Meet the current residents for the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania pharmacy residency program.
PGY1
Alexandra Chizmar, PharmD (she, her)
Pharmacy School: University of Florida, Class of 2025
Dr. Alexandra Chizmar is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Class of 2025. She is originally from St. Augustine, Florida, and received her bachelor's degree in nutritional sciences from the University of Florida in 2021. Alexandra's professional interests include critical care, infectious diseases, and emergency medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys running on the Schuylkill River Trail, going on long walks with her 2 dogs and husband, finding fun places to eat in the Philly area, and traveling.
Email: Alexandra.Chizmar@PennMedicine.upenn.edu
Leila Victoria Dabalos, PharmD (she, her)
Pharmacy School: University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Class of 2025
Dr. Leila Victoria Dabalos is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Class of 2025 and is originally from Baltimore County, MD. Her current clinical interests include cardiology and solid organ transplant. Outside of pharmacy, Leila enjoys baking, taking care of her many plants, building botanical Legos, and watching Baltimore sports! Leila is looking forward to exploring all the happy hour options Philly has to offer with her amazingly cool new co-residents.
Email: LeilaVictoria.Dabalos@PennMedicine.upenn.edu
Shaleen Ghosh, PharmD (she, her)
Pharmacy School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Class of 2025
Dr. Shaleen Ghosh is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill, NC. She is originally from Akron, OH and received her bachelor’s degree in biology from The Ohio State University. Her professional interests include ambulatory care, internal medicine, and cardiology. Outside of pharmacy, Shaleen enjoys being active outdoors, reading, and being disappointed by Cleveland sports. She is looking forward to exploring the food scene in Philly and getting to know the city!
Email: Shaleen.Ghosh@PennMedicine.upenn.edu
Mary Kopchick, PharmD (she, her)
Pharmacy School: Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, Class of 2025
Dr. Mary Kopchick is a graduate of the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University, Class of 2025. She is originally from Mullica Hill, NJ. Her professional interests include oncology, critical care, and infectious diseases. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys running, cooking, playing games, and exploring new coffee shops.
Email: Mary.Kopchick@PennMedicine.upenn.edu
Megan Makovsky, PharmD (she, her)
Pharmacy School: Wilkes University, Class of 2025
Dr. Megan Makovsky is a graduate of Wilkes University’s Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, Class of 2025. She is originally from Fleetwood, PA and is new to the city of Philadelphia. Megan’s professional interests include pharmacy administration, medication safety, ambulatory care, and academia. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys trying out new coffee and ice cream places, going to concerts, and sitting on the beach.
Email: Megan.Makovsky@PennMedicine.upenn.edu
Amanda Northup, PharmD (she, her)
Pharmacy School: Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Class of 2025
Dr. Amanda Northup is a graduate of Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Class of 2025. She is originally from Rochester, NY. Her professional interest is primarily internal medicine. Outside of pharmacy, Amanda enjoys hanging out with friends, going out to eat, traveling, skiing and playing volleyball.
Email: Amanda.Northup@PennMedicine.upenn.edu
Bhoomi Parikh, PharmD (she, her)
Pharmacy School: University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Class of 2025
Dr. Bhoomi Parikh is a class of 2025 graduate of UNC ESOP in Chapel Hill, NC. She is originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her professional interests include emergency medicine, trauma, and critical care. Outside of pharmacy, Bhoomi enjoys exploring all the great food around Philadelphia and going on hikes.
Email: Bhoomi.Parikh@PennMedicine.upenn.edu
Michael Roney, PharmD (he, him)
Pharmacy School: University of Pittsburgh, Class of 2025
Dr. Michael Roney is a graduate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Class of 2025. He is originally from Springfield, Pennsylvania. His current professional interests include Oncology and Critical Care. Outside of pharmacy he enjoys playing golf and rooting on Philly sports teams.
Email: Michael.Roney@PennMedicine.upenn.edu
Chi Truong, PharmD (she, her)
Pharmacy School: University of Washington, Class of 2025
Dr. Chi Truong is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Pharmacy, Class of 2025. She is from Seattle, Washington. Her professional interests include solid organ transplants and critical care. Outside of pharmacy, Chi enjoys trying different cooking recipes and traveling.
Email: Chi.Truong@PennMedicine.upenn.edu
PGY2
Michael Akon, PharmD (he, him)
PGY2 Specialty: Oncology Pharmacy Resident
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: Henry Ford Health
Pharmacy School: University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Dr. Michael Akon is a graduate of University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. His professional interests include hematologic malignancies and cellular therapies. Outside of pharmacy, he enjoys going to the gym and trying new foods.
Email: Michael.Akon@PennMedicine.upenn.edu
Abby Rose Broomfield, PharmD (she, her)
Pharmacy School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy – Bradenton Campus, Class of 2024
Dr. Abby Rose Broomfield is a graduate of LECOM in Bradenton, FL, Class of 2024. She is originally from Rochester, NY and received her bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Rochester in 2020. Her professional interests include toxicology, emergency medicine, and trauma as she practiced in EMS throughout college. Outside of pharmacy, Abby enjoys everything sports, especially football and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, as well as spending time with her two cats. She is looking forward to exploring the city of Philly and winning bar trivia with her co-residents!
Email: AbbyRose.Broomfield@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Temple Coldren, PharmD (he, him)
PGY2 Specialty: Pain Management and Palliative Care Pharmacy Resident
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
Pharmacy School: Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
Dr. Temple Coldren’s professional interests include substance use disorders, pain management, and palliative care. Outside of pharmacy, he enjoys traveling and trivia.
Email: Temple.Coldren@PennMedicine.upenn.edu
LeAnn Harward, PharmD (she, her)
Pharmacy School: Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Class of 2024
Dr. LeAnn Harward is a graduate from Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, Class of 2024. She is originally from North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received her bachelor's degree in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry in 2020. Her current clinical interests include critical care/emergency medicine, internal medicine, anticoagulation, and academia. Outside of pharmacy, LeAnn enjoys going on long walks with her puppy and fiancé, trying new coffee shops, and traveling. One of LeAnn’s favorite travel memories is learning how to make homemade pasta in the Italian countryside!
Email: LeAnn.Harward@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Luor Doeibis, PharmD (she, her)
PGY2 Specialty: Oncology Pharmacy Resident
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Pharmacy School: Thomas Jefferson University
Dr. Luor Doeibis is a graduate of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA, Class of 2024. Originally from Jordan, she received her bachelor's degree in allied health from Immaculata University in 2021 and completed her PGY-1 residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA. Her professional interests include cellular immunotherapy, hematology and pharmacogenomics. Outside of residency, Luor loves painting, trying new restaurants, and traveling!
Email: Luor.Doeibis@Pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Anthony Liang, PharmD (he, him)
PGY2 Specialty: Hemostasis and Thrombosis Pharmacy Resident
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: Mount Sinai Brooklyn
Pharmacy School: University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Dr. Anthony Liang’s professional interests include anticoagulation, thrombosis, and critical care. Outside residency, he enjoys traveling and attending events.
Email: Anthony.Liang@PennMedicine.upenn.edu
Francesca Reilly, PharmD (she, her)
PGY2 Specialty: Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Pharmacy School: Temple University School of Pharmacy
Dr. Francesca Reilly is a graduate of Temple University School of Pharmacy, Class of 2024. She is originally from Williamstown, NJ and completed her PGY1 at the VA Tennessee Valley in Nashville, TN. Her professional interests include women's health, primary care/family medicine, and diabetes management. Outside of pharmacy, Francesca enjoys listening to podcasts, going to the beach, and watching reality TV. Her other hobbies include wedding planning and spending time with her family and friends.
Email: Francesca.Reilly@Pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Emmanuel Rodriguez, PharmD (he, him)
Pharmacy School: University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Class of 2024
Dr. Emmanuel Rodriguez is a graduate from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Class of 2024. He also completed his Master's in Business Administration from the University of North Texas in 2017. Originally from Odessa, TX, Emmanuel's professional interests include infectious diseases and emergency medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys playing video games, attending local concerts, and spending time with his dog, Falco. This is his first time residing outside the state of Texas, and he is looking forward to the new opportunities that the northeast has to offer.
Email: Emmanuel.Rodriguez@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Gillian Steiger, PharmD (she, her)
Pharmacy School: Northeastern University School of Pharmacy, Class of 2024
Dr. Gillian Steiger is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Pharmacy, Class of 2024. She is originally from Long Island, New York. Her professional clinical interests primarily include critical care and internal medicine. She also has interests in solid organ transplant and oncology. She is excited to further develop her skills and become a well-rounded, independent pharmacist through residency. Outside of pharmacy, Gillian enjoys working out, being outdoors, and spending time with her two cats Salem and Pumpkin.
Email: Gillian.Steiger@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Anna Wszeborowska, PharmD (she, her)
PGY2 Specialty: Oncology Pharmacy Resident
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: The Valley Hospital in Paramus, NJ
Pharmacy School: Rutgers University
Dr. Anna Wszeborowska is a graduate from Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University, Class of 2024. She is originally from Kinnelon, NJ where she completed her PGY-1 residency close to home at The Valley Hospital. Her current practice interests include hematological malignancies and pharmacogenomics. Outside of residency, Anna loves trying out new restaurants and hanging out with her kitten, Henry. A fun fact is that Anna is a hot dog connoisseur and is on the hunt for the best one in every new city she goes to!
A list of previous residents of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania pharmacy residency program.
PGY1
2024-2025
Abby Rose Broomfield, PharmD
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Resident – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Nicholas DiStefano, PharmD
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident – Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Emily George, PharmD
Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Cardiology Pharmacy Resident – The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
LeAnn Harward, PharmD
Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Anna Piotrowicz, PharmD
University of Washington School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident – University of Iowa Health Care, Iowa City, IA
Emmanuel Rodriguez, PharmD
University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Infectious Disease Resident – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Ruchi Sane, PharmD
Northeastern University School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Internal Medicine Resident – Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Gillian Steiger, PharmD
Northeastern University School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant Resident – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
2023-2024
Chad Biesel, PharmD
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident – UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
Daniel Cartagena-Sergenian, PharmD
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Thrombosis and Hemostasis Pharmacy Resident – Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
Victoria Y. Chen, PharmD
Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Christy Ilia, PharmD
Northeastern University School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident – Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
Deanna Jacobs, PharmD
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident – UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA
Ryan Kasper, PharmD
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Jessica Lungen, PharmD
Jefferson College of Pharmacy, Thomas Jefferson University
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacist – ChristianaCare, Wilmington, DE
Blake Mancuso, PharmD
University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacist – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Sarah Marcus, PharmD
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Christopher Yang, PharmD, MS
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency Position: PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Resident – Cohen Children's Medical Center, Long Island, NY
PGY2 Ambulatory Care
Alexis Spaciano, PharmD (2024-2025)
PGY1: Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Rheumatology - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Alicia Nordberg-Payne, PharmD (2023-2024)
PGY1: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Cardiology – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Katelyn Callaghan, PharmD, BCACP (2022-2023)
PGY1: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Dermatology – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
PGY2 Critical Care
Sarah Marcus, PharmD (2024-2025)
PGY1: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Critical Care – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Jessica Phung, PharmD (2023-2024)
PGY1: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Surgical Intensive Care –Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, IL
PGY2 Emergency Medicine
Joshua Omlor, PharmD (2024-2025)
PGY1: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Serena Mang, PharmD (2023-2024)
PGY1: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine – MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, Baltimore, MD
PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership
Jessica Clancy, PharmD, MS (2023-2024)
PGY1: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Coordinator of Professional Development and Training – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
William Raley Jr., PharmD, MS, MBA, BCPS (2022-2023)
PGY1: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Assistant Director of Pharmacy – Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
PGY2 Infectious Disease
Avery Jacobs, PharmD (2024-2025)
PGY1: Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious Diseases – Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA
Olivia Zdradzinski, PharmD (2024-2025)
PGY1: Jefferson Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacist – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Drew Dickinson, PharmD, MPH (2023-2024)
PGY1: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Antimicrobial Stewardship – Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ
Thomas Rust, PharmD (2023-2024)
PGY1: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Immunocompromised Infectious Diseases – Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
Elysia Burke, PharmD, BCIDP (2022-2023)
PGY1: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious Diseases – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Harrisburg, PA
PGY2 Oncology
Victoria Chen, PharmD (2024-2025)
PGY1: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia PA
Andreea Glavce, PharmD (2024-2025)
PGY1: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Outpatient Multiple Myeloma – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Ryan Kasper, PharmD (2024-2025)
PGY1: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Outpatient Bone Marrow Transplant – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Kristyn Krajewski, PharmD (2023-2024)
PGY1: University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Inpatient Oncology – Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL
Alexis Batjiaka, PharmD (2023-2024)
PGY1: South County Health, Wakefield, RI
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Inpatient Hematology/Oncology – Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
Rachel Hartman, PharmD (2022-2023)
PGY1: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Hematology/Oncology – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Elizabeth Beramendi, PharmD, MS, BCOP (2022-2023)
PGY1: Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Oncology Pharmacist – Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Seattle, WA
PGY2 Pain Management and Palliative Care
Miranda Hetrick, PharmD (2023-2024)
PGY1: ChristianaCare, Wilmington, DE
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Behavioral Health –ChristianaCare, Wilmington, DE
Emily Casey, PharmD (2022-2023)
PGY1: Penn Presbyterian, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pain Management and Substance Use – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant
Colette Biro, PharmD (2024-2025)
PGY1: Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Solid Organ Transplant – Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
Ciara Walshe, PharmD (2023-2024)
PGY1: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Abdominal Transplant – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Linh Nguyen, PharmD (2022-2023)
PGY1: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Post-Residency Position: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Abdominal Transplant – Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA