Residents

Current Pharmacy Residents

Mitchell Brinkworth, PharmD - PGY2 Internal Medicine College: Purdue University Personal Statement: I was raised in Floyds Knobs, Indiana, and had the privilege of attending the Purdue University College of Pharmacy. During summer and winter breaks, I worked as an intern at a hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. I am looking forward to the challenges of my PGY2 year in Internal Medicine, including building my skills and knowlege in cardiology, antimicrobial stewardship, and transitions of care. In addition to hopefully becoming a clinical specialist, a goal of mine is to become adjunct faculty at a university during my practice. Residency Project: Appropriateness of Initiating Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Following an Ischemic Stroke or TIA in an Urban Teaching Hospital

Stephanie Gurren, PharmD - PGY1 Resident College: University of Kentucky Personal Statement: I am from Erlanger, Kentucky and went to the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. My interests are internal medicine, infectious diseases, and cardiology. I am planning to further my education and training by pursing a PGY2 in Internal Medicine this coming year. After completing my residency training, I hope to work as a clinical specialist in an inpatient setting and precept student pharmacists. Residency Project: Retrospective Review of Blood Pressure Response to Albumin vs Normal Saline for the Treatment of Intradialytic Hypotension

Joseph Schum, PharmD - PGY1 Resident College: University of Cincinnati Personal Statement: I am from the greater Cincinnati area and grew up on the west side of Cincinnati. I earned my BS in chemistry followed by my Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Cincinnati. My interests include internal medicine and hematology/oncology. My goal is to practice as a clinical pharmacist and work as a preceptor with student pharmacists. Residency Project: Evaluation of procalcitonin clearance in patients with kidney dysfunction and its effects on antibiotic treatment duration