The Department of Pharmacy offers as part of its Pharmacy Residency Programs both PGY1 and PGY2 residency programs. Our team of pharmacy residency program preceptors consists of highly skilled clinicians with a variety of backgrounds and interests.
Below you’ll find information on each preceptor. These talented faculty members form an exceptional team that’s one of the greatest strengths of UT Medical Center’s residency programs.
Stephanie Allen, PharmD
Night Shift Medicine
Education: PharmD, ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2011-2012), WJBD VA Medical Center, Columbia, SC
Practice/Research Interests: Emergency Medicine, Anticoagulation Reversal, Alcohol Withdrawal, Sedation, Ketamine, Lipid Emulsion Therapy
Haley Adams, PharmD, MBA, BCOP
Transplant and Cellular Therapy
Education: Dual PharmD/MBA University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2019-2020), Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN; PGY2 Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Residency (2020-2021), Grady Health System, Atlanta, GA
Practice/Research Interests: Transplant and Cellular Therapy, Benign and Malignant Hematology, Oncology, Transitions of Care
Stephen Aiken, PharmD, BCOP
Oncology
Education: PharmD, University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (1999-2000), St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System, Savannah, GA; PGY2 Oncology Residency (2000-2001), H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL
Practice/Research Interests: Oncology, Hematology
Erin Bendock, PharmD, BCPS
Acute Neurology/Stroke
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2020-2021) & PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency (2021-2022), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Neurology, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine
Skyler Brown, PharmD, BCPS
Internal Medicine/Trauma Stepdown
Residency Coordinator, PGY2 Internal Medicine
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2019-2020) & PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency (2020-2021), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, Perioperative Care
Carrie Brusseau, PharmD
Women and Infants
Coordinator, Pharmacy Residency/Training & Development
Education: PharmD, University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2000-2001), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Women’s Health, Neonatology
Mary Beth Bryant, PharmD
PGY1 Hospital Practice
Education: PharmD, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2020-2021), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Perioperative Medicine, Internal Medicine
Laura Bullock, PharmD, BCPS
Heart Failure
Education: PharmD, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2004-2005) & PGY2 Primary Care Pharmacy Residency (2005-2006), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Heart Failure, Transitions of Care
Sarah Byers, PharmD, BCACP
Specialty Clinics
Education: PharmD, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2020-2021) VA Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Aurora, CO & PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency (2021-2022), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Rheumatology, Neurology, Gastroenterology, Specialty Pharmacy
Shaunta’ Chamberlin, PharmD, FCCP
Professor & Assistant Family Medicine Residency Director – Curriculum & Research, Department of Family Medicine UTGSM
Education: PharmD, University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2004-2005) & PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency (2005-2006), OU Medical Center/OU College of Pharmacy
Practice/Research Interests: Asthma, COPD, Smoking Cessation, Diabetes, Pharmacotherapy, Women’s Health, Resident Education, Patient Education, Health Literacy
Dawn Chandler, PharmD
Informatics
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (1993-1994), Regional One Medical Center, Memphis, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Pharmacy Informatics, Medication Safety
Sarah Darby, PharmD, BCPS
Ambulatory Care
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 & PGY2 Pharmacotherapy Residency (2018-2020), Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
Practice/Research Interests: Chronic Disease Management, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Women’s Health
Hannah Denham, PharmD, BCPS
Ambulatory Care – University Health Network/ University Center for Pain Management
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 & PGY2 Pharmacotherapy Residency (2020-2022), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville TN
Practice/Research Interests: Pain Management, Transitions of Care, Internal Medicine, Substance Use Disorder, Academia
Danielle Dennis, PharmD, BCPS
Internal Medicine/Pulmonary
Education: PharmD, South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2010-2011) & PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency (2011-2012), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Cystic Fibrosis, Pulmonary Diseases
Barbara Faircloth, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS
Investigational Drug Services
Education: B.S. Pharmacy, PharmD, Rutgers University College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (1997-1998) & PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency (1998-1999), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Administration, Critical Care
Travis Fleming, PharmD, BCPS
Critical Care Pharmacist Supervisor
Cardiovascular Critical Care
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2009-2010), Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Cardiology, Critical Care, ECMO, Anticoagulation
Andrea Franks, PharmD, BCPS
Professor and Vice Chair for Education, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Program Director, Pharmacotherapy Residency
Family Medicine
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency – Geriatric Focus (1992- 1993), VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Tobacco Cessation, COPD, Women’s Health, Family Medicine, Pharmacy Education
Nikki B. Freeman, PharmD, BCPS
Program Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2003-2004), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Internal Medicine, 340B, Mentoring Students and Residents
Leslie Hamilton, PharmD, FCCP, FCCM, FNCS, BCPS, BCCCP
Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Neurocritical Care
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2007-2008), Moses Cone Health System, Greensboro, NC; PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency (2008-2009), Regional One Health, Memphis, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Neurocritical Care, Critical Care, Infectious Disease, Sedation, Analgesia
Paul Hardy, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
Oncology Pharmacist Supervisor, Clinical Services
Education: PharmD, Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2019-2020), Providence Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage, AK; PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency (2020-2021), Providence Alaska Medical Center, Anchorage, AK
Practice/Research Interests: Hematology-Oncology, Biosimilar Implementation, Process Improvement
Brandon Hawkins, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP
Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Infectious Disease
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2018-2019), University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS; PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency (2019-2020), University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy & University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Practice/Research Interests: Microbiology-based Stewardship Initiatives, Beta-Lactam and Azole Therapeutic Drug Monitoring, HIV Treatment/Prevention Expansion, Immunocompromised and Gram-positive Infections
Megan Hintz, PharmD, BCPS
Pain Management
Education: PharmD, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2010-2011) & PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency (2011-2012), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Acute Pain Management, Opioid Stewardship, Palliative Care
T.J. Hodge, PharmD
Nephrology
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2009-2010), Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Nephrology, Internal Medicine
Kim Keller, PharmD, BCPS
Transplant/Vascular
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2017-2018) & PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency (2018-2019), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Transplant, Vascular, Transitions of Care, Anticoagulation
Sara Catherine Kreisler, PharmD, BCPS
Drug Policy and Medication Utilization
Education: PharmD, University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2018-2019), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN; PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency (2019-2020), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Drug policy, Formulary management, Informatics
Jeff Lewis, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES
Assistant Director, Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy
Program Director, PGY2 Ambulatory Care
Outpatient Cardiology
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Primary Care Residency (2009-2010), University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy and Holston Medical Group
Practice/Research Interests: Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Anticoagulation, Diabetes, Immunizations, Population Health and Novel Payment Mechanisms
Morgan Lingerfelt, PharmD, BCPS
PGY1 Hospital Practice
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2017-2018), Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Critical Care, Women and Infants
Jessie Lipstreuer, PharmD, BCEMP
Emergency Medicine
Education: PharmD, University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2019-2020), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN; PGY2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency (2020-2021), University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA
Practice/Research Interests: Anticoagulant Reversal, Toxicology, Trauma
Anna Love, PharmD, BCACP
Ambulatory Care University Health Network
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2019-2020), Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC; PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency (2020-2021), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Chronic Care Management, Diabetes, Diabetes Technology, Dyslipidemia, Experiential Learning, Population Health
Courtney Mallon, PharmD, BCOP
Pharmacist Supervisor, Hematology/Oncology
Education: PharmD, Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2013-2014), Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville, TN; PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency (2014-2015), University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, KS
Practice/Research Interests: Use of Voriconazole versus Fluconazole for Fungal Prophylaxis for Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients, Multiple Myeloma, Immunotherapy
Mary Massaro, PharmD, BCCCP
PGY2 Hospital Practice
Education: PharmD, University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2019-2020) & PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency (2020-2021), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Pain Management in Critically Ill patients, Thrombolytic Use in Acute Ischemic Stroke and Massive Pulmonary Embolism, Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Critical Care Patients
Kim Mason, PharmD
Vice President, Pharmacy and Research
Education: PharmD, University of Mississippi College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (1996-1997) & PGY2 Critical Care/Metabolic Support Pharmacy Residency (1997-1998), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Safety in Medicine and Research
Thaddeus McGiness, PharmD, BCPS
Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Family Medicine
Pharmacotherapy Residency Coordinator
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 & PGY2 Pharmacotherapy Residency (2013- 2015), University of Tennessee Medical Center
Practice/Research Interests: Family Medicine, Tobacco Cessation, Post-graduate Pharmacy Education, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Iron Deficiency
Amanda McKinney, PharmD, BCCCP
Program Director, PGY2 Critical Care
Critical Care Trauma
Education: PharmD, Auburn University, Harrison College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2016-2017), Baptist Medical Center South, Montgomery, AL; PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency (2017-2018), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Anticoagulation Reversal, Trauma/Traumatic Brain Injury, Alcohol Withdrawal, ICU Delirium, Management of Crotalid Envenomation, Resident Wellness
Brittny Medenwald, PharmD, BCCCP
Evening Shift Critical Care
Residency Research Coordinator
Education: PharmD, University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2017-2018), Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, TN; PGY2 Neurology Pharmacy Residency (2018-2019), Grady Health System, Atlanta, GA
Practice/Research Interests: Critical Care
Jennifer Mendez, PharmD, BCPS
Revenue Cycle Management
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2003-2004), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Drug Policy; Management; Specialty Drug Utilization
Mitra Mosadegh, PharmD
Outpatient Gastroenterology
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2019-2020), Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC
Practice/Research Interests: Hepatitis C
Robert Moye, PharmD, AEMT
Internal Medicine/Hospitalists
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: Hospital Pharmacy Residency with Clinical Emphasis (1990-1991), Moses Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC
Practice/Research Interest: Anticoagulation, Cardiac Arrest/Medical Emergencies, Renal Failure, Antimicrobials, IV versus PO Hypertensive control
Leticia Natour, RD, LDN
Nutritionist, Metabolic Support
Education: BS Nutrition, University of Tennessee- Knoxville; MS Clinical Nutrition, East Tennessee State University
Training: Dietetic Internship- ETSU, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician- ASPEN
Practice/Research Interest: Metabolic Support, Critical Care
Hima Patel, PharmD, BCOP
Program Director, PGY2 Oncology
Hematology/Oncology
Education: PharmD, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2016-2017), John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL; PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency (2017-2018), Baptist Memorial
Health Care Cancer Center, Memphis, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Hypersensitivity reactions, Checkpoint inhibitors and immune mediated adverse effects, Smoking Cessation, GI Malignancies, Pharmacogenomics, Cancer related thrombosis
Alexandra Punke, PharmD, BCOP
Oncology
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville, TN; PGY2 Oncology/Hematology Pharmacy Residency, Novant Health Oncology Specialists, Winston Salem, NC
Practice/Research Interests: Oncologic emergencies, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma
Joshua Rains, PharmD
Night Shift Medicine
Education: PharmD, Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2005-2006), Dekalb Medical Center, Decatur, GA; PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency (2006-2007), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Treatment and Prevention of Alcohol Withdrawal, ICU delirium, Critical Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine
Brandon Rensing, PharmD, BCOP
Oncology Pharmacist Supervisor, Operations MB-F
Education: PharmD, Butler University
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2013-2014), St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System, Savannah, GA
Practice/Research Interests: Oncology
Kelsey Rensing, PharmD
Process Improvement
Education: PharmD, University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2020-2021), St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System, Savannah, GA
Practice/Research Interests: Process Improvement
Shaun Rowe, PharmD, MS, BCCCP, FNCS, FCCP
Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Translational Science
Neurocritical Care
Education: PharmD, Campbell University College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2003-2004), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Hematologic Dysfunction Secondary to Neurologic Injury, Neurologic Trauma, Ischemic Stroke, Interprofessional Education
Amy Smith, PharmD, BCACP
Outpatient Rheumatology
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2018-2019) & PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency (2019-2020), Regional One Health Memphis, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Rheumatology, Specialty Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care
Kristen Stafford, PharmD, BCACP
Ambulatory Care University Health Network
Education: PharmD, South College School of Pharmacy
Practice/Research Interests: Ambulatory Care- Primary Care Medication Management; Diabetes Management, Anticoagulation in Primary Care, Mental Health in Primary Care
Cassey Starnes, PharmD, BCPS
Emergency Medicine
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2009-2010) & PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency (2010-2011), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Emergency Medicine, Sedation, Trauma, Antibiotic Stewardship (ED related), Neurology Emergencies, Anticoagulation
Kevin Sullivan PharmD, BCCCP
Emergency Medicine
Education: Pharm.D., University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2013-2014) & PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency (2014-2015), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Emergency Medicine
Daniel Truelove, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, AAHIVP
Director of Pharmacy, University Health Network
Education: PharmD, McWhorter School of Pharmacy, Samford University
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2009-2010), University of Louisville Health Care, Louisville, KY.
Practice/Research Interests: Ambulatory Care, Value-Based Care, Population Health, Clinical Practice Advancement, Transition of Care, Medication Access, Clinical Integration, Collaborative Practice, Specialty Pharmacy, Virology and Immunology
Samantha Walker, PharmD, BCPS
Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Stewardship
Education: PharmD, University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2019-2020), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Infectious Disease, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Transitions of Care
Deanna Wentworth, PharmD
Outpatient Transplant
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (1993-1994), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Renal Transplant, Ambulatory Care
Shauna Winters, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Critical Care Medicine
Education: PharmD, Shenandoah University Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2006-2007), Palmetto Health Richland, Columbia, SC; PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency (2007-2008), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Critical Care Medicine
Abigail Wiggins, PharmD, MPH, BCACP, MSCS
Outpatient Neurology
Education: PharmD and MPH, University of Kentucky
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2019-2020), Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, Columbus, GA; PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency (2020-2021) University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Multiple sclerosis, Migraine and headache disorders, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Sampy Wright, PharmD, BCPSCardiology
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2011-2012), Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, TN; PGY2 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency (2012-2013), Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
Practice/Research Interests: Cardiology: Heart Failure (Transitions of Care, Advanced Heart Failure), Anticoagulation, Acute Coronary Syndromes
J.R. Yates, PharmD, BCPS
Assistant Director, Inpatient Pharmacy Clinical Services Program Director, PGY2 Internal Medicine
Education: PharmD, University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY1 Pharmacy Residency (2011-2012) & PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency (2012-2013), University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Practice/Research Interests: Internal Medicine, Pharmacy Clinical Service Optimization, Pharmacist Professional Development, Resident and Student Education