PGY2 Infectious Disease Pharmacy Resident

Hometown

Chicago, Ill.

Pharmacy School/Graduation Year

University of Illinois-Chicago, 2017

PGY1 Location

Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Pharmacy Residency

PGY2 Rotations

Antimicrobial Stewardship 1 & 2; Infectious Diseases 1, 2, & 3; CMH; Micro; Research; Antimicrobial Stewardship Administration; Informatics; Hematology/BMT; Peds Infectious Diseases

PGY2 Residency Project

Accelerate Rapid Diagnostics (Title TBD) & Comparison of outcomes in urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by SPICE organisms treated with non-carbapenem-B-lactams versus non-B-lactam agents

Why did you choose to pursue a residency?

I wanted to develop my clinical skills and knowledge as a new practitioner. I also wanted to grow both personally and professionally.

What attracted you to the Froedtert & MCW pharmacy residency program?

Froedtert Hospital has a great reputation as an academic medical center with top notch preceptors and great rotation opportunities. It also has a “Midwest” attitude. (Everyone’s so nice!)

Professional Interests

Infectious diseases (specifically, antimicrobial stewardship, resistance mechanisms, immunocompromised population, HIV)

Hobbies

Traveling, hiking (and being outside in general) and trying new restaurants

Favorite Things to Do in Milwaukee

Visiting breweries and the Oak Leaf Trail