Meet Our Current Residents!
Alamance Regional Medical Center
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Nathaniel Park, PharmD
PGY1 Acute Care
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Email: nathaniel.park@conehealth.com
Education: University of Michigan
Hometown: Glenview, IL
Residency Research: Evaluating the Implementation of Prolonged Beta-Lactam Infusions for Sepsis Patients in the ICU
Practice Interests: Critical Care, Infectious Diseases
Why Cone: I had a great experience meeting the pharmacy team at Midyear as well as during interviews. I immediately got the impression that I would be working with pharmacists that are invested in training. The fact that rotations ranging from the ED to the ambulatory care setting are a part of the curriculum will provide well-rounded experiences to build off of after PGY1.
Rutvi Patel, PharmD
PGY1 Acute Care
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Email: rutvi.patel@conehealth.com
Education: University of Georgia
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Residency Research: Impact of Pharmacist Involvement on Post-Intubation Analgosedation in a Community Hospital Emergency Department
Practice Interests: Infectious Diseases, Critical Care, Internal Medicine
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health at ARMC because of the supportive environment and strong sense of teamwork I felt during my interview. ARMC also offers a wide variety of experiences that can be tailored to meet your interests and needs. I feel it’s a great place to grow as a resident while building strong relationships with the healthcare team. I am excited for the upcoming year and all the experiences it will bring!
Moses Cone Hospital
Aileen Jimenez, PharmD
PGY1 Acute Care
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: aileen.jimenez2@conehealth.com
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Residency Research: Evaluation of Pharmacist-Led Calcium Replacement after Blood Administration in Trauma Patients
Practice Interests: Infectious Diseases, Critical Care
Why Cone: I was drawn to the friendly team that makes up Cone Health and the commitment to quality-based care.
Emma Smits, PharmD
PGY1 Acute Care
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: emma.smits@conehealth.com
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hometown: Pinehurst, NC
Residency Research: Evaluation of Phosphorus Replacement in Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Practice Interests: Critical Care, Pediatrics
Why Cone: Cone Health offers a impressive scope of practice for pharmacists, with many protocols allowing pharmacists to adjust dosing or order medications without prior approval from a physician. The providers at Cone Health also tend to be very pharmacy-friendly and rely on our expertise to help make clinical decisions. I also love having so many co-residents to spend time with and rely on for support. Between each of our projects/presentations, rotations, staffing, and official resident mentorship program, we also have support from so many wonderful and experienced clinical pharmacists during our training!
Katie Hindman, PharmD
PGY1 Acute Care
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: katherine.hindman@conehealth.com
Education: University of South Carolina
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Residency Research: Evaluation of Impact of Lower Extremity Wound Order Set Revision
Practice Interests: Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health because of the natural sense of community among the pharmacists and providers. I knew I would be challenged to develop into a confident, well-rounded pharmacist through high-level pharmacist practice. I feel supported and learn so much from the intelligent, passionate preceptors here at Cone. My personal career goals align with Cone Health's patient-centered values, so I am excited and thankful to be starting my pharmacist career here.
Karlen Brovey, PharmD
PGY1 Acute Care
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: karlen.brovey@conehealth.com
Education: The University of Toledo
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Residency Research: Evaluating Appropriate Treatment of Neonatal Late Onset Sepsis in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Practice Interests: Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health because of the supportive environment I experienced during my interview, wide scope of practice granted to pharmacists, and opportunities to further explore my areas of interest while becoming a well-rounded pharmacist. Cone offers incredible learning opportunities paired with a strong support system and passionate, knowledgeable preceptors. I am so excited to learn this year!
Maegan Lamb, PharmD
PGY1 Acute Care
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: maegan.lamb@conehealth.com
Education: University of South Carolina
Hometown: Clinton, NC
Residency Research: Pharmacist-Led Lipid Optimization: Bridging Post-ACS Care with Early Injectable Therapy Initiation
Practice Interests: Cardiology, Ambulatory Care, Rural and Underserved Health, Academia
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health because of the flexible and various rotation opportunities that would allow me to gain experience practicing in diverse and mixed-acuity patient populations and develop me into a well-rounded clinical pharmacist.
Vanna Labi, PharmD, MPH, MBA
PGY1 Acute Care
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: vanna.labi@conehealth.com
Education: East Tennessee State University
Hometown: Asheville, NC
Residency Research: Improving IV Iron Utilization with a Focus on Outpatient Administration
Practice Interests: Infectious Diseases, Oncology, Population Health, Ambulatory Care
Why Cone: Cone Health felt like home from the start. The pharmacy team is genuinely invested in creating a rigorous yet welcoming learning environment. With diverse clinical rotations and a strong commitment to resident development, it is an ideal place to train, and I feel grateful to be surrounded by people who make this challenging year both meaningful and rewarding.
Tye Fobbs, PharmD
PGY1 Acute Care
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: rodericks.fobbs@conehealth.com
Education: Medical University of South Carolina
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV and Charleston, SC
Residency Research: Evaluation of Updates to the Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Order Set
Practice Interests: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Infectious Disease
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health for its rotations, positive learning environment, pharmacy relations with an interdisciplinary team, as well as its unique pharmacy led protocols. Cone believes that pharmacists should practice at the top of their license and has several pharmacy led protocols that other institutions do not have. Pharmacists are also heavily relied on and are seen as an essential member of a healthcare team here at Cone Health. That sense of belonging and being able to make an impact on patient care is what drove me to Cone Health.
Andrew Dodson, PharmD
PGY1 HSPAL
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: andrew.dodson@conehealth.com
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hometown: Burlington, NC
Residency Research: Evaluation of Oxycodone Errors Associated with Auto-Verify in the ED
Practice Interests: Medication Safety, Operations, Pharmacy Finance and Business
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health because of their emphasis on learning and growth. Cone has created an environment focused on resident learning. To supplement the learning environment there are numerous opportunities to get involved with projects that align with my interests. Most importantly, the people at Cone Health are very welcoming and want to be a part of my learning and growth.
PGY1 Program Code 36925
Halie Au, PharmD
PGY1 Program Code 36925
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: halie.au@conehealth.com
Education: High Point University
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Residency Research: Evaluation of Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Transitions of Care Outreach of Patients with Uncontrolled Diabetes
Practice Interests: Ambulatory Care, Cardiometabolic syndromes, Cardiology, Transitions of Care, Geriatrics
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health because of its welcoming and supportive pharmacy culture. As a student, I immediately felt like part of the team. The preceptors weren’t just focused on delivering quality patient care—they also cared deeply about my growth, both as a student and as a future pharmacist. I was excited to return and complete my PGY1 in the ambulatory care setting, especially knowing how much Cone Health values pharmacists in this space. Their strong commitment to ambulatory care makes me even more excited about what’s ahead in my career!
Katrina Bitcon, PharmD
PGY1 Program Code 36925
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: katrina.bitcon@conehealth.com
Education: Wingate University
Hometown: Warren, OH
Residency Research: Evaluation of Pharmacy Resident-Led Virtual Population Health Clinic
Practice Interests: Primary Care
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health due to the opportunities it offers for both personal and professional growth. The variety of longitudinal and block rotations, along with research projects, was very appealing. Additionally, I appreciated the culture and sense of community that Cone fosters.
PGY1 Community Pharmacy
Heather Vance, PharmD, MPH
PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy
Email: heather.vance@conehealth.com
Education: Auburn University
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MN
Residency Research: Impact of Health-System Community Pharmacists on Adherence for Medicare Advantage Plan Members
Practice Interests: Population Health, Managed Care, Leadership
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health because of the community it creates. Throughout my interview process, I felt the connection all Cone Health employees shared. My personal beliefs aligned with Cone's commitments to improving the health of communities. I am excited by the ability to practice at the top of my license, connect with the community, and develop my own pharmacy career path! I was attracted by the ample preceptor/rotation opportunities throughout the health system.
PGY2 Cardiology
Lindsey Katsaros, PharmD
PGY2 Cardiology
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: lindsey.katsaros@conehealth.com
Education: Purdue University
Hometown: Oak Hill, VA
Residency Research: Standardizing Insulin Drip to Basal Bolus Insulin Conversions After Open Heart Surgery
Practice Interests: General Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure
Why Cone: I chose Cone because of the knowledgeable and supportive preceptors who truly invest in your growth. The pharmacists have a broad scope of practice and are well integrated into the healthcare team. I am excited to be completing my second year of residency training at Cone!
Savannah Salam, PharmD
PGY2 Cardiology
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: savannah.salam@conehealth.com
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hometown: Harrisburg, NC
Residency Research: Multimodal Pain Management in Patients Post-LVAD Implantation
Practice Interests: Mechanical Circulatory Support, Acute Coronary Syndromes, Heart Failure
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health because of how closely pharmacists get to interact with patients and care teams. The culture at Cone is very team-based and inclusive of pharmacy interventions which provides a lot of learning opportunities! Additionally, the cardiology pharmacists and physicians are uniquely dedicated to resident learning.
PGY2 Critical Care
Jade Denninger, PharmD
PGY2 Critical Care
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: jade.denninger@conehealth.com
Education: University of New Mexico
Hometown: Las Cruces, NM
Residency Research: Impact of Pharmacist Monitoring on Use of Inhaled Epoprostenol Monitoring in ICU Patients with ARDS
Practice Interests: Medical Intensive Care, Neurocritical Care
Why Cone: Pharmacist autonomy, engagement and utilization, and emphasis on growth and development in a family-like environment.
PGY2 Infectious Diseases
Blake Wannarat, PharmD
PGY2 Infectious Diseases
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: blake.wannarat@conehealth.com
Education: University of South Carolina
Hometown: Duncan, SC
Residency Research: Is Vancomycin the Best Option? Evaluating a Stewardship Intervention to Optimize Gram-positive Coverage in Hospitalized Patients
Practice Interests: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infectious Diseases
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health because, from the moment I interviewed with the RPD and preceptors, it was clear that the team genuinely cared about me as an individual and was deeply invested in my growth both personally and professionally as a future Infectious Diseases pharmacist.
PGY2 Oncology
Andrea Dobbs, PharmD
PGY2 Oncology
Cone Health Cancer Center
Email: andrea.dobbs@conehealth.com
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Residency Research: Real-World Incidence of Infections and Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Strategies in Patients with Hematologic Malignancies Receiving Bispecific T-Cell Engager (BiTE) Therapy
Practice Interests: Cellular and Immunotherapy, Hematologic Malignancies
Why Cone: I was excited to stay on with Cone Health to further my training with an oncology team that is both highly knowledgeable and incredibly supportive. Their culture emphasizes a strong commitment to teamwork and delivering excellent patient care while also providing an enriching environment that supports professional growth and development.
PGY2 Pediatrics
Madison Kalke, PharmD
PGY2 Pediatrics
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: madison.kalke@conehealth.com
Education: Idaho State University
Hometown: Tooele, Utah
Residency Research: Discharge Antimicrobial Dosing Errors in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Practice Interests: NICU, Academia, and Pediatric Toxicology
Why Cone: Cone health provides a strong emphasis on collaboration with physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and dietitians. As a result of this, pharmacists are integrated into care teams and trusted for their drug expertise, and get to practice at the top of their license in a true team environment! Additionally, as a regional referral center in central NC, Cone serves diverse patients, from rural to urban, with a mix of common pediatric illnesses and rare complex conditions.
