Young Bae is a clinical oncology pharmacist at the Kellogg Cancer Center at NorthShore University HealthSystem. She provides clinical services for the Kellogg Cancer Centers. She received her PharmD at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Young completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency and PGY2 oncology practice residency at University of Chicago Medicine. Young is a board certified oncology pharmacist.
Aprille Banchoencharoensuk is a clinical pharmacist providing services to the Orthopedic & Spine Institute at Skokie Hospital. She is a preceptor-in-training for the surgery rotation at Skokie Hospital with experience in general medicine and surgical ICU. Aprille received her PharmD from Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Swedish Hospital.
Esha Bhargava is a clinical pharmacist and works at the anticoagulation clinics at Glenbrook, Skokie and Highland Park Hospitals as well as the Heart Failure Pharmacy Clinic. She serves as a preceptor for the PGY1 Community and PGY1 Pharmacy residents at the anticoagulation clinics and HF clinic. She received her PharmD from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, completed a PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem, and the Teaching Certificate Program at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science College of Pharmacy. Esha is a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP).
Matthew Biszewski is the clinical pharmacist the Comprehensive Care Center in Glenbrook Hospital. He also staffs in the Glenbrook and Skokie Anticoagulation Clinics and is involved in the NorthShore corporate initiative to increase generic utilization throughout the health system. He serves as a preceptor in the Comprehensive Care Center, Anticoagulation Clinics, Population Management and Community Wellness Rotations. He received his PharmD as part of the inaugural class at Chicago State University College of Pharmacy, completed a PGY1 community pharmacy residency at NorthShore and completed NorthShore’s Patient Safety and Quality Fellowship in 2018 . Matt is a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Specialist.
Amanda Blankenship is a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist at the Kellogg Cancer Center at Glenbrook Hospital. She provides clinical services and monitors adverse drug events reporting across all 3 NorthShore Kellogg sites. Amanda received her PharmD from Drake University and completed a General Pharmacy Practice residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. She also worked in the oncology pharmacy at Swedish Covenant Hospital for 4 ½ years prior to joining NorthShore.
Lynn Boecler is Senior Director of Pharmacy Services at Evanston Hospital. She has been at NorthShore since 1995. She is currently responsible corporate-wide services including our Medication Safety Program, Pharmacy Informatics, and Quality. She earned her PharmD from the University of Illinois and completed her Administrative Specialty Residency and Master’s Degree in Hospital Pharmacy Administration at the University of Wisconsin. She has past experience as a staff pharmacist, clinical pharmacist, Residency Program Director, Assistant Director and Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services, and Pharmacy Director. She is the Residency Program Director for the Pharmacy Informatics PGY2.
Verina Botros is a Clinical Pharmacist at Highland Park Hospital. She provides clinical services primarily for the internal medicine units and rotates through a variety of clinical areas. She serves as an internal medicine preceptor at Highland Park Hospital. Verina received her PharmD from Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy in Mequon, Wisconsin. She completed her PGY1 Residency at Ascension All Saints Hospital in Racine, WI and received her teaching certificate through Concordia University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy. She is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Therapy Specialist (BCPS).
Manisha Chander is a clinical pharmacist and works in the anticoagulation clinics at Glenbrook and Skokie hospitals. She received her PharmD in 2000 from the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. She also is adjunct faculty at Oakton Community College – Division of Science. Manisha is also a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Pharmacist (BCPS).
Diane Chon is a clinical pharmacist at the Kellogg Cancer Centers and the outpatient pharmacies at NorthShore University HealthSystem. In addition to providing clinical services, she is involved in monitoring patients on oral chemotherapy, and precepts PGY1 Community-Based pharmacy residents on rotation at KCC. Diane received her PharmD from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and completed her PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem.
Mallory Clay is a clinical pharmacist at Evanston Hospital. She provides clinical services for the emergency department, surgical and medical intensive care unit, and general medical floors. Mallory is a preceptor-in-training for the emergency medicine rotation at Evanston Hospital She earned her PharmD from University of Kansas School of Pharmacy in Lawrence, Kansas and completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas.
Zena Darhoom is a Clinical Pharmacist for NorthShore and preceptor for the Cardiovascular Critical Care (CV ICU) rotation at Glenbrook Hospital. She provides clinical services for various patient care areas but primarily in the intensive care unit and emergency department. Zena received her BS in Electrical Engineering from Iraq and PharmD from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem and is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Dipa Davé is an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist working with NorthShore Physician Associates quality department on medication-related measures for Medicare Patients. She serves as a preceptor for PGY1 Community Pharmacy residents for the Population Health rotation. She previously worked as an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist at Glenbrook Hospital and precepted PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents. Dipa received her PharmD from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL. Dipa is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and has served as the Residency Program Director for the PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency Program.
Hannah DeLuna is a clinical oncology pharmacist at the Kellogg Cancer Centers. She provides clinical pharmacy services for the Kellogg Cancer Centers and serves as a preceptor for oncology residents. Hannah received her PharmD from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem. Hannah has a strong interest in the use of evidence-based complementary therapies in cancer patients, and she completed the Integrative Oncology Scholars program at the University of Michigan. Hannah is a board certified oncology pharmacist (BCOP).
Renee Dimailig is the Pharmacy Manager, Kellogg Cancer Center Outpatient Pharmacy at NorthShore University HealthSystem. She has had vast experience in implementing specialty pharmacy clinical services particularly women’s health (reproductive medicine) and gastroenterology. Currently, she works collaboratively with the gastroenterology physician group and Addiction Medicine Clinic to ensure patients receive their medications in a timely manner. At Glenbrook Hospital, she has recently implemented a corporate-wide initiative for a medication discharge program to ensure patients receive their medications upon leaving the hospital. Renee received her PharmD from Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy in Downers Grove, Illinois. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice and PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration residency with NorthShore University HealthSystem and has completed the teaching certificate program through Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy.
Jonathan Dreslinski is a Clinical Pharmacist at Glenbrook Hospital. He provides clinical services for the general medicine and surgical units, and serves as a general medicine rotation preceptor. He received his PharmD from the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. He is Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Mark Dunnenberger is the director of the Personalized Medicine and pharmacogenomics program at NorthShore University HealthSystem. He is a preceptor for the pharmacogenomics rotation. Mark received his BS in philosophy/biology from the University of North Carolina and PharmD degree from the University of Tennessee. He completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC and a PGY2 residency in Clinical Pharmacogenetics at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. Mark is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS). He received ACCP’s New Clinical Practitioner Award in 2019.
Grant Elliott is a clinical pharmacist at Skokie Hospital and is a preceptor for the surgery rotation. He is a second generation pharmacist and earned his BA in Biochemistry from The University of Iowa and his PharmD from Midwestern University.
Aleksandr Gershteyn is the outpatient pharmacy manager at NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston Hospital. He serves as a preceptor for the community pharmacy residency program at NorthShore and for pharmacy students at the Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy. He received his PharmD from the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy.
Ksenia Hankewych is the Residency Coordinator for the NorthShore PGY1 Community-Based Residency Program. Dr. Hankewych oversees the pharmacy-managed anticoagulation service at Glenbrook, Skokie, and Highland Park Hospitals. In addition to managing the anticoagulation services at NorthShore, Dr. Hankewych coordinates the community pharmacy immunization initiatives and community pharmacy patient-centered programs. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy in 2004 and completed a pharmacy practice residency with an emphasis in ambulatory care at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago in 2005. Dr. Hankewych was a member of the Rho Chi National Pharmaceutical Honor Society.
Abigail Harper is a Clinical Oncology Specialist at the Kellogg Cancer Centers. She provides clinical services as well as manages all investigational study protocols across all 3 NorthShore Kellogg sites. Abigail received her PharmD from the University of Michigan and completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. She completed her PGY2 oncology specialty residency at the Kellogg Cancer Centers at NorthShore University HealthSystem. She is a Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP).
Shannon Hartman is an Oncology Pharmacy Manager at the Kellogg Cancer Center at NorthShore University HealthSystem. She provides clinical services and assists with performance improvement projects for the Kellogg Cancer Centers. Shannon also runs the tobacco cessation program for the Kellogg Cancer Centers. She received her PharmD at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Shannon completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency and PGY2 oncology practice residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem.
Dennis William Hawxby is a clinical pharmacist at Highland Park Hospital. He provides clinical services for various patient care areas, but primarily in the emergency department and serves as the emergency medicine preceptor for Highland Park Hospital. Will received his PharmD from the University of Arizona and completed his PGY1 Pharmacy residency program with NorthShore University HealthSystem. He is Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Carol Heunisch is Director for Drug Policy and Education. As part of her role, Carol is responsible for formulary management, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, and education for Pharmacy students. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, she provides clinical services for multiple patient care areas. For the PGY1 program, Carol is a preceptor for Administration and Drug Policy. Carol received her PharmD from the University of Illinois and is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) with specialty certification in Cardiology (BCCP). Carol is active in ICHP, having served as Secretary and Director of the Division of Organizational Affairs, and is currently ICHP President-elect. In addition, Carol is an active member of both ASHP and ACCP.
Wendy Hui is the PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program Director. She is a Clinical Oncology Specialist at the Kellogg Cancer Centers (KCC) at NorthShore University HealthSystem. In addition to providing clinical services and precepting the PGY2 oncology pharmacy resident, Wendy also coordinates and precepts PGY1 pharmacy and PGY1 community practice residents on rotation at KCC. She assists with performance improvement projects as well. Wendy received her PharmD from the University of Illinois College Of Pharmacy and completed an oncology specialty pharmacy residency at NorthShore. She is a Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP).
Urszula Jagodynska is a clinical pharmacist at Glenbrook Hospital. She received her PharmD from University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy. Urszula completed her pharmacy practice residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem and is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. She provides services for all areas of the hospital and serves as the pharmacy liaison for the gastrointestinal department. She is currently the preceptor for the PGY1 Longitudinal Teaching Experience and PGY2 hospitalist medicine rotation.
Cheryl Jee is a Clinical Oncology pharmacist at Kellogg Cancer (KCC) at NorthShore University HealthSystem. She provides clinical services at KCC and NorthShore Home Hospice. She is a preceptor for pharmacy students, PGY1 and Oncology pharmacy residents. Cheryl received her PharmD from the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. She completed a pharmacy practice residency at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN, and subsequently an oncology specialty pharmacy residency at KCC. Cheryl is a Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP).
Christopher Kapolas is a clinical oncology pharmacist at Kellogg Cancer Centers. He provides clinical services and helps cover the oral chemotherapy monitoring program. He precepts melanoma and thoracic oncology. He also serves as one of the preceptors for the oncology elective in the PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Program. Chris is also interested in precision oncology and completed a Precision Oncology certificate through the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP). Outside of NorthShore, Chris serves on the BCOP Self-Study Committee through the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA). He completed his PharmD at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Pharmacy. His PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency was completed at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL and his PGY2 Oncology Specialty Residency at Kellogg Cancer Centers at NorthShore University. He is a Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP).
Karen Kelly is a Pharmacy Manager at Evanston Hospital and provides services for obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, neonatology, intensive care, emergency services, dialysis, radiology and the gastrointestinal lab. She is responsible for maintaining and implementing operational & clinical pharmacy services, as well as performance improvement, in those areas. She is the student coordinator for Evanston Hospital, the residency preceptor for the service commitment and teaching experiences, and the POGY1 & PGY2 elective Women’s Health rotation. She received her PharmD from the Chicago College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL.
Irfan Khan is a CPhT specialist in informatics. He has day to day responsibility for Pyxis and Epic maintenance and trouble-shooting. He coordinates implementations of new functionality within Epic. He has a B.S. in Computer Science from University of Illinois. He is Epic Certified in Willow, Data-Courier.
Edyta Krupa is a clinical pharmacist at the anticoagulation clinic in Glenbrook and Highland Park Hospitals. She provides services on the general medicine, intensive care, surgical units and anticoagulation. She serves as a clinical pharmacy liaison for hematology and rheumatology for Glenbrook Hospital. She received her PharmD degree from the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy and completed a pharmacy practice residency with an emphasis in ambulatory care at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago. She is Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Janet Lee is a Clinical Oncology pharmacist at the Kellogg Cancer Center at NorthShore University HealthSystem. In addition to providing clinical services, she is a co-preceptor of the longitudinal service commitment of the PGY2 oncology residency as well as the oncology learning experience for the PGY1 Pharmacy residents. She also mentors the inpatient section of the oncology experience. Janet received her Pharm.D. from Purdue University's College of Pharmacy, and completed a pharmacy practice residency at St. Elizabeth Medical Center. During residency, Janet completed the teaching certificate program through Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. She is also a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Adam Linstedt is a Clinical Pharmacist at Glenbrook Hospital. He serves as the primary preceptor for the critical care rotation at Glenbrook Hospital. Adam received his PharmD from Midwestern University - Chicago College of Pharmacy. He completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem – Glenbrook Hospital as well as a PGY2 Critical Care residency at Rush University Medical Center through Midwestern University. Adam is a Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist (BCCCP). He serves on the Corporate Critical Care Performance Improvement (CCCPI) committee and the Pharmacy Research Committee.
Joycemon Lukose is the Pharmacy Director for inpatient pharmacy services at Evanston, Glenbrook, Highland Park and Skokie Hospital. He is responsible for developing and leading significant strategic initiatives related to operations, clinical care and financial management. He is also responsible for personnel management, pharmacy operations, and pharmacy clinical services with the support of site managers. He chairs the North Region Pharmacy Operations Council which is responsible for operational changes with inpatient pharmacy. He is currently a resident preceptor for administration (PGY1) and informatics rotation (PGY2). His past experience includes being a staff pharmacist, clinical pharmacist and Manager at Glenbrook Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy. Joycemon received his PharmD from the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy and is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Amber Meigs is the Pharmacy Manager at Glenbrook Hospital and is responsible for personnel management, pharmacy operations, and pharmacy clinical services at Glenbrook Hospital. She precepts the PGY1 residents for service commitment and teaching experiences. She received a PharmD from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at Evanston Hospital. She is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Renz Paulo Melicor is a clinical pharmacist at Evanston Hospital. He provides clinical services for the surgical, general medicine, and oncology units. He serves as a general medicine and surgery rotation preceptor. Paulo received his PharmD from Midwestern University and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem. He is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Milica Mojsic is a Clinical Pharmacist at Endeavor Health- Evanston Hospital. She practices as a clinical pharmacist in multiple patient care areas but primarily in Internal Medicine. Milica received her PharmD from Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy in Downers Grove, Illinois. She completed a Non-traditional PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Rush University Medical Center where she worked there for a few years in the Women’s and Children’s Hospital prior to coming to Endeavor Health.
David Morrill is the Pharmacy Manager at Highland Park Hospital. He is responsible for personnel management, pharmacy operations, and pharmacy clinical services at Highland Park Hospital. He received his Pharm.D. from Midwestern University and completed his PGY1 Pharmacy residency program with NorthShore University HealthSystem. He is Board Certified as a Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP).
Sandra Naegele is a senior clinical specialist in infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship. She oversees the antimicrobial stewardship program for NorthShore and is actively involved in the Infection Prevention Committee. She received her PharmD from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL, completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency with Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, and completed a PGY2 Infectious Diseases residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center. She holds a teaching certificate from the University of Texas and is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist with Added Qualifications in Infectious Diseases (BCPS AQ-ID).
Laura Nasca is a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist and a member of the Pharmacy Willow Build Team. Prior to becoming Epic Certified in both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy applications (Willow), Laura worked most recently in medical-surgical units, emergency department, critical care, and oncology at Glenbrook Hospital. Laura is a preceptor for informatics (PGY1 and PGY2) and serves as the pharmacy representative to Epic Optimization Committee (EOC). She received her PharmD degree from Midwestern University-Chicago College of Pharmacy, and she completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at St. Margaret Mercy in Indiana. Laura is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Elaine Ng works as a clinical pharmacist in the anticoagulation clinics at NorthShore and is the PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Coordinator. She is currently working on incorporating the monitoring of direct oral anticoagulants into the anticoagulation clinics. She serves as a preceptor in the anticoagulation clinics and in the Community Health Clinic. Elaine received her PharmD from the University of Michigan, in Ann Arbor, MI. She completed her PGY1 and PGY2 in ambulatory care at Beaumont Hospitals, in Royal Oak MI. Elaine is a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Specialist (BCACP).
Victoria Noonkester is a Senior Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Pharmacy Informatics at Highland Park Hospital. She provides clinical services for the general medicine floors, surgical units, labor and delivery and observation units. She is responsible for Epic systems related to the medication use process for both inpatient and ambulatory settings and serves as a preceptor for informatics. She is Epic Certified in the pharmacy application (Willow). Victoria received her PharmD from Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy residency and her PGY2 Informatics residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem. She has also completed the teaching certificate program at Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy.
Martina Novotny is a clinical pharmacist at Evanston Hospital. She is the primary pharmacist providing care for the medical and surgical intensive care unit patients and the preceptor for the Critical Care rotation. She received her PharmD from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She completed both her Pharmacy Practice Residency and her Critical Care Specialty Residency at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle WA. Martina is a Board Certified Critical Care Specialist (BCCCP) and serves on the Corporate Critical Care Performance Improvement (CCCPI) committee and VAD Interdisciplinary Selection Committee
Anna Palafox is a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist at the Kellogg Cancer Center at Evanston Hospital. In addition to providing clinical services, she coordinates pharmacy students’ experiences at the Kellogg Pharmacy and assists with performance improvement projects. Anna is a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents. She received her PharmD from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at Evanston Hospital. Anna is a Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP).
Renee Papageorgiou is the manager of the Glenbrook Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy. She received her PharmD from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Renee completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency and teaching certificate at Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy. Renee is a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Specialist.
Hardik Patel is a clinical specialist in pharmacy informatics at the Kellogg Cancer Center at NorthShore University HealthSystem and serves as an informatics preceptor. He received his PharmD at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Hardik completed his PGY1 Pharmacy residency and PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem.
Hina Patel is the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director and a Senior Clinical Pharmacist at Evanston Hospital. She provides clinical services for various patient care areas, with special interests in emergency medicine, toxicology, critical care, and public health. She serves as one of the emergency medicine preceptors and coordinates corporate emergency preparedness efforts, including mass vaccination. Hina serves on various committees at state and national organizations, including the ASHP Section Advisory Group on Emergency Care and ICHP Residency Leaders Network. Hina received her PharmD from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy and is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Jean Patel is a Clinical Pharmacist at Evanston Hospital. She provides clinical services for the critical care, emergency department, and general medicine units and serves as a preceptor at Evanston Hospital. Jean received her BSPharm and PharmD from St. Louis College of Pharmacy in St. Louis, Missouri. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in Madison, Wisconsin.
Lisa Patel is the Medication Safety Officer for NorthShore. She is responsible for ensuring patient safety through monitoring of adverse drug event trends, implementing performance improvement initiatives, and optimizing patient outcomes. Lisa precepts the longitudinal medication safety rotation. Lisa received her PharmD from Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy in Auburn, Alabama. She completed a pharmacy practice residency at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago. She practices as a clinical pharmacist in multiple patient care areas and is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Rimple Patel is the Pharmacy Manger at Skokie Hospital. She is responsible for personnel management, pharmacy operations, and pharmacy clinical services at Skokie Hospital. She received his Pharm.D. from Roosevelt University and completed her PGY1 Pharmacy residency program with NorthShore University HealthSystem and PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency at Sinai Health System.
Seema Patel is a clinical pharmacist involved in the NorthShore corporate initiative to increase generic utilization within the health-system, monitoring medication-related measures for Medicare patients, and is a member of the pharmacy case management team. She serves as a preceptor for the PGY1 pharmacy residents in the Population Health rotation and Ambulatory Care rotation and as a preceptor PGY1 community pharmacy residents. She received her PharmD from the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy and completed a pharmacy practice residency at Grady Health System in Atlanta, GA. She has also completed the teaching certificate program at Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy.
Quang Phan is a Clinical Pharmacist at Evanston Hospital. He provides clinical services for the infant special care unit, and serves as a preceptor for neonatology rotation at Evanston Hospital. Quang received his PharmD from Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences in Des Moines, Iowa. He completed his PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem.
Jenny Philip is a clinical pharmacist at Glenbrook Hospital and primarily works on the general medicine units. Jenny received her PharmD from the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy, completed a pharmacy practice residency at Evanston Hospital, and is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Jae Shin is the inpatient pharmacy manager at NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston Hospital. He also serves as a clinical pharmacist for general medicine floors, emergency department, and perioperative areas. Jae received his PharmD from Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy in Schaumburg, Illinois. He completed his PGY1 and PGY2 administration residency with NorthShore University HealthSystem and during this time he was able to complete the teaching certificate program through Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy.
Nataliya Sidelnikova is a clinical pharmacist at Glenbrook Hospital and is a preceptor for the Hospital Medicine rotation. She earned her BS in Clinical Laboratory Sciences from Rush University and Pharm.D. from Chicago State University. She completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem. Nataliya is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) and serves on the clinical services committee.
Mira Suseno is the Senior Infectious Diseases Clinical Specialist for NorthShore. She serves as co-chair of the Antibiotic Subcommittee of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, and is actively involved with the Infection Control Committee. Additionally, she works very closely with the Department of Medicine to ensure appropriate education in infectious disease-related topics for the residents. Along with receiving several awards from the Department of Medicine and Pharmacy residents for her outstanding contribution to medical education, she has several publications in peer reviewed journals in the area of Infectious Diseases. Mira earned a BS in Pharmacy from the University of Wisconsin and a PharmD from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She completed a pharmacy practice residency at Evanston Hospital and is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist with Added Qualifications in Infectious Diseases (BCPS-ID). She is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Sciences College of Pharmacy.
Jenny Szparkowski is a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Pharmacy Informatics and has worked at Glenbrook Hospital since 2002. Jenny provides Clinical Services to the general medicine floors, ICU, and surgical units. Jenny is the primary trainer for pharmacists and technicians in Epic and has been doing this since 2006. Jenny is also Epic Certified in the pharmacy application (Willow) and Medication Warnings. Jenny received her Pharm.D. from St. Louis College of Pharmacy and is Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS). Jenny is a preceptor for informatics (PGY1 and PGY2). Jenny is the matrix row leader for the Allergy division. Jenny serves as the pharmacy representative to Epic Clinical Advisory Committee (ECAC). Jenny is also involved in a variety of Pharmacy Committees including: Pharmacy Operations, Pharmacy Residency Advisory Council, and Pharmacy Willow Build Team.
Aira Vida Tesoro is a Clinical Pharmacist at Highland Park Hospital. She serves as preceptor for the hospital medicine and internal medicine rotations. She received her BS in Pharmacy from the University of Santo Tomas and PharmD from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Jeff Thiel is Assistant Vice President of Pharmacy Services. He is responsible for all pharmacy services at NorthShore. His previous experiences include Manager at Glenbrook Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy, Sr. Manager at Evanston Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy, and Director of Pharmacy for Evanston and Highland Park Inpatient Pharmacies. He is the Residency Program Director for the PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration Residency. He earned his PharmD from Purdue University and completed his Administrative Specialty Residency and Master’s Degree in Health-System Pharmacy Administration at The Ohio State University. His interests include pharmacy administration, leadership development, and residency training.
Sophia (Sonia) Vainrub is a Clinical Pharmacist at Glenbrook Hospital. She received her PharmD from the University of Minnesota and completed a PGY1 at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and an Internal Medicine PGY2 at University of Arizona Medical Center. She is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Shayna Villanueva is a Clinical Pharmacist at Evanston Hospital. She provides clinical services for the emergency department, infant special care unit, general medicine and oncology units, and serves as a general medicine rotation preceptor. Shayna received her PharmD from the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem. She is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Christina Vu is a clinical pharmacist at Skokie Hospital and has experience working on the general medicine, cardiology, surgery, post-operative, and intensive care units. She also sees patients in the Anticoagulation Clinic and manages warfarin therapy for discharged orthopedic patients. She is the primary preceptor for the general medication and surgery rotations. Christina received her PharmD from Midwestern University, Chicago College of Pharmacy and is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Dyson Wake is a senior clinical specialist in the pharmacogenomics program at NorthShore University HealthSystem. He also serves as a clinical pharmacist on general medicine floors and the emergency department, and is a preceptor for the pharmacogenomics rotation. Dyson received his Pharm.D. with a concentration in diabetes and BS in Computer Science from Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. He then completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at South Bend Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN and a PGY2 residency in Pharmacogenomics through the University of Florida, College of Pharmacy in Gainesville, FL. During these residencies, Dyson completed teaching certificate programs through both the Indiana Teaching Certrificate Program (IPTeC) and the University of Florida.
Anmin Wang is a Clinical Pharmacist at Evanston Hospital. She provides clinical services for the medical and surgical units, and serves as a surgery rotation preceptor. Anmin received her PharmD from the University Of Illinois College of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy residency at NorthShore University HealthSystem. She is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS).
Izabela Wozniak is a Senior Clinical Pharmacist for anticoagulation pharmacy services at Evanston Hospital. Her other responsibilities include coordination of investigational drug services for the pharmacy. She is the current Vice-Chair of the NorthShore Institutional Review Board. She received her PharmD from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed a pharmacy practice residency at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois.
Tina Kolovos-Zook is the Community Pharmacy Residency Program (CPRP) Director in addition to being the Director of Outpatient Services at NorthShore University HealthSystem. Tina is a Clinical Assistant Professor at RFUMS College of Pharmacy and also coordinates many of NorthShore’s outpatient programs and services, including the immunization program, physician seminars, and various health screenings. In 2006, Tina started the CPRP at NorthShore. She also develops and maintains pharmacy operations and policies and procedures for the outpatient pharmacy department. She is responsible for interviewing, hiring and orientation of all new pharmacy personnel. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy in 1998.