Meet Cincinnati VAMC’s Residents!
Andrew Dennis
/ Hometown: Glasgow, KY
Education: B.S. Biology; B.S. Psychology; Pharm.D. University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Why Cincinnati VA? With experience in both outpatient and inpatient environments, the combination of clinical innovation and opportunities in a wide variety of practice settings initially attracted me to the Cincinnati VAMC. While applying for residency, I sought out alignment between my areas of interest and what the programs I explored offered. Following my interview, I was delighted to find what I was looking for here at the Cincinnati VAMC: a supportive surrounding that fostered collaborative pharmacy practice at the top of our license, all while serving our nation’s most deserving patients.
Research Project: Assessment of the Efficiency and Applicability of Pharmacy PACT Telephone Visits
Areas of Interest: Geriatrics, Mental Health, Internal Medicine and Transitions of Care
Malorie Deakins
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Education: BA in microbiology, Miami University; PharmD at The Ohio State University
Why Cincinnati VA? I have a wide range of interests the Cincinnati VA residency program offers a wide range of experiences in both inpatient and outpatient care. I had an APPE rotation at the Cincinnati VA and loved working with veterans and the pharmacists here.
Research Project: Evaluation of clinical impact and workload of the Emergency Department (ED) Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS)
Areas of Interest: Geriatrics, Ambulatory Care and Internal Medicine /
Karla Peters
Karla.Peters @va.gov/ Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Education: University of Findlay College of Pharmacy
Why Cincinnati VA? The Cincinnati VA offers a broad range of learning experiences in both the inpatient setting and primary care. It is the best of both worlds for a resident who has many different areas of interest.
Research Project: Evaluation of PACT (Patient Aligned Care Team) Clinical Pharmacy Services
Areas of Interest: Primary Care, Cardiology, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine
Shayla Siefker
Hometown: Ottoville, Ohio
Education: Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy
Why Cincinnati VA? Shortly after starting a rotation at the Cincinnati VA as a student, I quickly realized I wanted to be a resident here. I love the VA system because I enjoy talking to the veterans and I appreciate how large of an impact the pharmacists have on their patients. The Cincinnati VA also offers a great learning environment with its wide range of inpatient and outpatient rotations, as well as having a great staff of preceptors.
Research Project: Evaluation of current hematology/oncology pharmacy workload and establishment of a business plan for appropriate pharmacy staffing for distributive and clinical services
Areas of Interest: Primary Care, Geriatrics, Pain Management and Critical Care /