Pharmacy Residency Programs

Current Pharmacy Residents

Ellen Stolz

Position
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident

Hometown
Mequon, WI

Pharmacy School/Graduation Date
Drake University, 2011

PGY1 Residency Location
Froedtert Hospital

PGY1 Rotations
SICU, Drug Policy, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Resident Recruitment, Academia, Internal Medicine, MICU, Oncology

PGY1 Residency Project
Effects of a Pharmacist Managed Clinical Service for the Utilization and Management of Direct Thrombin Inhibitors (DTIs) for the Treatment of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
Due to the complex diagnosis of HIT and lack of standardized utilization of IV DTIs, a new Froedtert Hospital pharmacist managed guideline was initiated in June 2011. I will complete a pre/post guideline analysis to justify the role of the new guideline as a tool for the clinical assessment and treatment HIT. The current guideline includes IV DTIs argatroban and lepirudin. Another IV DTI indicated for HIT, bivalirudin, may prove to be more cost effective and act as a treatment option for patients with a contraindication to argatroban and/or lepirudin. Therefore, I will evaluate the addition of bivalirudin to the Froedtert guideline.

Why did you choose to pursue a residency?
I pursued a residency to develop competence and confidence within various practice settings; to enhance my communication skills and work as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team; and to develop the skills necessary to educate others in order commit to life-long learning.

What attracted you to Froedtert’s pharmacy residency program?
The unique and integrated staffing model; the teaching environment; extensive rotation options; and opportunities of PGY2.

Professional interests
Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Cardiology

Hobbies
Running, outdoor activities (e.g. fishing, skiing, biking), watching sports and cooking

What's your favorite thing to do in Milwaukee?
Attend all the festivals in the summer, tour local breweries, watch Brewers and Packer games, and enjoy the lakefront activities.

Date: Oct. 27, 2011