Meet Our Current Residents!
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Camille Akins, PharmD
PGY1 Acute Care
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Email: camille.akins@conehealth.com
Education: Wingate University
Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Residency Research: Evaluation of Worsening Hypertension After Administration of as-needed Anti-hypertensive Medications in the ED
Practice Interests: Oncology and Cardiology
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health for its strong community ties and commitment to professional development. I am impressed by its innovative pharmacy practice and supportive, collaborative learning environment.
Seni Saidykhan, PharmD
PGY1 Acute Care
Alamance Regional Medical Center
Email: seni.saidykhan@conehealth.com
Education: Campbell University
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Residency Research: Evaluation of Single-Dose Aminoglycoside Therapy for Uncomplicated UTIs
Practice Interests: Oncology and Ambulatory Care
Why Cone: I chose Cone health because of the supportive and welcoming people I met through the interview process and how genuinely invested they seemed in my growth as a pharmacist. I was drawn to autonomy and opportunities for development, as well as the ability to pursue PGY2 training in an area of interest within the same health system. I knew I wanted a program where I could grow both clinically and professionally while being surrounded by people who genuinely want to see me succeed.
Moses Cone Hospital
Kate Fantl, PharmD
PGY1 Acute Care
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: kate.fantl@conehealth.com
Education: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Hometown: Sussex, WI
Residency Research: DVT Prophylaxis in Trauma Patients
Practice Interests: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health for its diverse rotation opportunities, broad pharmacist scope of practice, and supportive learning environment. Through numerous pharmacist-led protocols, Cone Health empowers pharmacists to practice at the top of their license and fully utilize their clinical expertise. Pharmacists here are valued members of the interdisciplinary medical team and are relied on for their clinical judgment and decision-making. I knew Cone Health would provide not only the rigorous clinical training I was looking for, but also the mentorship and support of pharmacists dedicated to fostering residents’ professional growth and development.
Audrey Hoover, PharmD
PGY1 Acute Care
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: audrey.hoover@conehealth.com
Education: High Point University
Hometown: Dacula, GA
Residency Research: Betamethasone Timing in Imminent Pre-Term Delivery
Practice Interests: Pediatrics, NICU, OB
Why Cone: During pharmacy school, I had the opportunity to work as a student intern at the Women and Children’s Pharmacy Satellite at Cone. I truly enjoyed working with the WCC team and looked forward to my weekend shifts. What stood out to me was how passionate everyone was about providing the best care for our OB, NICU, and pediatric patients. My time at Cone also allowed me to see firsthand the collaborative and supportive culture within the pharmacy department. I was particularly drawn to the Moses Cone Acute Care residency program because it offers elective rotations in my top areas of interest, allowing me to further develop my clinical skills while gaining exposure to the specialties in which I hope to practice.
Cassandra Redente, PharmD
PGY1 Acute Care
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: cassandra.redente@conehealth.com
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Residency Research: Evaluation of an Expanded Renal Dose Adjustment Protocol
Practice Interests: Infectious Diseases, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Internal Medicine
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health because I was blown away by the wide scope of practice granted to pharmacists, dedicated and supportive preceptors, and commitment to patient-centered care I experienced here during my PY4 APPEs. I knew I wanted a rigorous residency program that would challenge me to become an exceptional clinical pharmacist, while also offering a strong support system and commitment to well-being. I especially love the practice environment at Cone Health, from the robust pharmacy driven protocols to how integrated and trusted pharmacy is on every team. Cone Health is the ideal environment to develop into a confident, well-rounded clinical pharmacist!
Megan Senecal, PharmD
PGY1 Acute Care
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: megan.senecal@conehealth.com
Education: University of Rhode Island
Hometown: Merrimack, NH
Residency Research: Use of IV Magnesium in an Order set for Management of Atrial Fibrillation
Practice Interests: Cardiology, Critical Care
Why Cone: When looking at programs I loved the sense of community Cone had to offer, in addition to a wide variety of rotations in different areas of interest which has been perfect when trying to determine a future area of clinical specialty. Since matching at Cone and progressing through the program, I can tell every pharmacist is dedicated to resident success and have been nothing but supportive through the process!
Katelyn Zakrajsek, PharmD
PGY1 Acute Care
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: katelyn.zakrajsek@conehealth.com
Education: The Ohio State University
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Residency Research: Comparing Respiratory Outcomes Between Surfactant Products in a Level III NICU
Practice Interests: Hematology/Oncology, Critical Care
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health because it exposes residents to a wide range of clinical settings and patient populations, giving diverse, real-world training that shapes well-rounded pharmacists. What sets this program apart is the collaborative culture. Pharmacists are integrated members of the larger healthcare team, working side by side with physicians, nurses, and other providers who truly value pharmacist input. Beyond the team, my preceptors have also consistently challenged me to step outside my comfort zone to allow me to build confidence and deepen my clinical knowledge. I know I am supported every step of the way by people who care — not just about my development as a pharmacist, but about me as a person. Cone Health makes me feel valued, both as a professional and individual. The combination of rigorous training and genuine community is exactly why I chose this program.
PGY1 Program Code 36925
Andrew Cavanaugh, PharmD
PGY1 Program Code 36925
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: andrew.cavanaugh@conehealth.com
Education: High Point University
Hometown: Canton, CT
Residency Research: Evaluating the Effect of a Pharmacist-Led Weight Management Program on GLP-1 Persistence Rates
Practice Interests: Academia, Ambulatory Care, Endocrinology
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health because of its supportive culture and the way preceptors genuinely invest in the growth of residents and learners. I was drawn to the wide variety of ambulatory care experiences across multiple specialties, which provide meaningful opportunities to grow as a clinician. The teaching certificate and academia elective align closely with my interest in developing as both a pharmacist and educator.
Jalisa Grissett, PharmD
PGY1 Program Code 36925
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: jalisa.grissett@conehealth.com
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hometown: Warren, OH
Residency Research: Closing the Gap in COPD Care: Leveraging Pharmacist Intervention to Optimize Inhaler Use in Rural Communities
Practice Interests: Ambulatory Care, Population Health, Cardiology
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health because of its supportive culture! Throughout the interview process, everyone I interacted with was welcoming and genuinely interested in getting to know me as a person. I was also drawn to the unique rotation opportunities in the ambulatory care space, and the emphasis on population health. Most importantly, Cone Health's commitment to improving the health of the communities it serves really stood out to me, and I wanted to be a part of that mission!
PGY2 Cardiology
Sky Zelenko, PharmD
PGY2 Cardiology
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: sky.zelenko@conehealth.com
Education: Washington State University
Hometown: Chelan, WA
Residency Research: Evaluation of Diltiazem Utilization in Emergency Department Patients with Atrial Fibrillation and Heart Failure
Practice Interests: General Cardiology, Heart Failure, Critical Care
Why Cone: What drew me to the program was its strong dedication to team-based patient care, the support of kind and knowledgeable preceptors, and the commitment of cardiology physicians and pharmacists who are invested in the growth and success of cardiology pharmacy residents. I also value the camaraderie of co-residents across various specialties, as well as Cone Health's extensive and well-respected history in cardiology.
PGY2 Critical Care
Megan Halpin, PharmD
PGY2 Critical Care
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: megan.halpin@conehealth.com
Education: The University of Rhode Island
Hometown: Locust Valley, NY
Residency Research: Development and Assessment of a Code Blue Longitudinal User Education Simulation (C-BLUE) Workshop for Pharmacy Learners
Practice Interests: Medical Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine
Why Cone: I chose Cone Health because of the strong culture of mentorship and the emphasis placed on resident growth. Preceptors are invested in helping the residents develop clinical judgement and pharmacists are truly integrated members of the care team. The collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, and other disciplines create a learning environment where pharmacy interventions are valued and residents are trusted to practice at a high level.
PGY2 Infectious Diseases
Katherine Hindman, PharmD
PGY2 Infectious Diseases
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: katherine.hindman@conehealth.com
Education: University of South Carolina
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Residency Research: Evaluation of an Oral Antibiotic Stewardship Service at Hospital Discharge
Practice Interests: Infectious Diseases Consult Service, HIV Care
Why Cone: I am very thankful to stay on at Cone Health for my PGY2 in Infectious Diseases for a number of reasons. The learning and development environment at Cone Health is enriching. I was first attracted to the community feel that all of the pharmacists brought to me. I always feel supported and consistently learn so much. The infectious diseases team is passionate about helping me grow personally and professionally. There are endless opportunities in both the inpatient and outpatient setting that I am looking forward to experiencing.
PGY2 Oncology
Vanna Labi, PharmD, MBA, MPH
PGY2 Oncology
Cone Health Cancer Center
Email: vanna.labi@conehealth.com
Education: East Tennessee State University
Hometown: Asheville, NC
Residency Research: Pharmacist-Led Electrolyte Replacement at an Outpatient Cancer Center
Practice Interests: Hematologic Malignancies
Why Cone: I was excited to stay on with Cone Health because it gave me the chance to practice evidence-based oncology care in a community setting that reaches both urban and rural patients, bringing that same level of rigor to people who might not otherwise have easy access to it. The oncology team here is knowledgeable, supportive, and collaborative, and the culture has pushed me to keep growing professionally while still putting patient care first.
PGY2 Pediatrics
Emma Smits, PharmD
PGY2 Pediatrics
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: emma.smits@conehealth.com
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hometown: Pinehurst, NC
Residency Research: Utility of MRSA Nares Testing in Pediatric Patients
Practice Interests: General Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Critical Care
Why Cone: Some of the reasons I chose Cone Health include its impressive scope of practice for pharmacists, great working relationships with physicians and advanced practice providers, and the support residents receive from precepting and mentor pharmacists. There are also a wide variety of rotation experiences available, and preceptors work hard to tailor learning experiences to the resident's professional goals.
PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership
Andrew Dodson, PharmD
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PGY2 HSPAL
Moses Cone Hospital
Email: andrew.dodson@conehealth.com
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Hometown: Burlington, NC
Residency Research: Evaluation of Clinical Contributions by Acute Care Pharmacists for Development of a Pharmacy Productivity Model
Practice Interests: Medication Safety, Pharmacy Finance, Acute Care Operations
Why Cone: Cone health provides a strong emphasis on collaboration with pharmacists, 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!
