2009-2010 Residents
 Marla Aboujawdeh, Pharm.D.
Shepley Pharmacy, Mt. Vernon, Iowa
Graduate of The University of Kansas
marla-aboujawdeh@uiowa.edu
I chose to complete a community pharmacy practice residency through the University of Iowa because of my strong interests in direct patient pharmaceutical care and the desire to expand my clinical skills. I was unsure about even applying for a residency program initially, however, after completing some rotations in ambulatory and community care pharmacy, I decided that I wanted to continue learning more. I was excited to be involved with patients and impact their care directly while working with their other healthcare providers. Community pharmacy is a special area of pharmacy that is starting to expand, and I am glad to be part of that.
At Shepley Pharmacy, I am involved in many aspects of pharmaceutical care. This includes anything from medication therapy management and disease state management to immunizations and anticoagulation collaborative practice services. This provides me with the opportunity to participate in innovative programs, while allowing me to create and implement my own. I am also part of the University of Iowa faculty team and aid in precepting Pharm.D students, giving formal lectures, and facilitating with case presentations. This residency is going to be a great way to experience other aspects of community pharmacy while allowing me to grow professionally.
 Anh Nguyen, Pharm.D.
Main at Locust Pharmacy Clinic and Medical Supplies, Davenport, Iowa
Graduate of Rutgers University
anh-nguyen@uiowa.edu
I chose to pursue a community practice residency after graduation because I love working directly with patients to provide pharmaceutical care and optimize therapeutic outcomes. I wanted to be able to use what I learned in pharmacy school to benefit my patients, and I wanted to be an innovator in community and ambulatory care pharmacy practice.
I chose the residency program at the University of Iowa because of the history of the program and the ability to learn from some of the most prominent leaders in the pharmacy profession. One of my passions is advocating for the cognitive and preventative health services that pharmacists provide, and the Iowa Pharmacy Association and its members are strong, experienced advocates to learn from.
Finally, I chose Main at Locust Pharmacy because of the diversified menu of services we offer and the many pharmacy practice models under one umbrella: clinic, compounding, dispensing, long term care, medical supplies, and nonprofit. I know that community pharmacy practice is changing, and I know that by completing my residency I will be better prepared for wherever my career takes me. It will be a challenging year, but I am looking forward to growing myself personally and professionally.
 Sara Nicolaus, Pharm.D.
Mercy Family Pharmacy, Dubuque, Iowa
Graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City
sara-nicolaus@uiowa.edu
During pharmacy school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, I developed a strong interest in caring for patients with psychiatric and chronic diseases. While on rotations, I learned that pharmacists working one-on-one with these patients have a great impact on their quality of life, while improving clinical outcomes.
I have chosen to complete a residency with the University of Iowa at Mercy Family Pharmacy because it has everything I am looking for. I can provide direct patient care to a wide variety of patients while expanding my clinical knowledge. This residency also has a great history, active leadership, and innovation. Many of the pharmacists I will be working with are involved in pharmacy at the state and national levels and will share their years of experience to help me define my role as a pharmacist. At Mercy Family Pharmacy, pharmacist directed care experiences occur everyday in many different activities. I have opportunities to work with patients one-on-one at the anticoagulation clinic, during pharmacist case management, and while staffing at one of the seven Mercy Family Pharmacy sites. I also have the opportunity to precept students, teach at the university, present community education topics, and provide consulting services for the psychiatric facility nearby. With all of these activities, there is never a dull moment and I learn something new everyday.
I feel that this community practice residency will provide me with the essential skills to continually evolve as a pharmacist and to focus my time on activities that match my interests and career goals. It is going to be a very busy year, but I know I will carry these experiences with me wherever my career may lead.
 Catherine Pearce, Pharm.D.
Osterhaus Pharmacy, Maquoketa, Iowa
Graduate of the University of Wisonsin-Madison
catherine-pearce@uiowa.edu
Throughout pharmacy school I spent time working in a number of different pharmacy settings: first chain pharmacy, then a progressive university hospital, and finally an independent pharmacy. Rotations also provided me with a wide range of experience from critical care to long term care. While each setting offered a clinical role, it is my passion for a holistic approach to treating patients and the importance I see in continuity of care which brought me to community pharmacy.
I chose to spend my first year after pharmacy school in a residency program because of the evolution community pharmacy is undergoing--a change of focus from dispensing to pharmaceutical care and medication therapy management. Iowa’s program will give me the opportunity to learn first hand from the pioneers of pharmaceutical care. I look forward to enhancing my clinical skills though daily medication therapy management, which is already built into the practice. Throughout the residency I will be able to work on projects and share ideas with local, state, and national leaders, expanding on the ideas I have been exposed to in pharmacy school. The residency program also provides a teaching component, which will equip me with the skills I need to mentor future pharmacists. I look forward to a year of preparation and unique experiences which is sure to impact the way I practice pharmacy forever.
 Kate Rochleau, PharmD
Liberty Pharmacy, North Liberty, Iowa
Graduate of South Dakota State University
kate-rochleau@uiowa.edu
There are multiple reasons why I chose to complete a community care pharmacy practice residency at the University of Iowa. During my time in pharmacy school I realized that I really enjoyed working closely with patients and that I wanted to take my career down a path that would allow many one-on-one interactions. To do this I felt I needed to take my education to the next level. This residency will allow me to work with great preceptors who will help me develop my patient interaction and clinical skills.
I am also interested in the academic side of pharmacy. This residency will provide me the opportunity to complete a course focused on learning how to teach. Not only will I learn about the teaching that goes on in the classroom, I also will get the opportunity to advance my skills as a preceptor.
I am looking forward to all of the opportunities for professional growth that I will get to experience over the next year.
 Stephen Wise, Pharm.D
Towncrest Pharmacy, Iowa City, Iowa
Graduate of Drake University
stephen-wise@uiowa.edu
During my final few years in pharmacy school, I realized that I wanted to work in a practice setting in which I could provide direct patient care, especially in diabetes and Medication Therapy Management. My passion in the profession is to work directly with patients to make sure they understand what their medications are, how they work, and how to improve their medication therapy. When I started looking for a residency program, I wanted to find one that could incorporate this passion into everyday work. When I came across the University of Iowa Community Pharmacy Residency Program, specifically the Towncrest Pharmacy site, I knew it would be an unbelievable place to work.
The pharmacists and staff at Towncrest are progressive and offer a wide array of services. The site offers Pharmaceutical Case Management to a large number of Medicaid patients in Iowa City, as well as Medication Therapy Management services to Medicare patients of the pharmacy. They also have Durable Medication Equipment, a certified compounding pharmacy, and offer various immunizations to their patient population. This year, we will be starting an insulin pump program for our patients, about which I am very excited considering my passion for diabetes. This residency will give me a variety of invaluable experiences to help me become an excellent pharmacist in any setting I chose to enter.
2008-2009 Residents
 Mindy Guerra, Pharm.D.
Hy-Vee Pharmacy, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Graduate of Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Last known position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Hy-Vee
Ames, Iowa
melinda-guerra@uiowa.edu
When I graduated from Drake University I knew I wanted to stay in community pharmacy and work one on one with my patients. I knew to do that would take a community pharmacy practice residency. I had a great rapport with Hy-Vee after working there for three years as a student and was excited to continue working with them to expand their community based clinical programs. As part of this residency, I am a part of many clinical and wellness services.
This year I will manage patients in pharmaceutical case management, participate in influenza immunization clinics, perform cholesterol testing, diabetes education, blood pressure monitoring, smoking cessation consults, heel bone density screenings and many others. This residency also allows me the opportunity to work at the Community Free Clinic where I can work one on one with doctors and nurses to provide the best care for our diabetic patients. I am also really excited about the elective opportunities at the University of Iowa including precepting and teaching student pharmacists.
The pharmacists at Hy-Vee and the University of Iowa are very helpful and supportive of my practice and goals and are really helping me move forward clinically and professionally. I know with their help and completing the residency I will have many more patient care opportunities open to me during my pharmacy career.
 Sue Kim, Pharm.D.
Main at Locust Pharmacy Clinic and Medical Supplies at Davenport, Iowa
Graduate of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
sue-kim@uiowa.edu
My passion for providing pharmaceutical care through direct patient contact and desire to further enhance the education I received as a student pharmacist led me to pursue a PGY-1 residency. I was fortunate to hear about the innovative opportunities available in the community pharmacy environment, an area progressively growing in the pharmacy profession. As I learned about the Community Residency Program offered through the University of Iowa, I was quite pleased with the opportunities and activities a resident at Main at Locust would be involved in. The aspect of collaborating with physicians to provide a continuity of care through Pharmaceutical Case Management (PCM) was of particular interest. Gaining experience in providing clinic services for relevant disease states in the community was also an important feature of the program. Furthermore, the prospect of teaching student pharmacists, patients, and practitioners was very exciting. Keeping my career goal to practice as an ambulatory care pharmacist in mind, I was convinced that a year’s time spent working closely with the leaders in pharmacy would equip me with the necessary knowledge and experience to achieve my professional goal.
 Natasha Musgrove, PharmD
Shepley Pharmacy; Mount Vernon, Iowa
Graduate of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
natasha-musgrove@uiowa.edu
Last known position:
Clinical pharmacist
Target Corporation
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
I chose to complete a community pharmacy practice residency through the University of Iowa because of my career interests and the variety of opportunities available through this program. During pharmacy school, I developed a strong interest in providing care for patients with chronic diseases. Pharmacists practicing in the community setting have demonstrated their ability to make a significant contribution to healthcare by improving clinical outcomes, lowering healthcare costs, and coordinating care. This role is expanding considerably and represents an important part of modern pharmacy practice.
This residency has allowed me to focus my time on activities that closely match my interests and career goals. For example, I am involved with medication therapy management, disease state management, preventative care, and wellness programs. I am also interested in increasing collaboration with other healthcare providers in the community setting. As part of my residency, I am learning more about this topic through collaborative anticoagulation and immunization programs. Shepley Pharmacy has a strong history of participating in innovative programs, which has given me a foundation to build upon as I learn how to develop new ones. I also believe that teaching is a valuable skill to develop. The University of Iowa offers both formal and informal teaching experiences such as precepting rotation students, facilitating case presentations, and giving formal lectures. Additional experience is available through health fairs, community events, presentations at monthly pharmacy meetings, and daily interactions with patients. The pharmacy staff, University of Iowa faculty, and Iowa Pharmacy Association are extremely supportive and contribute to a positive learning environment. This residency has been an excellent experience and will be valuable as I continue my pharmacy career.
 Morgan Sayler, Pharm.D
Mercy Family Pharmacy at Mercy, Dubuque, IA
Graduate of The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
Last known position:
Faculty
University of Utah
morgan-sayler@uiowa.edu
I became interested in a residency while on my rotations. Very early in the year I realized I wanted to do more with pharmacist directed patient care, because it was a side of pharmacy I had not really been exposed to during pharmacy school and really saw the impact a pharmacist could make on a patient’s well being. I also wanted an opportunity to teach, as well as develop my clinical skills. I was unsure at first about a Community Pharmacy Practice Residency because it just was not as familiar to me as a standard hospital residency. I had worked in community pharmacy and was afraid it would be about half the time staffing and the other half maybe working on some projects, but after some research I found the University of Iowa’s community pharmacy practice residency and found that it was exactly what I was looking for. The program gives you the opportunity to do almost any type of pharmacist directed patient care activity. The sites are all very diverse and allow you the freedom to take your ideas and implement new services for patients or just stay involved in all the other services happening at the site. The program also has a great track record. Graduates are involved in all aspects of pharmacy and I like the idea of the residency giving me the opportunity to be ready to practice pharmacy in many different capacities, whether that is academia, management of patient services for small companies or large organization, or just starting up new or running services with the patients in the community.
At Mercy Family Pharmacy I get to be involved on many levels, whether it is precepting the Pharm.D students, being involved with a disease state committee through the hospital, anticoagulation clinic, presenting a community education topic or seeing patients for pharmacist case management. It is going to be a busy and exciting year, but I know that the experiences I will have are priceless. I feel that my community residency is a great way to really step into the future of pharmacy and get more comfortable with all pharmacy as a profession has to offer.
2007-2008 Residents
 Abby Beane, Pharm.D.
Hy-Vee Pharmacy, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Graduate of The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Last known position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Hy-Vee
Iowa City, Iowa
As a pharmacy student, I worked at a community pharmacy. I really enjoyed the patient interaction that I had at my community pharmacy and I knew that I wanted my career to involve patient interaction when I graduated. Listening to numerous current pharmacists talk about the direction of pharmacy really weighed into my decision to do a residency. The future of pharmacy practice will see more involvement in patient education, monitoring, and counseling. The dispensing role of community pharmacy, while very important, will not be the center of pharmacist practice. Pharmacists are working to establish their place in the health care team, and community pharmacy has a vital role to play in this effort. The pharmacists in the community see patients more frequently than other health care professionals, and therefore it is our responsibility to be a liaison between the patient and health care team. I want to be involved in all of these aspects of pharmacy and I see a residency as being the best way to ensure that I will be able to further my knowledge and care for my patients in the best way possible.
The University of Iowa seemed like the logical choice as to where I would complete my residency. It is the first community residency program to be accredited with multiple sites. I had the opportunity to explore and interview at the sites of interest to me in order to see which was the best fit for my needs. I felt most comfortable with the visions at Hy-Vee in Cedar Rapids, Hy-Vee Pharmacy is a large grocery store in the mid-west and is at the forefront of pharmacy’s future. Hy-Vee enables me to be an integral part in any screenings, education, and programs they are offering. I have the opportunity to be a part of a wide range of activities and interact with a variety of preceptors within the site as well as patients in the practice.
Ellen Coughlin, Pharm.D
 Mercy Family Pharmacy at Mercy, Dubuque, Iowa
Graduate of Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Last known position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Mercy Family Pharmacist
Dubuque, Iowa
It was clear to me that a community pharmacy residency would be my path to becoming the community pharmacist I strive to be. The residency offers the opportunity to incorporate and expand patient care and clinical skills in my practice. I enjoy the day-to-day patient interaction as well as using the clinical skills learned in my Pharm.D. training. Another advantage to the residency is the wide variety of activities that I am able to learn, participate in, and teach. I know that the experiences I will gain in this 12-month residency will give me the knowledge and confidence I need in order to master any avenue of pharmacy that I may find myself in the future.
There are many reasons why I chose the University of Iowa’s community care practice residency at Mercy Family Pharmacy. The history, leadership, and innovation of the program are some of the most compelling. The community care residency is often thought as a grey area, since it is relatively new by comparison to hospital-based residency programs. It was very important to me that the program I chose had a clear and strong vision for the residency. As one of the oldest and continuing community care programs in existence, I knew that I would not have to worry about ambiguity or uncertainty as my role as the community care resident. Another drawing factor was the presence of leadership within the program. I could not be more fortunate as I get to work with many past and current Iowa Pharmacy Association Presidents and other outstanding young pharmacists. These role models reinforce the importance of contribution back to the profession, and I am able to observe and participate as they innovate and work to improve the practice of pharmacy.
Laura Gurnee, Pharm.D.
 Osterhaus Pharmacy, Maquoketa, Iowa
Graduate of Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
When looking at residencies, I wanted a balance of patient contact, clinical opportunities and teaching experience. The University of Iowa offers all of these areas. I knew that this program could meet my career goals in academia, and that the previous residents have used their residency experience in many career paths. It is also important to me that the University of Iowa has a 10-year track record of experience in producing high quality resident graduates. In addition to teaching, I can develop relationships with my patients. At Osterhaus pharmacy, pharmaceutical care is not just a concept; it is the standard of practice. I have the opportunity to work with and learn from pharmacist role models who don’t just “go through the motions” but are involved in local, state, and national organizations. I especially appreciate participating in such an innovative practice setting that has provided me with many important networking opportunities.
 Mary Mosher, Pharm.D.
Shepley Pharmacy, Mount Vernon, Iowa
Graduate of The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
During my clinical rotations at the University of Iowa, we had many opportunities to practice pharmaceutical care. I realized shortly after I started rotations that I wanted more opportunities to develop those skills, so I started looking at residency opportunities. I found that I enjoyed direct patient contact or working with pediatric patients and their parents. I also wanted opportunities to teach and precept Pharm.D. students. As I went through the residency application process, I felt that practicing clinical pharmacy in an outpatient setting was where I wanted to be. A community care residency would allow me to learn how pharmaceutical care processes are developed and implemented in a setting that I enjoy. I chose The University of Iowa because of its long standing reputation as a leader in pharmaceutical care practices and the unique opportunities that it offers to its residents.
Shepley pharmacy is well known in the community and has a unique working relationship with the area physicians. The patients are very willing to participate in programs that are offered and the physicians work with the pharmacists as part of a team to ensure the best possible care for patient. Encouragement is given to the resident to participate in any opportunity given to them including vaccination programs, screening programs, PCM for Medicaid and private insurance patients, precepting Pharm.D. rotation students, giving didactic lectures, and working with students in the Pharmacy Practice Labs.
2006-2007
Residents
 Maria
Theresa de Jesus-Roetlin
Graduate of: University of Santo Tomas, College of Pharmacy
and College of Medicine, Philippines
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmact
Remedy Pharmacy,
Wellman, IA
tessdj@hotmail.com
Pursuing a Community Pharmacy Practice
Residency is a great opportunity for me to learn more
regarding how the health care system works. I
will enhance my knowledge and gain skills in care delivery
in the community pharmacy while also learning to manage
many aspects of practice in this setting. Training in
a community pharmacy offers the versatility of learning
all aspects of pharmacy practice. It is an ideal setting
to be able to achieve these experiences and skills by
learning from the pharmacists who encounter the daily
challenges of providing optimal patient care. Additionally,
service provided to the community and to the profession
during the course of the residency is both valuable and
personally rewarding for me. The training I will receive
in this residency will serve as the foundation for the
advanced practice skills I hope to use to provide quality
care to patients and be recognized by my patients as
a “Good Pharmacist.” I feel fortunate
to be given a chance to be a part of The University of
Iowa College of Pharmacy, well-known innovators in pharmacy
practice. I am honored and very grateful to be
trained by pharmacists who have dedicated their careers
to be not only care providers and teachers but also as
mentors of future pharmacists.
 Ashley
Dohrn, Pharm.D.
Main at Locust Pharmacy Clinic and Medical Supplies,
Davenport, IA
Graduate of: The University of Iowa
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Main Healthcare Pharmacy, Bettendorf, IA
adohrn@mhcrx.com
Throughout pharmacy school I listened to
numerous professors talk about their role as clinical pharmacists,
in a variety of settings. The majority were from
hospital-based settings, a few from ambulatory care, and
even less from the community care setting. Learning
about the differing roles of clinical pharmacists led my
decision to pursue a residency, as I felt this was a necessity
if I were to become a proficient clinical pharmacist. As
I entered into my clinical rotations I expected to find
that my professors’ presentations of clinical pharmacy
were accurate and that if I wanted to become a clinical
pharmacist I would need to enter the hospital field. I
completed 2 acute care rotations in health systems and
thought I was destined for clinical hospital pharmacy. I
loved the constant therapeutic challenges and fast pace
of the hospital setting, what I missed was direct patient
contact. I knew that my involvement on the medical
team led to improved patient care, and outcomes, and I
felt that the medical residents appreciated my involvement
but it seemed that the patients were not aware of my, or
any pharmacy, involvement. So, when I started my
community pharmaceutical care rotation at Main at Locust
Pharmacy I was pleasantly surprised at the clinical pharmacy
services they provided. I was still challenged with
therapeutics, through PCM, and provided screening services,
like cholesterol and BP, all done directly with the patient. It
seemed that the patients at Main at Locust came there and
participated in their services because they believed that
pharmacists added value to their healthcare. I think
that developing community pharmacy services is the next,
right, step in moving the profession of pharmacy forward
and I am excited to be part of it!
 Stevie
(Hudrlik) Veach, Pharm.D.
Mercy Family Pharmacy at Mercy, Dubuque, IA
Graduate of: The University of Iowa
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Liberty Pharmacy, North Liberty, IA.
My primary goal for choosing a community
care residency was to further develop my clinical pharmaceutical
care skills. During my Doctor of Pharmacy training
at The University of Iowa, we were taught what pharmaceutical
care was, and we were given opportunities to practice pharmaceutical
care while on clinical rotations. However, I wanted
to go beyond this. A residency will teach me how
to implement clinical services into a pharmacy practice
and how to make them successful. I chose The University
of Iowa because of its status as a national leader in pharmaceutical
care practice.
My other goals for choosing a residency
are to learn more about pharmacy management, to learn how
to become an effective pharmacy educator, and to gain networking
opportunities with other pharmacists on state and national
levels. At Mercy Family Pharmacy, I am a member of
the pharmacy management team, which meets every two weeks. I
also have monthly meetings with the pharmacy director discussing
other management topics. There are several teaching
opportunities available to me through the residency program.
At my site, I am given opportunities to precept forth year
Pharm.D. students and also provide educational sessions,
such as case presentations, to other pharmacists. Residents
can also assist in the professional practice lab, give
didactic lectures, and evaluate patient interviews and
case presentations given by Pharm.D. students at The University
of Iowa College of Pharmacy. Finally, a residency
will allow me to attend numerous state and national pharmacy
meetings allowing me to exchange ideas with leaders in
the profession of pharmacy.
 Sukhmani
Sarao, Pharm.D.
Osterhaus
Pharmacy, Maquoketa, Iowa
Graduate of: Virginia Commonwealth University
Last Known Position:
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
ssarao@rx.uga.edu
Throughout pharmacy school I worked for a community pharmacy
and I knew I wanted to do more with community pharmacy
when I graduated. I enjoyed the patient interactions
and the one-on-one communication with patients through
my rotations during the fourth year of pharmacy school. The
reason I decided to pursue a community pharmacy practice
residency was two-fold. First, I wanted to gain
more experience and knowledge when it came to pharmaceutical
care services and patient education. Secondly,
I wanted to be able to explore more opportunities later
during my pharmacy career. The University of Iowa
is a great place to do a community pharmacy practice
residency. It is a well-established program and
Iowa is a progressive pharmacy state, which allows pharmacists
to provide many different pharmaceutical care services. Osterhaus
pharmacy is an excellent place to be a resident. The
staff is very welcoming and each of the pharmacists is
there to support you and guide you throughout the year. I
have the opportunity to be a clinical pharmacist and
provide disease state management of diabetes, hypertension,
cholesterol, osteoporosis and smoking cessation. As
a pharmacist I am also involved in giving immunizations,
participating in screening programs, and providing health
services to surrounding companies. Through
Iowa Medicaid and other private insurers, I am able to
provide pharmaceutical case management and follow patients
throughout the year. This year will also provide
me with the opportunity to precept PharmD students and
give presentations to different groups in the area. I
am certain that this experience will help me be more
confident in providing pharmaceutical care to my patients
and allow me to be a successful clinical community pharmacist.
2005-2006
Residents
 Sarah
Boyce, Pharm.D.
Osterhaus
Pharmacy, Maquoketa, Iowa
Graduate
of: The University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of
Pharmacy
Last Known Position:
Director
Professional and Educational Affairs
Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW)
sarahb@pswi.org
Throughout pharmacy school
I enjoyed learning about opportunities for pharmacists
to be more involved in patient care beyond a traditional
dispensing role. I enjoy providing one-on-one care
to patients, forming relationships with these patients,
and improving their quality of life through lifestyle modifications
and appropriate use of medications. The University
of Iowa is known nationally for their excellence in community
based pharmacy practice programs and I felt a Community
Care Pharmacy Practice Residency would prepare me for a
career in advanced patient care, teaching, and community
education. Osterhaus Pharmacy has been a wonderful
place for me to interact with an economically diverse patient
population, assist in precepting students, and develop
the skills to advance the practice of pharmacy.
 Rani
Elkin, Pharm.D.
Liberty
Pharmacy/A Ave Pharmacy, North Liberty/Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Graduate
of: The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacist
A Avenue Pharmacy
Cedar Rapids, IA
rshen@mchsi.com
My interest in pursuing a
career in community pharmacy with a focus in pharmaceutical
care led me to the decision to complete a community care
residency. The University of Iowa Community Care
Residency is a well-established program that offers a venue
to broaden your clinical expertise and enhance your professional
skills. Iowa has a progressive state pharmacy association,
providing support to all practicing pharmacists within
the state.
Liberty Pharmacy and A Avenue Pharmacy
offer numerous opportunities and experiences to facilitate
growth as an advanced health practitioner. As part
of this residency, I am able to learn more about pharmacy
management, help optimize patient medication use through
participation in the Iowa Pharmaceutical Case Management
program, work with local businesses to provide health
screenings and monthly disease state management consults
to their employees, participate in influenza immunization
clinics, and serve as a role model by precepting Pharm.D.
candidates. I also have the opportunity to perform
a variety of clinical services such as cholesterol testing,
diabetes education, blood pressure monitoring, smoking
cessation consults and heel bone density screenings,
as well as learn more about how to implement, improve
and market these services. This overall experience
will help expand my pharmacy knowledge and develop my
confidence as a health care professional.
 Chasity
D. Mease, Pharm.D.
Main at Locust Pharmacy Clinic, Davenport, Iowa
Graduate
of: Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health
Sciences
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Walgreens Patient Care Center
Instructor of Pharmacy Practice
Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Des Moines, IA
I chose to pursue a residency
because I had the simple goal to enhance my clinical pharmacy
skills. Ultimately, I wanted to reach a two-year
career goal of working in a community setting that practices
patient care and offers clinical services to patients. After
starting the residency at Main at Locust I have realized
that there are many more benefits to a community pharmacy
residency. This includes opportunities to network
with other pharmacy and health-care professionals, precept
pharmacy students from the University of Iowa and Drake
University, and ability to become more involved in professional
organizations. Main at Locust offers opportunities
in both long-term care and community/ambulatory environments.
Additionally, Main at Locust Pharmacy is a highly progressive
and respected entity in the pharmacy world and it is a
great place to gain experience as a clinical pharmacist. The
pharmacists and pharmacy staff at Main at Locust are very
supportive of the residency and it is a warm friendly environment
to learn. I have had the opportunity to be a clinical
pharmacist for patient care programs including diabetes,
weight control and wellness, immunizations, hormone replacement
consultations and smoking cessation. I have been
involved in pharmaceutical case management programs, including
Iowa Medicaid, self-insured employers and private pay patients. We
have health screening services available, including blood
pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, bone mineral density,
and body fat/resting metabolic rate. This has allowed
me to perform various lab tests such as INR, blood pressure,
blood glucose, hemoglobin A1c, lipids, bone density and
body fat. Main at Locust has equipped me with the
tools I need to be a successful clinical pharmacist.
 Laura
Knockel, Pharm.D.
Hy-Vee Pharmacy, Iowa City,Iowa
Graduate
of: The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Hy-Vee Pharmacy #1281
Iowa City, IA
1281pharmacy@hy-vee.com
Throughout my years of pharmacy
school, I always knew I would work in a community
pharmacy. I feel that Iowa is one of the best states
to practice pharmacy in and wanted to stay in the area. During
rotations, I was able to experience first-hand the
kind of impact a clinical pharmacist can have on
a patient and his or her health. I realized
that I wanted to continue to hone my skills as a pharmacist
while having the guidance of trained, experienced,
and well-respected pharmacists.
The University of Iowa Community
Care Pharmacy Practice Residency and Hy-Vee
Pharmacy have provided me with the opportunity to
explore different aspects of pharmacy. I am able to
sit down with patients and perform complete medication
reviews, learn how to establish relationships with other
health care providers, administer immunizations,
perform community health screenings, teach rotation students, and
participate in pharmaceutical case management. The
residency has also given me the flexibility to spend
time learning about topics that interest me, such as
pain management and Medicare. The chain pharmacy
setting has allowed me to spend time learning about corporate
structure and has given me the chance to visit other
pharmacies within the chain to see how other pharmacists
are providing pharmaceutical care in different areas
of the state.
The training I am receiving through the
University of Iowa will prepare me for an enjoyable career
of helping patients and becoming a respected health care
professional.
 Heather Rickertsen,
Pharm.D.
Mercy Family Pharmacy at Mercy, Dubuque, Iowa
Graduate of: The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Mercy Family Pharmacy
Dubuque, IA
RICKERTH@mercyhealth.com
I choose to do a residency
to have the opportunity to continue to expand on my experience
and knowledge as a pharmacist in addition to learning how
to lead the profession of pharmacy into the future. I
want to learn how to promote and expand the pharmacist
role in providing care for our patients, encourage utilization
of our services by physician clinics, and promote safe
and efficacious use of our health care system. While
on rotations, I realized patients who may be at risk of
adverse reactions due to medications are often those who
misuse their medications. Pharmacists need to act
as extension of the medical provider, be advocates for
their patients, promote wellness, educate, and monitor
patients so they are able to safely and effectively use
their medication. The University of Iowa College
of Pharmacy Community Care Pharmacy Practice Residency
Program allows me to be surrounded by pharmacists who are
experienced, knowledgeable, and successful in expanding
pharmaceutical care practice in their roles as teachers,
role models, and mentors.
2004 - 2005 Residents 
Ann Augustine, Pharm.D .
Shepley Pharmacy
aaugusti@rxpost.net
Graduate of: The University
of
Nebraska
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacis
Wester Drug Inc.
Muscatine and Wilton,
Iowa
During my last year of school,
I had the opportunity to experience many different aspects
of pharmacy and pharmaceutical care. I saw the impact that
pharmacists have on health care as true providers. I realized
that those most skilled to work with other providers and
give patients the greatest benefit, had either participated
in a residency program or had been in practice for many
years. I have worked in a community pharmacy where patients
are well known by everyone, and I felt that this was the
best setting to develop my skills as a practitioner, while
learning how to implement and utilize plans within the
pharmacy and with community providers. The opportunity
for learning more from practitioners and preceptors in
a setting where pharmaceutical care is employed daily was
the reason for my choosing this program. This pharmacy
is very well received by both the local practitioners and
those outside the community. As a learning environment,
this
 Ghada
Bawazeer, Pharm.D.
Mercy Family Pharmacy at
Mercy
Hospital
gbawazeer@yahoo.com
Graduate of: The
University
of
Iowa
Last Known Position:
Faculty
College of Pharmacy- King Saud University
Saudi Arabia
The fact that I can be of
help in optimizing drug therapy, preventing adverse drug
reactions, educating the public, promoting health, and
be part of improving the health system is so appealing
to my nature. I found that many of these fundamentals
were fulfilled during my community pharmaceutical care
rotation and I was determined to pursue a residency once
I graduated. The reasons I choose this particular Community
Care Pharmacy Practice Residency are numerous: the well
known reputation of the program worldwide, the residency
is offered through the college of pharmacy, which enriches
the scope of experiences offered in the program, and
of course being a graduate from the University of Iowa
College of Pharmacy I have seen first hand how advanced
pharmaceutical care practice in community pharmacy is
in Iowa, have all made my decision to pursue this residency
an excellent investment.
I hope during my year in the residency
to acquire the fundamental skills to practice, develop,
implement and advance pharmaceutical care in a community
setting. At the same time I hope to improve and develop
new skills pertaining to teaching, community based
research, and pharmacy management. My goal is to go
back to my home country and establish community pharmacy
practice equivalent to the one I am trained in, and
also to teach my students to become competent pharmacists
practicing according to the best practice standards.
Rebekah
Jackowski, Pharm.D.
Graduate of: The University of Michigan
Last Known Position:
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Arizona
jackowski@pharmacy.arizona.edu
I have always worked in community
pharmacy and enjoyed the close relationships that form
between pharmacists and their patients. During my last
year of pharmacy school, I realized that I wanted to
provide comprehensive patient care and that community
pharmacy was the ideal place to do so. I also knew that
I needed extra training in providing patient care because
I didn’t have any experience developing and implementing
patient care programs.
When I started looking into community
pharmacy residency programs, I knew I wanted a program
that was well established. I also was looking for a
program that incorporated patient care into everyday
practice. I quickly found that the Community Care Pharmacy
Residency at the University of Iowa has a reputation
for being a leader in community pharmacy residencies.
Osterhaus Pharmacy has allowed me to experience
a high level of patient care on a daily basis, whether
I am counseling patients on their prescriptions, measuring
blood pressure, or participating in our patient monitoring
programs. I have been able to work with and precept PharmD
students and explore the teaching aspects of pharmacy.
I also have the opportunity to be involved in the state’s
professional organizations and to meet and work with
many of the leading pharmacists in the state. The variety
of experiences in this program will prepare me to be
a leader in the profession of pharmacy and allow me to
practice pharmacy the way I believe it should be practiced.
Leslie Mentele, Pharm.D
Main
At Locust Pharmacy Clinics
rxdrake2004@yahoo.com
Graduate of:
Drake
University
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
Des Moines, Iowa
I feel that the day I decided
to enter the Pharmaceutical Care Residency Program at
the University of Iowa is a day that has forever changed
my pharmacy career. I could never have imagined the opportunities
that I have already encountered at Main at Locust Pharmacy
Clinic and Medical Supplies. There are many unique aspects
to this pharmacy that you will not be able to experience
anywhere else. I have broadened my professional skills
by precepting the students on rotation, taking part in
our nursing home consulting, helping our Pharmaceutical
Case Management patients to maximize their medication
use, and everyday interactions with patients and pharmacy
staff. I have also had the opportunity to work with self-insured
companies to provide wellness screenings and other pharmacy
services.
I feel the best way to learn and grow
as a professional is to put yourself in an environment
that is willing to teach and inspire. That is exactly
what Main at Locust Pharmacy has done for me. Since
day one in pharmacy school they teach you about pharmaceutical
care, but to actually experience how pharmaceutical
care can help your patients is amazing. Both Main at
Locust Pharmacy and the University of Iowa College
of Pharmacy have given me the tools to excel as a pharmacist.
I feel that I will take away from this experience the
knowledge and self-confidence to continue growing pharmaceutical
care in community pharmacy settings.
 Dawn Recker, Pharm.D.
Liberty Pharmacy/A Ave Pharmacy
dawn_recker@hotmail.com
Graduate of: The University of Iowa
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Janesville, Wisconsin
My
desire to help people led me to a career in pharmacy,
and the direct patient contact opportunities in community
pharmacies are abundant. However, I did not want to work
in a position that was just traditional dispensing. I
wanted to have a positive impact on patients lives, so
when I was in my last year of pharmacy school, I decided
to complete a community pharmacy residency.
The University of Iowa Community Care
Practice Residency Program offers a wide variety of
opportunities to enhance my pharmacy skills and become
a more advanced practitioner. Iowa is a progressive
pharmacy state, and support for the profession on the
local, state and national level is huge. I plan on
becoming certified to give immunizations, learning
how to market and run a health risk management program
for local businesses, and participate in a pharmaceutical
care management program where pharmacists are reimbursed
from the state of Iowa for interventions made with
Medicaid patients.
The training I receive with this residency
will set the pace for my future. I am happy with my decision
to complete a community residency and look forward to
helping empower patients to improve and maintain healthy
lifestyles.
2003-2004 Residents 
Amy K. Belger, Pharm.D.
Osterhaus Pharmacy, Maquoketa
akbelger@uwalumni.com
Graduate of: The University of Wisconsin-Madison, School
of Pharmacy
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacist,
Marshland Pharmacies
Horicon & Mayville
While completing
my final year of pharmacy school, I contemplated what type
of work experience I desired my first year after graduation.
I became interested in pharmaceutical care from my experience
in labs at school and I thought this was the ideal way
to practice pharmacy. However, I did not feel comfortable
starting in a pharmacy right after I graduated and developing
these programs on my own. This led me to the decision to
complete a community pharmacy residency.
I explored community pharmacy residency programs to find
a setting that would provide me experience working with pharmaceutical
care programs that are already well established. This would
allow me to learn the details about what works and what doesn't
within the actual pharmacy setting. I also wanted the support
system for the everyday activities in a pharmacy that I discovered
was provided within a community care residency.
The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy and Osterhaus
Pharmacy have provided me with the progressive and extensive
pharmacy experience that I was looking for my first year
after graduation. I have been very involved in many patient
care activities within the pharmacy, particularly with
two case management programs that allow me to meet with
patients on an individual basis and provide care. I plan
to continue to learn and expand my pharmacy knowledge with
my experiences during this residency and develop my confidence
as a practicing pharmacist.
Kelly J. Kent, Pharm.D.
Main at Locust Pharmacy Clinic and Medical Supplies,
Davenport, Iowa
Graduate of: The University of Iowa College
of Pharmacy
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Liberty Pharmacy
North Liberty, IA
kkent@careprohs.com
The community pharmacy residency
at Main at Locust Pharmacy provided me with precisely
the opportunity I was searching for in a residency experience.
Every week I have opportunities to provide an advanced
level of patient care through our numerous wellness center
services and involvement in the Iowa Medicaid Pharmaceutical
Case Management program. I have enhanced my therapeutic
skills and gained experience and confidence collaborating
with physicians to improve patient outcomes. Additionally,
I have daily teaching interactions with Pharm.D. students
and have taken advantage of other teaching and lecturing
opportunities at the College of Pharmacy.
I realized during my final year of pharmacy school that I
wanted to make a career out of developing advanced patient
care services in the community pharmacy setting. A residency
specializing in community care is providing me with the tools
I need to establish myself as a pharmacy practitioner and
learn how to integrate wellness services into a community
pharmacy practice.
The University of Iowa has a nationwide
reputation as a leader in providing a high level of
patient care. When I graduated from pharmacy school,
I did not have to look far to find the resources to
get me started on the right path. The University of
Iowa Community Pharmacy Residency Program offers a
long-standing tradition of pharmaceutical care, a strong
state association who works closely with its practitioners,
and tremendous role models who are actively involved
in practice and teach from their practical experiences.
 Shelly L. Bratten, Pharm.D.
Shepley Pharmacy, Mount Vernon
slbratten@msn.com
Graduate of: The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Last Known Position:
Pharmacist
Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids, IA
I chose to do a community practice
residency because I wanted to develop, enhance and deliver
quality care to patients in an environment that's readily
accessible. The University of Iowa Community Residency
Program has established itself as one of the nation's leaders
in providing residents the skills necessary to implement
and provide pharmaceutical care services.
Shepley Pharmacy offers tremendous opportunity to provide
patient care, ranging from taking someone's blood pressure
to giving flu shots to providing extensive diabetes education.
I have had the opportunity to learn the process behind
the implementation and delivery of services as well as
had the chance to meet and collaborate with the physicians
in the community. As my project, I will have the opportunity
to implement new pharmaceutical care services in Mount
Vernon's Family Practice Medical Clinic.This residency
provides opportunity to enhance communication and networking
skills. I have been able to attend meetings with my preceptors
that have allowed me to meet pharmacists and residents
from other states and learn about their innovative practices.
I have also been able to meet leaders of professional associations.
The knowledge and experience gained as a resident will
enable me to help physicians help their patients obtain
their therapeutic goals.
2002-2003 Residents 
Christine Klingel, Pharm.D., BCPS
Main at Locust Pharmacy Clinic and Medical Supplies, Davenport
christine-kubitz@uiowa.edu
Graduate of: The University of Iowa College
of Pharmacy
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Columbia Valley Community Health
Wenatchee, WA
cklingel@cvch.org
"During my education at
The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy I became familiar
with our program's reputation as being one of the leaders
in the country in the progressive services of pharmaceutical
care. While my education prepared me with the knowledge
to practice pharmaceutical care, my residency is equipping
me with the skills to develop this process in any type
of community setting. As the community pharmacist is the
most accessible health care provider to the public, it
is important to have the skills to effectively provide
patients with care.
My position at Main at Locust allows me the opportunity
to practice in three unique settings; an innovative pharmacy
with multiple clinic services and a state-wide reputation
as a leader in pharmaceutical care, four long-term care
facilities where I am developing my therapeutic skills
in geriatrics, and recently a rural health clinic where
we are in the process of developing collaborative practice
with physicians. It is this variety of experiences that
attracted me to the program and will prepare me to practice
in multiple settings in the future."
Marvin R. Moore, Pharm.D.
Mercy Family Pharmacy at Mercy Hospital, Dubuque
marvmoore4@hotmail.com
Graduate of: The University of Wisconsin
School of Pharmacy
Last Known Position:
Pharmacy Manager/Owner
Medicine Shoppe
Two Rivers, WI
"I realized during my
fourth year of pharmacy school that I wanted to pursue
a career in community pharmacy. I began to appreciate
the close relationship that can be developed between
pharmacists and their patients. I soon realized that "pharmaceutical
care" was not just some catch phrase, but instead a large
part of the daily routine at some community pharmacy
practices.
I chose a community pharmacy residency
because not only did I want to practice pharmaceutical
care, I also wanted to implement pharmaceutical
care. I wanted to learn how to create a disease state
management program, market that program, analyze that
program for its effectiveness, modify it to improve
patient, pharmacist and physician satisfaction, and
figure out how to get reimbursed for the service. I
also wanted to learn how to work with students. In
the future, I would like to precept pharmacy students,
and I felt the program would give me the opportunity
to see some great preceptors in action.
I chose the University of Iowa Community
Pharmacy Residency because it was a well-established
program in a state that has been very progressive in
the pharmaceutical care arena. This program offers a
wide variety of experiences, and it is flexible enough
to allow the residents to really focus on their areas
of interest. I have already had a number of opportunities
to meet and learn from some of Iowa's most influential
and progressive pharmacists. This residency is preparing
me to become a leader in the pharmacy profession. I'm
gaining the tools that will allow me to provide advanced
patient care - tools that I feel are essential for establishing
a rewarding career."
Justin B. Wilson, Pharm.D.
Osterhaus Pharmacy, Maquoketa
justin.wilson@cox.net
Graduate of: The University of Oklahoma
College of Pharmacy
Last Known Position:
Pharmacist
Valu-Med Pharmacy
Midwest City, OK
Assistant Professor (Clinical)
University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy
justin-wilson@ouhsc.edu
"Coming from a background
in community pharmacy, I was very interested in the concept
of providing clinical services in the community setting.
As I entered my last year of pharmacy school, I began
to research community pharmacy residencies.
During interviews with the University
of Iowa residency sites, I was very impressed with
the level of patient care provided and the wellness
and disease state management programs implemented at
each site. The support of the resident by the faculty
of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, the
Iowa Pharmacy Association, and the pharmacists at each
site was evident and has helped build the foundation
of this well established residency program.
I see my residency at Osterhaus pharmacy
as an opportunity to work with and learn from innovative
pharmacists dedicated to the advancement of community
pharmacy. I feel that I will gain the skills necessary
to implement patient care activities in my own practice
some day."
2001-2002 Residents 
Brenna J. Button-Neumann, Pharm.D.
Osterhaus Pharmacy, Maquoketa
buttonb@umkc.edu
Graduate of: The University of Missouri-Kansas
City
School of Pharmacy
Last Known Position:
Assistant Professor (Clinical) of Community Pharmacy,
Community Pharmacy Site Coordinator,
UMKC School of Pharmacy
Clinical Pharmacist
Advantage Health
Neosho, Missouri "My interest has always
been in community pharmacy, even before entering pharmacy
school. During the several years that I have spent in community
pharmacy, I have come to realize the value of a pharmacist
in this setting. It is well established that community
pharmacists are readily accessible and in a prime position
to offer quality pharmaceutical care to the public.
The education of pharmacists has been transforming to
allow pharmacists to focus on patients rather than products.
I want to be an active participant on the forefront of
this transformation. I chose a residency with emphasis
in community care to allow me to gain insight into the
challenges of merging the traditional product oriented
services of pharmacy with the progressive paradigm of pharmaceutical
care. The University of Iowa Community Care Pharmacy Practice
Residency Program provides all of the opportunities that
I was searching for in a residency experience. The pharmacy
practice faculty have worked diligently with a network
of progressive community pharmacies in Eastern Iowa to
push forward in the pharmaceutical care movement. They
and Iowa pharmacists are dedicated to the development and
implementation of quality patient care services along with
innovative community pharmacy practice based research to
demonstrate the value of such services.
Osterhaus Snyder Pharmacy is a pharmacy that has established
a national reputation for being a leader in the community
pharmaceutical care movement. At Osterhaus Pharmacy, I
have the opportunity to participate in disease state management
programs, practice based research initiatives, gain exposure
to pharmacy association leadership, and precept pharmacy
students. Above all, their approach to providing exceptional
care to each and every patient on a daily basis was the
attribute that attracted me to the residency site. After
an extensive year of training with The University of Iowa
and Osterhaus Pharmacy, I will be prepared and better positioned
to implement innovative patient care programs within a
community pharmacy."
Elizabeth A. Group, Pharm.D.
Shepley Pharmacy, Mount Vernon
elizabeth-group@uiowa.edu
Graduate of: The University of Iowa College
of Pharmacy
Last Known Position:
Pharmacist
Dahl's Pharmacy
Des Moines, Iowa
"While studying at The
University of Iowa and working in the chain pharmacy
environment, I chose to pursue a career in community
pharmacy. I wanted to be a pharmacist that played an
integral part in improving patient care, I wanted to
develop relationships with patients and other healthcare
providers and I wanted to implement patient care programs
in the pharmacy environment. However, I needed more experience
in a setting that was oriented toward patient care to
be able to achieve these goals. I felt that a community
residency would give me the opportunity to gain that
experience.
The University of Iowa Community Residency
Program has given me the opportunity to further develop
my communication skills with patients and other healthcare
providers. I have had the chance to develop relationships
with patients as well as others in the community. It
has also allowed me to work in a patient care environment
that is different from the typical pharmacy setting.
I have had the opportunity to be involved in community
based research projects, develop my own project, and
help create innovation in pharmacy practice. I believe
that this residency program will give me the experience
and confidence I need to be able to practice pharmacy
in a way I desire, and give me the skills to work with
other pharmacists looking to change the way they practice"
Jennifer D. Musick, Pharm.D.
Main at Locust Pharmacy Clinic and Medical Supplies, Davenport
jennifermusick@hsi-rx.com
Graduate of: The University of Iowa College
of Pharmacy
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Health Solutions, Inc.
Cedar Rapids, IA
I chose the community care
pharmacy practice residency because it allowed me the opportunity
to to expand my skills as a pharmacist in the community
setting. Patients are still part of my every day, but now
I also feel part of the healthcare team by working WITH
physicians to help OUR patients. I also felt it would be
very exciting to be part of something so progressive and
innovative like community care. The community care residency
offers a lot of challenges and variety and no two days
are EVER the same.
Patti S. Trenkamp, Pharm.D.
Mercy Family Pharmacy at Mercy Hospital, Dubuque
tpt9200@hotmail.com
Graduate of: The University of Iowa College
of Pharmacy
Last Known Position:
Pharmacist
Scott Thrifty White Drug
DeWitt, Iowa
I chose to do the Community
Care Residency because I wanted the opportunity to develop
patient care programs in a supportive, progressive environment.
I knew I wanted more than the dispensing pharmacist role,
yet I recognized that I was a new pharmacy school graduate
with little experience. I realized the residency would
allow me to further enhance my clinical knowledge while
permitting me to develop skills in implementing and marketing
a patient service. Furthermore, I felt the residency would
give me the opportunity to provide high-level care to patients
in the way I had been trained in college.
I decided on Iowa for several reasons. The Community Care
Residency sites have a strong reputation for promoting
pharmaceutical care. They have participated in practice-based
research studies and are providers of the Iowa Medicaid
Pharmaceutical Case Management program. The majority of
the pharmacists are active leaders at both the local and
state level with many having served as Officers or Board
members of the Iowa Pharmacy Association, or on the Iowa
Board of Pharmacy Examiners. Lastly, Iowa pharmacists are
well known for their commitment to the implementation of
pharmaceutical care. They developed the Iowa Center for
Pharmaceutical Care (ICPC) and the Certified Pharmaceutical
Care Network (CPCN), which is an organization of pharmacists
committed to the provision of pharmaceutical care.
2000-2001 Residents 
Rajul M. Gandhi, Pharm.D.
Osterhaus Pharmacy, Maquoketa
Rajul.Gandhi@walgreens.com
Graduate of: The University of Illinois
at Chicago, College of Pharmacy, Chicago, Illinois
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Walgreens Health Initiatives
Deerfield, IL
I chose to do a community care
pharmacy practice residency because I wanted to enhance
my clinical skills, learn how to deliver and market pharmaceutical
care within a community, discover the challenges in starting
a community residency program, have the opportunity to
teach pharmacy students, and become an advocate for community
pharmacy at the local, state, and national level.
I selected this program because the pharmacists were
active members and leaders at a local, state, and national
level. Locally, they were involved in how to advance pharmaceutical
care to the community. They have designed pharmacies and
built programs to ensure patient care. Next, Iowa has a
strong state association in the Iowa Pharmacy Association
(IPA). This virtue allows for meaningful dialogue between
hospital pharmacists, community pharmacists, and pharmacists
at both colleges of pharmacy. In Iowa, the profession of
pharmacy is viewed to be more important than the type of
pharmacy one practices. Furthermore, Iowa is well known
for being a pioneer in the delivery of pharmaceutical care
to the community. Lastly, many of their pharmacists are
active at the national level and hold positions with APhA,
ASHP, and ACCP.
 Susie Min, Pharm.D.
Liberty Pharmacy,
North Liberty
Graduate of: The University of Illinois at Chicago, College
of Pharmacy, Chicago, Illinois
Last Known Position:
Medical Science Liason
Shire US, Inc.
smin@us.shire.com
I wanted to do a community practice
residency because this area of practice allows pharmacists
to work directly with patients and provide pharmaceutical
care in a setting that allows patients to have access to
care.
I wanted to come to Iowa because I wanted to be in an
environment where pharmacy is pushing forward and being
progressive in practicing pharmaceutical care in the community
setting.
This residency gives me the opportunity to enhance my
skills in several different areas, such as communication
with patients and other health care professionals, marketing,
working to further develop an existing site, and seeing
how other pharmacists are implementing pharmaceutical care. I
wanted to be able to develop, implement and market different
programs and services that we provide and show the value
of our services to the public.
1999-2000 Residents 
Jennifer
A. James, Pharm.D.
Osterhaus Pharmacy, Maquoketa
jennifer.james@uconn.edu
Graduate of: Virginia Commonwealth
University Medical College of Virginia Campus School
of Pharmacy, Richmond, Virginia
"I chose to complete
this residency for the additional mentorship and support
it provides for skill development. The University of Iowa
and Osterhaus Pharmacy site were appealing to me because
they exhibit a strong commitment to offering a higher level
of care to their patients. This commitment is evident from
the workflow of pharmacy dispensing services to the collection
of outcomes data in the community pharmacy site. I feel
the residency will prepare me to be an adaptive, innovative
practitioner who can face the challenges of practicing
pharmacy in the future."
 Amy L.
Koering, Pharm.D.
Shepley Pharmacy,
Mount Vernon
ajackson@ihip.org
Graduate of: Drake University College
of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Des Moines, Iowa.
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Shepley Pharmacy
Mount Vernon, Iowa
"Community practice has been an interest
of mine for some time. Although I was motivated to
make changes and work towards the advancement of pharmaceutical
care following the completion of pharmacy school, I
realized that additional skills and experience would
be beneficial to help reach my goal of implementing
patient care programs into daily practice. The community
pharmacy practice residency has presented many opportunities
for me to further develop my patient care and communication
skills, work closely with physicians and other health
care professionals, develop new programs, precept students,
and grow professionally. I am grateful for this opportunity
and have confidence that these experiences will open
up many unique opportunities that will prepare me for
the accomplishment of my professional goals."
Andrea
J. Melton, Pharm.D.
Network Development and Liberty Pharmacy,
North Liberty
ajmelton@yahoo.com
Graduate of: The University
of Nebraska Medical Center
College of Pharmacy, Omaha, Nebraska
"The
University of Iowa Community Care Residency program is
giving me a chance to learn how to practice pharmacy in
the new millenium. I am learning how to make pharmaceutical
care happen in the real world and hopefully someday I will
bring back ideas to my home state of Nebraska. I think
doing a community pharmaceutical care residency is going
to give me the chance to practice pharmacy how I want to
in the future and will give me the tools I need to effectively
make a difference as a pharmacist."
 Leena
Patel, Pharm.D.
Main at Locust Pharmacy, Davenport
leena.patel@caremark.com
Graduate of: The University of Illinois at Chicago
College of Pharmacy, Chicago, Illinois
Last Known Position:
Clinical Pharmacist
Caremark Inc.
Northbrook, Illinois
"I
believe that pharmacists have established or are well on
their way to being established as an essential part of
the health care team in the hospital setting. This has
not been the case for the community setting. Many times
I have called the doctor's office to give information about
their patient's compliance issues or potential problems
and the office staff asks me if I am calling for a refill
or a new prescription. The community pharmacist is not
seen by other health care professionals as part of the
team and the public does not associate the pharmacist with
anything more than our dispensing role. I strongly believe
that if pharmacy is to redefine its identity, then it has
to change in the community setting. With this residency,
I hope to do my part in changing the role of the pharmacist
in the community setting. This residency will enable me
to implement and market pharmacist run clinics in a retail
pharmacy. I have the confidence to do it because the residency
requires that you help another pharmacy implement clinical
programs in addition to the work I do in this site. The
program at the University of Iowa is excellent. The site
that I'm at provides me with the patient contact that I
love through its many clinical programs and the marketing
experience I will need in the future to promote programs
I set up. This is by far one of the more progressive states
and it has a very strong pharmacist association."
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