Pharmacy Residency Program

Meet Our Residents

The future of pharmacy

Our current class of pharmacy residents bring ambition and diversity to our accredited pharmacy residency programs. Learn more about their unique backgrounds, career interests and what inspired them to choose OhioHealth.

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Programs

OhioHealth Doctors Hospital

Jade Griffey, PharmD

Jade GriffeyCollege of Pharmacy: Ohio State University
Program: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice
Career Interests: Internal Medicine, Behavioral Health

Why OhioHealth: OhioHealth Doctors stood out to me because of the incredibly friendly and welcoming environment. It has always been important to me to be somewhere that not only has an excellent residency program, but also cares for us as people. That is OhioHealth. There is also a vast set of rotations to choose from between the sites at OhioHealth and the added benefit of a large cohort of residents to get to know!

Hobbies: Dogs (talking about mine or yours), Eating good foods, Decorating, Dungeons & Dragons, Video games

Jennifer Straube, PharmD

Jennifer StraubeCollege of Pharmacy: Ohio State University
Program: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice
Career Interests: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care and Internal Medicine

Why OhioHealth: I chose OhioHealth, because I loved the tight-knit community and the strong emphasis on teaching that I experienced during my OhioHealth APPE rotations. I selected Doctors Hospital specifically, because I knew that the pharmacists and leadership would go out of their way to help me achieve my career goals and offer me a strong support system. I am very excited to join the pharmacy team at Doctors Hospital and work with a supportive, conscientious and collaborative pharmacy staff. I trust that Doctors Hospital will develop me into a strong clinical pharmacist.

Hobbies: Hanging out with my dog and cat, working out, trying out new restaurants and coffee shops, going to OSU football games, traveling

OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

Nicole Gula, PharmD

Nicole GulaCollege of Pharmacy: University of Cincinnati
Program: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice
Career Interests: Oncology, critical care

Why OhioHealth: OhioHealth as a health system stood out to me in the residency search process because of their friendly teams and capabilities to interact within the large heath system. Every interaction I had with the OhioHealth pharmacy team I felt their passion and support in continuing to advance the future of pharmacy. Grant Medical Center specifically caught my interest because of their ability to make me feel like one of the team even from the outside, they provide a positive and empowering learning environment to pursue a PGY1 at.

Hobbies: Golfing, tennis, cyclebar

Melissa Mickley, PharmD

Melissa MickleyCollege of Pharmacy: Ohio State University
Program: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice
Career Interests: Emergency Medicine, Acute Care, Academia

Why OhioHealth: I chose OhioHealth because it is one of the leading hospital systems in the country with countless opportunities available throughout the system. I was drawn to Grant Medical Center due to it being a level 1 trauma center and the patient population it serves.

Hobbies: Going on walks and hikes with my dog, trying out new restaurants, and cooking/baking

OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital

Jacob Clark, PharmD

Jacob ClarkCollege of Pharmacy: Ohio Northern University
Program: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice
Career Interests: Critical Care, Cardiology, Oncology, Infectious Disease

Why OhioHealth: During my rotations at OhioHealth facilities, the staff and my preceptors made me feel like a part of a family. I specifically chose OhioHealth Mansfield because of the numerous rotations, professional development opportunities, and the welcoming environment of the pharmacy staff.  

Hobbies: Hiking, Fishing, Weightlifting, Running, Basketball

Raygene Parks Brodie, PharmD

Raygene Parks BrodieCollege of Pharmacy: Ohio State University
Program: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice
Career Interests: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Medication Safety, Transitions of care

Why OhioHealth: As a APPE student within the OhioHealth system, I saw firsthand the trust built between pharmacists and other members of the healthcare team. I wanted to be a resident at a site that highly values interprofessional collaboration and partakes in innovative practices to improve patient care. I chose Mansfield based on the diversity of patient cases seen due to its unique location. Furthermore, throughout the interview, the preceptors showed they really care about the overall growth and wellbeing of residents.

Hobbies: Running, spending time with husband, helping out at church

OhioHealth Marion General Hospital

Avery Ballinger, PharmD

Anery BallingerCollege of Pharmacy: Ohio Northern University
Program: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice
Career Interests: Cardiology, Critical Care, Underserved Care, Education/Academia

Why OhioHealth: The opportunities for advancing pharmacy careers at OhioHealth was evident from my first shadowing experiences as a student, and I feel like I learned some of the most helpful and guiding information on my OhioHealth rotations. Marion General Hospital creates an environment where close relationships can be formed, and unique opportunities are present for learners. The pharmacy department is dedicated to their staff members, students, and patients, and I believe this support is crucial in developing successful residents and pharmacists.

Hobbies: Meditation, media editing, volleyball, listening to live music

Rylee Kramer, PharmD

Rylee KramerCollege of Pharmacy: Ohio Northern University
Program: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice
Career Interests: Emergency medicine, general medicine, anticoagulation

Why OhioHealth: I have worked as a pharmacy intern at OhioHealth Marion General Hospital for 3 years and had various APPE rotations at other OhioHealth sites. I chose OhioHealth based on the welcoming staff, learning environment and the overall positive experiences I have encountered. As for my site specifically, OhioHealth Marion General Hospital, I have gotten to know the staff over the years and have appreciated their guidance and expertise. I am thrilled to join the team as a resident!

Hobbies: Watching Netflix, spending time outdoors (hiking, kayaking)

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital 

Brooklyn Cassady, PharmD

Brooklyn Cassady

College of Pharmacy: University of Findlay
Program: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice
Career Interests: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Academia

Why OhioHealth: After being at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital for my APPE rotations, I knew I wanted to stay and continue my career here. All of the pharmacy staff made me feel welcomed and I know I will be supported as a resident and encouraged to grow as a pharmacist! RMH has so many rotation options to allow me to expand my clinical knowledge in many different areas.

Hobbies: Working out at OTF, keeping up on all things Taylor Swift, hanging out with my friends, family and cat, Missy

Elizabeth Engel, PharmD

Elizabeth EngelCollege of Pharmacy: University of Toledo  
Program: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice
Career Interests: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, and Oncology

Why OhioHealth: OhioHealth has a strong presence in the healthcare field and is able to take care of very acute patients, it is because of these characteristics that lead me to Riverside Methodist Hospital. RMH provides me with the opportunity to gain clinical knowledge and to work at the top of my license as a pharmacy resident. I was really drawn to their program based on the wide variety of rotations offered throughout the year. I wanted a residency program that felt like home and RMH provided just that.

Hobbies: Reading, yoga, running, trying out new restaurants, going to concerts

Alexander Goodridge, PharmD

Alexander GoodridgeCollege of Pharmacy: Cedarville University
Program: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice
Career Interests: Oncology, Palliative Care

Why OhioHealth: During my APPE year I had the opportunity to spend a block (4 months) at Riverside Methodist and fell in love with the culture and environment. The level of interprofessional collaboration that was incorporated into the workflow within RMH drew me to applying here; as well the opportunities for pharmacy involvement were vast and presented unique opportunities to grow in the specialty areas of my interest.

Hobbies: Golf, Watching Sports, Collecting Trading Cards

Victoria Yosick, PharmD

Victoria YosickCollege of Pharmacy: Ohio State University
Program: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice
Career Interests: Oncology, ambulatory care, and behavioral health

Why OhioHealth: Throughout my time as an intern, I have witnessed how OhioHealth has functioned with a strong sense of community and supported their employees throughout a pandemic, while continuously providing opportunities for employees to advance their careers and achieve goals. Specifically, during my time as an intern at RMH, I have had many positive opportunities and experiences. For residency I wanted a program that would help to push me to grow while also supporting me along the way. After my experiences as an intern and interactions with past residents and the many preceptors from RMH, I am confident that I will have the opportunity and support to challenge myself to grow into a well-rounded and confident clinical pharmacist.

Hobbies: Working out, reading, traveling, trying new foods/restaurants, spending time with family and friends

PGY2 Pharmacy Residency Programs

Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency

at OhioHealth riverside methodist hospital

Laura Wegener, PharmD

Laura Wegener

College of Pharmacy: Ohio State University
Program: PGY2 Ambulatory Care
Career Interests: Ambulatory care

Why OhioHealth: OhioHealth is where I started my healthcare journey at the age of 16 by volunteering to discharge patients from the hospital! I love the atmosphere, the resources and most of all, the people

Hobbies: Tennis, video games, crafts, reading, eating good food

Critical Care Pharmacy Residency

at OhioHealth riverside methodist hospital

Danielle Murray, PharmD

Danielle Murray

College of Pharmacy: University of Missouri - Kansas City
Program: PGY2 Critical Care
Career Interests: Critical care, neurocritical care, trauma

Why OhioHealth: I chose OhioHealth because it was apparent that the pharmacists are passionate about their work and precepting residents. I also love that I have the opportunity to take care of a diverse and high acuity patient population.

Hobbies: Reading, working out, trying new restaurants and wineries

Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Residency

at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

Kaeli Singer, PharmD, MBA

Kaeli Singer

College of Pharmacy: Ohio State University
Program: PGY2 Emergency Medicine
Career Interests: Emergency medicine, infectious disease, critical care

Why OhioHealth: I chose OhioHealth for many reasons. The biggest reason is the feeling of home I got from my interview experience with the team at Grant Medical Center. Through my PGY1, the preceptors I had were exceptional and helped my knowledge base grow immensely. Completing residency at GMC has allowed me to care for a wide variety of patients with a multitude of disease states. Moving to PGY2, there is truly no better place for EM than Grant Medical Center! 

Hobbies: Volleyball, reading, traveling, hanging out with my husband and dog, board games

Oncology Pharmacy Residency

at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital

Brady Guest, PharmD

Brady GuestCollege of Pharmacy: Ohio Northern University
Program: PGY2 Oncology
Career Interests: Oncology, Pain & Palliative Care, Psychiatry

Why OhioHealth: OhioHealth offers a unique opportunity to practice at a large institution alongside medical and pharmacy learners, where clinicians are devoted to teaching and your development as a new provider. My time at RMH as a PGY1 allowed me to connect with many of the pharmacists on our team and those relationships made staying for my PGY2 in Oncology an easy decision. I have felt constantly supported and valued by residency leadership, preceptors, and other pharmacy staff over the last year. I am excited to continue working with the RMH pharmacy team this year!

Hobbies: Playing sports, lifting, cooking/baking, watching documentaries, medical shows and reality tv

Cameron Mei, PharmD

Cameron MeiCollege of Pharmacy: Ohio State University
Program: PGY2 Oncology
Career Interests: Oncology, formulary management, emergency medicine, dermatology

Why OhioHealth: I chose OhioHealth because of the tight-nit community I felt as an intern. I was able to experience OhioHealth's culture of WE first-hand through the support I received throughout pharmacy school. Having that solid support system is what differentiates between a great residency program from a good residency program.

Hobbies: Video games, Racquetball, Plants, making (bad) latte art, foodie, and exploring cities/traveling

Pain and Palliative Care Residency

at OhioHealth riverside methodist hospital

Alexis Youngpeter, PharmD

Alexis Youngpeter

College of Pharmacy: Ohio Northern University
Program: PGY2 Pain Management/Palliative Care 
Career Interests: Palliative care, hospice, and pain management

Why OhioHealth: Riverside is unique in the fact that it is able to offer a robust selection for PGY1 resident rotation without ever leaving the campus. As a PGY1 I had the opportunity to complete a 6-month longitudinal rotation with the outpatient hospice team as well as a month-long rotation with the inpatient palliative care team. It was the experiences I obtained during these rotations as well as previous personal encounters with palliative and hospice care that led me to pursue a PGY2 in pain management and palliative care. I feel incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to work in a field that has the capability of making drastic improvements in patient's lives and leverages the many advantages of an interdisciplinary team.

Hobbies: Crafting, interior and graphic design, photography, and gardening

PGY1/2 Pharmacy Residency Programs

MS Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL)

At OhioHealth Grant Medical Center

Gavin Craig, PharmD

Gavin Craig

College of Pharmacy: Purdue University
Program: PGY1/MS Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL)
Career Interests:
Ambulatory care, Process improvement, Pharmacy advocacy

Why OhioHealth: I chose OhioHealth Grant Medical Center as my workplace because of their strong emphasis on providing healthcare services to underserved communities and the diverse opportunities for pharmacy practice. The Health System's focus on putting residents first and offering them a wide range of learning opportunities was particularly exciting. Additionally, the chance to work closely with a small team on site while being part of a larger health system was an excellent opportunity to gain experience and expand my professional network.

Hobbies: Board Games, Writing, Comedy

Taylor Frace, PharmD

Taylor FraceCollege of Pharmacy: Texas Tech University
Program: PGY2/MS Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL)
Career Interests: Clinical management, Inpatient Operations, Ambulatory Care, 340b

Why OhioHealth: I was initially drawn to OhioHealth due to the fact that it provides unique opportunities for learning within a hospital system. During interviews, the OhioHealth team showed a passion for growing strong leaders during residency, excitement for propelling the field of pharmacy forward, and had a supportive nature that I knew would make moving across the country easy!

Hobbies: Taking my dogs Annie and Murphie on walks, cooking, Pilates, learning Spanish, visiting local trails for day hikes

At OhioHealth Riverside MethodisT Hospital

Scott Postema, PharmD

Scott PostemaCollege of Pharmacy: Kentucky University
Program: PGY1/MS Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL)
Career Interests: Inpatient Operations, Formulary Management, Ambulatory Care

Why OhioHealth: I chose OhioHealth because the values of the health system and the goals of the residency program aligned with my desire to enhance my clinical abilities and leadership skills while serving in a cutting-edge and collaborative environment. Throughout the interview process, it was evident that the preceptors and pharmacy leadership team are dedicated to exceptional patient care, the advancement of pharmacy practice, and training residents to succeed regardless of their career path.

Hobbies: Playing with my dogs Olive and Griffin, Watching sports and movies, Cooking

Jake Girardot, PharmD, MBA

Jake Girardot

College of Pharmacy: Northeast Ohio Medical University
Program: PGY2/MS Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL)
Career Interests: Leadership Development, Data Analytics, Public Health, Operations

Why OhioHealth: I chose OhioHealth for its extensive background in pharmacy residency. When interviewing, I was overwhelmed by the commitment and the passion for the program and its success from its leaders and preceptors. This truly confirmed that OhioHealth was the health system for me.

Hobbies: Soccer, Golf, Basketball, Running, Hiking, Biking, Coaching