Research Project: Evaluation of Antimicrobial Therapy Duration and Clinical Outcomes in Adults with Abdominopelvic Infections Following Interventional Radiology Drainage Procedure
As a premier teaching hospital system affiliated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, we are dedicated to fostering the next generation of clinical pharmacy leaders. Our post-graduate programs—including our competitive PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and specialized PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency—provide pharmacists with the advanced clinical training, mentorship, and research opportunities necessary to excel in complex healthcare environments.
Discover the accomplished professionals driving excellence in patient care at Erlanger. Below, you can meet our current pharmacy residents, explore their innovative research projects, and see how our past residents have transitioned into impactful clinical roles, fellowships, and leadership positions across the country.
2026 – 2027 PGY1 Residents
Research Project: Risk of Cardiovascular Collapse Following Ketamine for Rapid Sequence Intubation in Patients with Shock
Research Project: Evaluation of Linezolid Toxicity Rates in Extended Dosing and Associated Risk Factors
Research Project: Association of Baseline Serum Potassium Concentration with Achievement or Maintenance of Normokalemia During Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Using 4 mEq/L Potassium Dialysate
2026 – 2027 Critical Care PGY2 Resident
Research Project: Efficacy of Enoxaparin Dosing Strategies for Thromboprophylaxis in Patients with Extreme Obesity
Past Residents
2025-2026
Rachel Dickey, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Cookeville, TN
Madeline DiCenso, PharmD
Critical Care PGY2, Erlanger, Chattanooga, TN
Frankie Mottola, PharmD
Emergency Medicine PGY2 Residency, Regional One Health, Memphis, TN
2024-2025
Emily Hardy, PharmD
Internal Medicine/ General Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist, Novant Health, Charlotte, NC
Lauren Hudson, PharmD
Critical Care PGY2, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Fatima Khoulani, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Emory Sant Joseph’s Hospital, Atlanta, GA
Abigail Mason, PharmD
Critical Care Pharmacist, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN
Tilyn Digiacomo, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Emergency Department Pharmacist, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL
2023-2024
Sydney Kermeen, PharmD
Critical Care Pharmacist, ECU Health, Greenville, NC
Publication: Kermeen S, White BN, Stowe A, Wilson C. Comparative Analysis of Glycemic Outcomes Following Implementation of a Pharmacist-led Insulin Management Service in Post-operative Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients. Journal of American College of Clinical Pharmacy. 2025;8:116-122.
Noelle Addair, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
Morgan Thomas, PharmD
Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacist, Atrium Health, Macon, Georgia
Carson Cook, PharmD
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Union University, Jackson, TN
Mitchell Thelen, PharmD, BCIDP
Infectious Diseases Pharmacist, Erlanger, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Publication: Pollock A, Bailey J, Parmer H, et al. Polymerase chain reaction for early identification of bacteria causing pneumonia in ventilated surgical and trauma patients. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. Published online February 27, 2025. doi:10.1097/TA.0000000000004571
Hana Davis, PharmD
Critical Care Pharmacist, TriStar Centennial Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
2022-2023
Jessica Duke, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Ascension Saint Thomas Riverpark Hospital, McMinnville, Tennessee
Jessica Briscoe, PharmD, BCCCP
Critical Care Pharmacist
Publication: Briscoe J, Caldwell L, Cohen A, et al. Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Basal/Correctional vs Basal/Bolus/Correctional Insulin Regimens in Medical Intensive Care Unit Patients Receiving Continuous Enternal Nutrition. Ann Pharmacother. 2025; doi: 10.1177/10600280251340180
Publication: Briscoe J, Van Berkel Patel M, Hicks RC, et al. Risk Factors Associated With Acute Kidney Injury in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Treated With Hypertonic Saline: A Retrospective Study. Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 2024;38(2):249-255. doi:10.1177/08971900241279631
Kathleen White, PharmD, MPH
Clinical Pharmacist, Johnson City Medical Center; Johnson City, Tennessee
Austin Dykes, PharmD
Internal Medicine Pharmacist, Baptist Health; Jacksonville, Florida
Fabi Lozano, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Emory University Hospital; Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia
2020-2021
Summer Sizemore, PharmD
Medical Science Liaison, BioPorto Diagnostics Incorporated
Publication: Sizemore S, VanBerkel Patel M, Carter B, Garrett E. Adjusting vasopressin availability and formulation: A cost-savings initiative. Am J Health-Syst Pharm 2022. doi.org/10.1093/ajhp/zxac142.
Elizabeth Anderson, PharmD, BCPS
Staff Pharmacist, University of California San Diego; San Diego, California
Publication: Anderson E, White BN, Goodwin E, Alkhateeb F, White C. A Retrospective Cohort Study of the Effect of Rapid Versus Delayed-result Procalcitonin Testing on Antibiotic Use at a Community Hospital. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy. 2022.18(1):R4DOI: https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-1353994/v1.
Tabitha Brown, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist, Erlanger Health System; Chattanooga, Tennessee
Corey Bray, PharmD, BCPS
Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee
2019-2020
Steven (Andy) Cross, PharmD, CPH
Pulmonary Consultant Pharmacist, Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside; Jacksonville, Florida
Michael Fan, PharmD, BCPS
CardioRenal Medical Science Liaison, Novo Nordisk; Santa Monica, California
Arielle Charles, PharmD
NICU Clinical Pharmacist, Northside Hospital; Atlanta, Georgia
Christopher Wilson, PharmD, BCCCP
Cardiovascular Critical Care Pharmacist, Erlanger Health System; Chattanooga, Tennessee
Jessica Briscoe, PharmD, BCCCP
Critical Care Pharmacist
Publications: Briscoa J, Caldwell L, Cohen A, et al. Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Basal/Correctional vs Basal/Bolus/Correctional Insulin Regimens in Medical Intensive Care Unit Patients Receiving Continuous Enternal Nutrition. Ann Pharmacother. 2025; doi: 10.1177/10600280251340180.
Briscoe J, Van Berkel Patel M, Hicks RC, et al. Risk Factors Associated With Acute Kidney Injury in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Treated With Hypertonic Saline: A Retrospective Study. Journal of Pharmacy Practice. 2024;38(2):249-255. doi:10.1177/08971900241279631
Kathleen White, PharmD, MPH
Clinical Pharmacist, Johnson City Medical Center; Johnson City, Tennessee
Austin Dykes, PharmD
Internal Medicine Pharmacist, Baptist Health; Jacksonville, Florida
Fabi Lozano, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia
Kendall Foshee Williams, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist, Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville, Alabama
Rima Bhakta, PharmD
Staff Pharmacist, Erlanger Health System; Chattanooga, Tennessee
Kelsey Heintz, PharmD
Emergency Medicine Pharmacist, Baptist Memorial Hospital; Memphis, Tennessee
2018-2019
Spencer Bolton, PharmD, MBA
Pharmacy Manager, Infusion Pharmacy Services, UC Health
Publication: Van Berkel Patel, M, Bolton S, Hamilton C. Standard-versus High-Dose Dexmedetomidine for Sedation in the Intensive Care Unit. Hosp Pharmacy. 2021. EPub ahead of print.
2017-2018
Charity Loput, PharmD, CAHIMS
Consultant, Medication Management and Pharmacy Informatics, HCA Healthcare, Nashville, Tennessee
Bea Turner, PharmD, BCPS
Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, Erlanger Health System, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Publication: Bradford JL, Turner B, Van Berkel MA. Effect of liposomal bupivacaine on postoperative opioid requirements for total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, laminectomy, hysterectomy, and abdominoplasty procedures. Hosp Pharm. 2021;56(1):59-66.
2016-2017
Bailey Bolten, PharmD, AAHIVP
HIV Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, University of Louisville 550 Clinic, Louisville, Kentucky
Publications: BC Bolten, JL Bradford BN White. Effects of automatic discontinuation of antibiotics policy: A novel approach to antimicrobial stewardship. American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy.2019.76(3):S85-S90.
2015-2016
Jeffery Galyon, PharmD, BCPS
Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist, Erlanger Health System, Chattanooga, Tennessee
2014-2015
Jessica Hicks, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, Georgia