Pharmacy Residency
The 2025-2026 Pharmacy Residency class (left to right): Brenda Ortiz (PGY1 Pharmacy), Alani Vo (PGY1 Pharmacy) and Cheyanna Petty (PGY2 Pediatrics).
Please join us for a virtual open house to learn more about our residency programs!
Friday, December 12 from 1-3 p.m. (CT)
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Cook Children's ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency training is divided into two postgraduate years, with two PGY-1 and two PGY-2 positions available. Each year-long program introduces residents to multiple aspects of pediatric medicine, diverse patient populations, and leading-edge health care technology. Cook Children's is a 443-bed hospital that offers a wide range of learning opportunities in various areas, including a Level II trauma center, Level IV NICU, Level I PICU, and stem cell transplant unit.
The goal of the program is to produce well-rounded pediatric pharmacy practitioners with solid foundations built on the theoretical and practical application of clinical pharmacy skills. To accomplish this, residents staffed in both clinical and operational roles work with experienced preceptors and staff, most of whom are residency-trained, board-certified, or both. Cook Children's pharmacists currently account for approximately 20% of the state's pediatric board-certified pharmacists in Texas.
Residency preceptors are invested in the growth of residents and helping them develop the tools necessary to succeed. To ensure research projects' success, residents receive project mentorship from topic experts and research coordinators, as well as dedicated project time throughout the year. Our program hosts biannual quality improvement retreats to review the strengths and improvement opportunities of our program with preceptors and current residents. Recognizing the rigors of residency training, the program offers a dedicated resident wellness program that provides both structured and unstructured support to promote well-being, balance, and resilience.
Cook Children's is affiliated with the University of Texas, the University of North Texas, and Texas Tech Schools of Pharmacy and provides the opportunity to complete a teaching and leadership program, participate in pharmacy school curriculum and dedicate time to precepting.
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
The Cook Children's post-graduate year one residency program offers residents an opportunity to develop clinical pharmacy practice skills in a challenging and progressive environment.
Purpose
PGY1 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives. Residents who successfully complete PGY1 residency programs will be skilled in diverse patient care, practice management, leadership, and education, and be prepared to provide patient care, seek board certification in pharmacotherapy (i.e., BCPS), and pursue advanced education and training opportunities, including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies.
Mission
Since 2008, the ASHP-accredited post-graduate year 1 (PGY1) residency program at Cook Children's has and continues to offer a unique, well-rounded learning experience to a diverse group of first-year residents. The PGY1 residency provides a rigorous curriculum, flexible rotations, and a progressive learning environment supported by experienced preceptors. After the PGY1 year, the resident will have a solid foundation of pediatric clinical knowledge, confidence to function as an independent healthcare provider, and the ability to be a meaningful contributor to pharmaceutical care to an interdisciplinary team.
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REQUIRED Learning Experiences |
Duration |
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Orientation |
Six weeks |
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General Pediatrics |
Six weeks |
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Pediatric Intensive Care |
Six weeks |
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Neonatal Intensive Care |
Six weeks |
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Pharmacy Administration |
Four weeks |
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Medication Safety |
Four weeks |
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Precepting/Teaching† |
Six weeks |
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Medication Use Evaluation |
Longitudinal – 7 mos. |
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Research Project |
Longitudinal – 12 mos.‡ |
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Presentations |
Longitudinal – 12 mos. |
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Staffing (operational & clinical) |
Longitudinal – 11 mos. (begin Aug) |
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Ambulatory (choose one) Neurology Pulmonary Immunology Infectious Disease |
Longitudinal – 6 mos. (begin Jan) |
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ELECTIVES (choose three) |
4-6 weeks |
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Advanced required rotation† |
Nutrition Support |
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Cardiology |
Pain Management† |
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Emergency Medicine |
Pharmacogenomics |
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Hematology/Oncology |
Pharmacy Informatics |
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Infectious Diseases† |
Pulmonology |
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Investigational Drug Services |
Stem Cell Transplant |
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Neurology |
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Other elective learning experiences may be developed based on resident interest and preceptor availability |
#Rotation lengths and elective offerings can be individualized with the RPD during Resident Development Plans.
†Advanced experiences and/or experiences designed with less direct pharmacy preceptor presence. These require residents to demonstrate adequate independence, progression, and/or resolution of any prior disciplinary actions before starting.
‡Residents will have ~3 scheduled project weeks in December between Midyear and New Year’s Day. Additionally, residents are given a bank of 5 project days that they may use throughout the year and under the following conditions: 1) the dates and plan for the project day(s) are submitted to and approved in advance by the rotation preceptor, 2) the resident does not miss more than 20% of the rotation per Leave and Attendance Expectations, and 3) the resident is making satisfactory progress on recent and current experiences.
- Begin the residency program in mid-June
- Obtain Texas Pharmacy licensure by August 1
- Meet staffing commitments
- Finish a residency research project and manuscript in publishable form. Residents will be required to present their research with a poster at the ASHP midyear clinical meeting and a platform presentation at the PPA annual meeting.
- In addition to rotations, the residents will be expected to complete various projects, including, but not limited to:
- A medication use evaluation
- A pharmacy and therapeutic committee drug monograph
- Quality and performance improvement projects
- Adverse drug reaction evaluations
- Safety siren updates for the medication safety group
- Community service projects
- Additional information:
- All residents receive travel allowances for the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and the PPA Annual Meeting (or an appropriate specialty-focused conference for PGY-2 specialty tracks).
- All residents have the opportunity to be a camp counselor at select Cook Children's patient summer camps.
PGY2 Pharmacy Residency
The Cook Children's post-graduate year two-residency program helps residents transition from a general practice to a more specialized practice focusing on pediatric patients.
Throughout the PGY2 residency year, each resident must:
- Start the residency program at the beginning of July
- Obtain Texas pharmacy licensure by July 1
- Meet staffing commitments
- Complete a residency research project and manuscript in publishable form. Residents will be required to present their research at either the PPA Annual Meeting or an appropriate specialty-focused conference.
- Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and/or PGY1 residents
- In addition to rotations, the residents will be expected to complete various projects, including, but not limited to:
- A Medication Use Evaluation
- A Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee drug monograph
- Quality and performance improvement projects, including Medication Safety Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
- Drug Class Reviews to aid in formulary management
- FDA Label Updates for the Medication Safety Group
- Community service projects
- Acquire teaching certificate through UNT Health Science Center College of Pharmacy (if not already obtained during PGY1)
Purpose
PGY2 residency programs build upon Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and PGY1 pharmacy residency training to develop pharmacist practitioners with knowledge, skills, and abilities as defined in the educational competency areas, goals, and objectives for advanced practice areas. Residents who successfully complete PGY2 residency programs are prepared for advanced patient care or other specialized positions, and board certification in the advanced practice area, if available.
Mission
The ASHP-accredited, post-graduate year 2 (PGY2) residency program at Cook Children's is a rigorous program focused on expanding each resident's clinical pediatric expertise, adaptability, independence, and clinical leadership skills. The PGY2 program at Cook Children's is especially unique in that our program offers the ASHP Recognized Specialty Pathway in Oncology. Residents may also tailor the PGY2 Pediatrics elective experiences to focus in areas such as General Pediatrics and Critical Care. Each program option is designed to transition residents from generalist to specialist practitioners within these disciplines and provides mentorship from experts in these areas. At the completion of the PGY2 year, residents will have advanced pediatric clinical knowledge, skills to establish and expand pediatric clinical pharmacy services, and the ability to provide clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary specialty team.
PGY2 Pediatric Specialty Pathways
Candidates may apply for either the Cook Children's PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Pathway or the PGY2 Pediatric Oncology Specialty Pathway. Each Pathway of the PGY2 program allows residents the flexibility to tailor their PGY2 Pediatric training based on PGY1 experience and career goals:
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REQUIRED Learning Experiences |
Duration |
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Orientation |
Internal - 2 weeks (min.) External- 4 weeks (min.) |
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Nutrition Support+ |
Internal – 2-4 weeks External- 4 weeks |
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Acute Care - Hospitalist Acute Care Selective (choose one): AC-H: Hospitalist Service [required for external] AC 1: Endocrine / Rheumatology AC 2: Pulmonology / ID AC 3: Gastroenterology / Nephrology AC 4: Neurology AC 5: Psychiatry |
4 weeks |
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Pediatric Intensive Care |
4-6 weeks |
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Neonatal Intensive Care |
4-6 weeks |
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Precepting/Teaching† |
4-6 weeks |
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Practice Management |
Longitudinal – 12 mos. |
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Medication Use Evaluation |
Longitudinal – 8 mos. |
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Research Project |
Longitudinal – 12 mos.‡ |
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Presentations |
Longitudinal – 12 mos. |
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Staffing |
Longitudinal – 11 mos. (begin Aug) |
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Ambulatory (choose one) Neurology Pulmonary Immunology Infectious Diseases |
Longitudinal – 6 mos. |
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ELECTIVES (choose three) |
4-6 weeks |
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Academia† |
Neonatal Intensive Care II |
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Academic Administration† |
Neurology |
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Acute Care Selective (not previously completed) |
Pain Management† |
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Advanced required rotation† |
Palliative Care† |
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Cardiology* |
Pediatric Intensive Care II |
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Emergency Medicine* |
Pharmacogenomics |
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Hematology/Oncology |
Pharmacy Informatics |
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Infectious Diseases† |
Psychiatry |
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Investigational Drug Services |
Pulmonology |
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Medication Safety |
Stem Cell Transplant |
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Other elective learning experiences may be developed based on resident interest and preceptor availability |
#Rotation lengths and elective offerings can be individualized with the RPD/Coordinator during Resident Development Plans.
+Nutrition support is required in preparation for PGY2 Staffing. This may be completed during PGY1 for internal PGY1s, or will occur following Orientation.
†Advanced experiences and/or experiences designed with less direct pharmacy preceptor presence. These require residents to demonstrate adequate independence, progression, and/or resolution of any prior disciplinary actions before starting.
*Required for Critical Care emphasis
‡Residents will have ~3 scheduled project weeks in December between Midyear and New Year’s Day. Additionally, residents are given a bank of 5 project days that they may use throughout the year and under the following conditions: 1) the dates and plan for the project day(s) are submitted to and approved in advance by the rotation preceptor, 2) the resident does not miss more than 20% of the rotation per Leave and Attendance Expectations, and 3) the resident is making satisfactory progress on recent and current experiences.
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REQUIRED Learning Experiences |
Duration |
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Orientation |
Internal - 2 weeks (min) External- 4 weeks (min) |
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Nutrition Support+ |
Internal – 2-4 weeks External- 4 weeks |
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Oncology I (Hematologic Malignancies) |
5 weeks |
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Oncology II (Solid Tumors) |
5 weeks |
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Hematology |
4 weeks |
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Stem Cell Transplant |
4 weeks |
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Precepting/Teaching† |
4-6 weeks |
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Practice Management |
Longitudinal – 12 mos. |
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Medication Use Evaluation |
Longitudinal – 7 mos. |
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Research Project |
Longitudinal – 12 mos.‡ |
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Presentations |
Longitudinal – 12 mos. |
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Staffing |
Longitudinal – 11 mos. (begin Aug) |
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Ambulatory: Hematology/Oncology |
Longitudinal – 10 mos. (begin Sep) 4 hours in clinic every week |
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ELECTIVES |
4-6 weeks |
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Advanced required rotation† |
Medical Writing |
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Academia† |
Neurology |
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Academic Administration† |
Pain Management† |
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Emergency Medicine |
Palliative Care† |
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Experiences found in the Traditional Pediatrics Pathway |
Pharmacogenomics |
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Infectious Diseases† |
Pharmacy Informatics |
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Investigational Drug Services |
Precision Medicine† |
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Investigational Drug Services II† |
Pulmonology |
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Medication Safety |
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Other elective learning experiences may be developed based on resident interest and preceptor availability. |
#Rotation lengths and elective offerings can be individualized with the RPD/Coordinator during Resident Development Plans.
+Nutrition support is required in preparation for PGY2 Staffing. This may be completed during PGY1 for internal PGY1s, or will occur following Orientation.
†Advanced experiences and/or experiences designed with less direct pharmacy preceptor presence. These require residents to demonstrate adequate independence, progression, and/or resolution of any prior disciplinary actions before starting.
‡Residents will have ~3 scheduled project weeks in December between Midyear and New Year’s Day. Additionally, residents are given a bank of 5 project days that they may use throughout the year and under the following conditions: 1) the dates and plan for the project day(s) are submitted to and approved in advance by the rotation preceptor, 2) the resident does not miss more than 20% of the rotation per Leave and Attendance Expectations, and 3) the resident is making satisfactory progress on recent and current experiences.
Pharmacy department information
The Cook Children's Pharmacy Department provides pharmaceutical services to all patients served by the health care system 24 hours a day. These patient populations include inpatients, ambulatory clinic patients, and patients from urgent care and emergency services. Pharmacy services include, but aren't limited to:
- Drug procurement and storage
- Order verification
- Drug preparation and dispensing
- Drug therapy treatment and monitoring plans
- Provision of drug information
- Medication history obtainment and medication reconciliation
- Parenteral nutrition evaluation and management
- Patient education and assistance with discharge planning, including a meds-to-beds delivery program and medication assistance indigent patients
The pharmacy is a part of the medical center's clinical support division and reports activities through the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
- Administration: Chief Pharmacy Officer, director of pharmacy, operations manager, clinical pharmacy manager, ambulatory services manager, advanced therapeutics program manager, clinical coordinators, pharmacist supervisors, pharmacy technician supervisors, business manager, and regulatory affairs manager
- Specialists: NICU, PICU, hematology and oncology, cardiology, nutrition support, antimicrobial stewardship/infectious diseases, renal transplant/nephrology and pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacy support: informatics, medication safety, investigational drugs, and pharmacy finance
- Two PGY1 and two PGY2 residents
- 80 full-time equivalent pharmacists: clinical, distributive, hematology and oncology and infusion center satellite, outpatient satellite, operating room satellite, emergency room satellite, ambulatory clinic, retail, and specialty pharmacy
- 90+ full-time equivalent pharmacy technicians: distributive, clinical, data analyst, medication safety, medication assistance program, purchasing, inventory and billing/340b
- 18 pharmacy interns providing clinical and distributive support to PICU, ED, and Retail Pharmacy
Residency biographies
Mike Bentley, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2012
Residency Rotations: Emergency Medicine (PGY1)
Pharmacy Education: Texas Tech University HSC School of Pharmacy
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My interests are primarily related to pediatric emergency care, including toxicology, trauma and resuscitation. I am involved with our own Teddy Bear Transport team, along with working with outside hospitals and transport services with pre-hospital/pre-transfer protocols. I enjoy precepting/mentoring pharmacists and student pharmacists.
More About Me: I volunteer outside of my profession working with children/adolescents through coaching youth sports.
Kristin Bohannon, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacist, Pulmonary/Cystic Fibrosis Ambulatory Clinic
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2018
Residency Rotations: Ambulatory Care, Pulmonary
Pharmacy Education: Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Seton Healthcare Family - Dell Children's Medical Center, PGY2 Pediatrics University of Kentucky
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My main areas of interest are currently in cystic fibrosis, asthma, and transitions of care. I am also involved in various quality improvement projects in the pulmonary clinic.
More About Me: In my spare time, I enjoy traveling, reading, going to concerts, and spending time with my friends, family and two puppies.
Andre Castaneda, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Acute Care
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2019
Residency Rotations: Neonatal Intensive Care, Acute Care
Pharmacy Education: The University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice – Cook Children's Medical Center
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My interests are general pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, neurology and pharmacy education.
More About Me: My wife and I recently welcomed a beautiful baby girl, Olivia, into our family (including our two puppies, Chloe and Chansey). I love traveling with my family, learning how to cook new foods and building extravagant LEGO sets.
Hae Jin Cho, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacist, Quality and Safety; Associate Professor and Director for Curriculum and Assessment at UNT Health Fort Worth
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2020
Residency Rotations: Academia (PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice – Children's Minnesota; Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Fellowship – The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My primary teaching interests include curricular design and assessments, interprofessional education and simulation-based learning. In clinical practice, I concentrate on quality and safety initiatives, with a focus on transitions of care. My research interests center on the scholarship of teaching and learning, implementation science and intervention effectiveness.
More About Me: I am a foodie at heart, who loves trying new recipes and discovering new places. I enjoy traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Michelle Crawford, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical pharmacy specialist, infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2016
Residency Rotations: Infectious disease (PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 and PGY2 Pharmacotherapy - University of Texas at Austin and University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My primary areas of interest are infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship. I'm also interested in immunology and other areas such as pediatric liver and intestinal transplantation. I'm involved with quality improvement initiatives and am a member of ACCP, SIDP and PIDS.
More About Me: I enjoy reading, bicycle riding and knitting.
Beth Deen, PharmD, BCNSP, BCPPS
Senior clinical pharmacy specialist, nutrition support and PGY1 residency program director
Tenure at Cook Children's: 1996
Residency Rotations: Nutrition Support elective (PGY1 and PGY2), Staffing - Nutrition Support Service (PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: B.S. Pharmacy, University of Iowa and Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Texas
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pediatric Pharmacotherapy - Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, The University of Tennessee
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: I provide daily parenteral nutrition consults to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the gastroenterology service and throughout the medical center upon request. I enjoy mentoring young pharmacists, serving as our PGY1 Residency Program Director. I also serve as the Past-Chair of the Pharmacy Practice section for ASPEN, the Chair of the GI/Nutrition Special Interest Group for PPA, and Chair of the Pediatric Pharmacy Specialty Council for BPS.
More About Me: I am married with 4 grown children and 3 German Shepherds. I love to exercise (especially on my Peloton) and I love to travel!
Lauren Duran, PharmD, MBA, BCPPS
Clinical pharmacy specialist, hematology and oncology, stem cell transplant; PGY2 residency coordinator, pediatric oncology specialty pathway
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2016
Residency Rotations: Hematology/Oncology (PGY1 and PGY2); Stem Cell Transplant (PGY1 and PGY2); Pain Management (PGY1 and PGY2); Palliative Care (PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice - Cook Children's Medical Center; PGY2 Pediatrics - Cook Children's Medical Center (focus in hematology and oncology)
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My interests include gene editing therapies, HLH, relapsed/refractory ALL, AML, and osteosarcoma, and caring for patients at end-of-life. I am passionate about integrating palliative care early in the disease process and ensuring patients have comfort and dignity throughout their care. Research interests focus on improving the safety and efficacy of various therapies used in Hematology/Oncology and Cellular therapy, as well as incorporating Integrative Oncology services alongside standard of care treatments.
I am an active member of COG and PPA, and I enjoy collaborating with colleagues to solve common problems we all face.
More About Me: I am married and have two sons and a German Shepard. We love to enjoy the outdoors, play board games, and travel to new, beautiful places. I read 2-3 books per month (audiobooks count!), love baking for family and friends, and am a coffee enthusiast.
Melissa Gervase, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical pharmacy specialist, pediatric intensive care, PGY2 residency coordinator, critical care track
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2014
Residency Rotations: Pediatric Intensive Care (PGY1 and PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, School of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice - Mission Hospitals; PGY2 Pediatrics - Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Areas of Interest: Critical care, kidney transplant, infectious disease, pain and sedation, and health literacy
Research: Quality improvement initiatives
Professional Involvement: PPA (member, vice-chair critical care SIG, education committee, and past platform presenter)
More About Me: I spend most of my free time with my daughter and furbabies, Bentley and Dolly. I love to travel and try to take at least one international trip a year!
Jamie Haswell, PharmD
Investigational Pharmacy Specialist, II
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2013
Residency Rotations: Investigational Drug Services (PGY1 and PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy - Le Bonheur Children's Hospital & University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Areas of Interest: To name a few, my interests include critical care, neurology, endocrinology and emergency access to investigational agents. Originally a critical care pharmacist, I stumbled into research by way of witnessing patients get access to unapproved drugs and became intrigued! Fast forward to 2025, and I am so passionate about the investigational products we can provide to our patients via clinical trials or expanded access. I serve on the Process Improvement team in the research department.
More About Me: I love the mountains, hiking and biking with my family, and am a photographer when I'm not a pharmacist!
Kasaandra Ibañez, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Acute Care
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2022
Residency Rotations: General Pediatrics (PGY1 and PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice – Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center; PGY2 Pediatrics – Cook Children’s Medical Center
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: I am involved in the hospital’s medication alert workgroup as well as the NINJA, pharmacy phun, resident research, and resident wellness committees.
More About Me: I enjoy dancing ballet, folklorico, crocheting, reading, baking, cooking new recipes with my husband, and spending quality time with my friends and family.
Devinne James, PharmD, BCPPS
Education Coordinator - Pharmacy
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2016
Residency Rotations: Orientation (PGY1 & PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: Harding University College of Pharmacy
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: I’m passionate about ensuring the pharmacy staff have the tools they need to grow themselves clinically and professionally.
More About Me: I love hosting game night for friends and family, cooking for loved ones, and hanging out in the backyard with my daughters.
Aaron Knott, PharmD, BCSCP
Pharmacy Supervisor - Dodson Infusion Pharmacy
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2011
Residency Rotations: Longitudinal Staffing - Hematology/Oncology, Infusion Center Pharmacy (PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: University of Kansas
Post Graduate Training: PGY-1 at Cook Children's Medical Center 2011-2012
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: Pediatric oncology, stem cell transplant, cellular therapy. I stumbled into pediatric hematology/oncology during my first week of rotations in my last year of school. We started out by staffing at a pediatric H/O summer camp and dispensed their medications. I quickly decided I wanted to pursue a pediatric residency and I've been enjoying my time in H/O world ever since!
More About Me: Two of my biggest interests outside of work are running (often my interest is in running shoes more than the actual running itself) and space. Going to see a rocket launch is on my bucket list.
Micha Koentz, PharmD, CCRP
Investigational Pharmacy Supervisor
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2011
Residency Rotations: Investigational Drug Services (PGY1 and PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency - St. John's Mercy Hospital (Springfield, MO)
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: I have always been passionate about oncology. During my residency, I was trained in pediatric oncology through the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital clinic at my institution. After residency, I moved to Texas to work at Cook Children's. Here, I was introduced to pediatric oncology through Children's Oncology Group (COG). I worked for a few years as an oncology clincal pharmacist and in the outpatient chemotherapy setting. In 2014, I moved into the investigatinal pharmacy role. Here, I am in charge of investigational drugs in the oncology setting. This role is exciting and has new challenges every day. I love being part of a world that is trying to advance pediatric oncology medication.
More About Me: I am originally from Missouri. I love being outdoors, watching sports (Go Gators! Go Chiefs!), traveling, being active, and spending time with my friends and family.
Nhi La, PharmD, BCPPS
Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Immunology Ambulatory Clinic
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2007
Residency Rotations: Ambulatory clinic, Immunology (PGY1 and PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My interests include HIV, infectious diseases, immunizations, immunology, and patient education. I enjoy being part of different process improvement projects and committees to improve the care of our pediatric patients.
More About Me: I'm married and have 3 girls - Victoria, Catherine and Elizabeth. I like to play tennis, travel and be outdoors with the kids.
Ashley Lynch, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacist, Critical Care
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2022
Residency Rotations: Pediatric ICU (PGY1 and PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: Samford University
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My primary areas of interest are critical care, emergency medicine, & infectious disease. Professionally, I am heavily involved in PPA and a member of ACCP, ASHP and FIP.
More About Me: I love to travel, read and go on adventures with my husband and toddlers! I’m always looking for new restaurants to try and bookstores to explore.
Danielle Miller, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pharmacogenomics
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2025
Residency Rotations: Precision Medicine, Pharmacogenomics
Pharmacy Education: University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy – Cook Children’s Medical Center; PGY2 Pediatric (Hematology/Oncology Track) – Cook Children’s Medical Center
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My areas of interest include pediatric pharmacogenomics and pediatric oncology, with previous research that falls into both of these areas. I plan to continue expanding our research as the pharmacogenomics program grows, associating pediatric-specific clinical outcomes with various drug-gene pairs. I am a member of ASHP, PGRN and COG.
More About Me: I’m originally from Florida and moved to Fort Worth for residency here at Cook Children’s. After a few years back in Florida, my family found our way back to Fort Worth. I spend most of my free time with my husband and our two sweet pups. We love to run, travel and explore new places, watch football (Go Gators!) and spend time with our families.
Ean Miller, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacy Manager, PGY2 Residency Program Director
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2012
Residency Rotations: Pharmacy administration (PGY1); Practice management (PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice - Wesley Medical Center; PGY2 Pediatrics - Palmetto Health Children's Hospital
Areas of Interest: Emergency medicine, critical care, pharmacy leadership, process and quality improvement, coaching, mentorship, precepting and teaching
Research: Quality improvement initiatives, impact and expansion of pharmacist roles in pediatric care, precepting and teaching
Professional Involvement: CHA (member); PPA (member); ASHP (member, past platform presenter); TSHP (past platform presenter)
More About Me: I've been married to my wife, Raven, since 2006, but she has been my best friend since 2000 – over half my life now! We have four wonderful kids: Abby, Eden, EmmaClaire and Ezra. Outside of Cook Children's, I play bass guitar for our worship band and am active in many other ways in our local church and foreign mission work. I enjoy traveling and time in the great outdoors with the family, and I also appreciate the feeling of accomplishment from DIY projects or just maintaining our house and cars.
Kyle Mulloy, PharmD, MS
Director, Inpatient Pharmacy
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2017
Residency Rotations: Staffing (PGY1)
Pharmacy Education:: University of Texas at Austin COP
Post Graduate Training: PGY1/PGY2 Residency in Health-System Pharmacy Administration at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Masters in Health Science Administration at The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: Operations, leadership, and process improvement. I enjoy serving on multidisciplinary committees throughout the organization that focus on patient safety, handling of hazardous drugs, and quality improvement.
More About Me: Born and raised in Kansas City, attended TCU for undergrad, and that's where I found my person. After 10 years away from Fort Worth (pharmacy school, residency, & first job outside Dallas) we found our way back to the best city in Texas. I've got three kids and a Vizsla doggo, and we spend as much time in the pool as possible. Most of my wardrobe is purple (Go Frogs!) and I listen to around 15 hours of podcasts a week…usually on 1.5x speed for efficiency. It took me 10 years to finally get rid of my pharmacy school notes.
Ozioma Ogbuokiri Olowu, PharmD, BCPPS, CPEL
Chief Pharmacy Officer, Administration
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2006
Pharmacy Education: Northeastern University Bouvé College of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice - Children's National Medical Center; PGY2 Pharmacy Administration - University of Pittsburgh; Diplomate, ASHP Pharmacy Leadership Academy, Texas Christian University Advancing Healthcare Leadership; ASHP Certified Pharmacy Executive Leader
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My practice interests include administration, expansion of the pharmacist, student pharmacist and technician roles, health care equality, teaching and economic outcomes research. I am a member of the local, state and national health system, clinical pharmacy and pediatric pharmacy organizations, serving in various capacities and leadership roles since pharmacy school.
More About Me: I'm originally from South Jersey, and am now officially a Texan! I have three children who keep me very busy. When I do get time to myself, I enjoy reading, working out or sleeping, not necessarily in that order. I also enjoy traveling and have a long bucket list of places in the world I'd like to see!
Olga Rodriguez, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical pharmacy specialist, cardiology and PGY2 pediatric residency coordinator
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2008
Residency Rotations: Cardiology (PGY1 and PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice - Cook Children's Medical Center
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: Pediatric/neonatal cardiology, pulmonary hypertension, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, pre- and post-kidney transplant patient education for recipients and donors and parenteral nutrition support. I participate on the code and venous thromboembolism committees, and I'm also a member of ACCP and ASHP.
More About Me: I enjoy long walks and traveling to visit family. I enjoy traveling around the world, hiking, trekking and live music.
Bel Seyoum, PharmD
Clinical pharmacist, hematology and oncology
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2023
Residency Rotations: Ambulatory Care, Hematology/Oncology
Pharmacy Education: University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice - Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center; PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy (Pediatric) - Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: Oncology, stem cell transplant, guideline development, medication safety and quality improvement, Hematology-Oncology Pharmacist Association and Children's Oncology Group.
More About Me: I am from North Carolina but feel like an East Coast girl because I loved living in and visiting the northeast. I love traveling (now that I can), attempting Tik Tok recipes, art (my favorite place in the world is The Met) and spoiling my two beautiful nieces.
Karielle Shaffery, PharmD, MHCM
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy, Neurology
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2023
Residency Rotations: Ambulatory Care, Neurology
Pharmacy Education: Raabe College of Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University
Post Graduate Training: PGY1- Community Based, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio; Master of Health Care Management at American Intercontinental University
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My main areas of interest are movement disorders (including muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy, and myasthenia gravis), mitochondrial diseases and complex epilepsy. I am involved in research and quality improvement efforts within the Jane and John Justin Institute for Mind Health.
More About Me: Outside of work I love to travel to new places, host my friends and family in Fort Worth, see live music, cook new recipes and read!
Kimberly Tobin, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical pharmacy specialist, Neonatal intensive care unit
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2012
Residency Rotations: Neonatal intensive care (PGY1 and PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice and PGY2 Pediatrics - Cook Children's Medical Center
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My interests include critical care, pain and sedation, infectious disease, pharmacokinetics, and drug dosing in special populations. I am involved in quality improvement initiatives within the pharmacy department and the neonatal pain committee.
More About Me: I love to travel with my family exploring new places and trying new foods.
Heidi Trinkman, PharmD, BCOP
Advance Therapeutics Program Manager
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2006
Residency Rotations: Medical Writing, Precision Medicine
Pharmacy Education: University of Oklahoma
Post Graduate Training: PGY2 Oncology - Johns Hopkins Hospital
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: Pharmacogenomics, Precision medicine, cellular and molecular targeted therapies, gene therapies
More About Me: I enjoy music, movies and all things Disney!
Stephanie Tupper, PharmD, CPPS
Medication Safety Officer
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2013
Residency Rotations: Medication Safety (PGY1)
Pharmacy Education: Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice - Cook Children's Medical Center, Certified Professional in Patient Safety
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My main areas of interest are medication safety, quality improvement, process standardization, and error prevention. I enjoy taking part in multidisciplinary committees that strive to improve the safety and efficacy of the care we provide.
More About Me: I am from California and moved to Texas with my husband for my residency at CCMC in 2013. Since then, we have been slowly recruited our parents, siblings, and a few cousins to join us in Texas! I love playing with our kids, spending time with family and friends, traveling, shopping, and taking Barre classes.
Jake Voyles, PharmD, BCPPS
Title: Clinical Pharmacist, Critical Care
Tenure at Cook Children’s: 2021
Residency Rotations: Pediatric ICU (PGY1)
Pharmacy Education: The Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy – Cook Children’s Medical Center; PGY2 Pediatric (Critical Care Track) – Cook Children’s Medical Center
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My areas of interest and research are primarily in Critical care and quality improvement having completed multiple projects during residency.
More About Me: I am a Midwest transplant from Rockford, Illinois. I have been living in Texas for three years now. For two of those years, I was a resident here at Cook Children’s having completed a generalized first year and specialized second year in pediatric critical care. I now work in multiple ICU and ED settings while precepting students and residents. Outside of work, my fiancé and I have two dogs that we enjoy talking for walks. I am also an avid baseball fan – go Cardinals!
Greg Wendel, PharmD, BCPPS
Clinical Pharmacist, Acute Care
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2010
Residency Rotations: General Pediatrics (PGY1 and PGY2)
Pharmacy Education: University of Kansas
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice - Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My areas of interest are pulmonology and infectious disease. I also enjoy working with the process improvement and patient safety departments.
More About Me: I enjoy distance running, home improvement projects, and spending time with my wife and two kids.
Shanequa Williams, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, BCPPS, CPH
Director, Departmental Applications
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2015
Pharmacy Education: University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Post Graduate Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice - Texas Tech University/Texas Health Harris Methodist - Fort Worth; PGY2 Pediatrics - Children’s Medical Center - Dallas
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My primary areas of interest include pharmacy informatics and clinical decision support. I am involved in several multidisciplinary teams throughout the organization, and I am currently a member of MSHP, TSHP and ASHP. In addition, I currently serve as the president of the Board of Directors for Mother’s Milk.
More About Me: I enjoy spending time with my family and staying active through various types of physical activity, such as running and bootcamp-style workouts.
Alice Yeh, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, LSSYB
Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, Emergency Services
Residency Rotations: Staffing (PGY1), Emergency Medicine (PGY2)
Tenure at Cook Children's: 2014
Pharmacy Education: University of Michigan
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My primary areas of interest are critical care, drug information, and process improvement. I'm a member of ASHP and PPA. I am currently working on our transitions of care program at Cook Children's.
More About Me: I enjoy playing the piano, baking, knitting, and general life-hacking. My husband and I are the proud parents of two kiddos and one very tolerant cat.
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, Class of 2025
Started at Cook Children's: 2025
Pharmacy Education: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My areas of interest include general pediatrics, critical care, emergency medicine and medication safety. This year, I'm excited to conduct research in critical
care, with a particular focus on medication and patient safety. I look forward to the opportunities at Cook Children's to further enhance my clinical skills and professional development!
More About Me: I was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley. I'm a big fan of both coffee and matcha, so I'm always on the lookout for new spots to try. I also love going to concerts, cooking, staying active, and spending time with my two cats. This year, I'm challenging myself to participate in a 10k run!
PGY2 Pediatric Resident, Class of 2026
Started at Cook Children's: 2024
Pharmacy Education: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My areas of interest include NICU, cardiology and general pediatrics with a focus on patient education. This year, I am excited to conduct research in the neonatal population. I look forward to my professional growth and the many new clinical experiences I will have this upcoming year.
More About Me: I grew up in Sweetwater, Texas, where my graduating high school class was 10 students (including myself). I have grown to love Fort Worth by going to different concerts and events here. I love to try new things, so I keep a running list of restaurants and places to visit. Finally, I have two cats, Oliver and Odin, who like to keep me on my toes at home!
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, class of 2026
Started at Cook Children's: 2025
Pharmacy Education: Pacific University School of Pharmacy
Areas of Interest, Research, Professional Involvement: My interests involve Ambulatory Care, Neonatal ICU, and Hematology/Oncology. This year, I look forward to conducting research geared towards Ambulatory Care. I am excited for the opportunities to further strengthen my clinical skills and learn more from the CCMC Pharmacy team!
More About Me: I am originally from Sherwood, Oregon, but have come to join the gorgeous sun in DFW! I can be a homebody at times as I love to stay in with my fiancé, watch TV, play piano, cook, and bake, but I also enjoy venturing out to eat delicious food, snowboard, and shop till I drop! I have a little tortoise named Leroy who has the silliest personality and is happy to be in a warmer climate!
Meet pharmacy residents who have graduated from Cook Children's ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency.
Past pharmacy residents
Vivian Ho, PharmD
PGY1 2024-2025
- Pharmacy Education: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
- First Position Post-residency: Clinical Pharmacist- Emergency Medicine, Children’s Medical Center—Plano, Plano, TX
Tolu Efunkoya, PharmD
PGY1 2023-2024 & PGY2 Pediatric Oncology Pathway 2024-2025
- Pharmacy Education: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
- First Position Post-residency: Lead Pharmacist- Hematology/Oncology, Children's Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Kimberly Scott, PharmD
PGY2 Pediatrics Pathway 2024-2025
- Pharmacy Education: University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
- First Position Post-residency: Clinical Pharmacist- Acute Care, Cook Children's Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
Kate Ball, PharmD
PGY1 2023-2024
- Pharmacy Education: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
- First Position Post-residency: Clinical Pharmacist- Critical Care, Cook Children's Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
Savannah Pullin, PharmD
PGY1 2022-2023 & PGY2 2023-2024 (Pediatric Track)
- Pharmacy Education: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
- First Position Post-residency: Clinical Pharmacist- Critical Care, Driscoll Children's Hospital, Corpus Christi, TX
Kasaandra Ibanez, PharmD
PGY2 2022-2023 (General Pediatrics Track)
- Pharmacy Education: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
- First Position Post-residency: Clinical Pharmacist- Acute Care, Cook Children's Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
Jake Voyles, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 2021-2022 & PGY2 2022-2023 (Critical Care Track)
- Pharmacy Education: The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- First Position Post-residency: Clinical Pharmacist- Critical Care, Cook Children's Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Winter 2024)
Andre Castaneda, PharmD
PGY1 2022-2023
- Pharmacy Education: The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
- First Position Post-residency: Clinical Pharmacist- Acute Care, Cook Children's Medical Center, Fort Worth, TX
Danielle (Kibby) Miller, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 2020-2021 & PGY2 2021-2022 (Hematology & Oncology Track)
- Pharmacy Education: University of Florida College of Pharmacy
- First Position Post-residency: Clinical Specialist- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, AdventHealth for Children, Orlando, FL
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Spring 2023)
Lauren Jenkins, PharmD
PGY1 2021-2022
- Pharmacy Education: The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth
- First Position Post-residency: PGY2 Health-System and Pharmacy Leadership Residency, Baylor Scott & White Health System, Dallas, TX
Cyrus Yahyavi, PharmD
PGY1 2021-2022
- Pharmacy Education: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy
- First Position Post-residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Pediatric Critical Care, Children's Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Brooke Lizotte, PharmD
PGY1 2020-2021
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University
- Clinical Pharmacist at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Liza (Kramer) Geller, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 2019-2020 & PGY2 2020-2021 (Hematology & Oncology Track)
- University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacist at Children's Wisconsin
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Fall 2021)
2016-2020
Sierra Richard, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 2019-2020
- University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Clinical Pharmacist at University of Missouri Women's and Children's Hospital
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Fall 2022)
Mackenzie Creamer, PharmD
PGY1 2018-2019 & PGY2 2019-2020 (Hematology & Oncology Track)
- University of Mississippi
- Heme/Onc Clinical Specialist at Children's Hospital New Orleans
Allie Elozory, PharmD, BCOP
PGY2 2018-2019 (Hematology & Oncology Track)
- University of Florida College of Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology/BMT at Children's Hospital Colorado
- Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (Spring 2021)
Ellen Bickel, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 2017-2018 & PGY2 2018-2019 (Critical Care Track)
- University of South Florida School of Pharmacy
- Clinical Pharmacist PICU lead at University of New Mexico Hospital
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Fall 2019)
Shannon Oliver, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 2017-2018
- Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy
- Staff Pharmacist at Arkansas Children's NW
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Spring 2021)
Sarah Waller, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS
PGY2 2017-2018 (General Pediatrics Track)
- University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
- Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist at Spartanburg Medical Center
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (Spring 2018); Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Spring 2019)
Lauren Duran, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 2016-2017 & PGY2 2017-2018 (Hematology & Oncology Track)
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy
- Heme/Onc Clinical Pharmacist at Cook Children's Medical Center
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Fall 2018)
Kimberly Tobin, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 2015-2016 & PGY2 2016-2017 (Critical Care Track)
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy
- NICU Clinical Specialist at Cook Children's Medical Center
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Spring 2019)
Dani Ball, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 2015-2016 & PGY2 2016-2017 (Critical Care Track)
- University of South Carolina School of Pharmacy
- Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist at Cook Children's Medical Center
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Fall 2018)
2011 -2015
Kylee Kastelic, PharmD
PGY1 2014-2015
- Oregon State University College of Pharmacy
- Drug Information and Drug Policy Pharmacist at Oregon Health & Science University/Doernbecher Children's Hospital
Clifford Ho, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 2014-2015
- University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
- Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist at Cook Children's Medical Center
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Spring 2022)
Stephanie Tupper, PharmD, CPPS
PGY1 2013-2014
- Loma Linda University
- Medication Safety Officer at Cook Children's Medical Center
Ana Nicho, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 2013-2014
- University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
- PICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at University Health System, San Antonio
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Fall 2017)
Tola Adu, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 2011-2012
- LECOM School of Pharmacy
- Float Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Spring 2018)
Aaron Knott, PharmD, BCSCP
PGY1 2011-2012
- University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
- Infusion Pharmacy Supervisor at Cook Children's Medical Center
- Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Specialist (Fall 2024)
Pearl Wong, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 2010-2011
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy
- Manager, Ambulatory Pharmacy Services at Cook Children's Medical Center
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Spring 2021)
2008-2010
Melissa Cwikinski, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 2009-2010
- Pacific University School of Pharmacy
- General Pediatrics Clinical Supervisor at Doernbecher Children's Hospital
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Spring 2020)
Stephanie Karasick, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS
PGY1 2009-2010
- University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
- Critical Care Clinical Specialist at Children's Medical Center Dallas
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Fall 2019)
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (Fall 2019)
Maja Smailagic, PharmD
PGY1 2008-2009
- University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
- Epic Pharmacy Informatics Specialist at Cook Children's Medical Center
Olga Rodriguez, PharmD, BCPPS
PGY1 2008-2009
- University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
- Cardiology Clinical Specialist at Cook Children's Medical Center
- Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (Fall 2020)
I am so glad my pharmacy career started at Cook Children's. I was able to learn from the best preceptors and the residency program really helped me grow as a pharmacist. All the preceptors were great to work with, and they really cared about you as an individual. I proudly tell people I did my residency at Cook Children's.
My residency at CCMC provided me with the knowledge and experience required to become a pediatric clinical pharmacist. Most importantly, my residency inspired me to pursue a career in Medication Safety.
My time at Cook was very transformative and helped me grow into the pharmacist I am today. In particular, the guidance I had from preceptors, especially Heidi, helped me feel supported in my time there and since leaving. I continue to use Heidi as a resource and continue to feel her support from hundreds of miles away. The flexibility I had within the HO track allowed me to really explore all areas of interest, and helped solidify where my main interests lie.
Cook Children's and their residency program helped me in every way get to where I am now. They provided a structure that allowed me to grow and become more confident in myself as a clinical pediatric pharmacist.
Residency program application instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following items no later than January 2.
- Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) application
- Candidate application with the National Matching Service (NMS)
- A one-page letter of intent that includes both your short and long-term professional goals, why you are pursuing residency training, and why you are interested in the residency program at Cook Children’s Medical Center
- Official transcript from pharmacy school
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Three letters of recommendation are required; a fourth letter is optional.
- One letter must be from a clinical preceptor (pediatric preceptor preferred)
- One letter should be from the most recent employer (pharmacy employer preferred)
- PGY2: One letter must be from PGY1 Residency Program Director (RPD)
- Optional photograph
A screening interview is required. Selected applicants will then be invited to interview with Cook Children’s Medical Center at a mutually convenient time during late January or February.
Additional program documents
