Pharmacy Residency Program
West Chester Hospital Pharmacy Preceptors
Tara Harpenau, PharmD, BCIDP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Stewardship
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP)
- Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP)
- Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
Favorite part of the job: many opportunities to optimize antimicrobial therapy contribute to decreased antimicrobial use and resistance, teaching/precepting
Hobbies: fishing, volleyball, hiking, traveling, cooking, spending time with family, reading
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Vanderbilt Medical Center; PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Katie Arnold, PharmD
Professional/Society Membership:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
Favorite part of the job: I enjoy the flexibility associated with my role and that I am able to continue growing my clinical skills in many parts of the hospital pharmacy setting.
Hobbies: Reading, needlepointing, LEGO building, crafting, trying new coffee shops, and spending time with my family and dog
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, UC Health - West Chester Hospital
Mary Becker, PharmD
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
Favorite part of the job: Learning new things every day. Being able to work together as a team both within the department and within the organization to improve workflow and patient care.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, reading, gardening, cooking, biking, and running.
Education: University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, PharmD
Kylie Brown, PharmD
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
Favorite Part of the job: My favorite parts of the job are the strong interprofessional collaboration I get to be a part of and the opportunity to learn something new every day.
Hobbies: Reading, trying new coffee shops, sand volleyball, running, and hanging out with friends/family
Education: Ohio Northern Raabe College of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy; UC Health West Chester Hospital, PGY1 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: Working with patients to educate and empower them to take charge in their healthcare! I also love collaborating as a member of a multi-disciplinary care team to provide optimal patient care while challenging myself to never stop learning.
Hobbies: Baking, all things DIY, reading, fishing, trying new restaurants and food trucks, and playing with my dog!
Education: BA, Miami University (Oxford, OH); Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, UC Health – West Chester Hospital; PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency, UC Health- University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Monica Commins, PharmD
Professional/Society Memberships:
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
Favorite part of the job: Working with a collaborative team that continuously wants to progress the pharmacy profession.
Hobbies: Watching football, watching our kids compete in sports, spending time outside, and spending time with friends
Education: Ohio Wesleyan University, BS; University of Cincinnati, PharmD
Paige Cornett, PharmD, BCPS
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (OSHP)
Favorite part of the job: Opportunity to contribute to patient care as part of the healthcare team. It’s such a rewarding experience to provide guidance to a provider or counsel a patient on a new medication. I enjoy the new challenges I encounter every day and the opportunity to learn and grow with my peers!
Hobbies: bike riding, cooking and trying new recipes, beer and wine tastings, reading, traveling
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, UC Health – West Chester Hospital
Sydney Elmore, PharmD, BCOP
Professional/Society Memberships:
- Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA)
Favorite part of the job: I truly enjoy making a positive impact on my patients and being an advocate for them during their worst and best times.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, baking, reading, trying new restaurants and coffee cafes
Education: BS Biology, University of Louisville; Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of Cincinnati Medical Center; PGY2 Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Specialty Residency, University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Christopher Marsman, PharmD, BCPS
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (OSHP)
- American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
- Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA)
Favorite part of the job: Collaborating with other members of the healthcare team to provide the best, up-to-date care for our patients
Hobbies: Rock climbing, backpacking, disc golf, drums, traveling, coffee
Education: BS, Miami University (Oxford, OH); Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital
Brian Monzon, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
- Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)
Favorite part of the job:
Having the opportunity to work in a hospital that is has expanded so much since I have started and expansion of pharmacy services seems limitless. Interactions with providers (at all levels including residents, APPs, and attendings) as well as nurses, case managers, and all other members of the healthcare team have been welcoming and encouraging to provide the most optimized patient care and medication management. Inpatient pharmacy has also become such an integral part of, not only the medication history process on admission, but also prevention of discharge barriers by helping to provide/investigate access to expensive medications.
Hobbies: Volleyball, gym, skiing, cooking/grilling, spending time with wife and dog
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Illinois at Chicago - College of Pharmacy; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Union Hospital
Stacy McCoy, PharmD, BCPS
Professional/Society Memberships:
- Neurocritical Care Society
Favorite part of the job: Being a part of a multidisciplinary team and making meaningful contributions to patient care. Learning new things every day and being challenged to continue to learn more.
Hobbies: spending time with friends and family, hiking, traveling, gardening, practicing taekwondo, and reading
Education: BS Biology, Wright State University; Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, St. Elizabeth
Isabelle Oiler, PharmD
Professional/Society Memberships:
- APhA
Favorite part of the job: I enjoy covering a variety of areas in the hospital (ICU, ED, IM, trauma/surgery), etc. I also enjoy precepting/teaching students and residents!
Hobbies: watching movies (especially horror movies) and TV shows, reading, volleyball, baking
Education: Ohio Northern University, PGY1 Residency UC Health West Chester Hospital
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
Tanner Sweeney, PharmD, BCPS
Favorite Part of the job: I enjoy problem solving and learning from anticoagulation stewardship, coordinating periprocedural planning with our system’s providers, and creating a positive environment for our learners in ambulatory care.
Hobbies: Running along the riverfront, watching movies, exploring the Cincinnati food scene, and going to local art museums/festivals
Education: Marshall University School of Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy; Hershel “Woody” Williams VA Medical Center, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Suzanne Van Fleet, PharmD, BCCCP
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)
- Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)
Favorite part of the job: Opportunity to work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team and to have a direct impact on the care of critically ill patients
Hobbies: hiking, biking, running, rock climbing, reading, traveling, trying new restaurants and breweries, and spending time with family
Education: BA, Case Western Reserve University; Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of Cincinnati Medical Center; PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Specialty Residency, UCMC