Preceptores y residentes

Chris es el gerente de farmacia para servicios clínicos y uno de los preceptores de la rotación de gestión de prácticas PGY1. Chris obtuvo su título de Doctor en Farmacia en la Facultad de Farmacia del Centro de Ciencias de la Salud de Texas Tech. Después de graduarse, completó una residencia de práctica especializada en farmacoterapia y obtuvo una maestría en Farmacia de la Facultad de Farmacia de la Universidad de Texas. Antes de llegar a Memorial, Chris fue profesor asistente clínico en la Facultad de Farmacia de la Universidad de Texas y en el Centro de Ciencias de la Salud de UT en la Facultad de Medicina de San Antonio. Cuando Chris no está trabajando, disfruta de pasar tiempo al aire libre en Colorado con su familia, ahumando barbacoa al estilo Texas y animando a los Longhorns: ¡Hook'em Horns!

Alyssa es supervisora de farmacia de la UCI y de los pisos médico-quirúrgicos, además de preceptora de las rotaciones de cuidados críticos y directora del programa de cuidados críticos PGY2. Alyssa recibió su título de Doctora en Farmacia de la Universidad Drake en Des Moines, Iowa y luego completó una residencia de Cuidados Críticos PGY-1 y PGY-2, ambas en el Centro Médico de la Universidad de Chicago en Chicago, Illinois. En su tiempo libre, le gusta hacer caminatas y explorar el hermoso Colorado, conducir hasta Denver para revivir su vida de ciudad, viajar de ida y vuelta entre Minnesota e Illinois para visitar a su familia, pasar tiempo con su esposo e hijas, alentar a los Chicago Blackhawks y los Minnesota Twins, y no estar en el Medio Oeste durante el invierno.

Paige se graduó con su título de Doctora en Farmacia de la Facultad de Farmacia de la Universidad de Tennessee en 2004. Completó su formación de residencia PGY1 en el Centro Médico de Asuntos de Veteranos de Memphis en 2005 y su residencia de especialidad PGY2 en Cuidados Críticos/Apoyo Nutricional en Regional One Health/Universidad de Tennessee en 2006 en Memphis. Luego ejerció como Especialista en Farmacia Clínica en Cuidados Intensivos en Regional One Health y fue profesora asistente de la Facultad de Farmacia de la Universidad de Tennessee hasta 2016, cuando se mudó a Colorado. Aquí, Paige ejerció como farmacéutica clínica y preceptora en cuidados intensivos en UCHealth Memorial Hospital durante 3 años antes de pasar a su puesto actual como coordinadora clínica. En su tiempo libre, le gusta explorar el hermoso Colorado con su esposo y sus perros, viajar y la búsqueda constante del mejor restaurante del mundo.

Angie is the PGY1 Residency Program Direction and Medication Safety Coordinator for the UCHealth Southern Region. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Newman University in Wichita, Kansas and her PharmD from Creighton University in 2009. Angie completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas and has been with UCHealth Memorial Hospital since 2011. Angie enjoys hiking the Incline, keeping up with her three kids and watching Kansas City Chiefs football.

Carrie is the preceptor for the Investigational Drug Services rotation. She attended University of Nebraska as an undergraduate and received her PharmD from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Carrie then completed a PGY-1 residency at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital in Yakima, Washington. She started working at UCHealth Memorial Hospital in 2013. Carrie has pharmacy practice experience in internal medicine, women’s services, cardiology, oncology, and anticoagulation. She enjoys photography, beach vacations, the arts, watching college hockey and spending time with her family.

Lauren es la preceptora de la Rotación de Servicios para Mujeres. Lauren obtuvo su licenciatura en Biología de la Universidad de Colorado, Colorado Springs y su Doctorado en Farmacia de la Universidad de Colorado. Su experiencia incluye servicios a la mujer, medicina interna, neonatos y pediatría. Tiene pasión por los temas de salud de la mujer y recientemente trabajó para obtener una subvención del estado de Colorado para proporcionar dispositivos anticonceptivos de acción prolongada a pacientes hospitalizados que los necesiten. Fuera del trabajo, disfruta de paseos tranquilos en bicicleta, música en vivo, practicar yoga, preparar kombucha, pasar tiempo con amigos y largos paseos en Vespa.

Joe practices in ambulatory oncology and is a preceptor for the PGY-1 pharmacy practice and the PGY-2 oncology programs. He combines his facility with language and a penchant for philosophy to impart technical knowledge, as well as his own experience, to learners of all abilities and areas of interest. He favors thinking and knowing “why” above all else.

Joe received his Doctor of Pharmacy from Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA, going on to a PGY-1 residency with UCHealth in Colorado Springs and a PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy residency with St Luke’s in Boise, ID. His professional interests include hematologic malignancies, bow ties, Stoic philosophy, and Sasquatch.

When not at work, Joe can be found climbing, skiing, or mountaineering. He is a proud devotee of Mark Twight, Fred Beckey, Edward Abbey, and the American West. Most importantly, he likes going off-script, ten-dollar words, and breaking things yourself.

Alex is the Infectious Diseases Clinical Specialist, preceptor of both the infectious diseases and longitudinal antimicrobial stewardship rotations, and co-chair of the UCHealth Southern Colorado antimicrobial stewardship subcommittee. He was born and raised in Washington Township, NJ. He dual-majored for his Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology degrees from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, graduating in 2010. From there he worked for almost 4 years at Danville Regional Medical Center in Danville, VA as a clinical pharmacist. Alex then decided it was time to pursue residency training and did his PGY-1 Acute Care Pharmacy Residency at the University of California San Diego Medical Center and then his PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency at the University of Colorado Hospital. His professional interests include antimicrobial stewardship, antibiotic resistance, precepting, and C. diff. With the (little) free time he has he enjoys spending it with his wife and two young sons, playing video games, skiing, exploring Colorado, and eating delicious food.

Elizabeth (Betty) is the PGY1 Inpatient Oncology preceptor. Betty graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Duquesne University School of Pharmacy in 2002, and later obtained a Master of Science degree in Infectious Diseases from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 2010. She completed her PGY1 Residency at the University of Virginia Health System in 2003, and went on to practice as a Staff, Consultant, and Oncology Pharmacist at Peninsula Regional Medical Center (now known as TidalHealth Peninsula Regional) in Salisbury, Maryland, before moving to Colorado in 2017. In her free time, she enjoys exploring and climbing mountains around Colorado with fellow high-altitude enthusiasts.

Lisa es preceptora de la rotación de práctica de farmacia oncológica (dotación de personal) PGY2. Se graduó con su título de Doctora en Farmacia de la Facultad de Farmacia del Centro de Ciencias de la Salud de la Universidad de Colorado en 2002. Obtuvo una licenciatura en Ciencias Biomédicas de la Universidad Texas A&M en 1995. Trabajó como farmacéutica clínica en el Hospital Universitario de Colorado en Aurora, Colorado, de 2002 a 2010, donde trabajó en farmacia para pacientes hospitalizados y ambulatorios, la mayoría en oncología. Desde 2010, Lisa ejerce como farmacéutica clínica en oncología en el UCHealth Memorial Hospital. Recibió su certificación de la Junta en Farmacia Oncológica en 2018. Sus pasatiempos incluyen pasar tiempo con su esposa y sus perros, sus gallinas de traspatio, participar en la comunidad como voluntaria, hacer conciertos, esquiar en la nieve y vacacionar en Costa Rica.

Allison serves as a back-up preceptor to the Women’s Health rotation at Memorial North Hospital. She graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ferris State University in 2017 and completed her PGY1 residency at UCHealth Memorial Central in 2018. She worked in the emergency department and medical-surgical units at Memorial Central from 2018 to 2021. In 2021 she transitioned to a medical-surgical and women’s services pharmacist at Memorial North. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, travelling, and being a new mom.

Kim is the Pharmacy Manager for Memorial North Hospital, a 135-bed hospital within the UCHealth Colorado Springs region. She is a preceptor for the Clinical Service Development PGY1 elective rotation. Kim earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. After graduation, she began her career in the San Luis Valley at a 50 bed rural community hospital as a clinical staff pharmacist. There is a San Luis Valley legend about frogs, which she likes to share when people ask how she came from Canada to live in a remote alpine desert in Colorado. Make sure you ask her, if you find yourself here at Memorial. After 8 years, she became the Director of Pharmacy of the San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center. Her goal was to bring evidence-based pharmacy services to this rural community. She is most proud of her role in creating an outpatient oncology infusion center so patients did not have to drive over a mountain pass to receive chemotherapy. She never aspired to be a pharmacy leader, but has found great satisfaction in supporting the development of individuals and a vision for the pharmacy profession. Kim’s favorite place to be is anywhere near water as she enjoys kayaking and stand up paddle boarding.

Natalie is one of the PGY1 Pharmacy Practice (staffing) preceptors. Natalie graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Creighton University in 2011. She accepted a clinical staff pharmacist position at Memorial Hospital Central in 2011 and transitioned to the UCHealth Memorial North Hospital in 2017. She earned her BCPS certification in 2018, and enjoys using her experience to train new clinicians. Outside of work, Natalie spends her time time with her husband and four kids, baking, and running.

Michael is an Emergency Medicine clinical pharmacist and preceptor for the PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice residency and PGY-2 Critical Care pharmacy residency programs. He graduated from Purdue University and completed two years of residency at IU Health in Indianapolis. When not at work, he enjoys snowboarding, hiking, reading, and spending time with his family.

Kinsey is one of the PGY1 and PGY2 Surgical/Trauma ICU and Cardiothoracic Surgery preceptors at Memorial. Kinsey also serves as PGY1 Residency Coordinator and was awarded preceptor of the year in 2023. Kinsey graduated with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy in 2015. She then went on to complete her PGY1 and PGY2 Critical Care residency, both at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Outside of work, Kinsey spends her time lifting weights, hiking, and hanging out with her floppy bloodhound, Rosie, and her husband, Jacob.

Eric es un farmacéutico clínico de cuidados críticos y preceptor de la rotación de cuidados críticos para las residencias PGY1 y PGY2. Recibió su título de Doctor en Farmacia de la Facultad de Farmacia de la Universidad de Tennessee en Memphis. Luego completó una residencia PGY-1 en Regional One Health en Memphis, seguida de una residencia PGY-2 en cuidados críticos en Regional One Health/University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy. Fuera del trabajo, le gusta recibir amigos y familiares en Colorado Springs, esquiar, hacer caminatas y preparar barbacoas al estilo de Memphis.

Shelley es una preceptora principal de Medicina Interna que trabaja principalmente en las unidades de Neurociencia y Medicina Renal. Recibió su Doctorado en Farmacia en 2015 y completó una residencia de especialidad de dos años en farmacoterapia de la Facultad de Farmacia Feik de la Universidad del Verbo Encarnado en San Antonio, Texas. Shelley se unió al equipo de UCHealth en 2019. Fuera del trabajo, le gusta pasar tiempo con su familia, andar en bicicleta y hacer jardinería.

Patricia (Tricia) es una de las preceptoras de práctica farmacéutica PGY1. Tricia se graduó con un título de Doctora en Farmacia de la Universidad de Colorado en 2005. Completó su residencia de especialidad pediátrica en el Children's Hospital of Colorado en 2006 y obtuvo la certificación cinturón amarillo seis sigma en 2017. Tricia se ha desempeñado como líder de farmacia en el Hospital Regional Pikes Peak desde 2007. Cuando no está trabajando, le gusta pasar tiempo con su marido y sus dos hijos, haciendo senderismo, acampando y leyendo.

Ashley is an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist and PGY2 Critical Care Residency Preceptor. She graduated from Purdue University College of Pharmacy and completed her PGY1 at Grady Health in Atlanta Georgia. She then completed her PGY2 in Emergency Medicine at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin and joined the Memorial Hospital team. When not attending traumas and strokes, Ashley enjoys snowboarding, listening to true crime podcasts and hanging out with her cats.

Amy es farmacéutica clínica de Cuidados Críticos y Medicina de Emergencia en UCHealth - Memorial Central y preceptora de las rotaciones de Cuidados Críticos y Medicina de Emergencia para el programa de Cuidados Críticos de PGY1 y PGY2. Es la preceptora principal de la rotación PGY2 de Cuidados Neurocríticos. Recibió su título de Doctora en Farmacia de la Universidad de Butler en Indianápolis, Indiana. Completó su residencia en Cuidados Críticos PGY1 y PGY2, ambas en el Hospital St. Vincent en Indianápolis, Indiana. En vidas profesionales anteriores, también tiene experiencia en medicina interna y servicios quirúrgicos (neurocirugía, traumatología, ortopedia, urología y oncología). En su tiempo libre, disfruta del trail running con su perro rescatado, descubriendo y creando deliciosas comidas a base de plantas con su esposo y explorando caminatas locales y regionales con amigos y familiares.

Alexandra recibió su Doctorado en Farmacia en 2016 de la Ohio Northern University y completó su residencia PGY-1 en The Christ Hospital en Cincinnati, Ohio. Antes de mudarse a Colorado, Alexandra trabajó como farmacéutica de medicina interna y cuidados paliativos en The Christ Hospital. Alexandra se unió al equipo de UCHealth en 2021. Fuera del trabajo, a Alexandra le gusta pasar tiempo con su familia, hacer caminatas y hornear.

Rachel is one of the internal medicine preceptors for the PGY1 program. She completed both her Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor’s of Science in bacteriology from University of Wisconsin – Madison (Go Badgers!). Rachel completed her PGY1 residency at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in 2020. Outside of work you can catch her climbing rocks, throwing pottery, or overlanding with her husband and pup.

I am one of the Med Surg clinical pharmacists and an internal medicine preceptor for the PGY1 program. I received my Doctor of Pharmacy in 2016 from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. I have been with UCHealth since January of 2023. When I am not working, I enjoy exploring the great state of Colorado, gardening, spending time with my family, and attempting to ski.

Maria is a preceptor for the Internal Medicine and Investigational Drug Services rotations. She attended Baylor University as an undergraduate and received her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy in 2021. She went on to pursue a PGY-1 residency at UCHealth Memorial Hospital. She is passionate about volunteering and providing excellent medical care to underserved populations. She fell in love with pharmacy while serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Mozambique, Africa. Outside of Pharmacy she enjoys traveling, getting lost in a good book, playing board games, and spending time in the great outdoors.

Hallie recibió su Doctorado en Farmacia en 2017 de la Universidad de Temple en Filadelfia y completó su residencia PGY-1 en el Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center. Comenzó a trabajar en UCHealth en 2018 y trabaja en oncología ambulatoria, infusión y medicina interna. Fuera del trabajo, a Hallie le gusta pasar tiempo con su familia, hacer senderismo y escuchar audiolibros.

Kyle is an Emergency Medicine clinical pharmacist and is the primary preceptor for the PGY1 emergency medicine rotation. His primary staffing locations include the ED and the ICU. Kyle completed his PharmD at The University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy, followed by a PGY1 at the University of Wisconsin Hospital. After PGY1 he returned to Colorado to complete his PGY2 in Emergency Medicine at the University of Colorado Hospital. In his free time, Kyle enjoys backpacking, home improvement projects, and spending time with friends and family.

Área de práctica principalmente en Farmacia de Oncología Ambulatoria y también en oncología para pacientes hospitalizados. Se graduó con Doctorado en Farmacia de la Universidad del Medio Oeste en 2012. Recibió una licenciatura en Bioquímica y Psicología y una especialización en Literatura Inglesa de la Universidad de Michigan Ann Abor en 2005. Completó PGY1 en el Hospital General Luterano en Park Ridge, IL. Obtuvo la certificación de la Junta en Farmacia Oncológica en 2021. Ejerció principalmente como farmacéutico oncológico ambulatorio en el Hospital Universitario de Loyola en Maywood, IL con neoplasias malignas pediátricas y de adultos. Personal de oncología / hematología para pacientes hospitalizados, así como en BMT. En mi tiempo libre, disfruto leyendo libros, asistiendo a conciertos, festivales callejeros y viendo los juegos de los Cubs, ¡así como viajando!

Jeff practices in internal medicine and in the medical ICU at Memorial Hospital Central. He is a primary preceptor for the Internal Medicine I & II rotations in the PGY1 residency program. Jeff received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Utah and went on to complete his PGY1 residency at UCHealth Memorial Hospital and his PGY2 residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Wisconsin. As befitting an internal medicine enthusiast, he has wide-ranging clinical interests including anticoagulation, infectious disease, and pharmacokinetic optimization of drug therapy. Outside of pharmacy, Jeff is a self-professed ski bum whose primary fixations include snow, tall mountains, and fluffy glades of powder. When the snow is not flying, Jeff has been known to hike long distances to find snow, but sometimes he can also be distracted by a good book, cooking, trail running, and frisbees.

Kailee Severt is from Moorpark, California. She completed her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Claremont McKenna College and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Loma Linda University in Southern California. Kailee completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at UCHealth Memorial and is excited to continue her training at Memorial with a PGY2 in Critical Care. In her free time, Kailee enjoys hiking new trails, yoga, and baking desserts.

Srishti Singal is from Colorado Springs, CO and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Omaha, Nebraska. Srishti completed her PGY1 at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy and is excited to continue her training with a PGY2 in Critical Care. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys cooking, hiking, skiing, and reading.

Rhiannon Montgomery is from Lexington, Kentucky. She completed her undergraduate degree in Human Health Sciences at the University of Kentucky and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy as well. Her clinical interests include critical care, emergency medicine, and toxicology. Upon completion of her PGY1 year, Rhiannon hopes to pursue a PGY2 in one of these areas. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys painting, trying out new local restaurants and breweries, and spending time with her dog Delilah.

Uyen Tran is from Torrance, California. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at UCLA and went on to earn her PharmD at the University of Washington. Uyen’s areas of interest include oncology, transplant and emergency medicine. In her free time, she likes working out, going to hot yoga, exploring various food spots, and savoring delectable coffee lattes.

Kateryna Parkhomenko was born in Ukraine but had been a resident of North Augusta, South Carolina for almost 20 years. She received her B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharm.D. from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Her areas of interest include emergency medicine and critical care, and she hopes to complete a PGY2 in these areas. Outside of work, Kateryna enjoys being a plant mom, hiking, going to the gym, and reading for book clubs.

Sydney Kruse is from Grosse Pointe, Michigan. She received her undergraduate degree in Human Biology from Michigan State University and completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Sydney’s clinical interests include Infectious diseases and emergency medicine, and critical care medicine. Outside of pharmacy, Sydney enjoys spending time with her loved ones, getting outdoors, listening to music, and going to see live theater.