
Emory University Hospital Pharmacy
Residency Preceptors
Pharmacy Residency Preceptors
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Ambulatory Care
Lydia Newsom, PharmD, BCPS
Titles: Clinical Associate Professor, Mercer University
College of Pharmacy; Ambulatory Care/Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia, 2012
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital; PGY2, Internal Medicine Emory University Hospital
Practice Area: Ambulatory Care/Internal Medicine
Practice/Research Interests: Chronic disease management, interprofessional education, teaching and assessment of clinical reasoning
Email: lydia.newsom@emoryhealthcare.org -
Cardiology
Anna Crider, PharmD, BCCP
Titles: Cardiology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: BS Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Mississippi, 2017; PharmD, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, 2020
Training: PGY1, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 2021; PGY2, Cardiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, 2022
Practice Area: Heart Failure and LVAD Anticoagulation
Practice/research Interests: Heart Failure, Arrhythmias, Anticoagulation
Email: anna.crider@emoryhealthcare.org
Hannah Dykes, PharmD
Titles: Cardiology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Georgia, 2021
Training: PGY1, WakeMed Health & Hospitals, 2022; PGY2 Cardiology, WakeMed Health & Hospitals, 2023
Practice Area: Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, LVAD Anticoagulation
Practice/research Interests: Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndromes, Transitions of Care
Email: hannah.dykes@emoryhealthcare.org
Jessica Hernandez, PharmD, BCCP
Titles: Cardiology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Palm Beach Atlantic University, 2019
Training: PGY1, Baptist Hospital of Miami, 2020; PGY2 Cardiology, AdventHealth Orlando, 2021
Practice Area: Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, LVAD Anticoagulation
Practice/research Interests: Advanced Heart Failure, Acute Coronary Syndromes, MCS, Anticoagulation
Email: jessica.hernandez@emoryhealthcare.org -
Critical Care Medicine Preceptors
Bill Asbury, BS, PharmD
Titles: Neurocritical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: B.S. Pharmacy, University of Georgia, 1981; PharmD, University of Georgia 1985
Training: General Clinical Residency, Emory University Hospital, 1986; Pharmacokinetics Residency, Georgia Baptist Medical Center, 1987
Practice Area: Neuro ICU
Practice/research Interests: Pharmacokinetics; Stroke; Neuro critical care; Anticoagulation
Email:bill.asbury@emoryhealthcare.org
Jasleen Bolina, PharmD, BCCCP
Titles: Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: B.S. Biomedical Sciences, Auburn University 2014; PharmD, Auburn University College of Pharmacy, 2018
Training: PGY1, St. Joseph’s/Candler, 2019; PGY2, Critical Care Residency, St. Joseph’s/Candler, 2020
Practice Area: Evening ICU (Rotating)
Practice/research Interests: Pharmacokinetics; Anticoagulation; ECMO
Email: jasleen.bolina@emoryhealthcare.org
Alley Killian, PharmD, BCCCP
Titles: Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Education: PharmD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2001
Training: PGY1, University of Virginia Health System, 2002; PGY2, Critical Care Residency, University of Virginia Health System 2003
Practice Area: Surgical/Transplant ICU
Practice/research Interests: Infectious diseases, sepsis, acute liver failure, and acute on chronic liver failure
Email: alley.killian@emoryhealthcare.org
Peter Moran, PharmD, MSPS, BCCCP
Titles: PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Coordinator; Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Mercer University
Education: BS Microbiology, University of South Florida, 2013; PharmD and MSPS, University of Kentucky, 2017
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2018; PGY2, Critical Care, Emory University Hospital, 2019
Practice Area: Surgical/Transplant ICU
Practice/research Interests: Sepsis, Acute live failure, acute on chronic liver failure, and extracorporeal life support
Email: peter.moran@emoryhealthcare.org
Kayla A. Nichols, PharmD, BCCCP
Titles: PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator; Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU
Education: BS Food Science and Human Nutrition, University of Florida, 2012; PharmD, University of Florida, 2016
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2017; PGY2, Critical Care, Emory University Hospital, 2018
Practice Area: Cardiothoracic Surgical ICU
Practice/research Interests: Delirium, Sleep in the ICU, ICU Burnout
Email: kayla.nichols@emoryhealthcare.org
Tu-Trinh Tran, PharmD, BCCCP
Titles: PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Director; Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Medical ICU
Education: BS Microbiology, University of Georgia; PharmD, University of Georgia;
Training: PGY1, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, 2017; PGY2, Critical Care Residency, Grady Health System, 2018
Practice Area: Medical ICU
Practice/research Interests: Sepsis, Shock, Pain/Agitation/Delirium/Sleep Management, Antimicrobial Stewardship, and Status Epilepticus
Email: tu-trinh.tran@emoryhealthcare.org -
Drug Information Preceptors
Sarah White, PharmD, BCPS
Titles: Drug Policy and Formulary Manager
Education: PharmD, Wingate University School of Pharmacy
Training: Wingate University School of Pharmacy and Fresenius Medical Care Medical Information Residency and Duke/GlaxoSmithKline Drug Information Residency
Practice Area: Drug policy, formulary management
Practice/Research Interests: Literature evaluation, data analytics and reporting, artificial intelligence
Email: sarah.a.white@emoryhealthcare.org -
Emergency Medicine
Krista Dumkow, PharmD, BCEMP, BCPS
Titles: Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Findlay, 2019
Training: PGY1, Spectrum Health, 2020; PGY2 Emergency Medicine, AdventHealth Orlando, 2021
Practice Area: Emergency Medicine
Practice/research Interests: Antimicrobial stewardship, Neurological emergencies, Toxicology
Email: krista.dumkow@emoryhealthcare.org
Christele Francois, PharmD, BCPS
Titles: Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist;
Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Mercer University College of Pharmacy
Education: BS, Biology, University of Miami; PharmD, Mercer University College of Pharmacy, 2011
Training: PGY1, St. Vincent's Medical Center in Jacksonville, 2011
Practice Area: Emergency Medicine
Practice/research Interests: Sepsis, Medication Reconciliation, and Antibiotic Stewardship in the ED Setting
Email: christele.francois@emoryhealthcare.org -
Infectious Diseases Preceptors
Ben Albrecht, PharmD, BCIDP
Titles: Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: B.S. in Biochemistry, Georgia Institute of Technology in 2012; PharmD, University of Georgia, 2016
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2017; PGY2, Infectious Disease, 2018
Practice Area: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infectious Disease Consultation, Transplant Infectious Disease Consultation
Practice/research Interests: Antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacokinetics, Infections In immunocompromised patients
Email: benjamin.albrecht@emoryhealthcare.org
Sarah Green, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, AAHIVP
Titles: Infectious Disease Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2014
Training: PGY1, WakeMed Health & Hospitals, 2015; PGY2 Infectious Diseases, Carilion Clinic, 2016
Practice Area: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infectious Disease Consultation, Transplant Infectious Disease Consultation
Practice/research Interests: Antimicrobial stewardship, Antiretroviral stewardship
Email: sarah.b.green@emoryhealthcare.org -
Internal Medicine Preceptors
Heidi Berman, PharmD, BCPS
Titles: Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: BS Biochemistry, Berry College, 2016; PharmD, Mercer University College of Pharmacy, 2020
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Emory University Hospital, 2021; PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency, Emory University Hospital 2022
Practice Area: Internal Medicine
Practice/research Interests: Transitions of care, infectious diseases, and diabetes
Email: heidi.king@emoryhealthcare.org
Nicole L. Metzger, PharmD, BCPS
Titles: PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Director; Clinical Associate Professor, Mercer University; Internal Medicine Clinical Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia, 2006
Training: PGY1, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System 2007; PGY2, Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System 2008
Practice Area: Internal Medicine
Practice/research Interests: Transitions of Care, Infectious Diseases, Cystic Fibrosis
Email: nicole.metzger@emoryhealthcare.org
Carrie Callahan, PharmD, BCPS
Titles: PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Coordinator; Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Adjunct Professor, Mercer University; University of Florida Preceptor
Education: PharmD, Wingate University School of Pharmacy 2017
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Novant Health, 2017-2018, PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residencys, Emory University Hospital and Mercer College of Pharmacy 2018-2019
Practice Area: Internal Medicine
Practice/research Interests: Transitions of care, C. difficile, cystic fibrosis, antimicrobial stewardship, and diabetes
Email: carrie.tilton@emoryhealthcare.org -
Nutritional Support Preceptors
Nisha Dave, PharmD, BCNSP
Titles: Nutrition Support/Internal Medicine Clinical
Coordinator; Adjunct Clinical Professor, Mercer University
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia, 2000
Training: Nutrition Support Specialty Residency, Emory University Hospital, 2001
Practice Area: Nutrition Support
Practice/research Interests: Nutrition and Metabolic Support, Home TPN Management, and Gut Failure and Micronutrient Management
Email: nisha.dave@emoryhealthcare.org
Rachel Leong, PharmD
Titles: Nutrition and Metabolic Support Pharmacy Specialist; Adjunct Professor, Mercer University
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia, 2021
Training: Nutrition Support Pharmacy Fellowship, Emory University Hospital, 2021-2023
Practice Area: Nutrition Support
Practice/research Interests: Nutrition and Metabolic Support, Home TPN Management, and micronutrient deficiencies
Email: rachel.leong@emoryhealthcare.org
Vivian Zhao, PharmD, BCNSP, FASPEN
Titles: Nutrition Support Clinical Pharmacy Specialist II; Nutrition Support Pharmacy Fellowship Program Director; Adjunct Professor, Mercer University
Education: PharmD, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, 2006
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2007; PGY2, Nutrition Support, Emory University Hospital, 2008
Practice Area: Nutrition Support
Practice/research Interests: Specialized nutrition support (enteral and parenteral), and micronutrient deficiencies
Email: vivian.zhao@emoryhealthcare.org -
Oncology Preceptors
Aseala Abousaud, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, Mercer College of Pharmacy, 2017
Training: PGY1, University of Alabama-Birmingham, 2018; PGY2, Oncology Residency, Emory University Hospital, 2019
Practice Area: Lymphoma
Practice/research Interests: immunotherapy, targeted therapies, oral chemotherapy, and supportive care
Email: aseala.abousaud@emoryhealthcare.org
Marin Abousaud, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, 2018
Training: PGY1, Wake Forest Baptist Health, 2019; PGY2, Oncology Residency, Wake Forest Baptist Health, 2020
Practice Area: Medical Oncology - Head & Neck and Thoracic
Practice/research Interests: immunotherapy, targeted therapies, oral chemotherapy, supportive care, and infectious diseases in oncology patients
Email: marin.abousaud@emoryhealthcare.org
Alexa Basilio, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Medical Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: BS, Biomedical Sciences, University of South Florida, 2014; PharmD, University of Florida, 2018
Training: PGY1, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, 2019; PGY2, Hematology/Oncology Residency, Moffitt Cancer Center, 2020
Practice Area: Inpatient Medical Oncology
Practice/research Interests: Targeted therapies, immunotherapy, medical oncology
Email: Alexa.Basilio@emoryhealthcare.org
Kristina F. Byers, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Breast Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia, 2011
Training: PGY1, University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, 2012; PGY2, Oncology, University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital, 2013
Practice Area: Medical Oncology - Breast Clinic
Practice/research Interests: Breast cancer, oral chemotherapy, targeted therapies
Email: kristina.frinzi@emoryhealthcare.org
Kristian Casem, PharmD
Titles: Medical Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, Rutgers University, 2018
Training: PGY1, Saint Peter’s University Hospital, 2019; PGY2, Oncology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Presbyterian-Shadyside Hospital, 2020
Practice Area: Outpatient Medical Oncology
Practice/research Interests: Targeted therapies, hematologic malignancies
Email: kristian.casem@emoryhealthcare.org
Celia Curtis, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: BA, Emory University; PharmD, University of Florida
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2020; PGY2, Oncology Residency, Emory University Hospital Midtown/Winship Cancer Institute, 2021
Practice Area: Medical Oncology
Practice/research Interests: Targeted therapies, oral chemotherapy, and supportive care
Email: celia.curtis@emoryhealthcare.org
Sarah E. Caulfield, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Medical Oncology; PGY2 Oncology Education Coordinator; Adjunct Professor, Mercer University
Education: BS, Biology, Kennesaw State University, 2011; PharmD, Mercer University College of Pharmacy, 2016
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital; PGY2, Hematology/Oncology Residency, Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute
Practice Area: Medical Oncology- Genitourinary Clinic
Practice/research Interests: Immunotherapy, Oral chemotherapy including- VEGF TKI's and prostate cancer treatment, and Managing side effects
Email: sarah.caulfield@emoryhealthcare.org
Amber Draper, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Oncology Clinical Coordinator
Education: BA Mercer University 2005; PharmD Mercer University 2009
Training: PGY1, University of Alabama at Birmingham; PGY2, Hematology/Oncology Residency, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Practice Area: Oncology
Practice/research Interests: Supportive care, oral chemotherapy, and gastrointestinal cancers
Email: amber.draper@emoryhealthcare.org
Kevin Hall, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: BS Biology, University of Georgia, 2012; PharmD, Mercer University College of Pharmacy, 2016
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2017; PGY2, Hematology/Oncology Residency, Emory University Hospital, 2018
Practice Area: Bone Marrow Transplant
Practice/research Interests: hematologic malignancies
Email: kevin.h.hall@emoryhealthcare.org
Jordyn P. Higgins, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emory Winship Cancer Institute Johns Creek; Clinical Assistant Professor, Mercer University College of Pharmacy
Education: PharmD, University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2019
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital Midtown, 2020; PGY2, Oncology Residency, Emory University Hospital Midtown/Emory Winship Cancer Institute, 2021
Practice Area: Outpatient Medical Oncology
Practice/research Interests: Medical oncology, immunotherapy, molecular targeted therapy, drug compounding, genomics, academic success
Email: jordyn.higgins@emoryhealthcare.org
Don Hutcherson, RPh
Titles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Practice Mercer University
Education: BS Pharmacy, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, 1981
Practice Area: Bone Marrow Transplant
Practice/research Interests:Busulfan Pharmacokinetics and Infections in BMT
Email: don.hutcherson@emoryhealthcare.org
Belinda Li, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, 2017
Training: PGY1, Centennial Medical Center, 2018; PGY2, Hematology/Oncology, Centennial Medical Center/HCA /Sarah Cannon Research Institute, 2019
Practice Area: Leukemia
Practice/research Interests: targeted therapies, oral chemotherapy, supportive care, and hematologic malignancies
Email: belinda.li@emoryhealthcare.org
Kathryn Maples, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Multiple Myeloma Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Adjunct Faculty, Mercer University; PGY2 Oncology Research Coordinator
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia, 2015
Training: PGY1, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System 2016; PGY2, Oncology, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, 2017
Practice Area: Multiple Myeloma
Practice/research Interests: clinical research in multiple myeloma, transplantation and cellular therapy, and survivorship support
Email: kathryn.maples@emoryhealthcare.org
Kristina D. Murphy, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Specialis
Education: PharmD, University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2019
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital Midtown - Specialty Pharmacy Focus, 2020; PGY2, Oncology, Emory University Hospital Midtown/Winship Cancer Institute, 2021
Practice Area: Bone Marrow Transplant
Practice/research Interests: immunotherapy, targeted therapies, oral chemotherapy, and supportive care
Email: Kristina.Murphy@emoryhealthcare.org
Danielle Schlafer, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist;
PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Director; Adjunct
Clinical Assistant Professor, Mercer University College of Pharmacy
Education: PharmD, University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2014
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2015; PGY2, Oncology Residency, Emory University Hospital/Winship Cancer Institute, 2016
Practice Area: Leukemia
Practice/research Interests: Hematologic malignancies, targeted therapies, infectious diseases, and supportive care
Email: danielle.schlafer@emoryhealthcare.org
Minal Surati, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Bone Marrow Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Adjunct Professor, Mercer University
Education: PharmD, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy/University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Training: PGY1, University of Southern California, 2005; PGY2, Oncology, Emory University Hospital, 2006
Practice Area: Bone Marrow Transplant
Practice/research Interests: Bone Marrow Transplant, Car-T-cell therapy, and Graft versus Host Disease
Email: minal.surati@emoryhealthcare.org
Emily Tiao, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, 2018
Training: PGY1, University of Maryland Medical Center, 2019; PGY2, Oncology Residency, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, 2020
Practice Area: Medical Oncology
Practice/research Interests: Targeted therapies, GI, lung
Email: emily.tiao@emoryhealthcare.org
Marley Watson, PharmD, BCOP
Titles: Medical Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: BS, Clemson University; PharmD, Medical University of South Carolina
Training: PGY1, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2015; PGY2, Oncology Residency, Novant Health Oncology Specialists, 2016
Practice Area: Medical Oncology
Practice/research Interests: Immunotherapy, gastrointestinal cancers, and melanoma/non-melanoma skin cancers
Email: marley.watson@emoryhealthcare.org -
Practice Management Preceptors
Matthew D. Hurd, PharmD, MS
Titles: Pharmacy Operations Manager
Education: BS, Indiana University, 2000; PharmD, Mercer University, 2009; MS, Dartmouth College, 2018
Practice Area: Administration
Practice/research Interests:Medication Safety, Practice Management, Lean/Process Improvement, Employee Engagement, Leadership Development
Email: matthew.hurd@emoryhealthcare.org
Collin E. Lee, PharmD, BCPS
Titles: Assistant Director: Clinical and Educational Services
Education: BS Pharmacy, Purdue University, 1992; PharmD, University of Florida, 2009
Practice Area: Administration/ Formulary Management
Practice/research Interests: Formulary Management, System Standardization, Clinical Initiatives, and Student/Resident Training
Email: collin.lee@emoryhealthcare.org
Stephen Michaud, PharmD, BCCCP
Titles: Pharmacy Operations Manager
Education: B.S. Pharm, University of Colorado 1993, PharmD, University of Colorado, 2010
Practice Area: Administration
Practice/research Interests: Practice Management, Sterile Preparations, Lean/Process Improvement, Employee Engagement, Leadership Development
Email: stephen.michaud@emoryhealthcare.org
Della Mitchell, PharmD
Titles: Pharmacy Manager, Perioperative Services and Sterile Compounding
Education: PharmD, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, 2014
Training: PGY1, Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, 2017; PGY2, Pharmacy Administration, Ascension, 2018; Fellowship, Executive Pharmacy Leadership and Supply Chain Management, Ascension, 2019
Practice Area: Administration
Practice/research Interests: Sterile Preparations, Practice Management, Quality improvement, Lean/Process Improvement, Employee Engagement, Leadership Development
Email: Della.mitchell@emoryhealthcare.org
Kunal Patel, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
Titles: Pharmacy Operations Manager
Education: PharmD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2009; MBA, Emory University - Goizueta Business School, 2022
Practice Area: Administration
Practice/research Interests:Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, Pharmacy Operations, Project Management, Lean/Process Improvement, Strategic Planning/Execution, Accounting and Corporate Finance, Employee Well-being and Engagement , Student and Resident Training
Email: kunal.patel@emoryhealthcare.org
Sarah B. Todd, PharmD, BCPS
Titles: Interim Director of Pharmacy; Adjunct Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Mercer University; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Georgia; Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, PCOM;
Education: PharmD, Drake University, 2000
Training: PGY1, UMass Memorial Medical Center, 2001
Practice Area: Administration, Solid Organ Transplant
Practice/research Interests: Immunosuppression, post-transplant infections, collaborative practice, and quality improvement
Email: sarah.todd@emoryhealthcare.org -
Solid Organ Transplantation Preceptors
Ruchi Amin, PharmD, BCPS, BCTXP
Titles: Solid Organ Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, 2017; B.S. Health Sciences, Mercer University, 2014
Training: PGY1, Methodist University Hospital, 2018; PGY2, Solid Organ Transplant Residency, Methodist University Hospital, 2019
Practice Area: Abdominal TransplantPractice/research Interests: Post-Transplant Infectious Complications, Post-Transplant Hematologic Complications, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Post-Transplantation, Organ Donation Advocacy
Email: ruchita.amin@emoryhealthcare.org
Jillian Dietz, PharmD, BCTXP
Titles: Solid Organ Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: BS in Biology and Psychology University of Florida, 2013; PharmD, University of Florida, 2017
Training:PGY1, Tampa General Hospital, 2018; PGY2, Solid Organ Transplant, Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2019
Practice Area: Kidney/Pancreas Transplant
Practice/research Interests: Post-Transplant Infectious Complications, Cellular and Antibody Mediated Rejection, Immunosuppression Optimization
Email: rjillian.dietz@emoryhealthcare.org
Teresa Gennaro, PharmD, BCTXP
Titles: PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant Residency Program Coordinator; Solid Organ Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy, 2021
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 2022; PGY2, Solid Organ Transplant Residency, Emory University Hospital, 2023
Practice Area: Liver Transplant
Practice/research Interests: Post-Transplant Infectious Complications, Pregnancy and Transplant, End-Stage Liver Disease
Email: teresa.gennaro@emoryhealthcare.org
Michael Hurtik, PharmD, BCPS
Titles: Solid Organ TransplantClinical Pharmacy Specialist;
Education: PharmD, University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, 2010
Training: PGY1, Duke University Hospital, 2011; PGY2, Solid Organ Transplantation, Duke University Hospital, 2012
Practice Area: Heart and Lung Transplantation
Practice/research Interests: Antibody-mediated rejection, HCV-positive organ donors, and cytomegalovirus infections in the transplant population
Email: michael.hurtik@emoryhealthcare.org
Erika Meredith, PharmD, BCTXP
Titles: PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant Residency Program Director; Solid Organ Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; Adjunct Professor, Mercer University and University of Georgia
Education: BS in Biology, Indiana University, 2000; PharmD, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2007
Training: PGY1, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2008; PGY2, Solid Organ Transplant Residency, University of Illinois at Chicago, 2009
Practice Area: Kidney/Pancreas Transplant
Practice/research Interests: BK nephropathy, New onset diabetes after transplant (NODAT), Belatacept
Email: erika.meredith@emoryhealthcare.org
Katie Petty, PharmD
Titles: Solid Organ Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Specialist;
Education: PharmD, Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy, 2020
Training: PGY1, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, 2021; PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant, Emory University Hospital, 2022
Practice Area: Lung Transplant
Practice/research Interests: Post-Transplant Infectious Complications, Chronic Lung Allograft Dysfunction Prevention and Management, Optimization of Immunosuppression
Email: katie.petty@emoryhealthcare.org
Brett Rollins, PharmD, MS
Titles: Solid Organ Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Specialist;
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill- B.S. in Chemistry and Biology, M.S. in Cell and Molecular Physiology. Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences- Pharm.D.
Training: NewYork-Presbyterian University Hospital of Cornell and Columbia-PGY 1 Pharmacy Practice Residency. The Mount Sinai Hospital- PGY 2 Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy Residency
Practice Area: Heart and Lung Transplant
Practice/research Interests: Immunosuppression Optimization, Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy, Cellular and Antibody Mediated Rejection
Email: brett.rollins@emoryhealthcare.org
Heather Snyder, PharmD, BCPS, BCTXP
Titles: Clinical Coordinator, Solid Organ Transplant and Infectious Diseases; Solid Organ Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Pittsburgh, 2011
Training: PGY1, Methodist University Hospital, 2012; PGY2, Solid Organ Transplant Residency, Methodist University Hospital, 2013
Practice Area: Liver Transplant
Practice/research Interests: Viral hepatitis, NASH, Post-transplant infectious complications
Email: heather.snyder@emoryhealthcare.org
Helen Triemer, PharmD, BCPS, BCTXP
Titles: Solid Organ Transplant Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Education: PharmD, University of Florida, 1989
Training: PGY1, Emory University Hospital, 1991
Practice Area: Kidney/Pancreas Transplant
Practice/research Interests: Immunosuppression Management
Email: helen.triemer@emoryhealthcare.org