PGY1 Pharmacy Residents

Katharine Barwick, PharmD

Pharmacy Education

Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy

Hometown

Columbia, South Carolina

Research

A Comparison of the 4Ts, HIT-Expert Probability (HEP) and Lill-Le Louët (LLL) Scores in Screening for Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia in Cardiac Surgery Patients

Areas of Interest

Critical Care, Infectious Diseases

Why did you choose MUSC?

I completed two APPEs here and loved the interdisciplinary experience! I really enjoyed the teams I worked with and saw how heavily they relied on their pharmacists. I had amazing preceptors those months and knew I wanted to be at a program with preceptors who were supportive and challenged me to grow!

Contact

barwick@musc.edu

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Kelsey Brasel, PharmD

Pharmacy Education

University of Wisconsin – Madison

Hometown

Green Bay, Wisconsin

Research

Pharmacotherapy for Pediatric Agitation in the Emergency Department

Areas of Interest

Pediatrics, Critical Care

Why did you choose MUSC?

MUSC stood out to me due to the variety of rotations offered (and the ability to customize within the required rotations), the ability to complete both a research and a teaching certificate, and the supportive preceptors and co-residents. Additionally, having the ability to staff and complete rotations at Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital has allowed me to explore my passions in pediatrics in a variety of ways.

Contact

brasel@musc.edu

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Daijah Davis, PharmD

Pharmacy Education

Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy

Hometown

Winnsboro, South Carolina

Research

Evaluation of Infusion Related Reactions Among Intravenous Trastuzumab, Subcutaneous Trastuzumab, and Trastuzumab Biosimilars at an Academic Medical Center

Areas of Interest

Critical Care, Emergency Medicine

Why did you choose MUSC?

MUSC is an academic medical center with various learning opportunities and pharmacy preceptors dedicated to teaching. I chose MUSC because of the unique rotations offered and diverse patient population. Additionally, the level I trauma center designation and 24-hour in-house on-call program appealed to my clinical interests.

Contact

davisdai@musc.edu
Twitter: daijahd_pharmd

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Kelsi Escobar, PharmD

Pharmacy Education

The Ohio State University

Hometown

Lindenhurst, Illinois

Research

Incorporation of Corticosteroids for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting: Practice Implications

Areas of Interest

Pediatrics, Critical Care, Hematology/Oncology

Why did you choose MUSC?

I chose MUSC because I wanted a rigorous clinical program that offered me experiences in both adult and pediatric medicine. The support and community that comes with having a large residency class is another reason why I chose MUSC.

Contact

escobark@musc.edu
Twitter: @KelsiEscobar1

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Nicole Frost, PharmD

Pharmacy Education

University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy

Hometown

Pataskala, Ohio

Research

Intern Expansion and Standardization Across a Health System

Areas of Interest

Critical Care, Cardiology, and Emergency Medicine

Why did you choose MUSC?

At MUSC, I knew I would get to “do it all” with the variety of required and elective rotations, longitudinal staffing and projects.

Contact

frostn@musc.edu
Twitter: @nicolefrostt

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Lily Hiott, PharmD

Pharmacy Education

UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Hometown

Raleigh, North Carolina

Research

Effect of Elevated BMI on Short and Long-Term Outcomes After Pancreas Transplant

Areas of Interest

Critical Care, Cardiology, Internal Medicine

Why did you choose MUSC?

MUSC offers a wide variety of rotation experiences in many different specialties and the ability to learn to care for different patient populations ranging from outpatient to critically ill. I was also excited about the on-call component of the residency because although it is challenging, I knew it would allow me to become a more independent and confident pharmacist!

Contact

hiottl@musc.edu

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Alex B. Jones, PharmD

Pharmacy Education

Oregon State University / Oregon Health & Sciences University

Hometown

Missoula, Montana

Research

Short-Term and Long-Term Outcomes in Type-1 and Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Post-Pancreas Transplant

Areas of Interest

Transplant, Critical Care

Why did you choose MUSC?

I chose MUSC because the caliber of training that MUSC offers coupled with their commitment to pushing diversity, equity, and inclusion forward within the profession of pharmacy and the field of healthcare. I am proud to be training in such robust clinical, academic, and research settings alongside such high-performing healthcare professionals.

Contact

jonealex@musc.edu

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Katie Rogers, PharmD

Non-traditional resident, completing program over 24 months (available for internal employees only)

Pharmacy Education

Medical University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy

Hometown

Seneca, South Carolina

Research

Mental Health Adverse Effects of Trikafta in a Single Institution Pediatric and Adult Cystic Fibrosis Clinic

Areas of Interest

Pediatrics, Oncology

Why did you choose MUSC?

I am currently a Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist in Shawn Jenkin's Children's Hospital. I chose to stay at MUSC because they believed in me and wanted to invest in my career with them. It is a really unique opportunity for me to complete a hybrid PGY1 that also allows me to continue to work in a field I am passionate about.

Contact

rogesara@musc.edu

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Amy Rowley, PharmD

Pharmacy Education

University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Hometown

Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Research

Development of a Central Drug Shortage Database and Resources for MUSC Enterprise

Areas of Interest

Oncology, Infectious Diseases

Why did you choose MUSC?

I knew I wanted a residency that would prepare me to practice at the top of my license and care for high-acuity patients. MUSC offers a variety of challenging, customizable clinical rotations, close collaboration with the college of pharmacy, a strong mentorship program, and of course - the opportunity to live in my favorite city!

Contact

rowleyam@musc.edu

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Kirsten Smith, PharmD

Pharmacy Education

University of Michigan

Hometown

Lansing, Michigan

Research

Buprenorphine Micro-Dosing in the Medical Population

Areas of Interest

Informatics, Drug Information

Why did you choose MUSC?

I chose MUSC for diverse clinical, teaching, and research experiences offered, the supportive environment created by co-residents and preceptors and the perks of living in such a beautiful city!

Contact

smikirst@musc.edu

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Jamie Sterr, PharmD

Pharmacy Education

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Hometown

Tomahawk, Wisconsin

Research

Impact of COVID-19 on Door-to-Medication Metrics in the Emergency Department: A Single-Center Retrospective Review

Areas of Interest

Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Critical Care

Why did you choose MUSC?

With my strong interest in emergency medicine and critical care, I was attracted to MUSC's PGY1 residency program for its 24 hour, in-house on-call program and wide variety of clinical rotations offered. Additionally, something I did not realize I would value so much is the strong support system that naturally develops within such a large residency class.

Contact

sterrj@musc.edu
Twitter: @Jamfibrozil

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Michelle Yang, PharmD

Pharmacy Education

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Hometown

Rockville, Maryland

Research

Pharmacotherapy for Pediatric Agitation on an Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit

Areas of Interest

Psychiatry

Why did you choose MUSC?

I chose MUSC because of the welcoming environment I felt during the virtual showcase, meet and greet, and interview. MUSC also offers a wide variety of challenging experiences for me to build confidence and become a more well-rounded pharmacist. As a large academic medical center, it also affords me the opportunity to work interprofessionally with numerous healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.

Contact

yangmi@musc.edu