Pharmacy & Drug Information Residency Programs

Abigail McBrayer, PharmD, is a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University College of Pharmacy. As a student, Abigail was an active member of ASHP, ACCP, Rho Chi, and worked at both Publix Pharmacy and Emory University Hospital Midtown. Her interests include emergency medicine, ambulatory care, and neurology. This year her research project will be evaluating the inappropriate discontinuation of stress ulcer prophylaxis upon discharge from the ICU. In her free time, Abigail enjoys reading, hiking, and trying out new food spots.

Liana Ha, PharmD, is a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. She was actively involved in APhA, GSHP, and Rho Chi as a student. She also worked at Kroger and WellStar Paulding Nursing Home during school. Her interests include infectious diseases, cardiology, and critical care. In her free time, she loves trying new restaurants in Atlanta, hanging out on the beltline, and cheering for the Dawgs! This year, her research project is the evaluation of hemoglobin monitoring in patients on anticoagulation.

Rion Poland, PharmD, is a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy and graduated with the Excellence in Acute Patient Care Award. As a student, Rion was involved in Rho Chi, Phi Lambda Sigma, Phi Delta Chi, SCCP/ACCP, NCPA, and served as a campus ambassador for the University of Arizona’s Phoenix campus. In addition, he worked inpatient at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix. Rion’s interests include emergency medicine, infectious diseases, and critical care. This year, Rion’s research project will assess the impact of a health system community pharmacist-led medication adherence team on chronic disease management. In his free time, Rion enjoys discovering new music, spending time outdoors, and reading.

Siavash Panahi, PharmD, is a PGY-1 pharmacy resident. He received Doctor of Pharmacy from University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Pharmacy. As a student, Siavash worked at Kentfield hospital, San Francisco and started the Emergency Department Pharmacy Group (EDPG) at UCSF school of pharmacy. His interests include toxicology, emergency medicine and critical care. This year his research project will evaluate the incidence of neurocritical care admission of patients with positive urine drug screening (UDS). In his free time, Siavash enjoys hiking, swimming, and watching UFC and soccer games.

Zackery (Zack) Moreo, PharmD, is a PGY-1 pharmacy resident from Covina, California. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy with highest distinction from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill. As a student, Zack worked as a pharmacy intern at Duke Health, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, and UNC REX. Zack served as vice president of his class, was an active member of Phi Delta Chi and Carolina Association of Pharmacy Students (CAPS). His interests include critical care and emergency medicine. This year his research project will evaluate weight based levetiracetam dosing in patients with status epileptics in the Emergency Department. In his free time, Zack enjoys playing golf, lifting weights, watching football, and trying new restaurants in Atlanta!

Sydney Kisala, PharmD, is a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident originally from Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. As a student, Sydney was an active member of NCPA, APhA, and SNPhA, served on the Rho Chi mentorship committee, and worked as a pharmacy technician and intern with Kroger Pharmacy. Her interests include critical care, hematology/oncology, and neurology. This year her research project wiIl evaluate the current state of burnout in clinical pharmacists. In her free time, Sydney enjoys cycling with Peloton, spending time outdoors, completing puzzles and taking on other crafty projects.

Kaitlyn (Katie) Wallace, PharmD, is a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and her bachelor’s degree from Clemson University. As a student, Katie was an active member of Kappa Psi and Rho Chi, as well as a supplemental instructor for pharmacy calculations. Her interests include emergency medicine, critical care, neurology, and internal medicine. This year, her research project will aim to evaluate time to goal blood pressure for fibrinolytic administration in acute ischemic stroke for patients in the mobile stroke unit (MSU) vs emergency department. Some fun facts about Katie are that she is from Utah and has a dog named Stella and a cat named Blue. In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing pickleball, and snowboarding.

Kelly Bodine, PharmD, is a PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Resident. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy and completed her PGY-1 at Grady Memorial Hospital. As a student, Kelly interned at UK HealthCare, volunteered at Faith Pharmacy in Lexington, and was an active member of PediaKATS and the Kentucky Alliance of Pharmacy Students. Within emergency medicine, Kelly’s subspecialty interests include neurologic emergencies and toxicology. Her research project evaluates automated dispensing cabinet use in the emergency department. In her free time, Kelly enjoys trying new restaurants, reading, traveling, and spending time outside with her dog, Oscar.

Jamarius Carvin, PharmD, is the PGY-2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Resident. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences at Auburn University and a Doctor of Pharmacy from Mercer University College of Pharmacy. He completed his PGY-1 residency at Grady Health System. As a student, Jamarius was an active GSHP and Kappa Psi member. This year, his research project will evaluate the impact of implementing unit-based pharmacist coverage on a previously uncovered unit at Grady. In his free time, Jamarius enjoys trying new breweries/restaurants, traveling, and watching any sport the Auburn Tigers play. WAR EAGLE!!

Morgan Daniel, PharmD, is the PGY-2 Neurology Pharmacy Resident. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at the University of North Georgia and received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Mercer University College of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY-1 residency at Grady Health System. As a student, Morgan was an active member of ASHP, ACCP, and Rho Chi, and volunteered at Arcturus Hospice Care in Atlanta. Her professional interests include neurology and critical care. This year, her research project focuses on identifying the effect of racial disparities on fibrinolytics door-to-needle times. In her free time, Morgan enjoys golfing, spending time on the lake, and hiking with her three dogs.

Alexandria (Alex) Howell, PharmD, is the Critical Care Pharmacy Resident. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Maryland Baltimore School of Pharmacy and completed her PGY-1 pharmacy residency at Grady Memorial Hospital. Her professional interests include critical care, emergency medicine, and transitions of care. This year, her research project will evaluate Pharmacist Impact within a Post-ICU Clinic at a Safety Net Hospital. In her free time, Alex enjoys working out, cooking, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and wearing purple for the Ravens!

Saira Mirza, PharmD, is the PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy (Go Dawgs!) and completed her PGY-1 training at Grady Health System. During pharmacy school, Saira cofounded NHPA, an organization to serve the minority Hispanic population in Athens, while also being involved in GSHP and SCCP. Her professional interests include antimicrobial stewardship and HIV. This year, Saira’s research project will identify risk factors associated with increased mortality among individuals with Candida auris infections and assess sensitivities at Grady. In her free time, Saira enjoys traveling in and out of the US and spending time with her friends and family.

Aubrey Baker, PharmD, is a PGy-2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Resident. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and completed her PGY-1 pharmacy residency at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Her professional subspecialty interests within emergency medicine include infectious diseases, toxicology, and trauma. This year, her research project evaluates the use of ketamine in pain management of patients who sustain a traumatic injury. During her free time, Aubrey enjoys spending time with friends and family while watching the dawgs play on Saturdays. GO DAWGS!

Alexandria (Alex) Howell, PharmD, (R256)
Andrew Yetka, PharmD (R258)
Jamarius Carvin, PharmD (R254)
Kelly Bodine, PharmD (R253)
Morgan Daniel, PharmD, (R255)
Saira Mirza, PharmD, (R257)
Ashly Lamosek, PharmD (R250)
Aubrey Murphy, PharmD (R251)
Kelley Frances Henley, PharmD (R249)
Jordan Spurling, PharmD (R252)
Joe Corbino, PharmD, MSc, (R248)
Niaima Geresu, PharmD, (R259)

Anna Beth Bowles, PharmD, (R242)

Joe Corbino, PharmD, MSc (R243)

Niaima Geresu, PharmD (R244)

Reed Henderson, PharmD (R245)

Amber Patt, PharmD, (R246)

Nicholas DeFilippo, PharmD, (R236)

Rachele Hollis, PharmD (R237)

Kerri Jones, PharmD (R238)

Emily Lee, PharmD (R239)

Connor Lockridge, PharmD (R247)

Tyler Martin, PharmD, (R240)

Sam Pournezhad, PharmD (R241)

Jay Adams, PharmD, (R230)

Spencer Graczyk, PharmD, (R231)

Rachele Hollis, PharmD, (R232)

Emily Lee, PharmD, (R233)

Sam Pournezhad, PharmD, (R234)

Ah Lim Yoo, PharmD, (R235)

Elaina Etter, PharmD, (R224)

Bryan Keen, PharmD, (R225)

Annalise Labatut, PharmD, (R226)

Lindsey Lindsey, PharmD, (R227)

Chelsea Wamsley, PharmD, (R228)

Hiba Yacout, PharmD, (R229)

Annalise Labatut, PharmD , (R220)

Lindsey Lindsey, PharmD, (R221)

Elaina Etter, PharmD, (R218)

Amanda Hammond, PharmD, MPH, (R219)

Hiba Yacout, PharmD, (R222)

Shannon Lawson, PharmD, (R214)

Haley Ellis, PharmD, MBA, (R213)

Casey Boyer, PharmD, (R212)

Millad Sobhanian, PharmD, (R216)

Shelbie Foster, PharmD, (R223)

Joseph Torrisi, PharmD, (R217)

Hannah Leschorn, PharmD, MBA (R215)

Kara Asselborn-Fifer, PharmD, (R200)

Emily Drwiega, PharmD, (R201)

Alexandria (Andie) Hall PharmD, (R202)

Jessica Ringler, PharmD, (R203)

Stella Ye, PharmD, (R204)

Patrick Filkins, PharmD, (R205)

Shelbie Foster, PharmD, (R206)

Hannah Leschorn, PharmD, MBA (R207)

Kristen Robinson, PharmD, (R208)

Joseph Torrisi, PharmD, (R209)

Connor Walsh, PharmD, (R210)

Alexandria May, PharmD, (R211)

Julianna Cebollero, PharmD, (R188)

Sarah Fisher, PharmD, (R189)

Allison Hester, PharmD, (R199)

Meshell Maxam, PharmD, (R190)

Brittny Medenwald, PharmD, (R191)

Jimmy L. Pruitt III, PharmD, (R192)

Tu-Trinh Tran, PharmD, (R193)

Jared Cavanaugh, PharmD, (R194)

Emily Drwiega, PharmD, (R195)

Alexandria (Andie) Hall, PharmD, (R196)

Alexandria May, PharmD, (R197)

Melissa Sandler, PharmD (R198)

Julianna Cebollero
Sarah Fisher
Allison Hester
Elizabeth Silver
Ashley Weiss
Sonali Patel
Adrienne Stevens
Constance Terrell
Ansley Tidwell
Tina Wang
Kelsey Woods
Felicia Wong

Julianne Jones
Nicholas Barker
Amy Brotherton
Emily Cook
Hannah Dills
Tyler Redelico
Amanda Cass
Gregory Cook
Sonali Patel
Ansley Tidwell
Kelsey Woods

Kyle Bertram
Ah Hyun Jun
Sperry Kotsianas
Jessica Michal
Amanda Naujelis
Kayla Randle
Molly Trent
Nicholas Barker
Katherine Saunders
Hannah Dills
Julianne Jones

Shreena Patel Advani
Kristina Smith Evans
Coral Iserhienrhien
Meredith Miles
Emily Pavich
Ah Hyun Jun
Stacey Karl
Amanda Naujelis
Kayla Randle
Lindsay Schaack
Molly Trent

Houda Aboujamous
Rita Gayed
Olivia Johnson
Steven Nakajima
Katherine Pleasants
Rejena Azad
Coral Iserhienrhien
Shreena Patel
Emily Pavich
Kristina Smith

Tiffany Choe
Brianna Franklin
Elyse Hall Panjic
Amy Schultz
Jennifer Sutherland
Houda Aboujamous
Rita M. Gayed
Olivia Johnson
Steven Nakajima
Kate Pleasants

Robin Gerding
Kara Goddard
Bailey Guest
Tara Holt
Andy Perez
Grishma Desai
Dayne Laskey
Elyse Panjic
Amy Schultz
Rebecca Spivey
Jennifer Sutherland

Derek Burden
Tanea Chane
Tai Houtz
Vivian Liao
Kara Goddard
Bailey Guest
Tara Holt
Shauna Jacobson
Sara Miller
Andy Perez
Mary Katherine Brown

Derrick Clay
Brandon Hobbs
Aryan Rahbar
Derek Burden
Tanea Chane
Tai Houtz
Elim Ijo
Vivian Liao

Crystal Calloway
Rebekah Thomas
Aryan Rahbar
Brandon Hobbs
Derrick Clay
Jessica Southward
Nikita Patel
Alissa Lockwood
Beth Irvine
Kristy Fordjour

Nikita Patel
Jessica Southward
Alissa Lockwood
Kristy Fordjour
Beth Irvine
Michael Biglow
Kat Wyatt
Samantha Munro
Angelina Davis

Julie Rafferty
Kat Wyatt
Dusty Lisi
Angelina Davis
Ebony Broner
Lindsay Helms
Leigh Efird
Margie Curry

Cortney Stone
Brooke Sorgen
Leah Smith
Amy Parks
Alison Eisenhart
Marjorie Curry
Marina Rabinovich
John Patka

Marina Tovbina
Cailin McLaughlin
Kim Mahoney
Kelly Goodson
Lillian Chou
Dipti Patel
Kelly O’Neil
Katie Holloway

Erin Robinson
Kelly O’Neil
Jennifer Ling
Katie Holloway
Tara Hill
Scott Taylor
Rhonda Martin
Jason Brady

Laura Lowder
Scott Taylor
Rhonda Martin
Jennifer Lehneman
Jason Brady
Tina Bhavsar
Amy Trobaugh
Melinda Throm

Amy Trobaugh
Melinda Throm
Seema Talsania
Cathy Schubert
Rangaroon (Noy) Russell
Quwanna Raven
Elvira Madueme

Ozma Kahn
Deanne Jones
Maureen Haas
Heather Eyrich
Amy Dzerba
Michelle Lowe

Savitha Thomas
Michelle Lowe
Michael Knauss
Sharon Jones
Paul Gautier
Lisa Woolard

Lisa Woolard
Mamie Pang
Mary Dewey
Kim Davis
Terri Corbo
Sumita Biswas

Irene Gabel
Terri Corbo
Sumita Biswas
Scott Cooper

Steve Harrison
Scott Cooper

Joel Melroy, PharmD, MS, BCPS is the Vice President of Pharmacy and Medical Nutrition Services at Grady Health System in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Melroy received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and completed a combined PGY-1&2 Residency in Health-System Pharmacy Administration at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He received a Master of Science degree in Health-System Pharmacy Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Melroy received Board Certification from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties in Pharmacotherapy. He has also completed LEAN Six Sigma Green Belt Certification. Dr. Melroy is the Past President of the South Carolina Society of Health System Pharmacists (SCSHP). He has been active in the ASHP Practice Managers’ Pharmacy Business Management Section Advisory Group and the UHC/Vizient Pharmacy Practice Advancement Committee. His previous experiences include membership to the ASHP Practice Managers’ Quality and Compliance Section Advisory Group, the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy’s Compounding Committee, and served as Vice Chair of the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy’s Remote Order Entry Task Force. He has also served on task forces addressing legislative issues in South Carolina as well as the South Carolina Hospital Association Workforce Advisory Committee. He has lectured on clinical and administrative topics in local, state, and national settings, in addition to authoring several journal articles and a textbook chapter.

Mary Katherine Cheeley, PharmD, BCPS, CLS, FNLA is the Executive Director of Ambulatory Pharmacy Services.  She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA. She completed her Primary Care pharmacy residency at Grady Health System and received her board certification in pharmacotherapy in 2011. She also received her Clinical Lipid Specialist certification in 2014. Dr. Cheeley is responsible for the retail pharmacies, ambulatory clinical staff, and medication access programs.  In addition, she continues to practice in the advanced lipid clinic and is an active member of the National Lipid Association.

Ted Walton, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, is currently the interim Executive Director for Inpatient Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Clinical Manager and an assistant professor of pharmacy for the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy.  Dr. Walton graduated from the VCU – Medical College of Virginia School of Pharmacy and completed a clinical pharmacy residency at the University of Cincinnati Hospitals. He became Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy in 1993. He has presented at state and national meetings and has published over 25 articles/chapters in various journals in the area of medicine and nephrology. Dr. Walton is a reviewer for American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, Critical Care Medicine and Annals of Pharmacotherapy and has served as a chapter reviewer for the Pharmacotherapy Self-Assessment Program (PSAP). Previously, Dr. Walton was a clinical pharmacist specialist in the areas of nephrology and internal medicine and director of the PGY-1 Pharmacy and PGY-2 Internal Medicine residencies.  Dr. Walton also participates as a practitioner surveyor for ASHP residency program accreditation and just completed a three-year term as a member of the ASHP Council on Education and Workforce Development.  Dr. Walton recently was named a Fellow of ASHP.

Marina Rabinovich, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, is the Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist in the Medical Intensive Care Unit and the Director of the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program at Grady Memorial Hospital. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy at Wilkes University in 2004, followed by PGY1 Pharmacy and PGY2 Internal Medicine residencies at Grady. Dr. Rabinovich specializes in critical care and is deeply involved in resident and student training. She serves on the Residency Research Advisory Committee and co-directs the annual Southeastern Critical Care Summit, organizing poster presentations and continuing education for healthcare providers. She is involved in various research and QI projects, with particular interest in sepsis care, glycemic control in critically ill patients, alcohol withdrawal, and the management of pain, agitation, and delirium in ICU and post-ICU discharge. Dr. Rabinovich played a key role in initiating pharmacy services at Georgia’s first multi-professional Post-ICU Care Clinic at Grady. An active member and co-chair of several Grady committees, including the Anticoagulation Management, Glycemic Management, and Sepsis Care Committees, Dr. Rabinovich also contributes to local and national organizations like the Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GSHP) and the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM). She is a past President of SCCM’s Southeast Chapter and continues to be involved as a Board Member and assisting in efforts to support the Sepsis Alliance and promote sepsis awareness through the annual fundraising events. Dr. Rabinovich has been recognized with the Doug Miller Clinical Pharmacist Leadership Award (2017) as well as several nominations for the Preceptor of the Year Award and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of pharmacy professionals. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, running, hiking, and exploring both the Atlanta area and the scenic regions of Georgia and neighboring states.

Kristi Quairoli, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, is a clinical pharmacist specialist in ambulatory care and the director of the PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Specialty Residency. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy in Gainesville, FL. She completed a community pharmacy practice residency with the Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy (now College of Pharmacy). After completing her residency, she served as Clinical Assistant Professor with Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for three years. Dr. Quairoli became Board Certified in Ambulatory Care in 2011. She now practices in the outpatient internal medicine clinics (Primary Care Center), and Diabetes Clinic. She precepts pharmacy students from Mercer University, South University and the University of Georgia. Her areas of special interest are in Type 1 diabetes and diabetes technologies.

Elaina Etter, PharmD, BCCCP, is a clinical pharmacist in the surgical/trauma intensive care unit and the Director of the PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Purdue University in 2020. She completed her PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency and PGY-2 critical care residency at Grady Health System. She serves as a pharmacy representative on the multidisciplinary Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Committee. She is a member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and helps coordinate the Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology (CPP) section’s monthly journal club. Her areas of professional interest include traumatic brain injury, anticoagulation reversal/coagulopathy management, and ICU delirium/agitation. Outside of work she enjoys getting outdoors for a walk on the beltline, pilates, and pickleball.

John Patka, PharmD, BCPS, is a clinical pharmacist specialist in emergency medicine. He completed a PGY-1 residency at the University of Illinois Medical Center and a critical care PGY-2 residency at Grady Health System. He is an active pharmacy resident preceptor and is involved in the training of nurses, students and post-graduate medical residents. Dr. Patka is an active practitioner surveyor for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists emergency medicine PGY-2 residency surveys.

Jennifer LaFollette, PharmD, BCOP, is the Director of the PGY-2 Hematology/Oncology Specialty Residency and a clinical pharmacy specialist in hematology and oncology. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. She completed a pharmacy practice residency and an oncology specialty residency at the University Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio (now the University of Cincinnati Medical Center).  Dr. LaFollette precepts PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents, as well as pharmacy students from Mercer University, the University of Georgia and South University. She is an Adjunct Instructor for Emory University School of Medicine in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology. Dr. LaFollette provides clinical pharmacy services to inpatient and outpatient hematology and oncology patients. She also serves on committees within the Georgia Cancer Center for Excellence and Grady Health System (GHS) including the GHS Chemotherapy Quality Committee (Chairperson), Cancer Center Clinical Research Committee, and GHS Medication Safety Committee.

Michael Knauss, PharmD, BCPS, AACC, FGSHP, is the Director of the PGY-2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency Program. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from Mercer University School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Grady Health System. Prior to receiving his Doctor of Pharmacy, he earned a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. He currently practices in the area of internal medicine. Dr. Knauss precepts pharmacokinetics and internal medicine rotations, as well as pharmacy students from Mercer University, University of Georgia, and South University. He serves on the Heart Failure Practitioners Work Group and Research Advisory Committee at Grady. In addition, he is a reviewer for Pharmacotherapy, Annals of Pharmacotherapy, and the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. GSHP honored him with the 2011 Outstanding Pharmacy Practitioner Award, and the 2015 Best Paper Describing a Pharmaceutical Care Service Award. Other honors are 2012 Preceptor of the Year for South University School of Pharmacy and the 2018 Doug Miller Clinical Pharmacist Leadership Award. Additionally, he enjoys participating in the residency accreditation process as a practitioner surveyor for ASHP, and was recently appointed to the ASHP Commission on Credentialling

Manish Patel, PharmD, BCIDP, BCPS, is the director for the PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Specialty Residency Program. Dr. Patel received his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Ontario. He subsequently completed his Doctor of Pharmacy at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. In 1998, Dr. Patel completed an HIV pharmacy residency program at Toronto General Hospital. Currently he practices clinical pharmacy with the inpatient HIV service, Infectious Diseases Consult Service, and Antimicrobial Stewardship team at Grady. He enjoys precepting pharmacy students from Mercer University, University of Georgia and South University. Dr. Patel is the recipient of several awards including: Grady Health System Clinical Pharmacist of the Year Award, GSHP Outstanding Residency Preceptor Award, and GSHP Best Paper Describing a Pharmaceutical Care Service Awards. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling, playing tennis, swimming and spending time with his 2 children. Currently, he is a member of the Georgia Society of Health-Systems.

Katleen Chester, PharmD, BCCCP, BCGP, FNCS, is a clinical pharmacist specialist in neurocritical care and director of the PGY-2 Neurology Pharmacy Residency Program, established in 2017. She earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy in 2006 and completed both pharmacy practice and critical care specialty residencies at Grady Health System in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Chester began her career as a clinical pharmacist in Grady’s busy Emergency Department and later transitioned her practice to the neurocritical care unit of the health system’s Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center established in 2010. Dr. Chester serves as adjunct faculty for the Emory University School of Nursing and a clinical instructor for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas School of Nursing. She places high importance on organizational involvement and giving back to the community. Dr. Chester has served on various committees of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the Neurocritical Care Society for which she holds a designation of Fellow of the Neurocritical Care Society (FNCS).

Rebecca “Becky” Andruski, PharmD is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) College of Pharmacy in Suwanee, GA. After completion of her PharmD, she completed an ambulatory care focused PGY1 at the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lake City, FL. She continued to work at the North Florida/South Georgia VA as a pharmacist in the outpatient pharmacy and ambulatory care clinics until she joined the Grady family. Dr. Andruski is currently the clinical pharmacist for the Transitions of Care Clinic where she primarily works with the outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) patients.

Irene Bemis, PharmD, BCPS is a clinical pharmacist specialist in internal medicine. She is a graduate of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, where she received a B.S. in Pharmacy. After four years of retail work, she attended the University of Colorado, where she received her Doctor of Pharmacy. She completed a pharmacy practice residency at Grady Health System in 1998, and became board certified in pharmacotherapy in 1999. Dr. Bemis precepts the Internal medicine rotation for both PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents as well as students from Mercer University, University of Georgia Schools of Pharmacy and South University. Dr. Bemis serves on various committees at Grady Health System including the Research Advisory Committee the Anticoagulation Management Committee and Falls Committee. She is currently a member of ASHP, ACCP and GSHP.

Sarah Boyko, PharmD, BCPS, is a clinical pharmacist specialist in internal medicine. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy in 2017 from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. She completed a PGY-1 pharmacy residency followed by a PGY-2 in Internal Medicine at Grady Health System. Dr. Boyko serves as Co-Chair of the Residency Research Advisory Committee and is an active member of ASHP and ACCP. She precepts the Internal Medicine rotation for PGY-1 residents as well as students from Mercer University and the University of Georgia Schools of Pharmacy. Her areas of special interest are: heart failure, anticoagulation, and infectious diseases.

Van Bui, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, is a clinical pharmacist for the medical intensive care unit and cardiovascular intensive care unit. She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from University of Georgia in 2018. She completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus in Falls Church, VA and PGY-2 Critical Care Residency at Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. She serves as a co-coordinator for the Advanced Clinical Track (ACT) Program for Mercer College of Pharmacy students at Grady and enjoys mentoring pharmacy residents and students. She is a member of Neurocritical Care Society (NCS), Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP). Her professional areas of interest include arrhythmias, heart failure, and hemodynamics.

Julianna Cebollero, PharmD, BCOP, is a Hematology/Oncology clinical pharmacist specialist at Grady’s Outpatient Cancer Center for Excellence. Dr. Cebollero earned her Bachelor and Master of Science in Chemistry at Villanova University in Pennsylvania. After working as a Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist for three years, she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from Mercer University College of Pharmacy in 2017 and later completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY-2 Oncology Specialty Residency at Grady Health System. She currently practices as an ambulatory care pharmacist with areas of interest including oral chemotherapy adherence, toxicity management, specialty pharmacy processes, and chemotherapy-related quality improvement. Dr. Cebollero serves as the PGY2 Oncology Residency Program Coordinator. In addition, she is an Adjunct Instructor for the Emory University School of Medicine in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology. She also serves on various committees including Chemotherapy Quality Committee, ASCO Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certification Committee, Cancer Center Clinical Research Committee, and the Residency Research Advisory Committee. Dr. Cebollero precepts P4 pharmacy students, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents.

Marjorie Adams Curry, PharmD, BCOP,is the Beacon Clinical Pharmacist Specialist (Hematology/Oncology). Dr. Curry earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She completed her pharmacy practice residency and hematology/oncology specialty residency at Grady Health System and served as the Hematology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist for the past 17 years. She is an Adjunct Instructor for Emory University School of Medicine in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology and an Adjunct Clinical Professor for Mercer University. Dr. Curry developed and implemented the residency Professional Development Program and has served as a co-coordinator for the past twelve years.  She also served as the coordinator for the Mercer Advanced Clinical Track (ACT) APPE students at Grady from 2012-2021. In 2018, Dr. Curry was the recipient of the Emory Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Award and in 2019, she was named the APPE Preceptor of the Year for Mercer University College of Pharmacy. Dr. Curry serves on multiple committees and is a core member of the ASCO Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) Certification Committee. Most recently, she completed a three-year term on the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) Oral Chemotherapy Collaborative, a new national committee on which she was excited to serve. Outside of work, Dr. Curry is actively involved in the community and currently serves as VP on the Board of Directors for the Dunwoody High School Softball Team.

Kristina Evans, PharmD, BCPS, is a clinical pharmacist specialist in internal medicine. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy in Athens, GA in 2013. She then completed two years of residency at Grady Health System with her PGY2 specialty residency in internal medicine. After completion of residency, Dr. Evans worked in internal medicine at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. While in Louisville, Dr. Evans was active on several multi-disciplinary committees within the organization, precepted pharmacy residents and students, and helped develop the PGY2 internal medicine residency at ULH. After returning to Grady Health System, Dr. Evans has served as an internal medicine preceptor for the PGY2 internal medicine resident, PGY1 residents, and students from both Mercer University and the University of Georgia. She also serves as the coordinator for the PGY2 internal medicine residency program. Dr. Evans is co-coordinator of the Professional Development program and on the Residency Research Advisory Committee at GHS. She currently serves as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Adult Medicine PRN of ACCP and will take on the role of Chair-Elect of the PRN in the fall. Dr. Evans’ clinical interests include heart failure, diabetes, and optimizing the role of the clinical pharmacist within the healthcare organization.

Niaima Geresu, PharmD. is a clinical pharmacist in internal medicine and acute care in the elderly. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer College of Pharmacy in Atlanta. She completed her PGY1 and PGY2 in ambulatory care at Grady Health System. She is an active member of GSHP. Her clinical areas of interest include geriatrics, transitions of care, and diabetes. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, trying new restaurants, and hiking.

Savannah Gross, PharmD, BCCCP, is a clinical pharmacist in the surgical/trauma intensive care unit. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy in Athens, GA. She then completed her PGY1 and PGY2 in critical care at UCHealth Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs, CO before moving back to Georgia. Her clinical areas of interest include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and shock management. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, baking, and hiking, as well as spending time with friends and family.

Salman Hasham, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist in ambulatory care. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy from Mercer University. Dr. Hasham completed his PGY-1 Residency at Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center. He is currently practicing in the cardiology clinic, including advanced lipid clinic and heart failure clinic. His professional interests include hypertension, lipids and heart failure. He is an active member of Georgia Society of Health-System and National Lipid Association. Dr. Hasham was the recipient of the Outstanding Preceptor Award from Georgia Society of Health-System Pharmacists in 2023. He is currently a board member of the Southeast Lipid Association.

Rachele Hollis, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist in internal medicine. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy in Athens, GA. She then completed two years of residency at Grady Health System with her PGY2 specialty residency in internal medicine. Dr. Hollis’s clinical interests include arrhythmias, heart failure, and sickle cell. In her free time, Dr. Hollis enjoys painting, trying new restaurants, cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves, and cuddling her dogs.

Allen Kang, PharmD, BCPS, BCEMP, is a clinical pharmacist in emergency medicine. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy in 2019 from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. He completed his PGY-1 residency and PGY-2 emergency medicine residency at Memorial Hermann – Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX.

Nicole Little, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist in primary care. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy in New Orleans, LA. She completed her PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency at the Birmingham VA Medical Center where her focus was on ambulatory care. Dr. Little practices in one of the outpatient Emory internal medicine clinic, Emma I. Darnell geriatric center and the newest Camp Creek comprehensive care center. She is an active member of both GSHP and ASHP. She precepts pharmacy students from Mercer University and the University of Georgia as well as PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents. Her areas of special interest are geriatrics, diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and smoking cessation.

Sahar Matloub, PharmD, BCCCP, BCEMP, is a clinical pharmacist in emergency medicine. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy at Mercer University College of Pharmacy in Atlanta, GA. She completed her PGY-1 residency at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital- Atlanta, GA and her PGY-2 in critical care at Lee Health- Fort Myers, FL. She is an active member of SCCM and ASHP.

Alexandria May, PharmD, BCPS, is the Clinical Manager for the Ambulatory Care pharmacist team. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy in 2018 from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. She completed her PGY1 pharmacy practice residency and PGY2 ambulatory care specialty residency at Grady Health System. Dr. May currently practices in the primary care setting at the Kirkwood Family Medicine Clinic. Dr. May serves as Chair of the Residency Research Advisory Committee and is an active member of GHSP, ASHP, and ACCP. She precepts pharmacy students from Mercer University and the University of Georgia as well as PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents. Her professional areas of interest include mental health, migraine/headache disorders, and diabetes with a focus on cardiovascular risk reduction.

Kia McCormick, PharmD, BCOP, is an Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Augusta University and her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY1 at Piedmont Columbus Regional in Columbus, GA followed by a PGY2 in Oncology at UF Health Shands in Gainesville, FL. She began her career as a bone marrow transplant clinical pharmacist. Currently, she practices as the hematology/oncology clinical pharmacist in the infusion center located in Grady’s Cancer Center of Excellence. Her professional areas of interests include immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and multiple myeloma. She serves on various committees such as Chemotherapy Quality Committee and the Cancer Center Clinical Research Committee.

Sara Miller, PharmD, DABAT, is a clinical pharmacist in Emergency Medicine and Toxicology. Her Doctor of Pharmacy degree was earned at Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy in Weatherford, OK. Passion for toxicology brought Dr. Miller cross-country to Grady Health System and the Georgia Poison Center where she completed a pharmacy practice residency as well as a clinical toxicology fellowship. Dr. Miller practices in the Emergency Care Center and continues her professional association with the Georgia Poison Center as a toxicologist-on-call. She is a Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology and is a member of the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT), Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), and Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity.

Olivia “Libby” Morgan, PharmD, BCCCP, BCGP, is a clinical pharmacist specialist in neurology for the Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience Center. Her role is a hybrid of acute care and ambulatory care. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia in 2012. In addition, she completed both her pharmacy practice and emergency medicine specialty residencies at Grady Health System. Dr. Morgan is the program coordinator for the PGY-1 pharmacy residency program, PGY-2 neurology pharmacy residency program, and Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences for Grady Health System. Additionally, she has served as a neurology preceptor for the PGY2 neurology resident, PGY1 residents, and students from Mercer University and the University of Georgia. Dr. Morgan is the recipient of the Grady Health System Rookie of the Year award (2017) and the Emory Neurology Residency Program’s Honorary Faculty Award (2019, 2023). She guest lectures for the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and Emory’s neurology residency program. Dr. Morgan actively participates on the Marcus Stroke and Neuroscience center’s acute stroke committee and the pharmacy department’s professional development committee. Her dedicated research interests individualized stroke prevention therapies, reducing door-to-needle times for fibrinolytic administration in acute ischemic stroke, and neuroimmunology.

Bethany Taylor Mullinax, PharmD, BCCCP, is the critical care pharmacist specialist practicing in the Cardiovascular ICU at Grady Health System. She earned her PharmD degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Suwanee, GA. She completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy residency at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital and PGY-2 Critical Care specialty residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia & Cornell Campuses) in Manhattan, New York. Her clinical interests include pain and agitation management, refractory shock medical therapy, mechanical circulatory support, anticoagulation stewardship and pulmonary hypertension. Her research interests include angiotensin II use in refractory shock, 4F-PCC dosing post cardiac surgery, and IV fluid management post cardiac surgery. Bethany is an active member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) and PERT Consortium. In her free time, Bethany enjoys cooking with her husband, watching Bravo TV, trying new restaurants and playing with her newborn son

Melissa P. Patel, PharmD, BCPS, is a clinical pharmacist in internal medicine. Dr. Patel received her Bachelors in Biological Sciences from the University of Florida, followed by Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Samford University. After pharmacy school, she completed her residency at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL.  She is co-coordinator for the Advanced Clinical Track (ACT) program for pharmacy students through Mercer University, serves on the Residency Research Advisory Committee (RRAC), PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency Advisory Committee (RAC), antibiotic subcommittee, heart failure committee, anticoagulation committee, CPR committee and on the Age Friendly Health System committee (AFHS) at Grady Health System. Dr. Patel is an active member of the Georgia Society of Health System Pharmacists (GSHP) and serves on the education committee. Her interests include geriatrics, anticoagulation, heart failure, process improvement development, and growing as an educator for residents and students. She precepts PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents and pharmacy students from Mercer University, University of Georgia, and South University.

Sam Pournezhad, PharmD, is the critical care clinical pharmacist practicing in the Marcus Stroke and Neurosciences Center at Grady Health System, covering the Neurology and Neurosurgery services in the intensive care unit. Dr. Pournezhad also covers the Post-ICU clinic in the multispecialty ambulatory care clinics. In addition, He floats between different intensive care units at Grady Hospital. Dr. Pournezhad received his PharmD degree from Touro University of California School of Pharmacy in Vallejo, CA., and completed his PGY-1 Pharmacy residency and PGY-2 Critical Care specialty residency at Grady Health System in Atlanta, GA. In addition, Dr. Pournezhad holds the position of adjunct faculty assistant professor at Touro University School of Pharmacy. Dr. Pournezhad is an active member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM), the American Burn Association (ABA), and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

Kruti Shah, PharmD, BCPS, is a clinical pharmacist specialist in drug information and drug policy development.  She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Kentucky and completed her Pharmacy Practice Residency at University of Louisville Healthcare in Louisville, Kentucky.  Dr. Shah received Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy in 2010. Prior to joining Grady Health System, Dr. Shah has worked as a clinical pharmacist and clinical coordinator at various health systems in Kentucky, Washington DC and Louisiana.  Dr. Shah currently provides clinical pharmacy services in the area of drug information, drug shortage planning, medication utilization, and formulary management. In addition, she serves as the preceptor for PGY-1 residency longitudinal and elective Drug Information learning experience. She precepts pharmacy students from Mercer University, University of Georgia and South University.  She is involved in various committees at Grady Health System, including the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and various subcommittees and expert panels.

Brad Smith, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP, is a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in primary care, the Pharmacy Department Education Coordinator, the Assistant Program Director for the PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency, and a Co-Coordinator for the Advanced Clinical Track (ACT) Program for Mercer College of Pharmacy students at Grady. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy from Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Atlanta, GA. He completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA, and a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. He received his American Academy of HIV Medicine Pharmacist certification in 2018 and then became a Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist in 2019. Dr. Smith provides primary care services in the outpatient HIV clinic as well as support in the Emory Pulmonology Clinic. He precepts pharmacy students from Mercer University and the University of Georgia as well as both PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents. Dr. Smith was the recipient of the 2019-2020 UGA Preceptor of the Year for the North Georgia area. He is currently a member of GSHP, ASHP, IDSA, HIVMA, and ACCP. He currently serves on the Education Committee for GSHP as well as the Research Advisory Committee for Grady.

Katherine Tauson, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist in critical care. She covers each of the intensive care units as the float critical care pharmacist. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from The University of Arizona College of Pharmacy in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Tauson completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Southern Arizona VA Health Care System and PGY-2 in critical care at the University of California San Diego. In her free time, Kate enjoys competing in triathlons and spending time with her family.

Joseph Torrisi, PharmD, BCIDP, is a clinical pharmacist in Infectious Diseases. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the South Carolina College of Pharmacy in Columbia, SC. He did both his PGY1 and PGY2 ID residency at Grady Health System. Currently he covers the Specialized Immunology Service (inpatient HIV/AIDS team), ID consults and Antimicrobial Stewardship service. He enjoys precepting students and residents on the SIS and ID consult teams throughout the year. He has published on Invasive Respiratory Viral infections in the ICU within the ACCP Pharmacotherapy textbook and guest lectured on COVID-19 at the Southeastern Critical Care Summit and ID Week. His interests include HIV, treatment for multi-drug resistant organisms, infections within the ICU and using advanced laboratory diagnostics to improve antimicrobial stewardship. Outside of work he enjoys going to the gym, watching sports, cooking food and spending time with his girlfriend and his dogs Tank and Miska.

Alyssa Utz, PharmD, BCPS, is an ambulatory care clinical pharmacist at Grady Health System. Dr. Utz received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and her Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. She completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at WellStar Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, GA and her PGY-2 in Ambulatory Care at Kaiser Permanente in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Utz received Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy in 2018. She practices in the outpatient anticoagulation clinic and serves as the Anticoagulation Stewardship Pharmacist leading various quality improvement projects related to anticoagulation within the health system. Dr. Utz is an active member of GSHP and her areas of interest include anticoagulation management, quality improvement, and precepting.

Dylan Wallace, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacist within the ambulatory space, with focuses on dermatology and hepatitis c medication management. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry as well as his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduation, Dylan completed a community/ambulatory based PGY-1 with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is currently the clinical pharmacist for the Dermatology and Liver clinics at main Grady. His areas of interest include specialty pharmacy and chronic disease state management.

Hiba Yacout, PharmD, BCPS, is a clinical pharmacist in ambulatory care. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Mercer University. Dr. Yacout completed her PGY-1 and PGY-2 Internal Medicine residency at Grady Health System. Dr. Yacout practices in the primary care setting at two multilingual clinics, Brookhaven and North Fulton Health Centers. She is a member of GSHP and ACCP. Her professional interests include diabetes, transition of care, anticoagulation, and heart failure.

Stella Ye, PharmD, BCPS, is a clinical pharmacist in internal medicine and one of the coordinators for the Residency Research Advisory Committee and Preceptor Development Committee. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy in 2018 from the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, followed by a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at the Memphis VA Medical Center and PGY-2 in Internal Medicine at Grady Health System. Stella precepts pharmacy students from the University of Georgia and Mercer University, as well as PGY-1 and PGY-2 residents. Her professional areas of interest include anticoagulation, infectious disease, transitions of care, and research. Stella was the recipient of the GSHP Outstanding Pharmaceutical Publication Award in 2021. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, and teaching group fitness classes at Pure Barre.