Recent Graduates
2023
Chase Allen
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University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences – Aurora, CO
Project: Antibiotic Optimization with a Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction System Versus Traditional Blood Cultures.
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency:
Clinical Pharmacist, Boulder Community Health; Boulder, CO
Tristan Callis
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University of Kansa - Lawrence, KS
Project: Evaluation of International Normalized Ratio Management in Primary Care Clinics
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency:
Clinical Pharmacist, Stormont Vail Heath; Topeka, KS
Kena Koonce
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Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy – Weatherford, OK
Project: Implementation of an Electrolyte Replacement Protocol in the Intensive Care Unit
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency:
Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist, Salina Regional Health Center
2022
Mallory Clay
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University of Kansas – Lawrence, KS
Project: Evaluating the impact of pharmacist led optimization of Guideline Directed mediation Therapy in patients admitted with COPD exacerbations.
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency:
Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist, NorthShore Univeristy HealthSystem Evanston Hospital; Evanston, IL
Nizar Khayat
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University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy; Omaha, NE
Project: Outpatient antibiotic prescribing for uncomplicated urinary tract infections and its impact on hospital admission or emergency room visits for preventable adverse drug effects.
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency:
Clinical Pharmacist, CHI Good Samaritan; Kearney, NE
Katherine Ulloa
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Creighton University – Omaha, NE
Project: Evaluation of time to reach therapeutic range and time within therapeutic range of titrated heparin infusions with activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) versus anti-Factor Xa (anti-Xa)
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency:
Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist, Salina Regional Health Center
2021
Alex Aliling
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Massachusetts College of Pharmacy – Boston, MA
Project: Implementing increased evidence based use of lactated ringers in fluid resuscitation.
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency:
Clinical pharmacist, Yale New Haven Medical Center; New Haven, CT
Jantz Budde
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University of Kansas – Lawrence, KS
Project: Implementing AUC:MIC based vancomycin services
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency:
Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist, Salina Regional Health Center
Ethan Leiker
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University of Kansas – Lawrence, KS
Project: evaluating of 30 day readmission rates and the impact of pharmacy on a transitions-of-care team
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency:
Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist, Salina Regional Health Center
2020
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Tanya Izrailev
University of Kansas – Lawrence, KS
Project: Evaluating the appropriate use of allergy kits for iodine and shellfish allergies for patients receiving contrast media.
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency:
Pharmacist, working for HCA healthcare in Colorado.
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Brittanie Kling
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy – Little Rock, AR
Project: Evaluating the frequency of use of antibiotics for asymptomatic bacteriuria.
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Baptist Health Medical Center, North Little Rock, AR.
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John Rosa
University of Kansas – Lawrence, KS
Project: Implementation and evaluation of pharmacist interventions on hypertension management in a collaborative, primary-care model.
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency: Pharmacist, Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS and Sam’s Club pharmacy.
2019
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Tony Pokphanh
University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS
Project: Evaluation of accuracy & completeness of penicillin allergy documentation & resulting antibiotic choice in pre-operative surgical patients
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency:
Pharmacist, University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus, Topeka, KS
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Allison Rosa
University of Kansas - Lawrence, KS
Project: Clinical Pharmacists as members of a rapid response team
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency:
Clinical Pharmacist, Critical Care, Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS
2018
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Anna Boyd, PharmD, BCPS
University of Kansas, Wichita, KS
Project: Implementation of an oral chemotherapy adherence program at a rural cancer center
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency: PGY-2 Oncology, Avera Cancer Institute - Avera Health, Sioux Falls, SD
Clinical Oncology Pharmacist - Malignant Hematology - University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, KS
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Nolan Whipple, PharmD
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Project: Implementation of an allometric vancomycin dosing protocol in a community hospital
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, KS
2017
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Carleigh Cozad, PharmD
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Project: Pharmacist intervention in COPD patient discharge.
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency: Transitions of Care Pharmacist, Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS
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Zahra Nasrazadani, PharmD, BCPS
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Project: Role of consultant pharmacists in reducing medication misadventures among older adults during transitions of care.
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine, Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS
2016
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Micaela Pamplin, PharmD, BCPS
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, Lexington, KY
Project:Development of a ventilator bundle/pain management protocol for ICU patients.
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency: Medication Safety Officer, WellStar Health System, Marietta, GA
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Betsy Pederson, PharmD
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Lawrence, KS
Project:Design and implementation of a discharge medication delivery service in a community hospital.
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency:Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine, Stormont Vail Health, Topeka, KS.
2015
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Adam Greenhaw, PharmD
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Lawrence, KS
Project: Expedited ordering, delivering and administration of broad-spectrum antibiotics to patients with suspected sepsis using an organized order set.
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency: PGY-2 in Emergency Medicine, CaroMont Health, Gastonia, NC. Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine, University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, KS
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Katie (Linden) Vogel, PharmD
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Lawrence, KS
Project: Implementation of pneumococcal vaccination program in an indigent outpatient clinic.
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology, Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS
2014
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Lisa Pham, PharmD, BCPS
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Lawrence Ks
Project: Impact of a pharmacy driven assessment on stress-ulcer prophylaxis in the intensive care unit
Position(s) after PGY-1 residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Via Christi Health, Wichita KS
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Marwa Ithman, PharmD, BCPS
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Iowa City, Ia
Project: Development and implementation of a hyperglycemic emergency protocol and associated impact on anion gap closure times.
Position(s) after PGY-1residency: Clinical Telepharmacist, Pipeline Rx
2013
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Chris Zielenski, PharmD, BCPS
University of Colorado School of Pharmacy, Denver Co
Project: Integrating pharmacy involvement in the discharge and follow-up process for CHF patients
Position(s) after PGY-1residency: Clinical Coordinator, Pharmacy Residency Director, Boulder Community Hospital, Boulder Co
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Kalie Heideman, PharmD, BCCCP
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy, Tuscon Az
Project: Implementation of medication education groups in an inpatient behavioral health unit to reduce readmissions.
Position(s) after PGY-1residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine, Chandler Regional Medical Center, Chandler, AZ.