Pharmacy Residency
Community Hospital PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program provides broad clinical training in a variety of areas. The goals of the program are to produce highly skilled and well-rounded clinical pharmacists that provide patient-centered pharmaceutical care in a hospital or ambulatory clinic setting. The resident will gain experience through a wide variety of rotations, teaching opportunities, and involvement in professional activities and hospital committees.
Required Rotations:
- Orientation
- Cardiology
- Critical Care
- Infectious Diseases
- Adult Internal Medicine
- Administration
- Ambulatory Care (longitudinal)
- Medication Safety (longitudinal)
- Pharmacy Practice (longitudinal)
- Medication Use Evaluation (longitudinal)
- Research Project (longitudinal)
- Professional Presentation (longitudinal)
Elective Rotations:
- Emergency Medicine
- Advanced Emergency Medicine
- Nutrition Support
- Oncology
- Advanced Oncology
- Advanced Administration
- Advanced Ambulatory Care
- Neuroscience Critical Care
- Advanced Infectious Diseases
- Neuroscience Critical Care
- Advanced Medication Safety
- Teaching Certificate (longitudinal)
To ensure comprehensive understanding of hospital and clinical pharmacy practice, the resident will be expected to complete the following activities:
- Research project
- Manuscript of the research project suitable for publication
- Medication use evaluation
- In-service training for nursing/pharmacy staff
- Journal club discussions
- Topic discussions
- Articles for the pharmacy newsletter
- Pharmacy students precepting
- Participation on multidisciplinary committees
- Pharmacy practice management discussions participation
Establishing competency to function independently as a clinical pharmacist is an important component of the residency. While staffing the inpatient pharmacy every other weekend, the resident will review the appropriateness of therapy and understand the required monitoring for the various medications. They will also be expected to perform distributive tasks such as checking pre-packed medications, product verification, checking crash carts, and narcotic dispensing. The resident will be expected to be observant, think like a practicing clinical staff pharmacist and use the information they gain from direct experience of day-to-day practice to make appropriate decisions.
If you are interested in pursuing our PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency program, all materials must be submitted through PhORCAS by the deadline listed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Submit materials to:
Powers Health – Community Hospital
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency
ASHP Residency Program #42026
National Matching Service Program # 227313
- A letter of intent outlining why you are specifically interested in the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Community Hospital, your short-term and long-term goals, and what personal qualities you possess that make you a good candidate for our residency program
- Three letters of recommendation with at least two from clinical preceptors.
- Professional school academic transcripts.
Sign up for the ASHP Match:
You must register for the ASHP Residency Matching Program. Information about the National Matching Service and registration form is available through the ASHP web site: www.ashp.org.
Our program code is: 42026
For the ASHP Residency Matching Program to function successfully, all participants must adhere to the Schedule of Dates found on their website.
Interviews:
- If selected, you will be contacted via email to schedule an interview.
Thank you for your interest in our program! If you have any questions, please contact Betsy Abraham, PharmD, BCPS, Residency Program Director, via email at Betsy.M.Abraham@powershealth.org.
Betsy Abraham, PharmD, BCPS
Betsy serves as the PGY1 Residency Program Director and is the Clinical Pharmacy Manager at Community Hospital. She is a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist and was previously the oncology clinical specialist pharmacist for 3 years at Community Hospital. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis in 2019. Following graduation, she completed her PGY-1 training at NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, IL. She participates in the CHS Investigational Review Board, Cancer and Oncology Committees, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, and various others. Her interests include Oncology, Pharmacy Administration, and Pharmacy Education and Research Development. Betsy is the primary preceptor Administration, Advanced Administration, Teaching Certificate, and Professional Presentation rotation experiences.
Emil Govani, PharmD, BCPS
Emil is a Clinical Specialist Pharmacist practicing in internal medicine at Community Hospital. He is the preceptor for Adult Internal Medicine and Advanced Adult Internal Medicine. Emil earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in 2021 and completed his PGY-1 training at Community Healthcare System in Munster, Indiana. His clinical interests include nephrology, cardiology, and infectious disease.
Zachary Muller, PharmD
Zach is a Clinical Staff Pharmacist at Community Hospital who cross covers in the intensive care units, staffs in the inpatient pharmacy, and is the preceptor for the Nutrition Support rotation and Pharmacy Practice longitudinal. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Purdue University College of Pharmacy in 2018. His clinical interests include critical care and infectious disease.
Dan Peterson, PharmD, MBA, MSHI
Dan is the Director of Pharmacy at Community Hospital, after having previously worked as the inpatient pharmacy manager and as a clinical staff pharmacist prior. He received his PharmD and MBA from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN and then completed a two-year health-system pharmacy administration residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics while concurrently obtaining an MS in health informatics from the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA. Dan has interests in pharmacy leadership, pharmacy informatics, transitions of care, and medication safety. Dan is the supporting preceptor for the Advanced Administration rotation.
Morgan Conner, PharmD, BCPS
Morgan is a Clinical Specialist Pharmacist practicing in the cardiovascular intensive care unit at Community Hospital. Morgan earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Purdue University College of Pharmacy in 2022. Following graduation, she completed her PGY-1 training at Powers Health in Munster, IN. Her clinical interests include cardiology, critical care, and emergency medicine. Morgan is the preceptor for Cardiology and Advanced Cardiology rotations.
Moleigh Carson, PharmD, BCPS
Moleigh is a Clinical Specialist Pharmacist specializing in oncology at Community Hospital. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis in 2021. Following graduation, she completed her PGY-1 training at Powers Health in Munster, IN. Her clinical interests include oncology and medication safety.
Michael DiNatale, PharmD
Mike is a clinical specialist pharmacist practicing in the medical intensive care unit at Community Hospital. He is the preceptor for the following rotations: Infectious Diseases, Advanced Infectious Diseases, and Critical Care. Mike earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Purdue University’s College of Pharmacy in 1992. He has twenty-nine years of experience working as an infectious disease / critical care clinical pharmacist. His clinical interests include critical care, nutrition support, and antimicrobial stewardship.
Peace Edet, PharmD, BCPS
Peace is the Medication Safety and Quality Manager at Community Hospital. She has 7.5 years experience working as a clinical Staff pharmacist. She is the preceptor for the Medication Safety rotation. Peace earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Chicago State University College of Pharmacy in 2014 and has 6.5 years pharmacy experience in retail pharmacy. Her current interest includes Quality compliance/improvement, narcotic diversion, and medication safety. Peace is the preceptor for Medication Safety longitudinal and Advanced Medication Safety rotations.
Tim Gardiner, PharmD, BCPS
Tim is the pharmacy manager at the Community Stroke & Rehabilitation Center in Crown Point, Indiana. He was preceptor for the previous transitions of care elective rotation. He also serves as a preceptor advisor for the medication safety rotation. Tim earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ferris State University in 1997 and completed his PGY-1 training at Franciscan Hospital in Hammond, IN. He has ten years of experience working as a clinical pharmacist and ten years of pharmacy management experience. His clinical interests include management, medication safety, and research.
Liyu Lei, PharmD, BCPS
Liyu is a clinical specialist pharmacist practicing in neuroscience critical care at Community Hospital. She is the preceptor for the Neuroscience Critical Care rotation. Liyu earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Illinois College of Pharmacy in 2019 and completed her PGY-1 training at Community Healthcare System in Munster, IN. Her clinical interests include critical care and anticoagulation.
Alex Szewciw, PharmD
Alex is a staff pharmacist in the Ambulatory Anticoagulation Clinic at Community Hospital. He is the preceptor for the Ambulatory Care longitudinal and Advanced Ambulatory Care rotation. Alex earned is Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Purdue University in 2010 and has been involved in multiple anticoagulation clinics since 2012. In addition to his experiences at Community Hospital, Alex has ample retail, Medication Therapy Management, clinical, and ambulatory experience.
Noah White, PharmD
Noah is a clinical pharmacist practicing in emergency medicine at Community Hospital. He is a preceptor for Emergency Medicine and Advanced Emergency Medicine rotations. Noah earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Purdue University College of Pharmacy in 2018 and completed his PGY-1 training at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. His clinical interests include emergency medicine and infectious disease.
Keane Soluade, PharmD
Keane is the Inpatient Pharmacy Manager at Community Hospital. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Chicago State University College of Pharmacy (CSU-COP) in 2015. Shortly after graduation, Keane worked as a pharmacist for Walgreens Pharmacy. More recently, Keane worked at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, IN as a clinical staff pharmacist for 5 years and later as a clinical specialist pharmacist specializing in Biologics and Oncology for a little over 2 years. Keane has also worked as a PRN pharmacist for Regency Hospital in Portage, IN for 2 years and as a Pharmacy Practice Lab Specialist CSU-COP for several semesters. Keane currently participates in the Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Drug Pump Library, Joint Commission Audit and several other meetings related to pharmacy. His current focus is pharmacy administration, controlled substances, investigational medications.
Current
Priscilla Carranza, PharmD
Priscilla graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy in May 2024. She is passionate about ambulatory care and transplant medicine. After completing her PGY-1, she plans to become an ambulatory care pharmacist. In her free time, Priscilla enjoys traveling, shopping, and spending quality time with her loved ones.
Christopher Korfiatis, PharmD
Christopher graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy in May 2024. His clinical interests include hematology/oncology and ambulatory care/diabetes. After completing his PGY-1, he hopes to pursue a PGY-2 that suits his clinical interests to practice to further his clinical learning. He enjoys spending time with family and his girlfriend, reading, and watching movies.
Brenna Lucas, PharmD
Brenna graduated from Purdue University College of Pharmacy in May 2024. Her clinical interests include ambulatory care, infectious disease, and emergency medicine. After completing her PGY-1, she hopes to practice as an ambulatory care or clinical inpatient pharmacist. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching TV shows, cooking, and baking.
Past
| Name | College of Pharmacy | Initial Position | Current Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 2024 Residents | |||
| Anh Le, PharmD | Loma Linda University College of Pharmacy | Relocating to Arizona | Same |
| 2022 - 2023 Residents | |||
| Morgan Conner, PharmD, BCPS | Purdue University | Cardiovascular ICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Community Hospital, Munster, IN |
Same |
| Natalia Wojciaczyk, PharmD | University of Illinois | PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Resident at BayState Medical Center, Springfield, MA |
Same |
| Sherry Wong, PharmD | Manchester University | Oncology Pharmacist at Northwest Cancer Centers, Dyer, IN |
Same |
| Chris Zeheralis, PharmD | Butler University | PGY-2 Oncology Resident at Norton Hospitals, Inc., Louisville, KY |
Same |
| 2021 - 2022 Residents | |||
| Moleigh Carson, PharmD | St. Louis College of Pharmacy | Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Community Hospital, Munster, IN |
Oncology Clinical Specialist Pharmacist, Community Hospital, Munster, IN |
| Emil Govani, PharmD, BCPS | Butler University | Internal Medicine Specialist, Community Hospital, Munster, IN |
Same |
| Prudence Ughamadu, PharmD | Chicago State University | Clinical Assistant Professor (Internal Medicine), Chicago, IL |
Same |
| 2020 - 2021 Residents | |||
| Hailey Estes, PharmD | Purdue University | Spending time with family | Same |
| Belinda Moy, PharmD | University of Illinois Chicago | Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Community Hospital, Munster, IN |
Same |
| 2019 - 2020 Residents | |||
| Tanaya Barnes, PharmD | Chicago State University | Clinical Staff Pharmacist, University of Chicago Medicine, Ingalls, IL | Clinical Pharmacist, Methodist Hospitals, Gary, IN |
| Liyu Lei, PharmD, BCPS | University of Illinois Chicago | Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Community Hospital, Munster, IN | Neurology Clinical Specialist Pharmacist, Community Hospital, Munster, IN |
| Damaris Quagrainie, PharmD | Chicago State University | Relocating to Texas | Clinical Pharmacist, JPS Health Network |
| Jolene Vincel, PharmD, BCPS | Ohio Northern University | Staff Pharmacist, Indiana Spine Hospital, Carmel, IN | Staff Pharmacist, Accredo Health, Indianapolis, IN |
| 2018 – 2019 Residents | |||
| Aaron Hill, PharmD, BCPS | Purdue University | Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Community Hospital, Munster, IN | Oncology Clinical Specialist, University of Chicago Hospital, Chicago, IL |
| Rebecca Hilton, PharmD, BCCCP | Butler University | PGY2 Critical Care Resident, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, FL | Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Southeast Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO |
| Mary Nolan, PharmD, BCPS | Purdue University | Academic and Ambulatory Care Fellow, Purdue University, Lafayette, IN |
Relocating to New Mexico |
| Allyson Trevino, PharmD | Purdue University | Anticoagulation Clinic Clinical Staff Pharmacist, St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart, IN |
Same |
| 2017 – 2018 Residents | |||
| Nicole Latimore, PharmD | Chicago State University | Critical Care Specialist Pharmacist, Highpoint Health, Lawrenceburg, IN | Same |
| Jessica Morrison, PharmD | University of Findlay | Pharmacist, Franciscan Health, Michigan City, IN | Pharmacist, Franciscan Health, Munster, IN |
| Stephanie Pitman, PharmD, BCPS | Purdue University | Clinical Pharmacist, AMG Specialty Hospital, Muncie, IN | Pharmacist, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, IN |
| 2016 - 2017 Residents | |||
| Kristine Manlimos, PharmD, BCSCP, DPLA | Chicago State University | PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Resident, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN | Inpatient Pharmacy Operations Manager, Minneapolis Children’s Hospital, Minneapolis, MN |
| Garret Rompleman, PharmD | University of Illinois Chicago | Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Community Hospital, Munster IN | Oncology Infusion Pharmacist, Dana Farber Hospital, Boston MA |
| 2015 - 2016 Residents | |||
| Stephanie Sheng, PharmD | California Northstate University | Ambulatory Care Specialty Pharmacist, Kaiser Permanente, Daly City, CA | Same |
| Matt Zhang, PharmD, BCOP | University of Illinois Chicago | Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Community Hospital, Munster, IN | Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, University of Chicago Hospital, Chicago, IL |
FAQs
How do I apply for a Powers Health - Community Hospital PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency?
You must register for the ASHP residency Matching Program. Application materials must be submitted to PhORCAS and include official transcripts for pharmacy education, letter of intent, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation. An interview is required for the first phase of the Match.
When is the application due?
Application materials must be submitted to PhORCAS by January 2, 2024. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
What does the interview process include?
We expect to interview 24 candidates for three positions. Interviews typically take place from mid-January through February. Selected candidates will receive an email with available dates to schedule your interview. The interview is a half-day afternoon with the residency program director, pharmacy leadership, preceptors, and current residents, and will include a clinical component as well as a tour of the hospital and department. Interviews may be in-person or virtual, depending on the current state of the pandemic and CDC guidance.
What are you looking for in a potential candidate?
The pharmacy residency program at Community Hospital seeks self-motivated candidates with high academic standing, favorable recommendations, and demonstrated time management and communication skills. We consider work experience, career goals, and professional interests as important factors in our selection process.
Do residents need an Indiana license?
Yes. Pharmacy residents must obtain Indiana licensure from the Indiana Board of Pharmacy by August 1. If the resident is unable to do so, he or she is responsible for discussing the circumstances with the residency director at which time an extension may be granted.
What rotations are required?
The following rotations are required:
- Orientation
- Cardiology
- Critical Care
- Infectious Diseases
- Adult Internal Medicine
- Administration
- Ambulatory Care (longitudinal)
- Medication Safety (longitudinal)
- Pharmacy Practice (longitudinal)
- Medication Use Evaluation (longitudinal)
- Research Project (longitudinal)
- Professional Presentation (longitudinal)
What elective rotations are available?
The following elective rotations are available:
- Emergency Medicine
- Advanced Emergency Medicine
- Nutrition Support
- Oncology
- Advanced Oncology
- Advanced Ambulatory Care
- Advanced Administration
- Neuroscience Critical Care
- Advanced Infectious Diseases
- Neuroscience Critical Care
- Advanced Medication Safety
- Teaching Certificate (longitudinal)
How long are the rotations?
Each rotation is four weeks long, with the exception longitudinal rotations and orientation list above, which are eight weeks. Every effort is made to accommodate resident preferences for scheduling of rotations.
What presentations and projects are required?
PGY-1 Pharmacy residents at Community Hospital are required to complete the following:
- two formal journal clubs and two patient case presentations over the course of the year
- two practice management discussions on pharmacy practice topics over the course of the year.
- A medication use evaluation with presentation of the results as a poster at the ASH P Midyear Clinical Meeting in December
- An original research project including a manuscript suitable for publication by the end of your residency year. The results of your research project will also be presented at the Great Lakes Pharmacy Residency Conference which occurs in April each year.
- Two in-service trainings for nursing or pharmacy staff
- Front page article and main article for the hospital newsletter for providers
- What's New Let's Review (WNLR) HealthStream Education Module for pharmacists
- Clinical Pearl for the internal pharmacy newsletter
- One policy development or update
- Develop formulary monograph to be presented at P&T
Additional projects and presentations may include formulary monographs and proposals for P&T among others.
How are the residents evaluated?
Residents are evaluated by the preceptor during and at the end of each rotation. PharmAcademic, a computerized evaluation system is used.
What are the staffing requirements?
Residents will work every 3rd weekend as well as two holidays (Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day) in the inpatient hospital pharmacy. Throughout the year residents will also work a total of four staffing weeks during the week, typically in the care area of a recent rotation.
Is there a code response requirement?
Yes, residents will be assigned approximately 3 months out of the year on a rotating schedule during which time they will be required to respond to all Code Blues called in the hospital. Residents will complete BLS and ACLS training during the orientation period and have additional hands-on training with the ED and CV clinical specialist pharmacists. All attempts will be made to coordinate assigned coverage to match similar rotations for which the preceptors routinely respond to codes.
Is there a teaching certificate available?
Yes, we offer a teaching certificate through Chicago State University College of Pharmacy.
Is the residency affiliated with any university, or pharmacy school?
Community Hospital take IPPE and APPE students from pharmacy schools in the Chicagoland and Indianapolis area. The primary affiliations are with Chicago State University, UIC, Purdue University, Butler University, Manchester University, and Midwestern University. Residents will have the opportunity to precept pharmacy students on their rotations at Community Hospital. Having a student on rotation alongside the resident allows them to experience the layered learning model in practice.
What is the salary?
The salary is competitive and adjusted annually.
What are the benefits?
Benefits include health and dental insurance, CE support, vacation time, and more – similar to most health systems.
What resources are available for residents to attend professional meetings?
The program supports attendance at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and the Great Lakes Residency Conference.
What clinical resources are available to the residents?
Residents have access to Micromedex and Lexicomp via Up-to-Date for drug information, as well as medical library access to PubMed for medical literature.
Do residents have a work space?
Each resident has their own desk, phone line, computer, work space and file drawers.