Carolyn Hempel, PharmD (R#388) 
E-mail: che226@uky.edu
Dr. Hempel, originally from Malverne, NY, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May 2011 from the University of Buffalo State University of New York School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Buffalo, NY. Her practice areas of interest include cardiology, critical care, and pediatrics. Additionally, Dr. Hempel has an interest in teaching and plans to complete The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate Program which includes activities such as precepting fourth year pharmacy students and providing lectures within the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy curriculum. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Hempel is a member of the Residency Recruitment committee and Kentucky Konnection committee. Her research is focused on aminoglycoside pharmacokinetics in adult CF patients. Upon completion of her PGY1 residency, Dr. Hempel plans to complete a specialized residency. Ultimately, she hopes to obtain a clinical position at a large academic medical center that is associated with a college of pharmacy where she can combine patient care, teaching, and research.
Advisor: Aimee Adams, PharmD
Martina Holder, PharmD (R#389) E-mail: mho235@uky.edu 
Dr. Holder, originally from Greensburg, IN, received her Doctor of Pharmacy
degree in 2011 from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. Her practice
areas
of interest include critical care, emergency medicine, and academia. In addition
to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Holder is a member of the Residency
Recruitment and Residency Grand Rounds Committees. Dr. Holder is actively
involved within the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, serving as a preceptor to fourth year pharmacy students on rotations, facilitating small group
discussions, and providing lectures. She has a strong interest in academia and
plans to complete the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate Program.
Her research is focused on evaluating on-call opportunities within pharmacy
residency programs nationwide and the clinical services the residents provide.
Upon completion of her PGY1 residency, Dr. Holder plans to complete a
specialized residency in critical care pharmacy. Ultimately, she hopes to obtain
a faculty position at a college of pharmacy associated with an academic medical
center which integrates teaching, clinical research, leadership, and patient care opportunities.
Advisor: Amber Lawson, PharmD, BCOP (R#305)
Rachel Swope, PharmD (R#390) E-mail: rljohn8@uky.edu
Dr. Swope, originally from Rocky Mount, NC, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2011 from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. Her current practice interest is critical care. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she is a member of the Social Committee and Kentucky Konnection Committee. She is actively involved in teaching activities through the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy including precepting fourth year students on rotations, facilitating small group discussions, and providing lectures. Dr. Swope is working toward completion of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate program to enhance her teaching skills. Her research project will be a retrospective review of the effect of Fioricet on vasospasm after a subarchnoid hemorrhage. Upon the completion of her PGY1 residency, Dr. Swope plans to pursue a specialty residency.
Advisor: Timothy Clifford, PharmD, BCPS
Claire Markway, PharmD (R#391) 
E-mail: ema236@uky.edu
Dr. Markway, originally from Overland Park, Kansas, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2011 from Creighton University. Her current practice interests include critical care, infectious disease, and pediatrics. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she is a member of the Social Committee and the Kentucky Konnection Committee. Further, she is actively involved in teaching activities through the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy including precepting fourth year students on rotations, facilitating small group discussions and providing lectures. Dr. Markway is also working on completion of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate to enhance her teaching skills. Her research is focused on time to appropriate antifungal therapy after implementation of empiric guidelines utilizing the Candida score. Upon completion of her PGY1 residency, she plans to pursue a specialty residency in one of her areas of interest. She ultimately hopes to obtain a clinical position at an academic medical center that incorporates both teaching and clinical opportunities.
Advisor: Barbara Magnuson, PharmD, BCNSP
Tyler Mohr, PharmD (R#392) E-mail: tmo232@uky.edu
Dr. Mohr, originally from Nacogdoches, TX, received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. His practice interests include critical care and internal medicine. In addition to
his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Mohr is a member of the computer and
the
social committee. He is also actively involved with the University of
Kentucky College of Pharmacy by serving as a preceptor for fourth year
pharmacy students, facilitating small group discussions, and providing
lectures.
To enhance his teaching skills, Dr. Mohr plans to complete
the Scholarship
of Teaching and Learning Certificate Program. His research
activities focus
on evaluating the use of albuterol in mechanical ventilation patients.
Upon completion of his PGY1 residency, Dr. Mohr plans to complete
a specialized residency in either critical care or internal medicine. Ultimately, he hopes to obtain a position at an academic medical center that integrates clinical responsibilities and academia.
Advisor: Sara Brouse, PharmD, BCPS (AQ Cardiology) (R#248) and Julie Flynn, PharmD (R#277)
Allison Mruk, PharmD (R#393) E-mail: amr222@uky.edu
Dr. Mruk, originally from Roselle, IL, received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, CA and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of California, San Francisco in San Francisco, CA. Her practice areas of interest include pediatrics and infectious diseases. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Mruk is a member of the Residency Recruitment and Kentucky Konnection Committees. Dr. Mruk is actively involved with the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, serving as a preceptor to fourth year pharmacy students on rotations, facilitating small group discussions, and providing lectures. She plans to complete the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate Program to enhance her teaching skills. Her research is focused on evaluating thymoglobulin dosages as a risk factor for the development of BK virus in renal transplant patients. Upon completion of her PGY1 residency, Dr. Mruk plans to complete a specialized residency at the University of Kentucky. Ultimately, she plans to pursue a clinical position at an academic medical center that combines clinical responsibilities with teaching opportunities.
Advisor: Kimberley Hite, PharmD, MS
Abby Mynatt, PharmD (R#394) E-mail: ammyna3@email.uky.edu
Dr. Mynatt, originally from London, KY, received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry in 2007 from Morehead State University in Morehead, KY and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2011 from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy in Lexington, KY. Her current areas of interest include cardiology, emergency medicine, and hematology/oncology. She is a member of the Computer and Social committees. Additionally, Dr. Mynatt has an interest in teaching and plans to complete The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate Program which includes activities such as precepting current fourth year pharmacy students and providing lectures within the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy curriculum. Dr. Mynatt’s research is focused on developing, implementing, and measuring appropriate use of an emergency department-specific antibiogram. Upon completion of her PGY1 residency, Dr. Mynatt plans to pursue a specialized PGY2 residency. Ultimately, she hopes to obtain a position at an academic medical center that combines clinical responsibilities with teaching opportunities.
Advisor: Stephanie Baker, PharmD, BCPS
Scott Wilkie, PharmD (R#395) Email wwi224@uky.edu
Dr. Wilkie, originally from Carthage, TX, received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry in 1997 and his Master of Science in Toxicology in 2002 from Texas A&M University and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2011 from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. His current interests include toxicology, emergency medicine and medical missions. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, he is a member of the Social Committee and Recruitment Committee. Further, he is enthusiastically involved in teaching activities through the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, including precepting fourth year students on rotations, facilitating small group discussions and providing lectures. Dr. Wilkie is also working toward completion of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate program to enhance his teaching skills. His research activities focus on evaluating acute hypertensive management by pharmacists in the emergency department. Upon completion of his PGY1 residency, Dr. Wilkie plans to complete a specialized residency in emergency medicine. Ultimately, he would like to become a residency director, but until then a clinical position that combine patient care with teaching and research will be satisfactory.
Advisor: Philip Schwieterman, PharmD
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Jenny Glace Bekker, PharmD (R#378) E-mail: mjgl222@uky.edu
Dr. Bekker, originally from Charleston, SC, received Bachelor of Arts degrees in Flute Performance and Psychology in 2004 from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2010 from the South Carolina College of Pharmacy – MUSC campus in Charleston, SC. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at the University of Kentucky last year. Dr. Bekker’s current practice interests include heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, and primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Bekker is chair of the Kentucky Konnection committee and co-chair of the scheduling committee. She also completed the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate Program in 2011 and continues to be engaged in both teaching and precepting activities at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, including precepting fourth-year pharmacy students on rotation, facilitating small group discussions, and giving didactic lectures. Dr. Bekker is currently investigating empiric therapy of infective endocarditis and its appropriateness based on cultures results versus compliance with current guidelines, particularly among IV drug abusers. Upon completion of her residency, Dr. Bekker hopes to obtain a position at an academic medical center that integrates clinical practice with opportunities for teaching and clinical research.
Advisor: Tracy Macaulay , PharmD, BCPS
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Melissa Thompson, PharmD (R#380) 
E-mail: mth226@uky.edu
Dr. Thompson, originally from Dayville, CT, received her BS degree in Psychology from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the South Carolina College of Pharmacy MUSC Campus in Charleston, SC. She completed her PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at the University of Kentucky last year and she is currently serving at the Chief Resident. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Thompson is actively involved with the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, serving as a preceptor to fourth year pharmacy students on rotations, facilitating small group discussions, and providing lectures. She is the chair of the Residency Executive Committee and a member of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy Curriculum Committee. She has a strong interest in academia and completed the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate Program last year. Her research is focused on evaluating the use of fenoldopam in acute renal failure, focusing on calcineurin inhibitor toxicity in the transplant population. Upon completion of her PGY2 residency, Dr. Thompson plans to obtain a faculty position at a college of pharmacy associated with an academic medical center which includes teaching, clinical research, and patient care opportunities.
Advisor: Kelly M. Smith, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, FCCP
Kevin McConeghy, PharmD (R#384) 
E-mail: kmc235@uky.edu
Dr. McConeghy, originally from Providence, Rhode Island went to pharmacy school at the University of Rhode Island, graduating in May 2010, where he studied new treatment modalities for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus and became interested in clinical practice and translational research. He then completed a PGY1 at the University of Illinois at Chicago where he developed a passion for critical care medicine. At his critical care residency at the University of Kentucky, Dr. McConeghy hopes to hone his skills as a clinician and develop a strong clinical background to pursue a research fellowship. He enjoys precepting students and teaching as well as his didactic lecture responsibilities, and is participating in the grand rounds committee. His areas of interest include; outcomes research in critically ill patients, infectious diseases, and neurocritical care.
Advisor: Jimmi Hatton, PharmD, BCNSP, FCCP, FCCM (R#151)
Sara E. Parli, PharmD (R#385) E-mail: separl2@uky.edu
Dr. Parli, originally from Harrisburg, PA, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May of 2010 from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY1 residency at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia and is currently a PGY2 resident in Critical Care. Dr. Parli’s current practice interests include sepsis, delirium in the ICU, and neurotrauma. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Parli is a member of the residency program’s Recruitment and Kentucky Konnection committees. Further, she is actively involved with the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, serving as a preceptor for fourth-year pharmacy students on clinical rotations, facilitating small group discussions, and providing lectures. Dr. Parli recently received a teaching certificate through completion of the Teaching and Learning Development Series at South University School of Pharmacy. Upon completion of her PGY2 residency, Dr. Parli hopes to obtain a position at an academic medical center that combines clinical responsibilities with teaching and research opportunities.
Advisor: Aaron M. Cook, PharmD, BCPS (R#275)
Sara Schepcoff, PharmD (R#386) E-mail: ssc227@uky.edu
Dr. Schepcoff, originally from Houston, TX, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2010 from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. She then moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan to complete her pharmacy practice residency at Spectrum Health Hospital System before coming to the University of Kentucky as a PGY2 critical care resident. Dr. Schepcoff’s current practice interests include neurosciences, cardiothoracic and trauma surgery, as well as emergency medicine. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, she is serving on the Resident Social and Grand Rounds committees. Dr. Schepcoff completed the Ferris State College of Pharmacy Teaching Certificate program in 2011 and continues to be engaged in both teaching and precepting activities through the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, including precepting fourth year students on rotations, facilitating small group discussions, and providing lectures. Upon completion of her residency, she plans to pursue a clinical position in a surgical subspecialty integrating clinical practice with opportunities for teaching and clinical research.
Advisor: Aaron M. Cook, PharmD, BCPS (R#275)
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Tricia Bockenstedt, PharmD (R#382) Email: tbo233@uky.edu
Dr. Bockenstedt, originally from Dyersville, IA, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy in 2010. She completed her PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center in 2011 and is excited to continue her residency training as a PGY2 pharmacy resident in emergency medicine at The University of Kentucky. Dr. Bockenstedt’s current practice interests include pediatric emergencies, toxicology, sepsis management, and trauma. This year she will be researching the impact of drug shortages on the management of sepsis and exploring implications for pharmacotherapy choices following their resolution. Further research experience includes Dr. Bockenstedt taking call for several prospective studies including ALIAS, POINT, and ProTECT. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Bockenstedt plans to complete The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate Program, provide lectures for the Emergency Medicine and Toxicology electives, and continue her involvement with fourth year pharmacy students on their advanced pharmacy practice experiences. Dr. Bockenstedt plans to pursue an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist position at an academic tertiary care center that combines academia and research with clinical practice.
Advisor: Stephanie N. Baker, PharmD, BCPS
Molly Mason, PharmD (R #383) Email: mma255@uky.edu
Dr. Mason, originally from Covington, IN, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2010 from Purdue University College of Pharmacy. She recently completed her PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at Wishard Health Services in Indianapolis, IN. Dr. Mason’s current practice interests include emergency medicine, toxicology, trauma, critical care, and infectious diseases. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Mason is a member of the Residency Recruitment Committee and provides lectures in the Emergency Medicine and Toxicology electives at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. She also enjoys precepting PGY1 residents and fourth year pharmacy students as well as serving as a small group facilitator and lecturer. Her current research focuses on appropriate dosing of oral sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections in patients discharged from the emergency department. Dr. Mason also takes call for several prospective clinical trials including ALIAS, POINT, and ProTECT. Upon completion of her PGY2 residency, she plans to pursue a clinical position in emergency medicine at an academic medical center and serve as a preceptor for residents and students. She hopes to eventually implement an emergency medicine pharmacy residency at her site to further advance training opportunities for pharmacists interested in this specialty.
Advisor: George Davis, PharmD, BCPS
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Ben Ereshefsky, PharmD (R#377) 
E-mail: ber223@uky.edu
Dr. Ereshefsky, originally from San Antonio, TX, received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from the University of Chicago in 2003, and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree jointly from the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy and the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. His practice interests include infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and teaching. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Ereshefsky is the chair of the Grand Rounds Committee and the resident representative for the College of Pharmacy Resident Advisory Council. He is also actively involved with the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy by serving as a preceptor for fourth year pharmacy students, facilitating small group discussions, and providing lectures in the infectious disease module. Dr. Ereshefsky has an interest in teaching and has completed the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching Certificate program. His research activities focus on evaluating the appropriateness and clinical outcomes of combination therapy for hospital-acquired gram negative infections. Upon completion of his PGY2 residency, Dr. Ereshefsky would like to obtain a position as an infectious disease specialist at a large academic medical center where he can combine patient care with teaching and clinical research.
Advisor: Craig Martin, PharmD, BCPS (AQ Infectious Diseases) (R#284)
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Amanda Sowell, PharmD (R#387) Email aso228@uky.edu
Dr. Sowell, originally from Columbia, SC, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the South Carolina College of Pharmacy at USC in 2010. She completed her post graduate year one residency at the National Capital Consortium (National Naval and Walter Reed Army Medical Centers) in 2011. She is currently a post graduate year two resident in Internal Medicine. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Sowell is serving on the Grand Rounds committee. She is actively involved at the College of Pharmacy by precepting fourth-year students on clinical rotations, facilitating small group discussions, and teaching both didactic lectures and interactive activities in the patient care laboratory. To help develop her teaching skills, she plans to complete the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate program. Her practice interests include anticoagulation and liver disease. Dr. Sowell is currently investigating liver toxicity in association with prescribing of acetaminophen containing opioids. Upon completion of residency training, Dr. Sowell plans to pursue a position that combines clinical, publishing, and research opportunities with an eventual transition into academia.
Advisor: Dan Lewis, PharmD, BCPS
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Kenneth Kennedy, PharmD (R#371) 
E-mail: knkenn2@uky.edu
Dr. Kennedy, originally from Brandenburg, KY received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May of 2009 from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy. He completed his PGY1 residency at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky and is currently a combined PGY2 resident in Hematology/Oncology and Master of Science student in Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy. Dr. Kennedy’s current practice interests include hematological malignancies, bone marrow transplant, and supportive care. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Kennedy is chair of the Residency Computer Committee and Residency Treasurer. Further, he is actively involved with the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, serving as a preceptor for fourth-year pharmacy students on clinical rotations, facilitating small group discussions, and providing lectures. Dr. Kennedy has an interest in teaching and has completed The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate Program. Upon completion of his residency, Dr. Kennedy hopes to obtain a position at an academic medical center integrating clinical practice, teaching, and outcomes research.
Advisor: Amber Lawson, PharmD, BCOP (R#305)
Colleen Westendorf, PharmD (R#374) 
E-mail: cwe226@uky.edu
Dr. Westendorf, originally from Springfield, IL, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Pharmacy. She then moved to Kentucky to complete her pharmacy practice residency at Saint Joseph Hospital, in Lexington before coming to the University of Kentucky as a PGY2 hematology/oncology resident. Dr. Westendorf is excited to be working in hematology/oncology this year, with guidance from all her advisors. She currently serves as co-chair of the Kentucky Konnection residency committee. Further, she recently completed The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate Program and is actively involved with the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, serving as a preceptor for fourth-year pharmacy students on clinical rotations, facilitating small group discussions, and providing lectures. In addition to clinical responsibilities, she is pursuing a Masters degree in Medical Sciences at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Westendorf has a strong interest in research. Dr. Westendorf’s research efforts will evaluate cell growth signals as potential therapeutic targets in lung cancer cell lines. After her residency, she plans to pursue a position at an academic institution that would allow her to integrate his clinical skills with research pursuits.
Advisor: Stephanie Sutphin, PharmD, BCOP (R#328)
Sean DeFrates, PharmD (R#376) 
E-mail: sde235@uky.edu
Dr. DeFrates, originally from Pekin, IL, received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2010 from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy. His current practice interests include benign and malignant hematology, bone marrow transplant, and supportive care. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, he is co-chair of the Recruitment Committee and Scheduling Committee. Further, he is actively involved in teaching activities through the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy including precepting fourth year students on rotations, facilitating small group discussions, and providing lectures. Dr. DeFrates is interested in teaching and has completed the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate Program. His research focuses on evaluating the use of enoxaparin versus dalteparin for the treatment of venous thromboembolism in patients with cancer. He ultimately desires to obtain a clinical specialist position focusing in hematology that also facilitates research and teaching opportunities.
Advisor: Val Adams, PharmD, FCCP, BCOP
Jamie Wiggins Craig, PharmD (R#381) E-mail: jwi235@uky.edu
Dr. Craig, originally from Marion, South Carolina, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May of 2010 from the South Carolina College of Pharmacy in Charleston, South Carolina and completed her PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at the University of Kentucky in 2011. Dr. Craig’s current practice interests include hematology and oncology. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Craig serves as Co-Chair of the Residency Recruitment and Social committees. She is also actively involved with the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy serving as a preceptor for fourth-year pharmacy students on clinical rotations as well as providing lectures and facilitating laboratory discussions. Dr. Craig’s research interest this year is evaluating agents used for thromboprophylaxis in patients with multiple myeloma treated with thalidomide or lenalidomide. Upon completion of her specialty residency, Dr. Craig plans to take a clinical position in hematology integrating clinical practice with opportunities for teaching and clinical research.
Advisor: Val Adams, PharmD, FCCP, BCOP
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Sara Peters, PharmD (R#379) 
E-mail: spe225@uky.edu
Dr. Peters, originally from Shelby, NC, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May of 2010 from the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She completed her PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at the University of Kentucky last year. As a first year resident she was an active member of the Social Committee and is currently the co-chair of this committee and serves as the residency program’s Secretary. Dr. Peters completed The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate Program in 2011, and continued to be actively involved with the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, serving as a preceptor for fourth-year pharmacy students on clinical rotations and as an instructor of small group laboratory. Dr. Peters’ research interests include pediatric medication outcomes and pediatric critical care. Upon completion of her residency, she hopes to obtain a position at an academic medical center that combines clinical responsibilities with teaching opportunities.
Advisor: Brian Gardner, PharmD
