNC Health in Investigational Drugs.

Michelle Mohr, PharmD

Michelle Yi, 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.

2020 - 2021 Residents

Sheniece Carpenter, PharmD, MS, BCPS

Sheniece Carpenter

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

Rebecca Farley

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

Mattlyn Tart

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

Gillian Leung

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) before coming to Rex for her Cardiology PGY2. Her 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

ane Chu, PharmD

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 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.

2019 - 2020 Residents

Olivia Roberts, PharmD, BCCP

PGY2 Cardiology Resident

Olivia Witt

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

Brandon Beers

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

Rachel Diaz

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

Ethan Gerrald

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

Steven Skovran

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.

2018 - 2019 Residents

Justin Harrison, PharmD, BCPPS

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident

Justin Harrison, PharmD 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 Chapin, PharmD, BCACP

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident

Rebecca Nickell, PharmD Resident

Dr. Rebecca Chapin, 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. Chapin is currently an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at MUSC.  

Justin Wilson, PharmD

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident

Justin Wilson, PharmD 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

Olivia Witt, PharmD 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.

2017-2018 Residents

Michael Crawford, PharmD, BCPS, CSPI

Michael Crawford, PharmD Graduate

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

Legacy Marsolek, PharmD Graduate

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

Nathan Wayne, PharmD Graduate

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.

2016-2017 Residents

Zach Kritzer, PharmD

Dr. Kritzer

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

Toler

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. LaBianca

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.

2015-2016 Residents

Taylor White, PharmD, BCPPS

Taylor White

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

Tramaine Young

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.

2014-2015 Residents

Will Criswell, PharmD, BCPS

Dr. Criswell

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. Lang

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.

2013- 2014 Residents

Nastaran Gharkholonarehe, PharmD, BCPS, CPP

Nastaran Gharkholonarehe

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

Madison Sasser

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.

2012- 2013 Residents

Matt Daniel, PharmD, BCPS

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 an IV Pharmacist for PharMerica.

Tanner Ringley, PharmD, BCOP

Dr. Ringley

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

Contact Us

For more information about the REX Pharmacy Residency Program, please email Dr. Carson Hart.