Education

Our 2011-12 Residents

Meghan Groth, PharmD, PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident
Doctor of Pharmacy, University at Buffalo, State University of New York

I decided to stay on for the critical care residency at AGH because of the wide variety of ICU settings available to rotate through, as well as the awesome preceptors!

I’d like to practice as a clinical specialist in emergency medicine at an academic medical center to allow for teaching opportunities and clinical research.

Rachelle Whiteside, PharmD, PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident
(PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident at Allegheny General Hospital 2010-2011)
PharmD, Duquesne University

I chose AGH because of my experiences as a student and PGY1 resident. I have truly enjoyed my time at AGH and the learning environment the institution offers. The preceptors have provided me with a well-rounded clinical foundation. They are constantly providing me insight and knowledge that I know will continue throughout my second year residency and help me to excel as an oncology clinical specialist. Also, Pittsburgh is a great location because it is close to my family in Ohio and my sister lives here.

I plan to pursue a career in outpatient oncology or inpatient medical oncology however my interests may change as the year progresses.

Giselle D’Epiro, PharmD, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Specialty Resident
Doctor of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University
University of Wisconsin PGY1 Community Practice Residency

I chose AGH's program because I loved the variety of opportunities the program offered. I also wanted to be close to my hometown.

I would like to work as a clinical pharmacist in an ambulatory setting. I would enjoy providing patient education for a variety of disease states, including tobacco cessation, asthma and diabetes. In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I hope to serve as an adjunct professor and preceptor.

Matthew Wanek, PharmD, PGY2 Critical Care Specialty Resident
Doctor of Pharmacy, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA

Through my experiences at AGH as a student and a PGY1 resident, I was able to gain valuable experiences in some of the many opportunities in critical care that AGH has to offer. I decided to stay at AGH and complete a critical care specialty residency in order to gain further in-depth experience in the many specialty areas of critical care available at AGH.

My future career goal is to work as a critical care clinical pharmacy specialist in a tertiary medical center with my primary interest being in the surgical ICU setting.

Anand B. Shah, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident 
Doctor of Pharmacy, University at Buffalo, the State University of New York

I was drawn towards AGH because of the exceptional preceptors and the variety of rotations that are offered here. Apart from being a very well-rounded program, AGH offers rotations in Oncology and Critical Care which will enable me to choose my path for the future. I wanted to come to Pittsburgh because it is a charming, sports friendly, and a very affordable city to live in.

I am interested in Oncology and Critical Care specialties and look forward to doing a PGY-2 residency in one of those. In the future, I hope to practice as a clinical pharmacist at a tertiary care facility.

Gerard P. Mascara, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh

I had the opportunity to meet many of the clinical specialists and previous residents while I was on rotation at AGH as a fourth year pharmacy student. The preceptors are committed to providing high quality pharmaceutical care; and I continue to be impressed by the quality of the program as a whole. The residency program is very well-rounded and offers a variety of rotation experiences including intensive care, internal medicine, and ambulatory care. As a Pittsburgh native, I feel lucky to have AGH as a high quality residency program in my hometown.

I am interested in oncology and plan to apply for a PGY2 residency in this area. I aim for a career in academia with both clinical and teaching opportunities.

Mobolaji Adeola, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Doctor of Pharmacy, Temple University, Philadelphia PA

I chose AGH because it prioritizes the excellent delivery of personalized and optimal patient care. The pharmacy residency program is well rounded and provides relevant diverse opportunities necessary to master the practice of pharmacy. It is also nice to work in an environment where the staff is passionate about patient care and are willing to provide assistance when needed.

I have an interest in cardiology, infectious diseases and primary care medicine. I strive to find a niche for myself and practice as a clinical specialist at a teaching institution in the near future.

Tanvi Patil, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Doctor of Pharmacy, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Pre-Pharmacy, SUNY Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

The structure of the residency program at AGH was what impressed me the first time I looked into it. Some of the attractive features of this program in my perspective are a wide-ranging experiences in both inpatient and outpatient settings, especially in the area of acute care. The diversity of experience in various pharmacy specialties was definitely something I was looking for as a part of my PGY1 residency experience. I was confident that a residency at AGH would contribute to my career goals and help me achieve short-term and long-term goals.

My primary interest is Critical Care/ Internal medicine. Upon the completion of my PGY1, I intend to pursue PGY2 residency training in critical care setting or internal medicine in an tertiary acute care academic institution with focus on research and teaching.
 

Lauren King, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Doctor of Pharmacy, Duquesne University, Philadelphia PA.

I chose AGH for a pharmacy residency because I had such an amazing rotation experience as a student. From getting to know the preceptors through rotations and the interview process, I knew they would challenge me clinically and professionally in order to reach my goals. Also, this program aligned with my interests of crtical care and emergency medicine.

My professional interests include critical care and emergency medicine. In the future, I plan to pursue a PGY-2 residency and gain a clinical specialist position at an academic medical center.