Inova Alexandria Hospital PGY1 Pharmacy Residents

Residency Year: 2021-2022

Pharmacy school: Virginia Commonwealth University

Practice Areas of Interest: Infectious Disease, Ambulatory Care, and Informatics

Reason for coming to Inova Alexandria Hospital: I was drawn to Inova Alexandria Hospital because I was interested in a community hospital that has a strong pharmacy presence, in which pharmacists are able to make a difference in the care of patients. The program offered me a variety of rotations that fit my interests, and I was able to build a relationship with the incredible team through my fourth-year rotations. They are invested in our growth as pharmacists and individuals, and I feel incredibly supported. I am confident this program will provide me a strong foundation for success as a clinical pharmacist, no matter what field I go into.

Residency Year: 2021-2022

Pharmacy School: Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy

Practice Areas of Interest: Critical Care, Infectious Disease, Transitions of Care

Reason for coming to Inova Alexandria Hospital: I knew a smaller community hospital was a good fit for me because I am able to easily build strong relationships with my colleagues and providers. The program offers several areas of practice I am interest in, and also offers other rotations I am excited to explore, such as NICU and OR pharmacy. The team here is very supportive and willing to help guide the residents grow and learn throughout the year. This program was the best choice for me and aligns with my future career goals as a clinical pharmacist.

Residency Year: 2020-2021

Pharmacy school: University of Colorado

Continuing Education (CE) Lecture: Balancing treatment today with resistance tomorrow: Options for difficult to treat Pseudomonal and carbapenem-resistant enterobacterales infections

Longitudinal Research Project: Reducing inpatient mortality in high-risk patients

Post-residency Position: PGY2 in Medication Use Safety and Policy at Inova Alexandria and Mount Vernon Hospitals

Residency Year: 2020-2021

Pharmacy school: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy

Continuing Education (CE) Lecture: SGLT2 Inhibitors use in Heart Failure with reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)

Longitudinal Research Project: Pharmacist led interventions impact on hyperglycemic outcomes in surgical patients

Post-residency Position: Staff Pharmacist Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

Residency Year: 2019-2020

Pharmacy School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy

Continuing Education (CE) Lecture: Invasive Antifungal Disease States and Available Treatment Options

Longitudinal Research Project: Limiting the Use of Sulfonylureas at a Community Hospital

Post-residency Position: Staff Pharmacist Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

Residency Year: 2019-2020

Pharmacy School: University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy

Continuing Education (CE) Lecture: Current Practices in Parenteral Nutrition

Longitudinal Research Project: Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Intervention on Fentanyl Infusions in Mechanically Ventilated Adults

Post-residency Position: Clinical Staff Pharmacist Ohio State Wexner Medical Campus

Residency Year: 2018-2019

Pharmacy School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy

Continuing Education (CE) Lecture: Reduce Abuse: Use of Non-Opioid Alternative in Acute Pain

Longitudinal Research Project: The Role of Melatonin in the Prevention of Delirium in Adult Critical Care Patients

Post-residency Position: Clinical Staff Pharmacist The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Residency Year: 2018-2019

Pharmacy School: Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy

Continuing Education (CE) Lecture: Management of Status Epilepticus in the Hospital Setting

Longitudinal Research Project: Reducing Use of Long Acting Opioids in Joint Replacement Patients

Post-residency Position: Staff Pharmacist Inova Fairfax Hospital

Residency Year: 2017-2018

Pharmacy School: University of Findlay College of Pharmacy, Findlay OH

Continuing Education (CE) Lecture: Managing Migraine: Understanding the Concepts Behind the Cocktails

Longitudinal Research Project: Evaluation of Potentially Inappropriate Medications (PIM) on Patient Medications Lists using the Beers List

Post-residency Position: Clinical Staff Pharmacist Kaiser Permanente, Washington DC

Residency Year: 2017-2018

Pharmacy School: Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy - Shenandoah University, Wincester VA

Continuing Education (CE) Lecture: Hereditary Angioedema in the Emergency Setting: Optimizing Patient Management

Longitudinal Research Project: Early Identification of Opioid-Naive Patients utilizing Medication Reconciliation

Post-Residency Position: Clinical Staff Pharmacist Houston Methodist Hospital

Residency Year: 2016-2017

Pharmacy School: Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Current Position: Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Bon Secours Hospital, Richmond VA

Residency Year: 2016-2017

Pharmacy School: Creighton University School of Pharmacy, Omaha, NE

Current Position: Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Fairfax VA

Residency Year: 2015-2016

Pharmacy School: University of Florida, Gainesville

Continuing Education (CE) Lecture: Two Steps Ahead of Antibiotic Resistance in Gram Negative Bacteria

Longitudinal Research Project: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): How can we piece the readmission pie together?

Current Position: Clinical staff pharmacist, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT

Residency Year: 2015-2016

Pharmacy School: Northeastern University Bouve College of Health Sciences

Continuing Education (CE) Lecture: Breaking Down Thrombolysis in the Treatment of Pulmonary Embolism

Longitudinal Research Project: Reducing readmissions in heart failure patient’s: the pharmacist’s role in transitions of care

Post-Residency Position: PGY-2 Cardiology Pharmacy Resident, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA