Pharmacy Residency Program
UC Health Corporate Preceptors
UC Health Corporate Preceptors
Jeffrey Akers, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, CPEL
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Favorite part of the job: I love my team! They are truly the best part of my job. The Pharmacy team is world-class, and I love to push the expansion of what Pharmacy can do and watch the success that results from our investment.
Hobbies: My family, my church and the University of Kentucky Wildcats. Jeff is an active member of his church and has taught adult Sunday School for 18 years. He loves basketball and has been a UK fan his whole life. Go Cats!
Education: University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy; University of Kentucky, Doctor of Pharmacy; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Masters in Healthcare Administration
Michael Cunningham, PharmD
Michael.Cunningham@uchealth.com
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Favorite part of the job: I enjoy working cooperatively with people from virtually every hospital department to enhance patient safety and the care our patients receive.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends and building into my children.
Education: University of Cincinnati, BS Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy; University of Cincinnati Medical Center, UC Health, PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency
Nicole Harger Dykes, PharmD, BCCCP
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
- American Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
Favorite part of the job: Having the chance to interact with so many different people on many different levels. I also really enjoy watching pharmacy residents grow and learn over the course of the year to develop into independent, high performing pharmacists!
Hobbies: Reading, shopping, traveling, working out and spending time with friends and family
Education: Ohio Northern University, Doctor of Pharmacy; University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Pharmacy Practice Residency with an Emphasis in Managed Care; University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Primary Care Specialty Residency-
Eric W. Mueller, PharmD, FCCM, FCCP
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
- Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP)
Favorite part of the job: Helping patients get better and seeing the “light” come on when someone realizes they are learning something.
Hobbies: Sports, marathon watching, camping
Education: University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy; The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Critical Care/Nutrition Support Specialty Residency; The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Critical Care Research Fellowship
Ambulatory Care
Zoe Adjei, PharmD
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
Favorite part of the job: I enjoy working as part of an interdisciplinary team where we learn from each other and use our combined knowledge to provide patient-centered care.
Hobbies: I enjoy cooking, baking, hiking and, of course, hanging out with my adorable cat Stevie!
Education: University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy ; UC Health – University of Cincinnati Medical Center, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency ; UC Health – University of Cincinnati Medical Center, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency
Jameela Aladimi, PharmD, CDCES
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
- Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES)
Favorite part of the job: Love connecting with patients to optimize therapy. Diabetes management is my favorite!
Hobbies: Traveling, pilates, partaking in fitness challenges, investing
Education: University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy; Blanchard Valley Hospital, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency; UC Health - University of Cincinnati Medical Center, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency
Morgan Behan, PharmD, BCACP
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
- Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA), Currently serving as the New Practitioner Experience Member-at-Large
Favorite Part of the job: I am passionate about direct patient care and building trusting relationships with my patients. It is so rewarding seeing them meet their health-related goals. I also enjoy interprofessional collaboration, especially working with our medical residents.
Hobbies: I love spending time with my daughter, husband, and our pup, Archie! I also enjoy reading and cheering on the Buckeyes.
Education: The Ohio State University, B.S. Pharmaceutical Sciences; The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy;, Veterans Affairs Central Ohio Healthcare System. PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Marisa Brizzi, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
- HIV PRN
Favorite part of the job: Working in both the outpatient clinical setting and the administrative setting allows me to make an impact on both the patient level and the health system level.
Hobbies: Bringing my bernedoodle, Luca, to the hospital to visit patients. He works at UC Health as a therapy dog!
Education: University of Florida, Doctor of Pharmacy; University of Illinois at Chicago, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency; University of Illinois at Chicago, PGY2 HIV/ID Pharmacy Residency
Lynn Broermann, PharmD
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
Favorite part of the job: Educating and empowering patients to take control of their own health
Hobbies: Watching/playing sports, going to concerts, eating at new restaurants, and traveling
Education: University of South Carolina, Doctor of Pharmacy; Veteran Health Indiana, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency; Veteran Health Indiana, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency
Courtney Coffman, PharmD, BCACP
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
- Greater Cincinnati Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP)
Favorite part of the job: I love that my job allows for continuity of care to establish longstanding relationships with my patients. I am passionate about being a resource, and through my work I am able to educate, advocate for, and empower them to optimize their health.
Hobbies: I’m a hobby collector! Current obsessions include wildlife photography and reading.
Education: Miami University,Bachelors of Arts, Biology; University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy; UC Health - West Chester Hospital, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency; UC Health - University of Cincinnati Medical Center PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency
Bailey Francis, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP
Professional/Society Memberships:
- Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP)
Favorite part of the job: Providing injectable treatment options for patients living with HIV and for HIV PrEP.
Hobbies: Traveling, reading, trying out new restaurants and breweries, watching football, playing pickleball.
Education: South Carolina College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy; Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency; Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, PGY2 Infectious Diseases
Emily Kim, PharmD
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Favorite part of the job: I enjoy building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and empowering them to take control of their health in an outpatient setting. I also enjoy collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to problem solve and provide evidence-based patient care.
Hobbies: Hiking, kayaking, spending time with my family, friends, and cats.
Education: University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy; University of Kentucky College of Public Health, Graduate Certificate in Gerontology; Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Megan Lyons, PharmD, BCACP
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Favorite part of the job: Working as a member of our ambulatory care team to provide high-level care to the patients at UC Health.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants.
Education: University of South Carolina, Doctor of Pharmacy; Health Alliance – Saint Luke Hospital, PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency
Christopher Mashburn, PharmD
christopher.mashburn@uchealth.com
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP)
Favorite part of the job: Interacting with a variety of patients and conditions and being able to help marginalized people.
Hobbies: Running, computers, hiking (with night vision goggles), cooking
Education: University of Kentucky, Doctor of Pharmacy; Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency; Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center, PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency
Jasmine Maynard, PharmD
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
Favorite part of the job: The opportunity to help patients better understand and manage their disease states and medications. Building trusting relationships with my patients is one of the most rewarding parts of my work! It’s amazing to see a patient’s progress as we work together on their health outcomes. I love being part of their journey and celebrating those successes with them!
Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and our dog Dex, baking, and trying different coffee shops around the city!
Education: Marshall University, Doctor of Pharmacy; Marshall Health – Ambulatory Care Clinics, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Tara Nagaraj, PharmD, BCACP
Professional/Society Membership:
- American Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Favorite part of the job: I really enjoy working directly with patients in the clinic setting managing complex disease states. I also like working in an interdisciplinary team.
Hobbies: Running, Zumba, spending time with family and friends, traveling.
Education: University of Cincinnati, Doctor of Pharmacy; MetroHealth, Cleveland, Ohio, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency-; The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency
Kwon Park, PharmD
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Favorite part of the job: Building close patient relationships and ensuring continuity of care. I get to work one-on-one with patients to manage chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension, and it’s rewarding to see the impact of my interventions.
Hobbies: Hiking, lifting
Education: University of Arizona, Doctor of Pharmacy; University of Minnesota, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Dimple Patel, PharmD, AAHIVP
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
- Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP)
Favorite part of the job: Getting to see firsthand how effective HIV treatment improves a patient’s health and quality of life. Another rewarding aspect of the job is being at the forefront of preventive healthcare as PrEP is a crucial tool in HIV prevention and public health.
Hobbies: Trying out new restaurants, spending time with friends, and cuddling with my cat!
Education: University of Florida, Doctor of Pharmacy; University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, PGY2 Infectious Disease Pharmacy Residency
Krissy Reinstatler, PharmD, BCPP, MBA
Krissy.Reinstatler@uchealth.com
Professional/Society Memberships:
- Greater Cincinnati Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP)
- College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists
- Phi Lambda Sigma
- Kappa Epsilon
Favorite part of the job: Educating patients and their families.
Hobbies: Cooking, baking, and eating; Photography, Running, Writing, Reading, Watching classic movies
Education: University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy; Chillicothe VA Medical Center, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Samantha Shaffer, PharmD, BCACP
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
Favorite part of the job: Continuing to learn new things each day!
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, training for triathlons, and spending time with my family.
Education: Nova Southeastern University, Doctor of Pharmacy; Madigan Army Medical Center on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, PGY1 Pharmacy Practice with Ambulatory Focus
Megan Than Win, PharmD
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Favorite part of the job: Ambulatory care provides a rewarding opportunity for delivering direct patient care and fostering long-term relationships. I enjoy this collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, where comprehensive care and continuous learning intersect to enhance both patient outcomes and my professional growth!
Hobbies: I love trying new restaurants and recipes, as well as spending time with my husband and our senior dog, Zoey!
Education: University of Cincinnati, BS Health Sciences (2018); University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, PharmD (2022);Doctor of Pharmacy; St. Elizabeth Healthcare, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2023); St. Elizabeth Healthcare, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency (2024)
Sharon Wright, PharmD
Professional membership:
- American Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Favorite part of the job: Providing excellent patient care to diverse and interesting patients
Hobbies: Running, gardening and my dogs
Education: University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy
Drug Policy Development
Matt Keeler, PharmD, BCPS
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
Favorite part of the job: Learning something new about the system, patient care, new medications, etc every day!
Hobbies: Running, soccer, Cincinnati sports, biking, ultimate frisbee, biking, exploring new parks with the kids, traveling.
Education: University of Cincinnati James L Winkle College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy; The Christ Hospital, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Rebecca McKinney, PharmD, BCPS
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
- Greater Cincinnati Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP)
- Ohio Pharmacist Association (OPA)
- American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP)
Favorite part of the job: Working collaboratively with staff across the health system
Hobbies: Baking/cooking, golfing, and spending time with my family
Education: University of Findlay, Doctor of Pharmacy; St. Elizabeth Healthcare, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Pharmacy Informatics
Neil Ernst, PharmD
Professional/Society Membership:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
- Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)
- Phi Lambda Sigma
- Kappa Psi
Favorite part of your job: The ability to learn something new every day. Helping critically ill patients have meaningful recoveries.
Hobbies outside of pharmacy: Running, biking, hiking, golf, and watching college basketball and football
Education: University of Cincinnati, Doctor of Pharmacy; Pharmacy Practice Residency , The University of Cincinnati Medical Center, PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency; University of Cincinnati Medical Center, PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency
Denver Stewart, PharmD
Favorite part of the job: Continually problem-solving
Hobbies: Hiking, playing music, hanging out with friends and family
Education: University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, Bachelor of Fine Arts in Electronic Media; University of CincinnatiJames L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy
Specialty Pharmacy
Emma Chermely, PharmD, BCACP
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Phi Lamda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society (PLS)
Favorite part of the job: Patient interactions
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, running, reading
Education: University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy; Riverside Methodist Hospital, PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency; University of Cincinnati Medical Center, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency
Alyssa McCann, PharmD, BCACP
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
- Greater Cincinnati Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP)
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
Favorite part of the job: Ensuring the specialty pharmacy team is cared for so that they can provide the best care to patients, precepting students & residents, growing our technicians, and being on the cutting edge of new therapies.
Hobbies: Reading, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends.
Education: University of Kentucky, Doctor of Pharmacy; Cincinnati VA Medical Center, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency; University of Cincinnati Medical Center, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency
Alicia Pence, PharmD, BCACP
Favorite part of the job: With my background in Ambulatory Care and experience in UC Health, I support the patient management program of the Specialty Pharmacy. I enjoy the variety of tasks, problem-solving, and data collection to maintain compliance with accreditation standards.
Hobbies: Golfing, traveling, faith formation groups, and whatever activities my kids are involved in.
Education: University of Cincinnati, BS Pharm; University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy; Health Alliance – The University of Cincinnati Medical Center, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency
Transitions of Care/Prior Authorization
Sheila Takieddine, PharmD, BCPS
Sheila.Takieddine@uchealth.com
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
- Greater Cincinnati Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP)
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
- Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)
Favorite part of the job: Being a resource for the pharmacy departments and interdisciplinary practitioners at UC Health, and helping to implement changes that have positive impact on patient care
Hobbies: Skiing, Running, CrossFit, being an Ohio State Football fan
Education: The Ohio State University, B.S. Microbiology; University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy; UC Health – University of Cincinnati Medical Center, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency; UC Health – University of Cincinnati Medical Center, PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency
Consolidated Pharmacy Services Center
Maria Guido, PharmD, BCPS
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
- Greater Cincinnati Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP)
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
Favorite part of your job: Having the opportunity to learn something new everyday
Hobbies outside of pharmacy: Working out, hanging out with my three kiddos, Michigan football and basketball (Go Blue), cooking/baking
Education: Western Michigan University, BS, biomedical sciences; University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy; University of Michigan Health System, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency; UC Health – University of Cincinnati Medical Center, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency
Beth Stacy, PharmD, BCPS
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
- Greater Cincinnati Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP)
- Phi Lambda Sigma
- Lambda Kappa Sigma
Favorite Part of the Job: Treating complex medical cases with an interprofessional team.
Hobbies: Running, crocheting, cooking, and spending time with family and her Great Dane, Teddy.
Education: Morehead State University, Bachelor of Science; University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy; University of Cincinnati Medical Center, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency; University of Cincinnati Medical Center, PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency