Emory University Hospital Midtown
Pharmacy Residency Preceptors
Pharmacy Residency Preceptors
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Ambulatory Care
Aderonke Adeboye, PharmD, BCPSTitles: Dermatology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: BS Biology, Georgia State University, 2011; PharmD, Mercer University, 2015
Training: PGY1, Mercer University Community Pharmacy Program, 2016
Practice Area: Dermatology
Practice/research Interests: Dermatology, Autoimmune diseases, Specialty pharmacy
Email: aderonke.adeboye@emoryhealthcare.org
Ava Afshar, PharmD, BCPS
Titles: Rheumatology Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistEducation: BS Biochemistry, Georgia Tech, 2011; PharmD, Mercer University, 2016
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital Midtown, 2017; PGY2 Ambulatory Care, Kaiser Permanente, 2018
Practice Area: Rheumatology
Practice/research Interests: Autoimmune diseases, Biologic monitoring, and Specialty Pharmacy
Email: ava.afshar@emoryhealthcare.org
Gabby Do, PharmD, BCACPTitles: Pulmonology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia, 2019
Training: PGY1, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, 2020; PGY2, Ambulatory Care, The Johns Hopkins Hospital 2021
Practice Area: Pulmonology
Practice/research Interests: Cystic fibrosis, Allergy and asthma, Primary care
Email: gabrielle.do@emoryhealthcare.org
Katherine Fuller, PharmD, BCACP, BCPS, PhCTitles: Hepatology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: BS Chemistry, Samford University, 2011; PharmD, Auburn University, 2016
Training: PGY1, University of New Mexico Hospitals, 2017; PGY2, Ambulatory Care, Duke University Hospital, 2018
Practice Area: Hepatology
Practice/research Interests: Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B, NASH, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant
Email: katherine.fuller@emoryhealthcare.org
Tayler Jackson, PharmD
Titles: Pulmonary Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: BS Public Health, University of Texas San Antonio, 2016; PharmD, University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy, 2020
Training: PGY1, The Johns Hopkins hospital, 2021; PGY2, Ambulatory Care, The Johns Hopkins hospital, 2022
Practice Area: Pulmonary
Practice/Research Interests: Asthma/Allergy, Immunology, Primary care
Email: tayler.jackson@emoryhealthcare.org
Justin Joy, PharmD, BCCPTitles: Cardiology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, 2018
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital 2019; PGY2 Cardiology, Duke University Hospital 2020
Practice Area: Ambulatory Cardiology
Practice/research Interests: Preventive Cardiology, Cardiac Amyloidosis, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Shared Decision Making
Email: justin.p.joy@emoryhealthcare.org
Sahar Karimianpour, PharmD, BCPS Titles: Brain Health Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: BS Pharmacy, Lipscomb University, 2012; PharmD, Lipscomb University, 2016
Training: PGY1, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, 2017; PGY2, Internal Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, 2018
Practice Area: Brain Health
Practice/research Interests: Autoimmune diseases, Multiple Sclerosis
Email: sahar.torabi@emoryhealthcare.org
Michelle Morales, PharmD, BCACPTitles: Rheumatology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia, 2017
Training: PGY1, Clement J. Zablocki VAMC, 2018; PGY2, Ambulatory Care, Kaiser Permanente Georgia, 2019
Practice Area: Rheumatology
Practice/research Interests: Specialty Pharmacy
Email: michelle.morales@emoryhealthcare.org
Shelbie Patterson, PharmDTitles: Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, Mercer University College of Pharmacy, 2019
Training: PGY1 Grady Memorial Health System; PGY2 Ambulatory Care, Grady Memorial Health System
Practice Area: Fertility, Obesity
Practice/research Interests: Primary Care, Fertility, Obesity
Email: shelbie.patterson@emoryhealthcare.org
Lisa Woolard, PharmDTitles: Gastroenterology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: BS Microbiology, The University of Georgia, 1993; PharmD, Mercer University, 1998
Training: PGY1, Grady Health System, 1999; PGY2 Ambulatory Care, Grady Health System, 2000
Practice Area: Gastroenterology
Practice/research Interests: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Biologics/Biosimilars
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Cardiology
Stuart Pope, PharmD, MSPS, BCCCP
Titles: Cardiology Critical Care Pharmacist
Education: PharmD, University of Kentucky, 2019
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2019; PGY2 Critical Care, Emory University Hospital, 2020
Practice Area: Cardiac ICU
Practice/Research Interests: Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Shock, Antithrombic Management
Email: stuart.pope@emoryhealthcare.org
Kennedy Sowell, PharmD
Title: Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist
Education: PharmD, Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy, 2022
Training: PGY1 Vanderbilt University Medical Center 2023, PGY2 Cardiology Vanderbilt University Medical Center 2024
Practice Area: General Cardiology, Heart Failure
Practice/Research Interests: Advanced Heart Failure, Anticoagulation, Acute Coronary Syndromes, Interventional Cardiology
Email: kennedy.sowell@emoryhealthcare.org -
Critical Care Medicine Preceptors
Isabel Won Angeles, PharmD, BCCCPTitles: Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Neuroscience ICU; PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator
Education: PharmD, University of Florida, 2015
Training:PGY1, CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, 2019; PGY2 Critical Care, CHI Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, 2020
Practice Area: Neuroscience ICU
Practice/Research Interests: Sedation and analgesia, status epilepticus, hemodynamics
Email: Isabel.won@emoryhealthcare.org
Quyen Bach, PharmD, BCPS
Titles: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Evening Critical Care
Education: PharmD, Mercer University, 2016
Training: PGY1, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, 2017
Practice Area: Medical/Surgical ICU, Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU, Neuroscience ICU
Practice/Research Interests: Critical Care, Anticoagulation/Reversal Agents, Overdose and Toxicity, Infectious Diseases
Email: quyen.bach@emoryhealthcare.org
Cara Coffelt, PharmD, BCPSTitles: Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee Health and Science Center, 2016
Training: PGY1, St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System, 2017; PGY2, Critical Care Residency, St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System, 2018
Practice Area: ICU Float Pharmacist
Practice/Research Interests: ACLS, Sedation and Analgesia, Anticoagulation Reversal
Email: cara.coffelt@emoryhealthcare.org
Derek M. Polly, PharmD, BCCCP
Titles: Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – MICU; Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor - Mercer University College of Pharmacy; Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice - Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy
Education: PharmD, Mercer University College of Pharmacy, 2009
Training: PGY-1, Emory Healthcare, 2010; PGY-2 Critical Care, Emory Healthcare, 2011
Practice Area: Medical ICU
Practice/Research Interests: Sedation/Analgesia, Sepsis, Toxicology, Disaster Preparedness, Endocrine Disorders, Pulmonary Disorders, Critical Care in Pregnancy, Acid/Base disturbances, Hemodynamics, Coagulation disorders, Moral injury (Burnout) in Healthcare, Multidisciplinary Education, Healthcare Ethics, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Email: derek.polly@emoryhealthcare.org
Candace R. Stearns, PharmD, BCCCP
Titles: Medical/Surgical ICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, Mercer University
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2007
Practice Area: Medical/Surgical ICU
Practice/research Interests: Critical Care, Infectious Disease, Cardiology, and Anticoagulation
Email: candace.stearns@emoryhealthcare.org
Ansley Tidwell, PharmD, BCCCPTitles: Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia, 2016
Training: PGY1, Grady Health System, 2017; PGY2 Critical Care, Grady Health System, 2018
Practice Area: Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU
Practice/Research Interests: Pain, Agitation and Delirium, Shock, Sepsis and Post - Surgical Pain Management
Email: ansley.tidwell@emoryhealthcare.org
Matt Watson, PharmD, BCCCPTitles: Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Clinical Coordinator
Education: PharmD, Purdue University, 2015
Training: PGY1, Wake Forest Baptist Health, 2016; PGY2, Critical Care Residency, Wake Forest Baptist Health, 2017
Practice Area: ICU Float Pharmacist
Practice/Research Interests: Sepsis, Anticoagulation/Hemostasis, Infectious Diseases, and Quality Improvement
Email: matthew.watson@emoryhealthcare.org
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Drug Information
Sarah White, PharmDTitles: Drug Information Clinical Specialist
Education: PharmD, Wingate University School of Pharmacy
Training: Medical information residency with Fresenius Medical Care and Wingate University School of Pharmacy and Drug Information residency with Duke University Hospital and Glaxosmithkline
Practice Area: Drug information
Practice/research Interests: Literature evaluation, drug shortages, and formulary management
Email: sarah.a.white@emoryhealthcare.org -
Emergency Medicine
Lauren Howell, PharmDTitles: Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: BSE, Biomedical Engineering, Mercer University 2005; PharmD, Mercer University College of Pharmacy 2011
Training: PGY1, Detroit Receiving Hospital, 2012; PGY2, Critical Care, Detroit Receiving Hospital, 2013
Practice Area: Medication Safety, Observational Medicine, Clinical Practice Development
Email: lauren.riley@emoryhealthcare.org
Stephanie Zack, PharmD, BCCCPTitles: Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia, 2013
Training: PGY1, University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, 2014; PGY2, Critical Care, University of Florida Health Shands Hospital, 2015
Practice Area: Emergency Medicine
Practice/Research Interests: Pulmonary Embolism, Obstetric Emergencies, and Medication Safety
Email: stephanie.zack@emoryhealthcare.org -
Infectious Diseases Preceptors
Ben Albrecht, PharmD, BCIDP
Titles: Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: B.S. in Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology in 2012; PharmD, University of Georgia, 2016
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2017; PGY2, Infectious Disease, 2018
Practice Area: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infectious Disease Consultation, Transplant Infectious Disease Consultation
Practice/research Interests: Antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacokinetics, Infections In immunocompromised patients
Email: benjamin.albrecht@emoryhealthcare.org
K. Ashley Jones, PharmD, BCIDP
Titles: Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy Specialist;
Infectious Diseases PGY2 Resident Program Director
Education: PharmD Auburn University 2014
Training: PGY1, University of Florida Shands- Jacksonville, 2015; PGY2 Infectious Diseases, Emory Healthcare, 2016
Practice Area: Infectious Diseases
Practice/Research Interests: Antimicrobial Stewardship
Email: kayla.jones@emoryhealthcare.org
Sarah Green, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, AAHIVP
Titles: Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2014
Training: PGY1, WakeMed Health & Hospitals, 2015; PGY2 Infectious Diseases, Carilion Clinic, 2016
Practice Area: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infectious Disease Consultation, Transplant Infectious Disease Consultation
Practice/research Interests: Antimicrobial stewardship, Antiretroviral stewardship
Email: sarah.b.green@emoryhealthcare.org
Darshan Patel, PharmD
Title: Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: B.S. Biology, 2014; PharmD, University of Georgia, 2019
Training: PGY1, Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital, 2020; PGY2, Infectious Diseases, University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital, 2021
Practice Area: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infectious Disease
Practice/Research Interests: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, gram-negative resistance, rapid diagnostics
Email: darshan.patel@emoryhealthcare.org
Kristen A. Paciullo, PharmD, BCIDP
Titles: Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator
Education: B.S. Biochemistry, Virginia Tech, 2008; PharmD, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2012
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2013; Infectious Diseases Residency, Medical University of South Carolina, 2014
Practice Area: Infectious Diseases
Practice/research Interests: Multi-drug resistant organisms, and C. difficile infection
Email: kristen.paciullo@emoryhealthcare.org
Trinh Vu, PharmD, BCIDP
Titles: Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia, 2019
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital Midtown, 2020; PGY2, Infectious Diseases, Emory Healthcare, 2021
Practice Area: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infectious Diseases Consultation
Practice/Research Interests: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, Multi-drug resistant gram-negative infections, Antimicrobial Resistance
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Internal Medicine Preceptors
Hannah Leschorn, PharmD, MBA, BCPSTitles: Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, Medical University of South Carolina, 2019; MBA, The Citadel Graduate College, 2018
Training: PGY1, Grady Health System, 2020; PGY2 Internal Medicine, Grady Health System 2021
Practice Area: Internal Medicine
Practice/Research Interests: Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Anticoagulation, Transitions of Care
Email: hannah.leschorn@emoryhealthcare.org
Amanda Van Prooyen, PharmD, BCPSTitles: Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of North Carolina, 2014
Training: PGY1, Grady Health System 2015; PGY2 Internal Medicine, Grady Health System 2016
Practice Area: Internal Medicine
Practice/Research Interests: Diabetes, Transitions of Care
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Oncology
Sarah E. Caulfield, PharmD, BCOP Titles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Medical Oncology; PGY2 Oncology Education Coordinator; Adjunct Professor, Mercer University
Education: BS, Biology, Kennesaw State University, 2011; PharmD, Mercer University College of Pharmacy, 2016
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital; PGY2, Hematology/Oncology Residency, Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute
Practice Area: Medical Oncology- Genitourinary Clinic
Practice/research Interests: Immunotherapy, Oral chemotherapy including- VEGF TKI's and prostate cancer treatment, and Managing side effects
Email: sarah.caulfield@emoryhealthcare.org
Christine C. Davis, PharmD, BCOPTitles: Medical Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist II
Education: BS in Biochemistry and BS in Chemistry, College of Charleston 2009, PharmD, University of Illinois 2013
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2014; PGY2, Oncology Residency, Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute, 2015
Practice Area: Community Medical Oncology
Practice/research Interests: Gynecologic, Breast and GI Cancers
Email: christine.davis@emoryhealthcare.org
Amber Draper, PharmD, BCOPTitles: Clinical Manager, Oncology & Ambulatory Pharmacy Clinical Services
Education: BA Mercer University 2005; PharmD Mercer University 2009
Training: PGY1, University of Alabama at Birmingham; PGY2, Hematology/Oncology Residency, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Practice Area: Winship clinics, EUHM ambulatory clinics, Pharmacotherapy Clinic, Winship at Emory Midtown
Practice/research Interests: Clinical initiatives and expansion of clinical pharmacy services, formulary management
Email: amber.draper@emoryhealthcare.org
Kevin Hall, PharmD, BCOPTitles: Oncology Clinical Coordinator; Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, Mercer University College of Pharmacy, 2016
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2017; PGY2, Oncology, Emory University Hospital, 2018
Practice Area: Bone Marrow Transplant, hematologic malignancies
Practice/research Interests: graft-vs-host disease and conditioning regimens
Email: kevin.h.hall@emoryhealthcare.org
Pauline Kim, PharmD, BCOPTitles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist,
Education: PharmD, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, 2018
Training: PGY1, Indiana University Health Academic Health Center, 2019; PGY2, Indiana University Health Simon Cancer Center, 2020
Practice Area: Medical Oncology - Head & Neck and Thoracic
Practice/research Interests: Head & neck/thoracic cancers, chemoprevention, immunotherapy, pharmacogenomics and targeted agents
Email: pauline.kim@emoryhealth.org
Michelle Knizner, PharmDTitles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist,
Education: PharmD, Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Pharmacy, 2022
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2023; PGY2, Emory University Hospital Midtown/Winship Cancer Institute 2024
Practice Area: Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma
Practice/research Interests: Hematologic malignancies, cellular therapy, targeted therapies, mentorship/precepting
Email: michelle.knizner@emoryhealthcare.org
Annalise Labatut, PharmD, BCOPTitles: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Breast Oncology
Education: PharmD, University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy, 2020
Training: PGY1, Grady Health System, 2021; PGY2, Oncology, Grady Health System, 2022
Practice Area: Glenn Family Breast Center - Outpatient Clinic
Practice/research Interests: Breast cancer, oral chemotherapy, targeted therapies, antibody-drug conjugates
Email: annalise.labatut@emoryhealthcare.org
Tia McGrew, PharmD, BCOPTitles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, 2019
Training: PGY1, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, 2020; PGY2, Oncology, Augusta University Medical Center, 2021
Practice Area: Medical Oncology - Gastrointestinal Cancers
Practice/research Interests: supportive care, targeted therapy, oral chemotherapy
Email: tia.stitt@emoryhealthcare.org
Gaybrielle Moore, PharmD, MPH, BCOPTitles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy, 2020
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital Midtown, 2021; PGY2, Oncology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, 2022
Practice Area: ambulatory breast/gynecologic oncology, inpatient medical oncology
Practice/Research Interests: breast and gynecologic cancers, targeted therapies, antibody drug conjugates, supportive care
Email: gaybrielle.r.moore@emoryhealthcare.org
Kristina D. Murphy, PharmD, BCOPTitles: Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; PGY2 Oncology Research Coordinator
Education: PharmD, University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2019
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital Midtown - Specialty Pharmacy Focus, 2020; PGY2, Oncology, Emory University Hospital Midtown/Winship Cancer Institute, 2021
Practice Area: Bone Marrow Transplant
Practice/research Interests: hematologic malignancies, cellular therapies, GVHD, and specialty pharmacy
Email: Kristina.Murphy@emoryhealthcare.org
Katie O'Reilly, PharmD, BCOPTitle: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2019
Training: PGY1, Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc., 2020; PGY2 Oncology Residency, Aurora Health Care, 2021
Practice Area: Thoracic
Practice/research Interests: Immunotherapy, oral chemotherapy, targeted therapy and supportive care
Email: katherine.oreilly@emoryhealthcare.org
Meera J Patel, PharmD, BCOPTitles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: BS, Emory University, 2016; PharmD, Mercer University, 2020
Training: PGY1, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, 2021; PGY2, Oncology, Emory University Hospital Midtown/ Winship Cancer Institute, 2022
Practice Area: Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary, and Inpatient Medical Oncology
Practice/research Interests: Oral chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary cancers, Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT)
Email: meera.j.patel1@emoryhealthcare.org
Brooke Rowling, PharmD, BCOPTitles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, 2021
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital Midtown; PGY2, Hematology/Oncology Residency, Emory University Hospital Midtown | Winship Cancer Institute
Practice Area: Medical Oncology / Hematology
Practice/research Interests: toxicity management, oral chemotherapy, immunotherapy, medication access
Email: brooke.rowling@emoryhealthcare.org
Dani Rustem, PharmD, BCOPTitles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, Ferris State University College of Pharmacy, 2019
Training: PGY1, Sparrow Health System, 2020; PGY2, Oncology, University of Utah, 2021
Practice Area: Medical Oncology
Practice/research Interests: Targeted therapy, immunotherapy, breast and lung cancers
Email: danielle.rustem@emoryhealthcare.org
Danielle Schlafer, PharmD, BCOPTitles: Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist;
PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Director; Adjunct
Clinical Assistant Professor, Mercer University College of Pharmacy
Education: PharmD, University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2014
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2015; PGY2, Oncology Residency, Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute, 2016
Practice Area: Leukemia
Practice/research Interests: Hematologic malignancies, targeted therapies, infectious diseases, and supportive care
Email: danielle.schlafer@emoryhealthcare.org
Sara Scott, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2020
Training: PGY1, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2021; PGY2, Oncology, The University of Kansas Health System, 2022
Practice Area: Multiple Myeloma
Practice/research Interests: Transplantation and cellular therapy, targeted therapies, supportive care, cardio-oncology
Email: sara.a.scott@emoryhealthcare.org
Hunter Sowell, PharmDTitles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy 2022
Training: PGY1, University of Louisville Health, 2023; PGY2, Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2024
Practice Area: Medical Oncology
Practice/research Interests: CAR T-cell therapies, bispecific antibodies, tumor infiltrating lymphocyte therapies
Email:hunter.sowell@emoryhealthcare.org
Laura Sun, PharmD, BCOPTitles: Pharmacy Oncology Clinical Specialist
Education: PharmD, UCSF, 2021
Training: PGY1, EUHM, 2022; PGY2, Oncology, EUHM/Winship, 2023
Practice Area: Lymphoma
Practice/research Interests: pharmacogenomics, health equity, pharmacoeconomics
Email: laura.sun@emoryhealthcare.org
Minal Surati, PharmD, BCOPTitles: Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Adjunct Professor, Mercer University
Education: PharmD, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy/University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Training: PGY1, University of Southern California, 2005; PGY2, Oncology, Emory University Hospital, 2006
Practice Area: Bone Marrow Transplant
Practice/research Interests: Bone Marrow Transplant, Car-T-cell therapy, and Graft versus Host Disease
Email: minal.surati@emoryhealthcare.org
Marley Watson, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Medical Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: BS, Clemson University; PharmD, Medical University of South Carolina
Training: PGY1, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2015; PGY2, Oncology Residency, Novant Health Oncology Specialists, 2016
Practice Area: Medical Oncology – Melanoma/Neuro-oncology
Practice/research Interests: Immunotherapy, melanoma/non-melanoma skin cancers, and neuro-oncology
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Pediatrics Preceptors
Titles: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Neonatology; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Tabitha Carney, PharmD, MBA, MSHA, BCPS
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee, 1997; MBA and MSHA, Georgia State University, 2008
Training: Pediatric Specialty Residency, University of Tennessee Medical Center at Knoxville, 1998
Practice Area: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Women's Health
Practice/research Interests: Medication Safety
Email: tabitha.carney@emoryhealthcare.org -
Practice Management Preceptors
Alyssa Billmeyer, PharmD, MHA
Titles: Director of Pharmacy, Retail and Specialty Pharmacy
Education: PharmD, University of Iowa, 2016; MHA, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, 2018
Training: PGY1/2 Health System Pharmacy Administration, Froedtert Health, 2018
Practice Area: Specialty Pharmacy
Practice/research Interests: Pharmacy Administration, Specialty Pharmacy, Technician Advancement, Quality Improvement, and Data Analytics
Email: alyssa.billmeyer@emoryhealthcare.org
Hank Clark, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Titles: Manager, Automation and Distribution Services
Education: PharmD, UNC Chapel Hill, 2020; MS, Health-System Pharmacy Administration, The Ohio State University, 2022
Training: PGY1/PGY2/MS Health-System Pharmacy Administration, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Practice Area: Inpatient Operations
Practice/Research Interests: Automation and Technology, Data Analytics, Medication Safety, Medication Use Systems
Email: henry.clark@emoryhealthcare.org
Daniel Co, PharmD
Titles: Clinical Pharmacist, Medication Safety Program Coordinator
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, 2016
Training: PGY1, Northeast Georgia Medical Center 2017
Practice Area: Operations
Practice/Research Interests: Development of a comprehensive medication safety program at EUHM, Utilizing culture and communication in the workplace for effective process improvement
Email: daniel.co@emoryhealthcare.org
Amber Draper, PharmD, BCOPTitles: Clinical Manager, Oncology & Ambulatory Pharmacy Clinical Services
Education: BA Mercer University 2005; PharmD Mercer University 2009
Training: PGY1, University of Alabama at Birmingham; PGY2, Hematology/Oncology Residency, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Practice Area: Winship clinics, EUHM ambulatory clinics, Pharmacotherapy Clinic, Winship at Emory Midtown
Practice/research Interests: Clinical initiatives and expansion of clinical pharmacy services, formulary management
Email: amber.draper@emoryhealthcare.org
Ryan Haumschild PharmD, MS, MBA
Titles: Vice President, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services
Education: BS, Health Services Administration, University of Central Florida, MBA, South University, PharmD, University of Florida, MS, Health System Pharmacy Administration, The Ohio State University
Training: PGY1/PGY2/MS Health-System Pharmacy Administration, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Practice Area: Leadership
Practice/research Interests: Pharmacy Leadership, Clinical Practice Management, Specialty Pharmacy, Finance, and Specialty Pharmacy
Email: ryan.haumschild@emoryhealthcare.org
Abdullah Islami, PharmD, MBA
Titles: Manager, Inpatient Pharmacy Operations
Education: PharmD, Florida A&M University, 2015; MBA, University of Dallas, 2017
Training: PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Administration Residency, Parkland Health & Hospital System, 2017
Practice Area: Administration
Practice/research Interests: Pharmacy Operations, Compounding, Automation & Technology, and Pharmacy Leadership
Email: abdullah.islami@emoryhealthcare.org
Kalu Kalu, PharmD
Titles: Pharmacy Manager, Infusion Services
Education: PharmD, Mercer University College of Pharmacy; 2017
Training: PGY1 Specialty Pharmacy, Emory University Hospital Midtown; 2018
Practice Area: Oncology and Non-Oncology Infusion
Practice/Research Interests: Oncology Management, Sterile Compounding, Medication Safety, and Finance Vigilance
Email: Kalu.Kalu@emoryhealthcare.org
Sydney Kchao, PharmD, MS
Titles: Corporate Director of Pharmacy, Business Operations and Finance
Education: PharmD, Nova Southeastern University, 2014
Training: PGY1/PGY2/MS Health-System Pharmacy Administration, University of Kansas Hospital
Practice Area: 340B, Revenue Integrity, Business Operations, Finance
Practice/Research Interests: 340B, Data Analytics, Business Strategy
Email: sydney.kchao@emoryhealthcare.org
Collin E. Lee, PharmD, BCPS
Titles: Corporate Director, EHC Clinical Pharmacy Services
Education: BS Pharmacy, Purdue University, 1992; PharmD, University of Florida, 2009
Practice Area: Administration/ Formulary Management
Practice/research Interests: Formulary Management, System Standardization, Clinical Initiatives, and Student/Resident Training
Email: collin.lee@emoryhealthcare.org
Judith Lovince, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Titles: Pharmacy Manager, Winship Cancer Center
Education: PharmD, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, 2019; Masters of Science (MS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of North Carolina, 2021
Training: PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Residency, University of North Carolina Hospitals and Clinics, 2021
Practice Area: Pharmacy Administration, Leadership, Oncology and Non-Oncology Infusion
Practice/Research Interests: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion; Pharmacy Leadership; Operations; Sterile Compounding; Supply Chain; Oncology; Automation/Technology, and 340B Compliance
Email: judith.lovince@emoryhealthcare.org
Margaret J. McKenzie, PharmD, BCPS, MHA
Titles: Sterile Compounding & Perioperative Services Operations Manager, PharmD, BCPS, MHA
Education: PharmD, South Carolina College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina, 2019; Master of Healthcare Administration, Pacific University, 2021
Training: PGY1/PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency, Providence Health and Services, Southwest Washington Service Area, 2020/2021; Pharmacy Leadership Fellow, Providence Health and Services, Southwest Washington Service Area, 2022
Practice Area: Pharmacy administration
Practice/Research Interests: Pharmacy Knowledge Frontier Expansion, Sterile Compounding, Perioperative Pharmacy Practice Models, Health Equity, Process Improvement, Leader Development, Team Culture, Pharmacy Advocacy
Email: margaret.mckenzie@emoryhealthcare.org
Neha D. Naik, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP
Titles: Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist
Education: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, BS Biology, minors in Sociology and Chemistry 2012, South College, PharmD 2017, South College, MBA 2021
Training: PGY1, Bristol Regional Medical Center, 2018; PGY2 Critical Care, Charleston Area Medical Center, 2019
Practice Area: Leadership, Critical Care
Practice/Research Interests: Clinical Initiatives, Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, Anticoagulation, ECMO, Hemodynamics and Shock, Pain/Agitation/Delirium/Sleep Management, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Change Management, Project Management, Quality Improvement, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Employee Well-being and Engagement, Student and Resident Training
Email: neha.naik@emoryhealthcare.org
Alishah Rahemtulla, PharmD, MPH
Titles: Lead Informatics Pharmacist, Inpatient
Education: Masters of Public Health in Applied Public Health Informatics, Emory University, 2018; PharmD, University of the Sciences, 2012
Practice Area: Clinical Pharmacy Informatics
Practice/Research Interests: Data Analytics, Interoperability/Integration, Meaningful Use, Generative AI in Healthcare
Email: alishah.rahemtulla@emoryhealthcare.org
Elysha Samantha Roberts, PharmD, MBA, DPLA
Titles: Corporate Director of Pharmacy Regulatory and Compliance
Education: PharmD, Mercer University College of Pharmacy, 2007
Practice Area: Pharmacy Administration
Practice/research Interests: Compliance/Regulatory
Email: elysha.roberts@emoryhealthcare.org
Shailly Shah, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Titles: Director of Pharmacy
Education: PharmD, University of Pittsburgh, Masters of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of North Carolina
Training: PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency, University of North Carolina Hospitals and Clinics, 2014
Practice Area: Pharmacy Administration
Practice/research Interests: Leadership Development, Lean Management, Pharmaceutical Waste, Environmental Health, Informatics and Automation
Email: shailly.shah@emoryhealthcare.org
Vishal Shah, PharmD
Title: Manager, Specialty Pharmacy
Education: PharmD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy, 2021
Training: PGY1 Specialty Pharmacy - Emory University Hospital Midtown; PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership - Emory University Hospital Midtown
Practice Area: Specialty Pharmacy
Practice/Research Interests: Pharmacy Operations, Specialty Pharmacy, Data Analytics, Pharmacy Finance, Informatics
Email: vishal.shah@emoryhealthcare.org