Residency Programs at the 51暗网 School of Pharmacy first formed as one-year
academic and research fellowships to prepare pharmacists in practice for careers in
academia and eventually expanded into PGY1 programs in community and pharmacy practice
setting with all programs now being accredited through the American Society of Health
System Pharmacists and the American Pharmacist Association.
Residency Programs at Duquesne's School of Pharmacy seek to address changes in the
pharmacy profession, further educate student pharmacists and better facilitate the
transition to licensed pharmacist, and offer unique clinical experiences with experienced
practitioners and faculty.
Through a variety of PGY1 and PGY2 experiences in community, ambulatory, and acute
care, preceptors and program directors prepare program residents to advance the profession
of pharmacy by:
Serving as role models in advanced areas of practice to which they aspire
Training and challenging them to improve patient care through exposure to inter-professional
advanced practice
Mentoring through teaching experiences to educate pharmacy students in the future
Directing research projects that will enable them to contribute to the professional
literature
Incentivizing them to further their own education and training to pursue PGY2 experiences,
and/or to secure future academic or clinical practice positions
PGY1 Community Practice Residency Match Code:23035
PGY1 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes
to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined
in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully
complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice
management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek
board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education
and training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.
PGY1 Long-Term Care Pharmacy Residency Match Code:23044
This residency features a team-based approach to long-term care, blended with opportunities
in more traditional consultant pharmacy. The resident will develop expertise in various
disease states common to the long term care and assisted living setting including
but not limited to geriatric pharmacotherapy, post-acute care rehabilitation, dementia,
pain management and facilitating the transition of care from the acute care setting
to discharge. The resident/fellow shall refine overall clinical skills, actively participate
in selection of drug therapy, evaluate and monitor this therapy, provide resident
& family education, participate in interdisciplinary care rounds, provide professional
communications, and exhibit decision making and problem solving skills.
Application Deadline: January 8th
Residency Program Director: Christine O'Neil, Pharm.D. (412) 396-6417
PGY2 Residency Programs
UPMC Mercy PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency Match Code:777456
PGY2 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education
and PGY1 pharmacy residency programs to contribute to the development of clinical
pharmacists in advanced or specialized practice. PGY2 residencies provide residents
with opportunities to function independently as practitioners by conceptualizing and
integrating accumulated experience and knowledge and incorporating both into the provision
of patient care that improves medication therapy. Residents who successfully complete
an accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency should possess competencies that qualify them
for clinical pharmacist and/or faculty positions and position them to be eligible
for attainment of board certification in the specialized practice area. This will
be accomplished through multiple advanced clinical practice experiences on internal
medicine, infectious diseases, medical ICU and transitions of care with a variety
of elective opportunities ranging from academia to emergency medicine. In addition, there are required longitudinal rotations in leadership, research, and
medication safety. The resident will spend a rotation in the medical intensive care unit if a rotation
has not been completed in this setting as a PGY1.
The resident will participate as a primary preceptor with student pharmacists in advanced
pharmacy practice experiences (APPE) from the 51暗网 School of Pharmacy.
The resident will demonstrate professional maturity by developing a personal philosophy
of practice, monitoring and evaluating their own performance and exhibiting commitment
to the profession. The resident will adhere to the 51暗网 Mission and
Vision while supporting the School of Pharmacy in their strategic plan.
A 51暗网 School of Pharmacy faculty member and internal medicine clinical
pharmacy specialist serves as the residency program director, and is actively engaged
in the provision of clinical services and scholarship related to internal medicine
pharmacy practice. The resident should be highly motivated and dedicated to gaining
the skills to serve as a leader in the profession after completion of the program.
The School of Pharmacy is located in downtown Pittsburgh, just a 10 minute walk from
UPMC Mercy Hospital. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the resident will have
opportunities to teach at the University through lectures and labs and will serve
as a preceptor for advanced pharmacy practice experiences teaching of Doctor of Pharmacy
candidates. Residents will also gain experience in teaching and research methodologies.
The resident will also spend 1/2 day on campus every week for classroom engagement. A
research project of publishable and presentable quality is required by completion
of the program.
Application Deadline: January 6th
Residency Program Director: Branden Nemecek, Pharm.D., BCPS (412) 396-6370
Current Residents
Anna Shinsky, Pharm.D.
UPMC Mercy PGY2
Kelly Dvorsky, Pharm.D.
Giant Eagle PGY1
Residency Program Alumni
Name
Residency Program
Residency Type
Maria Tomas, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and UPMC Mercy
PGY2 Internal Medicine
Emily Leung, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy
PGY1 Community Practice
Sean Kerrigan, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and St. Barnabas
PGY1 Long-Term Care
Name
Residency Program
Residency Type
Justin Bowen, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy
PGY1 Community Practice
Gabrielle Schearer, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and St. Barnabas
PGY1 Long-Term Care
Name
Residency Program
Residency Type
Abigail Harvey, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care
PGY1 Community Practice
Brenda Shih, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy
PGY1 Community Practice
Helena Jayne White, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and St. Barnabas
PGY1 Long-Term Care
Name
Residency Program
Residency Type
Chisom Amaeze, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy
PGY1 Community Practice
Hannah Chun, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and UPMC Mercy
PGY2 Internal Medicine
Kaycie Gavin, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and St. Barnabas
PGY1 Long-Term Care
Rachel Hay, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care
PGY1 Community Practice
Kajal Patel, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime
PGY1 Community Practice
Name
Residency Program
Residency Type
Andrea Brilbeck, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy
PGY1 Community Practice
Scott Carson, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime
PGY1 Community Practice
Aileen Dauz, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and St. Barnabas
PGY1 Long-Term Care
Madeline Davidson, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care
PGY1 Community Practice
Marissa Waterloo, Pharm.D.
51暗网 and UPMC Mercy
PGY2 Internal Medicine
2019-20
Kennedy Austin, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Lakyn Husinka, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, PGY1
Community Practice
Eric Kinney, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and UPMC Mercy, PGY2 Internal Medicine
Alexandria Lacombe, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Klingensmith's Drug Stores,
PGY1
Garrett Lambert, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center for Pharmacy Care, PGY2
Ambulatory Care
Amanda Shaver, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center for Pharmacy Care, PGY1 Community
Practice
2018-19
Sarah Audi, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Mainline Pharmacy, PGY1 Community Practice
Sean Clarke, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY2 Ambulatory
Care
Taylor Chapman, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Erlynn Frankson, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and St. Barnabas, PGY1 Long-Term Care
Michael McCall, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, PGY1
Community Practice
Natasha Singh, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Hometown Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Paige Waugh, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and UPMC Mercy, PGY2 Internal Medicine
Quintin Wright, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY1 Community
Practice
2017-18
Megan Bookser, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Preferred Primary Care Physicians,
PGY2 Ambulatory Care
Megan Dunlop, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Mainline Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Corinn Floyd, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY2 Ambulatory
Care
Jennifer Karabinos, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Diane Kim, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY1 Community
Practice
Jazmine Robertson, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, PGY1
Community Practice
Lucas Shumaker, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Hometown Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Lisa Yamagishi, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and St. Barnabas, PGY1 Long-Term Care
2016-17
Seth Amidon, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY1 Community
Practice
Sarah Anderson, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and 51暗网 Pharmacy, PGY1
Community Practice
Vincent Ekenga, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY2 Ambulatory
Care
Corinn Floyd, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Kim Grant, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and St. Barnabas, PGY2 Long-Term Care
Teresina Imbrogno, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and St. Barnabas, PGY1 Long-Term
Care
Anastasia Ipotova, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, PGY1
Community Practice
Katelyn Simmons, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Preferred Primary Care Physicians,
PGY2 Ambulatory Care
Cheryl Wisseh, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and 51暗网 Pharmacy, PGY1
Community Practice
2015-16
Elizabeth Bunk, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY2 Ambulatory
Care
Kim Grant, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and St. Barnabas, PGY1 Long-Term Care
Hallie Hudson, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY1 Community
Practice
Monica Patel, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and 51暗网 Pharmacy, PGY1
Community Practice
Jessica Sikora, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Susan Strunk, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, PGY1 Community
Practice
Lauren Wolfe, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Preferred Primary Care Physicians,
PGY2 Ambulatory Care
2014-15
Elizabeth Bunk, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY1 Community
Practice
Rebecca Clarke, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Tamika Greenwood, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and 51暗网 Pharmacy,
PGY1 Community Practice
Paul Huffman, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and St. Barnabas, PGY1 Long-Term Care
William Trombatt, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, PGY1
Community Practice
2013-14
Jonn Bailey, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY1 Community
Practice
Sarian Bangura, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and 51暗网 Pharmacy, PGY1
Community Practice
Tom Bateman, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Hailey Choi, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY1 Community
Practice
Sarah Deutsch, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, PGY1
Community Practice
Kasey Malotte, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and St. Barnabas, PGY1 Long-Term Care
2012-13
Nicole Bott, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY1 Community
Practice
Shemane Fritz, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, PGY1
Community Practice
Klara Manni, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY1 Community
Practice
Melanie McKain, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and St. Barnabas, PGY1 Long-Term Care
Sean Lasota, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Jessica Stevens, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Trinity Health System, PGY1
2011-12
Brian Kozar, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Trinity Health System, PGY1
Meghan Malone, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY1 Community
Practice
Josh Packey, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Cedric Salone, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, PGY1
Community Practice
2010-11
Brian Bowers, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY1 Community
Practice
Christie McAndless, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Laura Studnicki, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, PGY1
Community Practice
2009-10
Renee' Alsberry, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Lodge Bliznesky, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Trinity Health System, PGY1
Jennifer Heasley, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY1
Community Practice
Van Minh Mai, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY1 Community
Practice
2008-09
Francine Costa, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Jennifer Padden, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Trinity Health System, PGY1
Christine Tumis, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Center For Pharmacy Care, PGY1
Community Practice
2005-06
Rachel Henderson, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
2004-05
Autumn Stewart, Pharm.D., 51暗网 and Giant Eagle Pharmacy, PGY1 Community
Practice
Hear From Our Past Residents!
The close connection between the hospital and college allowed me to explore all
areas of pharmacy practice and discover what I truly wanted in my career. The preceptors
and faculty offered incredible mentorship across diverse specialties, helping me grow
both professionally and personally.
Eric Michael Kinney, PharmD, BCPSInternal Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, WVU Medicine
The program provided diverse rotations and exceptional preceptors who supported
me every step of the way. I felt completely prepared to transition from resident to
clinician and continue to grow through research, writing, and leadership opportunities.
Duquesne offers high-level training while prioritizing resident wellness.
Maria Tomas, PharmDGeneral Neurology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, WVU Medicine
The PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency shaped me into a well-rounded clinician,
educator, and leader. I gained autonomy, confidence, and invaluable teaching experience
that set the foundation for my academic and leadership roles today. The support and
mentorship I received were unmatched鈥擠uquesne truly invests in your success.
Paige Waugh, PharmD, BCPSCleveland Clinic Enterprise Pharmacy Services Coordinator; Assistant Professor of
Medicine, Case Western Reserve & Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine
