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Wednesday, April 29
 

6:00pm EDT

Early Check-In
Wednesday April 29, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Creature Comforts Brewery

Wednesday April 29, 2026 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GA 30601
 
Thursday, April 30
 

8:00am EDT

Welcome
Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:10am EDT
Ballroom EF

Presenters
MM
Thursday April 30, 2026 8:00am - 8:10am EDT
Ballroom EF

8:10am EDT

Keynote: Navigating Your Leadership Journey: Career insights and practical advice for new practitioners
Thursday April 30, 2026 8:10am - 9:00am EDT
Ballroom EF

Presenters
KW
Thursday April 30, 2026 8:10am - 9:00am EDT
Ballroom EF

9:10am EDT

Class of Trade: An Exploratory Review Through the Lens of a National Group Purchasing Organization
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Olympia 2
CLASS OF TRADE: AN EXPLORATORY REVIEW THROUGH THE LENS OF A NATIONAL GROUP PURCHASING ORGANIZATIONBenton Zielinski, Laura Crow, Samantha Randlett, Alyssa Huff, Jason BraithwaiteHealthTrust Performance Group/University of Tennessee Health Science Center – Nashville, TNBackground/Purpose: Class of Trade (COT) is a classification of types of healthcare facilities that pharmaceutical suppliers use...
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Moderators
avatar for David Laurent

David Laurent

Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist, ECU Health
Presenters
avatar for Benton Zielinski

Benton Zielinski

PGY-2 Corporate Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Resident, HealthTrust Performance Group/UTHSC
Evaluators
avatar for Deborah Hobbs

Deborah Hobbs

Associate Chief, Pharmacy, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director & Associate Chief, Pharmacy for Clinical Services at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. Chairperson Pro-Tem 2021
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Olympia 2
  Administration (ADM), HealthTrust/University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Impact of a Pharmacist-Led Practice Change in Anti-Xa Monitoring on Bleeding Rates in Burn Injury Patients Receiving Enoxaparin for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Olympia 1
Title: Impact of a Pharmacist-Led Practice Change in Anti-Xa Monitoring on Bleeding Rates in Burn Injury Patients Receiving Enoxaparin for Venous Thromboembolism ProphylaxisAuthors: Jacob King, Nirali NaikBackground: Burn patients are at an increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and often receive enoxaparin for VTE prophylaxis. Official guidelines do not exist that outline...
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Moderators
CM
Presenters
avatar for Jacob King

Jacob King

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
 My name is Jacob King and I am a PGY1 resident at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center. I received my PharmD and Masters of Information Systems from Harding University.

Next year I will be continuing my training at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center with a HSPAL PGY2 residency. My areas of interest include ambulatory care and transitions of care... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Che Jordan

Che Jordan

PGY1 Residency Program Director | Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Grand Strand Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Olympia 1
  Administration (ADM), Wellstar Cobb Medical Center / Wellstar Health System PGY1/PGY2 HSPAL
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Impact of a Pharmacist-led Weight Management Clinic in a Medically Underserved Population within a Federally Qualified Health Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Parthenon 1
Impact of a Pharmacist-led Weight Management Clinic in a Medically Underserved Population within a Federally Qualified Health CenterRebecca Axson-Wells1, L. Tate Owens1, N. Leigh Joyner1, Carrington Huneycutt1, Joseph Magagnoli2, P. Brandon Bookstaver2, Robert Etheridge1, Reagan K. Barfield21Tandem Health, 2University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy Background/Purpose: Obesity is a...
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Moderators
avatar for P. David Brackett

P. David Brackett

RPD, Auburn University Clinical Health Services
Presenters
avatar for Rebecca Axson-Wells

Rebecca Axson-Wells

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, TANDEM HEALTH
Rebecca Axson-Wells, PharmD, is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Tandem Health in collaboration with the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy, with a focus in ambulatory care. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy and completed... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Carrie Callahan

Carrie Callahan

Internal Medicine (IM) Specialist, PGY2 IM RPD, Emory University Hospital


Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Parthenon 1
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Tandem Health - University of South Carolina
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

The Change in Blood Pressure and other CGRP-related Adverse Events when used Long-Term for Migraine Prevention - Allison Eppenauer - Allison Eppenauer
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena C
Background  -Since 2018, calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP)–targeting therapies have expanded migraine prevention options. Inhibiting endogenous CGRP may pose risks, as recently noted by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with new safety information and now requiring the risks of worsening hypertension and Raynaud’s phenomenon to be included in the labeling for all...
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Moderators
DK
Presenters
avatar for Allison Eppenauer

Allison Eppenauer

Post-Graduate Year 2 Pharmacy Practice Resident, Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Healthcare System
Allison (Ali) received her Associate’s degree in Pre-Pharmacy from State Fair Community College in Sedalia, Missouri in 2020 and completed her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Missouri-Kansas City in 2024. She completed her PGY1 residency at the  Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Allie Hale

Allie Hale

Clinical Pharmacist and Residency Program Director, Parkridge Health System
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena C
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), VA - Charleston, SC - Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Retrospective Data Review of Adherence Rates, Drug Interactions, and Perceived Outcomes in Patients Prescribed Resmetirom in a Community-Based Specialty Pharmacy
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena I
Authors: Tsuraya Iswanto, Mariam Saba, Victoria PhanBackground: Resmetirom, a selective agonist of THR-β in the liver, received FDA accelerated approval in March 2024 for treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) with stage F2-F3 fibrosis. Patients prescribed on resmetirom often have comorbidities of hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes. As a limited distribution...
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Moderators
avatar for Courtney Isom

Courtney Isom

PGY-1 Community-based Residency Director, Cone Health
Presenters
avatar for TSURAYA ISWANTO

TSURAYA ISWANTO

PGY1 Resident, Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy of Atlanta
Hi! I'm Tsuraya Iswanto, PharmD and am currently a PGY1 Resident at Walgreens Specialty in Atlanta, GA. I graduated from Mercer University last year. After completing residency, I plan on working as a clinical pharmacist in the Infectious Disease department at the Walgreens Specialty... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Crystal Wright

Crystal Wright

Pain and Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy RPD, Kaiser Permanente Georgia
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena I
  Community Pharmacy (CP), Walgreens Atlanta
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Impact of Pharmacist-Led Blood Glucose Management on Patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena D
Impact of Pharmacist-Led Blood Glucose Management on Patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit  Abigail Reeves, Ann Maxwell, Megan Lail, Marwan Elya  BackgroundHyperglycemia affects up to 60% of critically ill patients and is associated with increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Beginning in January 2026, “Hospital Harm” Severe Hypoglycemia and Severe...
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Moderators
BW
Presenters
avatar for Abigail Reeves

Abigail Reeves

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Mcleod Regional Medical Center
Evaluators
AB
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena D
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), McLeod Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Standardizing Local Inhaled Epoprostenol Use in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Quality Improvement Project
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena B
Title: Standardizing Local Inhaled Epoprostenol Use in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Quality Improvement ProjectAuthors: Adelaine Hogan, Ryan Lally, Rachel Langenderfer, Brittany NeSmithBackground: Inhaled epoprostenol (iEPO), a prostacyclin analogue-type pulmonary vasodilator, is often used off-label to treat hypoxemia in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Without...
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Moderators
KS
Presenters
avatar for Adelaine Hogan

Adelaine Hogan

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown Hospital
Evaluators
avatar for Adam Sawyer

Adam Sawyer

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Huntsville Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena B
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Bon Secours St Francis Downtown
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Impact of Provider Education on Adherence to a Urine Culture Guidance Algorithm in a Community Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena J
Authors: Cameron Howell, PharmD; Layla Marefat, PharmD Background: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is the presence of bacteria [>100,000 colony forming units per milliliter (CFUs/mL)] in the urine without associated genitourinary symptoms.  Up to 60% of patients with ASB [and an additional 40% with asymptomatic pyuria and/or nitrituria (ASPN)] receive antibiotics when not indicated....
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Moderators
avatar for Deidra Easley

Deidra Easley

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Baptist Medical Center South
Presenters
avatar for Cameron Howell

Cameron Howell

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Baptist Health Lexington
Cam is a PGY1 pharmacy resident at Baptist Health Lexington in Lexington, KY. He is a proud Wildcat, receiving both his Bachelor of Science in Biology in May 2021 and Doctor of Pharmacy in May 2025 from the University of Kentucky. After residency, he will pursue a position as a clinical... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Derek Rhodes

Derek Rhodes

Manager / HSPAL RPD, Prisma Health
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena J
  Infectious Disease (ID), Baptist Health Lexington
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Characterizing the Microbial Landscape of Febrile Neutropenia at an Academic Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena H
Title: Characterizing the Microbial Landscape of Febrile Neutropenia at an Academic Medical CenterAuthors:Alexander Durant, PharmD1,2Amber Clemmons, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA1,2Affiliations:Wellstar MCG Health, Augusta, GeorgiaUniversity of Georgia College of Pharmacy, Athens, GeorgiaBackground:Febrile neutropenia (FN) is a common and potentially life-threatening complication of myelosuppressive...
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Moderators
avatar for Camille Robinette

Camille Robinette

PGY1 RPD, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Primary Care, SVAM1Salisbury VA Health Care SystemPGY1
Presenters
AD
Evaluators
JC

John Carr

Manager of Clinical Pharmacy Services, SJCHS
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena H
  Oncology (ONC), Wellstar MCG Health/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Evaluation of Early Onset Severe Treatment-related Adverse Events for Fluoropyrimidine-based Chemotherapy
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena G
Title: Evaluation of Early Onset Severe Treatment-related Adverse Events for Fluoropyrimidine-based ChemotherapyAuthors: Alexandria Rakestraw, Alex Balkcom, Rodna LarsonBackground:Fluoropyrimidines such as 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and capecitabine are commonly used in the treatment of solid tumors. Fluoropyrimidines work by inhibiting thymidylate synthase and incorporating the metabolites into DNA...
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Moderators
avatar for Alvin N. Tomika

Alvin N. Tomika

Clinical Pharmacist, AdventHealth
Presenters
avatar for Alexandria Rakestraw

Alexandria Rakestraw

Dr. Alexandria Rakestraw grew up in Villa Rica, GA. She completed her undergraduate curriculum and received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Georgia. Her professional interests include ambulatory care and oncology. Post PGY-1, her goal is to complete a PGY-2 in an... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Amy Carr

Amy Carr

PGY1 RPD, AdventHealth Orlando
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena G
  Oncology (ONC), Emory Decatur Hospital

9:10am EDT

Evaluation of Postoperative Outcomes and the Impact of an Enhanced Recovery Pathway in Patients Who Have Undergone a Laparotomy Procedure
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena A
Evaluation of Postoperative Outcomes and the Impact of an Enhanced Recovery Pathway in Patients Who Have Undergone a Laparotomy ProcedureMackenzie Winter Waters, Melissa Bagwell, Leborah Cole Lee, Courtney Reliford, Kayla BrownAbstractPurpose: Utilization of an enhanced recovery pathway (ERP) perioperatively has shown benefit in reducing postoperative symptoms, complications, length of stay, and...
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Moderators
avatar for Aayush Patel

Aayush Patel

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Presenters
avatar for Mackenzie Winter Waters

Mackenzie Winter Waters

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, East Alabama Medical Center
My name is Mackenzie Winter Waters, and I am a PGY1 pharmacy resident at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL. I graduated from Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy in May 2025. After the completion of my PGY1, I will be joining UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL to... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Abbi Rowe

Abbi Rowe

Director of Pharmacy, AdventHealth
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena A
  Pain Management (PM), East Alabama Medical Center
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Chemical Restraint Utilization and Standardization in Adult Hospitalized Patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Parthenon 2
Background: Chemical restraints are parenteral medications used to limit patient movement or behavior rather than treat an underlying condition. Risks include oversedation, respiratory compromise, and loss of patient trust. Regulatory standards require their use only for imminent risk after less restrictive measures have failed, with strict monitoring and timely discontinuation. However,...
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Moderators
avatar for Beth Phillips

Beth Phillips

Professor, UGAA1University of Georgia College of Pharmacy (Ambulatory Care)PGY2
Presenters
avatar for Samuel Van Horn

Samuel Van Horn

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Northside Hospital
Evaluators
BF

Ben Ferris

RPD, AdventHealth East Orlando
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Parthenon 2
  Psychiatric Pharmacy (PSY), Northside Hospital
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Assessing Adherence to ADA-Recommended Annual Vitamin B12 Monitoring in Veterans on Long-Term Metformin Therapy at the Salisbury VA Health Care System
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena A
Authors: Abigail Murray, Brittany Melville, Micah Corriher, Camille P. Robinette  Background: Metformin remains a cornerstone of type 2 diabetes treatment due to its efficacy and safety, but long-term use can reduce vitamin B12 absorption, potentially causing neuropathy, anemia, cognitive changes, and fatigue. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Care 2026 recommend...
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Moderators
avatar for Aayush Patel

Aayush Patel

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Presenters
avatar for Abigail Murray

Abigail Murray

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Salisbury Veterans Affairs Health Care System
Abigail (Abby) is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at the Salisbury Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from West Virginia University School of Pharmacy in Morgantown, West Virginia. Her current practice interests include primary care, anticoagulation... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Abbi Rowe

Abbi Rowe

Director of Pharmacy, AdventHealth
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena A
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), VA – Salisbury, NC – Salisbury VA Health Care System
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Evaluation of Documented Medication Access Barriers at Hospital Discharge
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena B
Background: Significant challenges to medication continuity often occur when patients transition from inpatient to outpatient care. At discharge, patients may face medication access barriers (MABs), including high costs, prior authorizations, and medication shortages. These barriers can result in adverse events, delayed therapy initiation, suboptimal disease management, and increased hospital...
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Moderators
KS
Presenters
avatar for Aaron Chung

Aaron Chung

PGY1 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident
Evaluators
avatar for Adam Sawyer

Adam Sawyer

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Huntsville Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Optimization of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in Veterans Hospitalized with an Acute Heart Failure Exacerbation
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Parthenon 1
Optimization of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in Veterans Hospitalized with an Acute Heart Failure ExacerbationBenjamin Brewer, Mary Martin McGillBirmingham VA Health Care System-Birmingham, ALBackground/Purpose: Recent guidance for treatment of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) states that patients with HFrEF should have guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT)...
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avatar for P. David Brackett

P. David Brackett

RPD, Auburn University Clinical Health Services
Presenters
BB
Evaluators
avatar for Carrie Callahan

Carrie Callahan

Internal Medicine (IM) Specialist, PGY2 IM RPD, Emory University Hospital


Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Parthenon 1
  Cardiology (CAR), VA-Birmingham, Al-Birmingham VA Health Care System
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Impact of IV Fluid Components on Clinical Outcomes in Type 1 Diabetics Admitted to the PICU in DKA 
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena I
Authors: Alexa Ruzicka, Magen Check, Austin Weiss, Tamara Downing, Ashlee Baucom Background:  Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of insulin deficiency and a leading cause of hospitalization and mortality among children with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Intravenous fluid resuscitation is a critical component of DKA therapy. However, fluid therapy in children carries...
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avatar for Courtney Isom

Courtney Isom

PGY-1 Community-based Residency Director, Cone Health
Presenters
avatar for Alexa Ruzicka

Alexa Ruzicka

ECU Health
Alexa Ruzicka, PharmD. I am a PGY1 pharmacy resident at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. I received my Doctor of Pharmacy from Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy in 2025. Following completion of my PGY1, I will be completing a PGY2 in Infectious Diseases at ECU... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Crystal Wright

Crystal Wright

Pain and Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy RPD, Kaiser Permanente Georgia
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena I
  Community Pharmacy (CP), ECU Health Medical Center
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Patient-Reported Outcomes with Semaglutide Sublingual Suspension for Wellness: A Prospective Observational Study
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena G
Title: Patient-Reported Outcomes with Semaglutide Sublingual Suspension for Wellness: A Prospective Observational Study.  Authors: Jonathan Reynolds; Brandon Sucher  Background:  Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) have increased in use for the treatment of obesity. This class of medications is associated with weight loss through activation of GLP-1 receptors,...
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Moderators
avatar for Alvin N. Tomika

Alvin N. Tomika

Clinical Pharmacist, AdventHealth
Presenters
avatar for Jonathan Reynolds

Jonathan Reynolds

PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Resident, Revelation Pharma – Innovation Compounding
Evaluators
avatar for Amy Carr

Amy Carr

PGY1 RPD, AdventHealth Orlando
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena G
  Community Pharmacy (CP), Revelation Pharma – Innovation Compounding
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Evaluating Antibiotic Overuse
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena J
Evaluating Antibiotic Overuse at Hospital Discharge for Uncomplicated Community Acquired Pneumonia and Urinary Tract Infections: A Retrospective Review Blake McClellan, Sarah Grace Gunter, Noah Sanford, Braxton Clines, Elizabeth CovingtonAbstractPurpose: Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing at the time of hospital discharge represents a significant challenge to antimicrobial stewardship....
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Moderators
avatar for Deidra Easley

Deidra Easley

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Baptist Medical Center South
Presenters
avatar for Blake McClellan

Blake McClellan

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, East Alabama Medical Center
My name is Blake McClellan, current PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at East Alabama Medical Center (EAMC). I am a recent graduate of Harrison College of Pharmacy at Auburn University. I am also a Registered Nurse that has specialized in Emergency Medicine for 8+ years, and this experience... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Derek Rhodes

Derek Rhodes

Manager / HSPAL RPD, Prisma Health
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena J
  Infectious Disease (ID), East Alabama Medical Center
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Resident Presentation - Alexis Titus
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena D

Moderators
BW
Presenters
avatar for Alexis Titus
Evaluators
AB
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena D
  Internal Medicine (IM), Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Evaluation of Carbapenem and Valproic Acid Interaction Warnings
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Parthenon 2
Background: Concomitant administration of carbapenems and valproic acid (VPA) is a well-documented interaction that leads to rapid reductions in serum VPA concentrations with effects observed within 24 hours and persisting up to 7-10 days after discontinuation. This interaction increases the risk of breakthrough seizures, mood destabilization, and is associated with adverse clinical outcomes,...
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avatar for Beth Phillips

Beth Phillips

Professor, UGAA1University of Georgia College of Pharmacy (Ambulatory Care)PGY2
Presenters
avatar for Sade Blackwood

Sade Blackwood

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Grady Memorial Hospital
Evaluators
BF

Ben Ferris

RPD, AdventHealth East Orlando
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Parthenon 2
  Medication Safety (MES), Grady Memorial Hospital

9:30am EDT

Impact of Autoverification Strategies on Time to Antimicrobial Administration in the Emergency Department
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Olympia 2
Impact of Autoverification Strategies on Time to Antimicrobial Administration in the Emergency Department  Jessie Vo, Christopher Campbell, Taylor Gregory, Kelley Norris, Alicia Sanchez BackgroundAutoverification is the process in which a medication is automatically verified after provider order entry, without pharmacist review.  Autoverification of antimicrobials in the...
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avatar for David Laurent

David Laurent

Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist, ECU Health
Presenters
avatar for Jessie Vo

Jessie Vo

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Wellstar MCG Health
Evaluators
avatar for Deborah Hobbs

Deborah Hobbs

Associate Chief, Pharmacy, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director & Associate Chief, Pharmacy for Clinical Services at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. Chairperson Pro-Tem 2021
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Olympia 2
  Medication Safety (MES), Wellstar MCG Health/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Impact of IV Electrolyte Autoverification Compared to Pharmacist Verification in the Emergency Department
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Olympia 1
Title: Impact of IV Electrolyte Autoverification Compared to Pharmacist Verification in the Emergency Department   Authors: Raven Gadson, Brittany Onyeji, Kirsten DiPiro, Ambra Hannah Background/Purpose: Autoverification allows medication orders to bypass pharmacist review, which can improve efficiency but also introduces safety concerns. Studies show that removing high‑risk...
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CM
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avatar for Raven Gadson

Raven Gadson

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Raven Gadson, PharmD is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center. She attended the University of South Florida where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree, followed by her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of South Florida Taneja College... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Che Jordan

Che Jordan

PGY1 Residency Program Director | Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Grand Strand Medical Center

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Olympia 1
  Medication Safety (MES), Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Acute Pain Management in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder: Evaluating Practice and Outcomes Within a Tertiary Care Facility
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena C
Title: Acute Pain Management in Patients with Opioid Use Disorder: Evaluating Practice and Outcomes Within a Tertiary Care FacilityAuthors: Breanna Wright, Mary Beth Brinkman, Justin GrucaTriStar Centennial Medical Center – Nashville, TNBackground: Chronic pain is reported by 20.5% of Americans within the United States. Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts beyond three months and extends...
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Moderators
DK
Presenters
avatar for Breanna Wright

Breanna Wright

Breanna is a 2025 graduate of Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. She is currently a PGY-1 resident at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Evaluators
avatar for Allie Hale

Allie Hale

Clinical Pharmacist and Residency Program Director, Parkridge Health System
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena C
  Pain Management (PM), TriStar Centennial Medical Center
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Systematic Use of the MORE Tool to Reduce Opioid-Related Adverse Events at a Community Teaching Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena H
Title: Systematic Use of the MORE Tool to Reduce Opioid-Related Adverse Events at a Community Teaching Hospital Authors: Mariam Diaby, Kimm Freeman  Background: Opioids are widely used for the management of moderate to severe pain in hospitalized patients; however, their use is associated with significant risk of opioid-related adverse drug events (ORADEs), including respiratory...
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avatar for Camille Robinette

Camille Robinette

PGY1 RPD, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Primary Care, SVAM1Salisbury VA Health Care SystemPGY1
Presenters
avatar for Mariam Diaby

Mariam Diaby

Hello, my name is Mariam Diaby, and I am currently a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center. My professional interests include Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine and Critical Care. I am deeply passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and... Read More →
Evaluators
JC

John Carr

Manager of Clinical Pharmacy Services, SJCHS
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena H
  Pain Management (PM), Wellstar Cobb Medical Center PGY1
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

UNFILLED SLOT
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena G

Moderators
avatar for Alvin N. Tomika

Alvin N. Tomika

Clinical Pharmacist, AdventHealth
Evaluators
avatar for Amy Carr

Amy Carr

PGY1 RPD, AdventHealth Orlando
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena G
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Comparative Effectiveness of Acetazolamide Versus Thiazide-like Diuretics for Sequential Nephron Blockade in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Parthenon 1
TITLE: Comparative Effectiveness of Acetazolamide Versus Thiazide-like Diuretics for Sequential Nephron Blockade in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure: A Retrospective Cohort StudyAUTHORS: Angel D. Posadas, Otsanya OchogbuBACKGROUND: Intravenous loop diuretics are recommended as first-line therapy for the management of volume overload in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF); however, many...
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avatar for P. David Brackett

P. David Brackett

RPD, Auburn University Clinical Health Services
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avatar for Angel Posadas

Angel Posadas

PGY1 Health-Systems Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Resident, AdventHealth
Evaluators
avatar for Carrie Callahan

Carrie Callahan

Internal Medicine (IM) Specialist, PGY2 IM RPD, Emory University Hospital


Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Parthenon 1
  Administration (ADM), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Levetiracetam Dosing Strategies for Seizure Prophylaxis in the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena B
Authors: Alexander Leaman, Mary Tremaine, Sandrine NelsonBackground: Seizures have been reported in up to 25% of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and 15.2% of patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). In TBI, seizures within 7 days of injury are associated with increased length of stay, mechanical ventilation, and worse functional outcomes. Neurocritical Care...
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avatar for Alexander Leaman

Alexander Leaman

PGY1 Acute Care Pharmacy Resident, AdventHealth Celebration
I am a PGY1 Acute Care resident at AdventHealth Celebration and will begin my PGY2 Critical Care residency at Lakeland Regional Health later this year.
Evaluators
avatar for Adam Sawyer

Adam Sawyer

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Huntsville Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena B
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), AdventHealth Celebration
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Comparing the efficacy and safety of sotalol and dofetilide for maintenance of normal sinus rhythm at a community health system
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena C
Comparing the efficacy and safety of sotalol and dofetilide for maintenance of normal sinus rhythm at a community health system Abigail Millsaps, Caitlin Casper, Dustin Bivins Northeast Georgia Medical Center – Gainesville, GA Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) occurs when inappropriate electrical currents cause the atria to beat out of sync with the ventricles, creating...
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DK
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avatar for Abigail Millsaps

Abigail Millsaps

PGY-1 Resident, Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Evaluators
avatar for Allie Hale

Allie Hale

Clinical Pharmacist and Residency Program Director, Parkridge Health System
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), Northeast Georgia Medical Center
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Pharmacist-Led Calcium Replacement in Trauma Patients - Aileen Jimenez
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena A
Poster Abstract Title: Pharmacist-Led Calcium Replacement in Trauma PatientsPrimary Author: Aileen JimenezContact: [email protected] Authors: Heather Wilson and Madeline MitchellBackground: Blood product administration has been associated with hypocalcemia in trauma patients receiving massive transfusion protocol (MTP) due to the binding of calcium by citrate. Calcium plays an...
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Aayush Patel

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Presenters
avatar for Aileen Jimenez
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avatar for Abbi Rowe

Abbi Rowe

Director of Pharmacy, AdventHealth
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena A
  Internal Medicine (IM), Cone Health
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Enhancing Surveillance of Unlinked Overrides from Automated Dispensing Cabinets with a Company-Wide Dashboard
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Olympia 1
Background: Automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) overrides are intended for emergent medication access but introduce risk when medications are removed without an associated order. After a medication is pulled on override, a retrospective order should be placed in the electronic health record (EHR) and the override linked to that order.Overrides unlinked to orders may reflect breakdowns in...
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CM
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avatar for Ally Krueger

Ally Krueger

PGY2 Medication-Use, Safety, and Policy, AdventHealth Orlando
Dr. Ally Krueger is a graduate of The University of Tennessee Health Science Center. She chose AdventHealth for residency because of the organization's dedication to medication safety. Ally's goal after residency is to be a medication safety officer, hopefully within AdventHealth... Read More →
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avatar for Che Jordan

Che Jordan

PGY1 Residency Program Director | Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Grand Strand Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Olympia 1
  Medication Safety (MES), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Evaluation of the Medication Discrepancy Rate at Discharge
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Olympia 2
Title: Evaluation of the Medication Discrepancy Rate at DischargePurpose: Medication errors during hospital admissions have unfortunately followed patients out of the hospital. Many hospitals aim to resume accurate home medications within 24 hours of admission. However, medication discrepancies at the point of hospital discharge can be overlooked. The prevention of unnecessary or potentially...
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David Laurent

Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist, ECU Health
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avatar for Angelyn Wilson

Angelyn Wilson

My name is Angelyn Wilson, and I go by Angie. I am from Huntsville, Alabama and currently a Pharmacy Practice PGY-1 Resident at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center in Mobile, Alabama. I completed undergraduate and pharmacy school at the University of Mississippi. My husband, who is in... Read More →
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avatar for Deborah Hobbs

Deborah Hobbs

Associate Chief, Pharmacy, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director & Associate Chief, Pharmacy for Clinical Services at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. Chairperson Pro-Tem 2021

Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Olympia 2
  Medication Safety (MES), Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Outcomes of Intracranial Stenting During Tirofiban Infusion in Obese Patients: A Retrospective Analysis
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena D
Background: Tirofiban is an intravenous glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor used after intracranial stenting procedures to reduce the risk of thrombotic complications. However, tirofiban is associated with an increased risk of bleeding, including intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). Balancing thrombotic prevention with bleeding risk remains a challenge in patients undergoing intracranial stent placement....
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avatar for Greg Shulkosky

Greg Shulkosky

PGY-1 Resident, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Greg Shulkosky is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. He completed his Bachelor of Science and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees at the University of Toledo. He plans to obtain a clinical pharmacist position after completing his PGY1 pharmacy... Read More →
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AB
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena D
  Neurology (NEU), Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Evaluation of Outcomes for HiDAC-135 Versus HiDAC-123
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena H
Title: Evaluation of Outcomes for HiDAC-135 Versus HiDAC-123Investigators: Chelsea HyltonRachel MatthewsDarby SilerLaura Beth ParsonsPractice site: Sarah Cannon Cancer Center at TriStar Centennial Medical CenterBackground (464/600 words):  Intermediate to high-dose cytarabine (IDAC/HiDAC) is a preferred consolidation chemotherapy regimen for patients with acute myeloid leukemia...
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avatar for Camille Robinette

Camille Robinette

PGY1 RPD, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Primary Care, SVAM1Salisbury VA Health Care SystemPGY1
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avatar for Chelsea Hylton

Chelsea Hylton

PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident, TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Chelsea Hylton is a PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, in Nashville Tennessee. Chelsea earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and later completed a PGY1 residency at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Mississippi. After... Read More →
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JC

John Carr

Manager of Clinical Pharmacy Services, SJCHS
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena H
  Oncology (ONC), TriStar Centennial Medical Center
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Comparison of Ketamine Monotherapy versus Ketamine and Propofol for Procedural Sedation in the Pediatric Emergency Department and the Impact on Time to Discharge
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena J
Title: Comparison of Ketamine Monotherapy versus Ketamine and Propofol for Procedural Sedation in the Pediatric Emergency Department and the Impact on Time to Discharge  Authors: Francesco Mottola; Andrea Gerwin; Maggie Raker; Sarah Sterner; Morgan Padron Background/Purpose: Optimizing sedation for procedures in the pediatric emergency department (PED) is essential for effective...
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avatar for Deidra Easley

Deidra Easley

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Baptist Medical Center South
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avatar for Francesco Mottola

Francesco Mottola

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Erlanger
Evaluators
avatar for Derek Rhodes

Derek Rhodes

Manager / HSPAL RPD, Prisma Health
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena J
  Pediatric (PED), Erlanger Health System
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Evaluation of Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome Treatment
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena I
Background: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a serious toxin-mediated dermatologic condition that primarily affects young children and is an important cause of pediatric hospitalization. This syndrome is caused by exfoliative toxins produced by Staphylococcus aureus, resulting in diffuse erythema, skin fragility, and superficial blistering with subsequent desquamation. Current...
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Courtney Isom

PGY-1 Community-based Residency Director, Cone Health
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avatar for Kelly Bazel

Kelly Bazel

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Huntsville Hospital
Evaluators
avatar for Crystal Wright

Crystal Wright

Pain and Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy RPD, Kaiser Permanente Georgia
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena I
  Pediatric (PED), Huntsville Hospital
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Evaluation of Discharge Process from a High Intensity Psychiatric Unit at a Veteran’s Health Care System
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Parthenon 2
Title: Evaluation of Discharge Process from a High Intensity Psychiatric Unit at a Veteran’s Health Care SystemAuthor’s names: Dalton V. Scott, Lynsey Neighbors, Anisa Britt, Perry ThompsonBackground: The Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS) High Intensity Psychiatric Unit (HIPU) provides mental health (MH) crisis intervention and stabilization to veterans, followed...
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avatar for Beth Phillips

Beth Phillips

Professor, UGAA1University of Georgia College of Pharmacy (Ambulatory Care)PGY2
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avatar for Dalton V. Scott

Dalton V. Scott

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System (CAVHCS)
Dalton Scott, PharmD, from Somerville, Alabama, received his Doctor of Pharmacy from Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. His pharmacy practice interests are mental health and ambulatory care. After completing his PGY1, he hopes to obtain a position at the VA where he can... Read More →
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BF

Ben Ferris

RPD, AdventHealth East Orlando
Thursday April 30, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Parthenon 2
  Psychiatric Pharmacy (PSY), VA-Montgomery, AL-Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
  • global Y

10:10am EDT

Development of a Pharmacist Credentialing and Privileging Framework - Ellis Simerly
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Olympia 2
Background: Credentialing and privileging (C&P) formally authorize clinicians to perform defined scopes of practice within a healthcare organization and are widely used for physicians and advanced practice providers. Health‑system pharmacists increasingly deliver protocolized, outcome‑oriented care (dose adjustments, laboratory ordering, device‑data interpretation), yet local processes to...
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David Laurent

Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist, ECU Health
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avatar for Ellis Simerly

Ellis Simerly

PGY2 HSPAL Pharmacy Resident, Prisma Health - Upstate
Ellis Simerly is from Charleston, South Carolina. He earned both his Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Doctor of Pharmacy from the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
Evaluators
avatar for Deborah Hobbs

Deborah Hobbs

Associate Chief, Pharmacy, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director & Associate Chief, Pharmacy for Clinical Services at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. Chairperson Pro-Tem 2021
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Olympia 2
  Administration (ADM), Prisma Health-Upstate
  • global Y

10:10am EDT

Economic Impact of Sodium Bicarbonate Infusion Order Set Standardization
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Parthenon 1
Background: Sodium bicarbonate infusions are primarily used for severe metabolic acidosis and select toxicologic emergencies. Variability in the prescribed concentration and diluents can contribute to medication errors, workflow inefficiencies, and unnecessary waste. On August 19, 2025, Piedmont Healthcare implemented a standardized sodium bicarbonate infusion order set for non-nephrology...
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avatar for P. David Brackett

P. David Brackett

RPD, Auburn University Clinical Health Services
Presenters
avatar for Caitlin Brown

Caitlin Brown

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Caitlin is a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown in Columbus, GA. She is from Helena, AL, and attended pharmacy school at Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy.
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avatar for Carrie Callahan

Carrie Callahan

Internal Medicine (IM) Specialist, PGY2 IM RPD, Emory University Hospital


Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Parthenon 1
  Administration (ADM), Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
  • global Y

10:10am EDT

Comparison of Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Control Agents in Acute Aortic Dissection
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena I
Title: Comparison of Heart Rate and Blood Pressure Control Agents in Acute Aortic DissectionAuthors: Brianna Lu, Kathryn Harvell, Ginger GambleBackground: Anti-impulse therapy is the cornerstone of acute aortic dissection management to prevent rupture or dissection extension and has been shown to decrease long-term aorta-related adverse events. The American Heart Association/American...
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avatar for Courtney Isom

Courtney Isom

PGY-1 Community-based Residency Director, Cone Health
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avatar for Brianna Lu

Brianna Lu

PGY1 Resident, ECU Health Medical Center
Evaluators
avatar for Crystal Wright

Crystal Wright

Pain and Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy RPD, Kaiser Permanente Georgia
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena I
  Community Pharmacy (CP), ECU Health Medical Center
  • global Y

10:10am EDT

Evaluation of Antipsychotic Administration Strategies in Critically Ill Adults: Comparing Scheduled Quetiapine and PRN Ziprasidone in the ICU
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena B
Background Intensive care unit (ICU) delirium affects approximately one-third to one-half of critically ill adults and is associated with prolonged mechanical ventilation, increased ICU and hospital length of stay, higher mortality, and long-term cognitive impairment [1]. Contemporary Society of Critical Care Medicine Guidelines for Prevention and Management of Pain, Anxiety,...
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KS
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Alessandra Trujillo Rodriguez

PGY1 Resident, AdventHealth
Evaluators
avatar for Adam Sawyer

Adam Sawyer

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Huntsville Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena B
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), AdventHealth Winter Park
  • global Y

10:10am EDT

Clinical Management and Outcomes in Patients with Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp. in Lone Blood Culture Sets
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena G
Clinical Management and Outcomes in Patients with Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus spp. in Lone Blood Culture SetsBenjamin K Battle, Andrew B. WatkinsFMOL Health | St. DominicBackground/Purpose:Blood cultures remain the standard for diagnosis of bloodstream infections, but blood culture contamination may lead to inappropriate antimicrobial use and increased risk to patients. Contaminants are...
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avatar for Alvin N. Tomika

Alvin N. Tomika

Clinical Pharmacist, AdventHealth
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avatar for Konnor Battle

Konnor Battle

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, FMOL Health | St. Dominic Hospital
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avatar for Amy Carr

Amy Carr

PGY1 RPD, AdventHealth Orlando
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), St. Dominic Hospital
  • global Y

10:10am EDT

Impact of a System-wide Pharmacy Clinical Decision Support Council on Pharmacist-Facing Medication Warning Alerts
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena C
Title: Impact of a System-wide Pharmacy Clinical Decision Support Council on Pharmacist-Facing Medication Warning AlertsAuthors: Benny Zhang, PharmD; Craig MacDonald, PharmDBackground: Clinical decision support (CDS) is a powerful tool that provides clinicians with knowledge and patient-specific information, filtered or presented at appropriate times, to ensure safe and effective patient care....
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DK
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avatar for Benny Zhang

Benny Zhang

PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Resident, AdventHealth Orlando
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avatar for Allie Hale

Allie Hale

Clinical Pharmacist and Residency Program Director, Parkridge Health System
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena C
  Informatics (INF), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

10:10am EDT

Comparing Tenecteplase and Alteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Real-World Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena A
Comparing Tenecteplase and Alteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Real-World Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety  Catherine Wise, Katleen Chester, Olivia Morgan, Morgan Daniel; Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia Background: Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Intravenous fibrinolytics have been the standard of care for AIS for...
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avatar for Aayush Patel

Aayush Patel

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
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avatar for Catherine Wise

Catherine Wise

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Grady Memorial Hospital
Evaluators
avatar for Abbi Rowe

Abbi Rowe

Director of Pharmacy, AdventHealth
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena A
  Neurology (NEU), Grady Memorial Hospital
  • global Y

10:10am EDT

Head-to-Head: Atorvastatin vs. Rosuvastatin for Secondary Stroke Prevention in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena D
Background/Purpose: Statins are essential in preventing stroke recurrence by atherosclerotic plaque accumulation, which can trigger acute ischemic strokes (AIS) when disrupted. Based on the differences in the pharmacokinetic profiles of atorvastatin and rosuvastatin, it is unclear if one agent is more effective at reducing the rates of stroke recurrence in adult survivors of AIS. The purpose of...
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BW
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avatar for Alanna Kologey

Alanna Kologey

PGY-1 Pharmacotherapy Resident, University of Tennessee Medical Center
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AB
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena D
  Neurology (NEU), University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • global Y

10:10am EDT

The Impact of Inhaled Antibiotic Use in Critically Ill Neonatal and Pediatric Populations
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena J
Title: The Impact of Inhaled Antibiotic Use in Critically Ill Neonatal and Pediatric PopulationsAuthors: Madeline DiCenso, Andrea Gerwin, Renee Hughes, Paige KlingborgBackground/Purpose: Pediatric and neonatal patients with chronic lung disease or tracheostomies face an elevated risk of pulmonary bacterial infections due to impaired airway clearance and chronic colonization. Prophylactic inhaled...
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avatar for Deidra Easley

Deidra Easley

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Baptist Medical Center South
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avatar for Madeline DiCenso

Madeline DiCenso

Erlanger PGY-2 Critical Care Resident2026-2027
Erlanger PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident 2025-2026
Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN Class of 2025
Evaluators
avatar for Derek Rhodes

Derek Rhodes

Manager / HSPAL RPD, Prisma Health
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena J
  Pediatric (PED), Erlanger Health System
  • global Y

10:10am EDT

Identifying Opportunities to Improve Discharge Prescribing of Newly Initiated Quetiapine During Transitions of Care
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Parthenon 2
Title: Identifying Opportunities to Improve Discharge Prescribing of Newly Initiated Quetiapine During Transitions of Care: A Medication Use Evaluation Authors: Audra Butler, Bobby Azevedo, Abigayle Campbell Background: Design a medication use evaluation to assess inappropriate continuation of inpatient-initiated quetiapine at hospital discharge and identify transition-of-care...
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avatar for Beth Phillips

Beth Phillips

Professor, UGAA1University of Georgia College of Pharmacy (Ambulatory Care)PGY2
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avatar for Audra Butler

Audra Butler

PGY-1, Self Regional Healthcare
Audra Butler, PharmD, earned her undergraduate degree from Limestone University (Class of 2021), where she double majored in Health Sciences and Pre-Professional Biology. She went on to receive her Doctor of Pharmacy from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (Class of 2025), along... Read More →
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BF

Ben Ferris

RPD, AdventHealth East Orlando
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Parthenon 2
  Psychiatric Pharmacy (PSY), Self Regional Healthcare
  • global Y

10:10am EDT

Improving naloxone prescribing rates for Veterans with stimulant use disorder (StUD) through AudioCARE technology at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Olympia 1
Title: Improving naloxone prescribing rates for Veterans with stimulant use disorder (StUD) through AudioCARE technology at the Atlanta VA Healthcare SystemPresenters: Kathryne Spratlin, PharmDAuthors: Lauren Ramshur, MD; Stephanie Oh, PharmD; Kathryne Spratlin, PharmD; Melanie Pafford, NP; Natalie Haslem, NP; Mary K. Pounders, PharmD, BCACPBackground:StUD is a prevalent diagnosis among the...
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CM
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avatar for Kathryne Spratlin

Kathryne Spratlin

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Atlanta VA Health Care System
Hi! My name is Kate Spratlin, and I am one of the current PGY1 Pharmacy Residents at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. I completed my undergraduate degree in Biology from The University of Alabama and earned my Doctorate of Pharmacy from Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy... Read More →
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avatar for Che Jordan

Che Jordan

PGY1 Residency Program Director | Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Grand Strand Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Olympia 1
  Psychiatric Pharmacy (PSY), VA-Atlanta, GA- Atlanta VA Health Care System
  • global Y

10:10am EDT

Early post-transplant conversion from tacrolimus to belatacept in kidney transplant patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena H
Early post-transplant conversion from tacrolimus to belatacept in kidney transplant patientsAuthors: Mikayla Morrow, Kwame Asare, Victoria Burnette, Nicole Melby1)BackgroundAscension Saint Thomas Hospital West (ASTHW) began using belatacept, a selective T-cell co-stimulation blocker, in kidney transplant recipients more frequently in the fall of 2023. It is used if the patient has slow or delayed...
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avatar for Camille Robinette

Camille Robinette

PGY1 RPD, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Primary Care, SVAM1Salisbury VA Health Care SystemPGY1
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avatar for Mikayla Morrow
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JC

John Carr

Manager of Clinical Pharmacy Services, SJCHS
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:10am - 10:30am EDT
Athena H
  Transplant (TRP), Ascension Saint Thomas Health
  • global Y

10:30am EDT

Evaluation of Inhaled Corticosteroid Prescribing for Patients with COPD
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena D
Purpose: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most prominent disease states, affecting nearly 16 million people and ranking as one of the top ten causes of mortality. Improper treatment of COPD can lead to disease progression, increased risk of exacerbations, decreased quality of life, and a negative financial impact on the patient. Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are not...
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BW
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avatar for Brylee Burch

Brylee Burch

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
Brylee Burch, PharmD, received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from Auburn University as well as her Doctor of Pharmacy from Auburn University’s Harrison College of Pharmacy. She is originally from Moulton, Alabama, and her current interests include ambulatory care... Read More →
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AB
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena D
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), VA-Montgomery, AL-Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
  • global Y

10:30am EDT

Optimization of Sodium-glucose Cotransporter-2 Inhibitors in Veterans with Heart Failure
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Parthenon 1
Authors: Austin Seawright, Natalie Giddens, Marci Swanson, Alexis PruittPurpose:Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors have demonstrated significant cardiovascular benefits in patients with heart failure, regardless of diabetes status. Despite strong guideline recommendations, prescribing rates remain suboptimal at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. This quality improvement project aims...
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avatar for P. David Brackett

P. David Brackett

RPD, Auburn University Clinical Health Services
Presenters
avatar for Austin Seawright

Austin Seawright

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
Austin Seawright, PharmD, is a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia in 2025. Upon completion of his PGY-1 residency, Dr. Seawright plans to pursue a PGY-2 in Ambulatory... Read More →
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avatar for Carrie Callahan

Carrie Callahan

Internal Medicine (IM) Specialist, PGY2 IM RPD, Emory University Hospital


Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Parthenon 1
  Cardiology (CAR), VA-Dublin, GA-Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
  • global Y

10:30am EDT

Sotalol Dose Adjustments in Obese versus Non-Obese Patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Olympia 1
Brady Ratliff, Jessica BrumitBackground/Purpose:Sotalol is a class III antiarrhythmic requiring inpatient monitoring due to the risk of QT prolongation and proarrhythmias. Obesity may alter pharmacokinetics through changes in volume of distribution and renal clearance estimation. While actual body weight (ABW) is recommended per package insert to calculate creatinine clearance (CrCl), this may...
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CM
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avatar for Brady B. Ratliff

Brady B. Ratliff

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Ballad Health - Johnson City Medical Center
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avatar for Che Jordan

Che Jordan

PGY1 Residency Program Director | Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Grand Strand Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Olympia 1
  Cardiology (CAR), Johnson City Medical Center
  • global Y

10:30am EDT

Impact of Early Methylene Blue on Vasopressor-Free Days in Medical ICU Patients with Septic Shock
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena A
Impact of Early Methylene Blue on Vasopressor-Free Days in Medical ICU Patients with Septic ShockPurpose: Septic shock remains a leading cause of intensive care unit (ICU) mortality despite standard therapies such as early antibiotics, fluids, vasopressors, and corticosteroids. Methylene blue has been utilized as an adjunctive agent in the treatment of septic shock by targeting nitric-oxide...
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avatar for Aayush Patel

Aayush Patel

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
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avatar for Abigail Mason

Abigail Mason

PGY-2 Critical Care Resident, Erlanger
Erlanger PGY-2 Critical Care Resident 2025-2026
Erlanger PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident 2024-2025
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN Class of 2024
Evaluators
avatar for Abbi Rowe

Abbi Rowe

Director of Pharmacy, AdventHealth
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Erlanger Health System
  • global Y

10:30am EDT

Utilization of Medication Reconciliation Technicians in the Identification of Adverse Drug Events in the Emergency Department
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena B
Aidan Bush, Patrick Blankenship, Crystal Laudermilk, Susan Roberts, Rob Lucas Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital – Maryville, TN Background: According to the CDC, adverse drug reactions (ADRs) cause approximately 1.5 million emergency department (ED) visits annually in the United States and are often linked to recent medication changes. Medication reconciliation technicians (MRTs)...
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KS
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avatar for Aidan Bush

Aidan Bush

Pharmacy Resident, Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital
Evaluators
avatar for Adam Sawyer

Adam Sawyer

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Huntsville Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena B
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Blount Memorial Hospital
  • global Y

10:30am EDT

Beyond Pneumonia - Evaluating the Predictive Utility of MRSA Nasal Screening for Infections Outside of the Lungs
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena G
Background: Methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) screening is an evidenced based diagnostic tool that can guide decisions regarding the need for anti-MRSA therapy. This evaluation aims to assess the correlation between positive nasal PCR results and culture confirmed Staphylococcus aureus infections. The utility of this screening method will be...
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avatar for Alvin N. Tomika

Alvin N. Tomika

Clinical Pharmacist, AdventHealth
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avatar for Alexa Czerw

Alexa Czerw

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, HCA Trident Health Hospital
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avatar for Amy Carr

Amy Carr

PGY1 RPD, AdventHealth Orlando
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), Trident Medical Center
  • global Y

10:30am EDT

Optimal Duration of Daptomycin plus Ceftaroline Combination Therapy in Persistent MRSA Bacteremia - Aliese Dashiell
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena H
Optimal Duration of Daptomycin plus Ceftaroline Combination Therapy in Persistent MRSA BacteremiaAliese Dashiell, Brandon Bookstaver, Ryan McCormick, Alex Ewing, Lauren McAbee, Jake CrockerBackground: Daptomycin and ceftaroline combination therapy (combination therapy) has been used as a salvage treatment of persistent methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) bacteremia for its synergistic effect,...
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avatar for Camille Robinette

Camille Robinette

PGY1 RPD, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Primary Care, SVAM1Salisbury VA Health Care SystemPGY1
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avatar for Aliese Dashiell

Aliese Dashiell

PGY1 Acute Care Pharmacy Resident, Prisma Health - Upstate
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John Carr

Manager of Clinical Pharmacy Services, SJCHS
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena H
  Infectious Disease (ID), Prisma Health-Upstate
  • global Y

10:30am EDT

Evaluation of an Institutional Inpatient Warfarin Policy Within an Academic Health System
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Olympia 2
Title: Evaluation of an Institutional Inpatient Warfarin Policy Within an Academic Health System Authors: Conner Correll Cain; Hannah Young; Gabrielle Iliff; Laura HoldenBackground: Warfarin is a commonly used anticoagulant with a narrow therapeutic window that requires precise management to avoid complications. Pharmacist involvement has been shown to optimize warfarin therapy and improve patient...
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avatar for David Laurent

David Laurent

Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist, ECU Health
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CC
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avatar for Deborah Hobbs

Deborah Hobbs

Associate Chief, Pharmacy, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director & Associate Chief, Pharmacy for Clinical Services at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center. Chairperson Pro-Tem 2021
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Olympia 2
  Medication Safety (MES), Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
  • global Y

10:30am EDT

Inpatient Medication Use Evaluation of Chemotherapy-Induced Febrile Neutropenia
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena I
Inpatient Medication Use Evaluation of Chemotherapy-Induced Febrile Neutropenia Background/Objective: Neutropenic fever occurs in about one percent of chemotherapy patients and requires prompt empiric antipseudomonal β‑lactam therapy. The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines recommend monotherapy with cefepime or piperacillin-tazobactam, as first-line empiric therapy. They...
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avatar for Courtney Isom

Courtney Isom

PGY-1 Community-based Residency Director, Cone Health
Presenters
JG
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avatar for Crystal Wright

Crystal Wright

Pain and Palliative Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy RPD, Kaiser Permanente Georgia
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena I
  Oncology (ONC), Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
  • global Y

10:30am EDT

Impact of Opioid-Sparing Multimodal Pain Management Order Set on Opioid Use and Clinical Outcomes in Thoracic Surgery Patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena J
Impact of Opioid-Sparing Multimodal Pain Management Order Set on Opioid Use and Clinical Outcomes in Thoracic Surgery PatientsAuthors: Kylie Michot, Michael Ezebuenyi, Monica Campbell, Jennifer Jones, Greggory DavisBackground: Multimodal analgesia optimizes postoperative pain management while reducing opioid use and associated risks. Pain management is achieved by optimizing the synergistic...
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avatar for Deidra Easley

Deidra Easley

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Baptist Medical Center South
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avatar for Kylie Michot

Kylie Michot

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, FMOL Health - Our Lady of the Lake
Kylie Michot, Pharm.D., is a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at FMOL Health - Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from University of Louisiana Monroe. Kylie currently serves as Member-at-Large... Read More →
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avatar for Derek Rhodes

Derek Rhodes

Manager / HSPAL RPD, Prisma Health
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena J
  Pain Management (PM), Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

10:30am EDT

Evaluation Of Sickle Cell Fever Protocols in the Pediatric Emergency Department
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Parthenon 2
Background: Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at increased risk for serious bacterial infections due to functional asplenia. Fever in this population is considered a medical emergency requiring rapid evaluation and empiric antibiotics. Guidelines recommend prompt antibiotic administration, while the literature specifically supports delivery within 60 minutes of emergency department (ED)...
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avatar for Beth Phillips

Beth Phillips

Professor, UGAA1University of Georgia College of Pharmacy (Ambulatory Care)PGY2
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avatar for Anne Abrams

Anne Abrams

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Wellstar MCG Health
Anne Abrams is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Wellstar MCG Health. She completed her Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees at the University of South Carolina. She plans to complete a PGY2 in pediatrics at Wellstar MCG Health/ Children's Hospital of Georgia... Read More →
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Ben Ferris

RPD, AdventHealth East Orlando
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Parthenon 2
  Pediatric (PED), Wellstar MCG Health/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
  • global Y

10:30am EDT

Impact of pre-transplant midodrine use on simultaneous liver-kidney transplant outcomes
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena C
Title: Impact of pre-transplant midodrine use on simultaneous liver-kidney transplant outcomesAuthors: Matthew Molk1, Mojibola Awe2, Teresa Gennaro1, Heather Snyder1, Farjad Siddiqui1; Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA1; The Johns Hopkins Hospital; Baltimore, MD2Objective: Determine the impact of pre-transplant midodrine use on outcomes after SLK transplant related to delayed...
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avatar for Matthew Molk

Matthew Molk

My name is Matthew Molk (PharmD) and I am a PGY-1 resident at Emory University Hospital. I completed my pharmacy school education at the University of Florida. I am planning to pursue a PGY-2 in oncology following my PGY-1 training. I am currently a member of GSHP.
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avatar for Allie Hale

Allie Hale

Clinical Pharmacist and Residency Program Director, Parkridge Health System
Thursday April 30, 2026 10:30am - 10:50am EDT
Athena C
  Transplant (TRP), Emory University Hospital
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Resident Presentation - Josh Kota
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Olympia 2

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avatar for Sarah Blackwell

Sarah Blackwell

PGY1 Pharmacy RPD/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Medical Critical Care, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Sarah Blackwell, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, AL. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy from Auburn University in 2011 and completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency... Read More →
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JK
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avatar for Olivia Caron

Olivia Caron

PGY2 Ambulatory Care RPD, MAHEC

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Olympia 2
  Administration (ADM), Wake Forest Baptist
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Pharmacogenomics-Guided Statin Reinitiation in Veterans with History of Statin-Associated Muscle Symptoms
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena B
Pharmacogenomics-Guided Statin Reinitiation in Veterans with History of Statin-Associated Muscle SymptomsDe’Vaughn Vaughn, Jennifer ClarkFayetteville VA Health Care Center – Fayetteville, NC Background/Purpose: Statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) are a leading cause of statin discontinuation, leaving high-risk patients undertreated for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease...
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EH

Elora Hilmas

Pharmacy Clinical Manager, ECU Health
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avatar for De'Vaughn Vaughn

De'Vaughn Vaughn

PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, Fayetteville, NC VA Coastal Health Care System
Hello! I am a graduate of Campbell University's College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. I am a prior-service Army Veteran with a commitment to continuing to serve my nation through providing patient-centered care to our nation's heroes. My clinical interests include endocrinology/diabetes... Read More →
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avatar for Brian Hairston

Brian Hairston

Critical Care Clinical Specialist, FMOL Health | St. Dominic


Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), VA - Fayetteville, NC – Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care System
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Evaluation of Prealbumin Levels on Clinical Outcomes in Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis Treated with Transthyretin Stabilizers
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Parthenon 1
Authors: Jalyn Martin, Justin Joy, Brian Tran, Matthew Brown, Susie Sennhauser, Matthew Gold, Daniel Gold, Kunal BhattBackground: Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a progressive disease caused by myocardial deposition of misfolded transthyretin (TTR) fibrils, resulting in heart failure. TTR stabilizers, including tafamidis and acoramidis, reduce mortality and hospitalization by...
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Jared Briones

Clinical Pharmacist, Adventhealth Apopka
Background/Purpose: In July 2022, AdventHealth Apopka initiated percutaneous coronary intervention services, prompting an interest in the overall performance and care quality of PCI patients. While recommended process metrics by ACC/AHA exist, past researchers have been further examining the relationship... Read More →
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avatar for Jalyn Martin

Jalyn Martin

PGY-1 Specialty Pharmacy Resident, Emory Healthcare
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avatar for Randy Hooks

Randy Hooks

Clinical Pharmacist, East Alabama Medical Center
Internal Medicine- East Alabama Health
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Parthenon 1
  Cardiology (CAR), Emory University Hospital Midtown
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Evaluation of the PRECISE-DAPT Score in Predicting CABG Related Bleeding Readmissions - Laura Adler
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Parthenon 2
Evaluation of the PRECISE-DAPT Score in Predicting CABG Related Bleeding ReadmissionsInyeong Choi, Danielle McPherson, Davide VenturaAdventHealth Orlando, FLBackground/Purpose: Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is recommended for patients after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) with concomitant acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or recent history of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)....
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JK

Joseph Kohn

PRIS2Prisma Health Richland-University of South CarolinaPGY1
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avatar for Laura Adler

Laura Adler

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, AdventHealth Orlando
Laura Adler is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at the AdventHealth Orlando. Dr. Adler received a bachelor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Doctor of Pharmacy at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. After the completion of her current residency program, she will start... Read More →
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avatar for Jolie Gallagher

Jolie Gallagher

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care, Emory University Hospital
I am the clinical pharmacy manager at Emory University Hospital.  My background training is in critical care.  My current areas of interest are optimization of transitions of care and pharmacist burnout and resilience.
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Parthenon 2
  Cardiology (CAR), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Iron Supplementation in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction Following Pharmacist-Led Review
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Olympia 1
Iron Supplementation in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction Following Pharmacist-Led ReviewLauren Finn, Rachel Kile CHI Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga, TN Background/Purpose: Heart failure is a leading cause of hospitalization for patients older than 65, requiring proper management during inpatient stays. Iron deficiency is common in heart failure with reduced...
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avatar for Lauren Finn

Lauren Finn

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga, TN
I'm currently a PGY1 resident at CHI Memorial in Chattanooga, TN. I graduated from University of Iowa in 2025 with my PharmD degree and cardiology is my primary clinical interest. My post-residency plans include working as an inpatient pharmacist at University of Tennessee Medical... Read More →
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BJ
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Olympia 1
  Cardiology (CAR), CHI Memorial
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Impact of Daptomycin Weight-Based Dosing Strategies in Obese Patients with Staphylococcal and Enterococcal Infections
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena I
Impact of Daptomycin Weight-Based Dosing Strategies in Obese Patients with Staphylococcal and Enterococcal Infections Coleton Waggoner, Emily Perez, David Laurent Background: High-dose daptomycin (>8 mg/kg) is increasingly utilized for severe Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus infections. However, optimal weight-based dosing in obese patients remains undefined. Daptomycin exposure is...
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Lena Tran

Pharmacist, AdventHealth Kissimmee

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CW
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avatar for Jonathan Alligood

Jonathan Alligood

Residency Program Director, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena I
  Community Pharmacy (CP), ECU Health Medical Center
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Evaluation of compliance to post bariatric surgery enoxaparin protocol for venous thromboembolism in high-risk patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena A
Title: Adherence to Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Protocol in High-Risk Bariatric Surgery PatientsAuthors: Ashley Bennett, Adele Robbins, Angelita Incer Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital - PGY1 - Atlanta, Georgia  Background/Purpose:  Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a recognized postoperative complication following bariatric surgery, with risk stratification performed...
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EB
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avatar for Ashley Bennett

Ashley Bennett

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Ashley Bennett is from Leesburg, Georgia. She completed her pre-pharmacy coursework at the University of Georgia and received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Mercer University College of Pharmacy in Atlanta Georgia. Her primary professional interest is critical care and her goal is to... Read More →
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avatar for Liz Oglesby

Liz Oglesby

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, PGY-1 Residency Program, Mobile Infirmary
Liz Oglesby, PharmD, BCPS, is the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Alabama. She obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from Auburn University in 2017 and completed PGY-1 training at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in 2018. Her primary practice foc... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Cefazolin vs. Clindamycin for Surgical Prophylaxis in Patients with a Beta-Lactam Allergy
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena H
Abstract Title: Cefazolin vs. Clindamycin for Surgical Prophylaxis in Patients with a Beta-Lactam Allergy Authors: John Otasowie, Plamen Mangarov, Daniel Rogers, and Mydien Tran Background About 20% of all healthcare-associated infections are due to surgical site infections (SSIs), representing a substantial clinical and economic burden with an estimated annual cost exceeding...
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Hannah Schmoock

Internal Med Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, PGY1 Acute Care RPC, McLeod Regional Medical Center
Hello! I am Hannah Schmoock, and I am a Neuro ICU step down pharmacist and PGY-1 pharmacy residency coordinator at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina! I am originally from a small town in Mississippi and completed my pharmacy education at the University of... Read More →
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avatar for John Otasowie

John Otasowie

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Emory Decatur Hospital
Dr. John Otasowie, originally from Edo State, Nigeria, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Benin, Nigeria. He later completed his pre-pharmacy coursework at Georgia Gwinnett College and received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from South University... Read More →
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avatar for Adam Harnden

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena H
  Infectious Disease (ID), Emory Decatur Hospital
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Evaluating the Impact of Perioperative Antibiotic Timing on Surgical Site Infections in Hysterectomy and Colorectal Surgeries
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena J
AUTHORS: Brittany Shellhouse, Eric Shaw, Amy TaylorBACKGROUND: National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) defines a surgical site infection (SSI) as an infection that was not present at time of surgery but occurred within 30 days post-operatively. Due to their significant effect on morbidity, hospital length of stay, and costs, national guidelines recommend initiation of most pre-operative...
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avatar for Jeremy Walley
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avatar for Jessica Sterchi

Jessica Sterchi

Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor and Acute Care PGY1 RPD, BMHT1Blount Memorial HospitalPGY1
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena J
  Infectious Disease (ID), Memorial Health University Medical Center
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Micafungin Treatment Failure in Obese Patients: Standard versus Body Mass Index-Adjusted Dosing Regimens
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena G
Title: Micafungin Treatment Failure in Obese Patients: Standard versus Body Mass Index-Adjusted Dosing RegimensAuthors: Helene Gao, Zachary Halbig, Caroline Gresham, Qian ZhongPiedmont Athens Regional Medical Center - Athens, GABackground: Obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²) affects more than 40% of adults in the United States and is associated with altered pharmacokinetics, creating uncertainty...
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avatar for Helene Gao

Helene Gao

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Piedmont Athens Regional
Helene Gao, PharmD, is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Piedmont Athens Regional in Athens, GA. She completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Georgia Southern University. Upon completing... Read More →
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avatar for Haley Smith

Haley Smith

Neuro Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist / PGY1 RPD, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical CenterPGY1
Haley Smith, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP is the Neuro Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Smith received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), Piedmont Athens Regional
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Evaluation of Pharmacist Impact on Inpatient Glycemic Management
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena D
Background: Diabetes mellitus and hyperglycemia affect 25% to 40% of hospitalized patients and are associated with prolonged hospital stay, increased infections, and mortality. The 2026 American Diabetes Association (ADA) Standards of Care recommend insulin initiation for persistent hyperglycemia ≥180 mg/dL, with glycemic targets of 100-180 mg/dL for noncritically ill patients and 140-180 mg/dL...
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avatar for Jessica Ringler
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avatar for Cortney Anderson

Cortney Anderson

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, AdventHealth
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Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena D
  Internal Medicine (IM), AdventHealth Redmond
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Incidence of Bleeding in Patients Receiving Parenteral Anticoagulation and Apixaban Therapy for VTE Treatment
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena C
Title: Incidence of Bleeding in Patients Receiving Parenteral Anticoagulation and Apixaban Therapy for VTE TreatmentPrimary: Ashley Hannah, [email protected]: Sara Anne Meyer, Lilia Macias, Evaline Inigo, Sarah LopezBackground: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the association between apixaban dosing and inpatient bleeding in patients treated for venous thromboembolism...
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avatar for Eric Marr

Eric Marr

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Baptist Health Lexington
Dr. Marr graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University before obtaining his PharmD and MBA from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Marr completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Baptist Health Lexington and joined the organization as a clinical pharmacist following... Read More →
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avatar for Erin Pace

Erin Pace

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, KFHP1Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia (Managed Care)PGY1
Erin Pace, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES is an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Georgia. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara in San Jose, California. She is a Certifie... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), Candler Hospital
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Burnout Among Pharmacy Residents
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Olympia 2
Background:Burnout is a syndrome resulting from chronic workplace stress. This syndrome usually presents as emotional exhaustion, cynicism and depersonalization from work, and a reduced feeling of achievement. Pharmacy residents are at high risk of burnout due to long hours and increased workload. Due to limited published literature and small sample sizes, current knowledge regarding the presence...
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avatar for Sarah Blackwell

Sarah Blackwell

PGY1 Pharmacy RPD/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Medical Critical Care, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Sarah Blackwell, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, AL. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy from Auburn University in 2011 and completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency... Read More →
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avatar for Hunter McDowell

Hunter McDowell

I am a PGY-1 resident at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. I attended Mercer University for my undergraduate degree and the University of Georgia for my pharmacy degree. I have a passion for critical care and internal medicine. 
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avatar for Olivia Caron

Olivia Caron

PGY2 Ambulatory Care RPD, MAHEC

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Olympia 2
  Administration (ADM), Memorial Health University Medical Center
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Taking a Bite Out of Learning: Teaching Pharmacy Students Counseling Points Using Mobile Micro-Learning
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena B
Authors’ Names: Victoria Creo, Rebecca Stone, Jordan KhailBackgroundMicro-learning is an educational strategy that delivers brief, instructional content designed to improve learner engagement, knowledge retention, and accessibility of materials. Within pharmacy education, micro-learning may provide an effective method for reinforcing clinically relevant counseling points that can be applied in...
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EH

Elora Hilmas

Pharmacy Clinical Manager, ECU Health
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avatar for Victoria Creo

Victoria Creo

PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident, University of Georgia - College of Pharmacy
Dr. Victoria J. Clark Creo is a second year ambulatory care pharmacy resident at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. She practices at a VA outpatient clinic in Athens which is a part of the greater Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA and also at the Piedmont... Read More →
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avatar for Brian Hairston

Brian Hairston

Critical Care Clinical Specialist, FMOL Health | St. Dominic


Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Impact of Anticoagulation Strategies on Thrombotic Events in Patients with Durable Left Ventricular Assist Devices (IMPACT-LVAD)
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Parthenon 1
Title: Impact of Anticoagulation Strategies on Thrombotic Events in Patients with Durable Left Ventricular Assist Devices (IMPACT-LVAD) Authors: Asya Bookal, Danielle McPherson, Michelle Dillon Background/Objective: Advanced heart failure (HF) poses a significant and increasing burden, affecting around 15% of all HF patients. Treatment options for patients with advanced HF include...
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Jared Briones

Clinical Pharmacist, Adventhealth Apopka
Background/Purpose: In July 2022, AdventHealth Apopka initiated percutaneous coronary intervention services, prompting an interest in the overall performance and care quality of PCI patients. While recommended process metrics by ACC/AHA exist, past researchers have been further examining the relationship... Read More →
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avatar for Asya Bookal

Asya Bookal

PGY-1 Acute Care Resident, AdventHealth Orlando
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avatar for Randy Hooks

Randy Hooks

Clinical Pharmacist, East Alabama Medical Center
Internal Medicine- East Alabama Health
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Parthenon 1
  Cardiology (CAR), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Pharmacogenomic- and Drug-Drug Interaction-Guided Antiplatelet Therapy in Veterans Taking Clopidogrel and Omeprazole
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Parthenon 2
Title: Pharmacogenomic- and Drug-Drug Interaction-Guided Antiplatelet Therapy in Veterans Taking Clopidogrel and OmeprazoleAuthors: Sydney Magrath, Julianne Isaac, David DeenBackground:Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, with antiplatelet therapy as the foundation for secondary prevention. Clopidogrel, a widely prescribed P2Y12 inhibitor,...
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JK

Joseph Kohn

PRIS2Prisma Health Richland-University of South CarolinaPGY1
Presenters
avatar for Sydney Magrath

Sydney Magrath

PGY1 Resident, Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System - Charleston, SC
Evaluators
avatar for Jolie Gallagher

Jolie Gallagher

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care, Emory University Hospital
I am the clinical pharmacy manager at Emory University Hospital.  My background training is in critical care.  My current areas of interest are optimization of transitions of care and pharmacist burnout and resilience.
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Parthenon 2
  Cardiology (CAR), VA - Charleston, SC - Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Association between cephalexin dosing frequency in uncomplicated urinary tract infections and treatment failure in discharged Emergency Department patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena D
Association between cephalexin dosing frequency in uncomplicated urinary tract infections and treatment failure in discharged Emergency Department patientsKameron Francis, Rachel Musgrove, Analise Williams, Fataba Gailor, Meghan Hammond, Devon BurhoeBackground/Purpose: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are among the most common bacterial infections seen in the health care system. Cephalexin, commonly...
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avatar for Jessica Ringler
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avatar for Kameron Francis
Evaluators
KL
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena D
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Correlation of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Polymerase Chain Reaction Nasal Swab in Empyema
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena A
Correlation of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Polymerase Chain Reaction Nasal Swab in EmpyemaElliott Wilch; Sarah Frye; Martin Gordon; Cragin CurrenceBackground: Empyema or pyothorax is defined by the presence of purulent exudate in the pleural space and is a life-threatening infectious condition. The most common cause of empyema is bacterial pneumonia and its resulting...
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EB
Presenters
avatar for Elliott Wilch

Elliott Wilch

PGY2 Critical Care Resident, Spartanburg Medical Center
Current PGY2 Critical Care resident at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. 
Evaluators
avatar for Liz Oglesby

Liz Oglesby

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, PGY-1 Residency Program, Mobile Infirmary
Liz Oglesby, PharmD, BCPS, is the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Alabama. She obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from Auburn University in 2017 and completed PGY-1 training at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in 2018. Her primary practice foc... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Spartanburg Medical Center
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Blood Culture Clearance with Different Vancomycin AUC Thresholds in Gram-Positive Bacteremia
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Olympia 1
Authors: Jada R. Guilford, PharmD; Taylor J. Merritt, PharmD; Sarah B. Green, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP; Sujit Suchindran, MD, MPH; Benjamin Albrecht, PharmD, BCIDP; Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA  Background: For more than 60 years, Vancomycin has been used to treat a variety of infections due to gram-positive organisms. Vancomycin has the potential to be nephrotoxic and ototoxic,...
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HS
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JG
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BJ
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Olympia 1
  Infectious Disease (ID), Emory University Hospital
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Comparative Outcomes of Oral Beta-Lactams Versus Fluoroquinolones or Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for Step-Down Therapy in Enterobacterales Bacteremia Secondary to Urinary Tract Infections
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena I
Title: Comparative Outcomes of Oral Beta-Lactams Versus Fluoroquinolones or Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole for Step-Down Therapy in Enterobacterales Bacteremia Secondary to Urinary Tract InfectionsPrimary: Taylor HewittSecondary: Jordyn Meredith, Joseph Crosby, Courtney ZeiglerBackground: This single-center, retrospective, observational cohort study was conducted at St. Joseph’s/Candler...
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LT

Lena Tran

Pharmacist, AdventHealth Kissimmee

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TH
Evaluators
avatar for Jonathan Alligood

Jonathan Alligood

Residency Program Director, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena I
  Infectious Disease (ID), Candler Hospital
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Effectiveness of Amoxicillin-Clavulanate for the Treatment of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E) Urinary Tract Infection
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena G
Title: Effectiveness of Amoxicillin-Clavulanate for the Treatment of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E) Urinary Tract Infection Author: Haseeb Ahmed, Nicholas Rosen, Ryan Tilton, Olivia Randazza, John Williamson, Charles Hartis, Michael E DeWitt, Alexandria Taylor, Jennifer J Wenner, Mary Banoub Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most...
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MF
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avatar for Haseeb Ahmed

Haseeb Ahmed

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Atrium Health - High Point Medical Center
Evaluators
avatar for Haley Smith

Haley Smith

Neuro Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist / PGY1 RPD, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical CenterPGY1
Haley Smith, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP is the Neuro Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Smith received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), High Point Medical Center, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Optimizing Anti-Pseudomonal Therapy Through Risk Stratification: Outcomes of Empiric Cefepime and Piperacillin/Tazobactam De-Escalation
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena H
OPTIMIZING ANTIPSEUDOMONAL THERAPY THROUGH RISK STRATIFICATION:EFFICACY AND SAFETY OUTCOMES OF EMPIRIC CEFEPIME AND PIPERACILLIN/TAZOBACTAM DE-ESCALATION THROUGH ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP INTERVENTIONSJacob Krissinger, Michael Shaw, Rachel Langenderfer, Brittany NeSmithBon Secours St. Francis Downtown Hospital, Greenville, South CarolinaBackground/Purpose: Antimicrobial-resistant organisms are a...
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avatar for Hannah Schmoock

Hannah Schmoock

Internal Med Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, PGY1 Acute Care RPC, McLeod Regional Medical Center
Hello! I am Hannah Schmoock, and I am a Neuro ICU step down pharmacist and PGY-1 pharmacy residency coordinator at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina! I am originally from a small town in Mississippi and completed my pharmacy education at the University of... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Jacob Krissinger

Jacob Krissinger

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown Hospital
Jacob Krissinger is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident currently at Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown Hospital in Greenville, South Carolina. He completed his Pharmacy education at the University of South Carolina. His future plans involve pursuing a PGY2 in Infectious Diseases at Huntsville... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Adam Harnden
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena H
  Infectious Disease (ID), Bon Secours St Francis Downtown
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Management of Lipid-Lowering Therapy for Hospitalized Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena C
AbstractPurpose/Background: Effective lipid management is a cornerstone of secondary prevention in patients with Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS). The 2025 Guideline for the Management of Patients with ACS emphasizes obtaining a baseline lipid profile on admission, initiating or continuing high-intensity statin therapy during hospitalization, and considering early initiation of non-statin therapies...
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Eric Marr

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Baptist Health Lexington
Dr. Marr graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University before obtaining his PharmD and MBA from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Marr completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Baptist Health Lexington and joined the organization as a clinical pharmacist following... Read More →
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avatar for AnnMarie Garcia

AnnMarie Garcia

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Huntsville Hospital
Evaluators
avatar for Erin Pace

Erin Pace

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, KFHP1Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia (Managed Care)PGY1
Erin Pace, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES is an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Georgia. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara in San Jose, California. She is a Certifie... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), Huntsville Hospital
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Real World Comparison of CAR T-Cell and Bispecific Antibody Therapy in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena J
Background: The treatment landscape for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) has expanded with BCMA- and GPRC5D-directed CAR T-cell therapies and bispecific antibodies (BsAb), which differ in treatment logistics, durability of response, and toxicity profiles, including cytokine release syndrome (CRS), immune effector cell–associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS), infections, and...
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avatar for Jeremy Walley
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avatar for Reshma Patel

Reshma Patel

PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident, Northside Hospital Atlanta
Reshma Patel is from Macon, GA. She did her undergraduate studies at Mercer University and received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University College of Pharmacy. Reshma is a current PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident at Northside Hospital Atlanta. Outside of pharmacy, Reshma... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Jessica Sterchi

Jessica Sterchi

Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor and Acute Care PGY1 RPD, BMHT1Blount Memorial HospitalPGY1
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena J
  Oncology (ONC), Northside Hospital
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Characterization of Auto-Verification Gaps in a Post-Merger Health-System - Benjamin Emery
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Olympia 2
Background: Auto-verification of medication orders is a critical clinical decision support function intended to improve efficiency while maintaining medication safety. Following a large health system merger, variation in auto-verification protocols may occur, introducing potential safety risks and workflow inefficiencies. This project was initiated prior to the January 1, 2026 update of Joint...
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Sarah Blackwell

PGY1 Pharmacy RPD/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Medical Critical Care, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Sarah Blackwell, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, AL. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy from Auburn University in 2011 and completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency... Read More →
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avatar for Benjamin Emery

Benjamin Emery

PGY1 HSPAL Pharmacy Resident, Prisma Health Richland
Evaluators
avatar for Olivia Caron

Olivia Caron

PGY2 Ambulatory Care RPD, MAHEC

Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Olympia 2
  Administration (ADM), Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Evaluation of the Impact of a Pharmacy Technician Practice Counc
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Olympia 1
BackgroundPharmacy technicians are essential members of the healthcare workforce, enabling pharmacists to practice at the top of their license while ensuring safe and efficient medication use systems. In July 2024 Wellstar MCG Health established the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Practice Council (IPTPC) to facilitate collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement in pharmacy technician...
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HS
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EC

Ebony Crawford

PGY2 HPSAL Resident, Wellstar MCG Health
I am from Port Saint Lucie, FL I graduated from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, FL with my Doctorate in Pharmacy in May 2024. I am the PGY 2 HSPAL Resident at Wellstar MCG Health and currently attending Augusta University to get my Masters in Business Administration. 
Evaluators
BJ
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Olympia 1
  Administration (ADM), Wellstar MCG Health/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

SGLT2 Inhibitors for Glycemic coNtrol in hospitAL patients with CKD and HF (SIGNAL-CKD-HF)
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Parthenon 2
BackgroundSodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) improve glycemic control and provide cardiovascular and renal benefits in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), heart failure (HF), and chronic kidney disease (CKD). Despite strong outpatient guideline support, data on inpatient use remains limited. Insulin remains the standard of care for inpatient glycemic management due to...
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JK

Joseph Kohn

PRIS2Prisma Health Richland-University of South CarolinaPGY1
Presenters
avatar for Jihyun Chae

Jihyun Chae

Pharmacy Resident, AdventHealth Orlando
Evaluators
avatar for Jolie Gallagher

Jolie Gallagher

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care, Emory University Hospital
I am the clinical pharmacy manager at Emory University Hospital.  My background training is in critical care.  My current areas of interest are optimization of transitions of care and pharmacist burnout and resilience.
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Parthenon 2
  Administration (ADM), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Evaluation of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide on Clinical Improvement in HFpEF and HFmrEF at the Salisbury Veterans Affairs Health Care System
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena D
Authors: Julie A. Gordon, Jon E. Folstad, Charley A. Hepfinger, Camille P. Robinette, Allison E. Strain, Anita A. KelkarBackground: Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF) are highly prevalent among the aging population and contribute to significant morbidity and reduced quality of life. Unlike heart failure with...
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avatar for Jessica Ringler
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avatar for Julie Gordon

Julie Gordon

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Salisbury Veterans Affairs Health Care System
My name is Julie Gordon and I am a PGY1 pharmacy resident at the Salisbury Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. I graduated with my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Cincinnati in April of 2025. After residency is completed, I plan on continuing my career within the... Read More →
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KL
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena D
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), VA – Salisbury, NC – Salisbury VA Health Care System
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Real World Conversion from NPH to Insulin Glargine-yfgn in an Outpatient Clinic Setting
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena B
Authors: Faith White, Ah Lim Yoo, Erin PaceBackground:Insulin glargine-yfgn (Semglee) is a recently approved interchangeable biosimilar to insulin glargine. Comparable cost and clinical efficacy between insulin glargine-yfgn and NPH insulin (Humulin N) prompted institution-wide conversion from its preferred basal insulin NPH to insulin glargine-yfgn. However, there is currently limited guidance...
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EH

Elora Hilmas

Pharmacy Clinical Manager, ECU Health
Presenters
FW
Evaluators
avatar for Brian Hairston

Brian Hairston

Critical Care Clinical Specialist, FMOL Health | St. Dominic


Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc.
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Evaluating the Impact of a Cardiology-Focused Unit on Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction at Hospital Discharge
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Parthenon 1
Authors: Joan M. Jakab, William W. Feese, Mitchell S. Hutson, A. Shaun Rowe, & Kaylee W. Behal Background: Patients with heart failure have complex medication regimens, often involving a need for additional education and care. Multidisciplinary care improves medication adherence and dose optimization of the four pillars of heart failure therapy. Outpatient...
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JB

Jared Briones

Clinical Pharmacist, Adventhealth Apopka
Background/Purpose: In July 2022, AdventHealth Apopka initiated percutaneous coronary intervention services, prompting an interest in the overall performance and care quality of PCI patients. While recommended process metrics by ACC/AHA exist, past researchers have been further examining the relationship... Read More →
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JJ
Evaluators
avatar for Randy Hooks

Randy Hooks

Clinical Pharmacist, East Alabama Medical Center
Internal Medicine- East Alabama Health
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Parthenon 1
  Cardiology (CAR), University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Evaluating Provider Behavior Around Alternative Fluid Orders During the 2024 IV Fluid Shortage
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena I
Evaluating Provider Behavior Around Alternative Fluid Orders During the 2024 IV Fluid ShortageAuthors: Cady Thomas, Jennifer Peltz, Christopher DennisPractice site: ECU Health Contact: [email protected]: In September 2024, Hurricane Helene hit the western part of North Carolina and caused damage to a Baxter manufacturing plant which produces multiple sterile IV fluid...
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LT

Lena Tran

Pharmacist, AdventHealth Kissimmee

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avatar for Cady Thomas

Cady Thomas

PGY1 Pharmacy resident, ECU Health Medical Center
Dr. Thomas is currently a PGY1 at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, NC. She completed her undergraduate degree at University of South Carolina and pharmacy school at Eshelman School of Pharmacy at UNC Chapel Hill. She recently accepted a position as the PGY2 Emergency Medicine... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Jonathan Alligood

Jonathan Alligood

Residency Program Director, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena I
  Community Pharmacy (CP), ECU Health Medical Center
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Implementation of Standardized Electrolyte Replacement Practices at a Veteran’s Affairs Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena A
Emily Robert, Michelle Alonso, and Hunter PerrinJames H. Quillen Veteran Affairs Medical Center – Mountain Home, TNContact Information: [email protected]/Purpose: Electrolyte deficiencies are common throughout patient care and often require timely replacement to avoid adverse events. Disturbances in electrolytes are particularly important due to the potential to cause...
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EB
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avatar for Emily Robert
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avatar for Liz Oglesby

Liz Oglesby

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, PGY-1 Residency Program, Mobile Infirmary
Liz Oglesby, PharmD, BCPS, is the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Alabama. She obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from Auburn University in 2017 and completed PGY-1 training at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in 2018. Her primary practice foc... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), VA - Mountain Home, TN - James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Education on Antibiotic Prescribing Practices for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria and Urinary Tract Infections in the Emergency Department
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena G
Authors: Emily Gunselman; Linda Johnson; Rachel Anderson; Bradley ProctorBackground/Purpose: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is defined as “the presence of one or more species of bacteria growing in the urine at specified quantitative counts (>105 colon-forming units [CFU]/mL or >108 CFU/L), irrespective of the presence of pyuria, in the absence of signs or symptoms attributable to urinary...
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MF
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avatar for Emily Gunselman

Emily Gunselman

PGY-1 Resident, CHI Memorial Hospital
Evaluators
avatar for Haley Smith

Haley Smith

Neuro Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist / PGY1 RPD, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical CenterPGY1
Haley Smith, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP is the Neuro Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Smith received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), CHI Memorial
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Comparative Safety of Inpatient versus Outpatient Step‑Up Dosing for Bispecific T‑Cell Engagers in Multiple Myeloma
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena H
Comparative Safety of Inpatient versus Outpatient Step‑Up Dosing for Bispecific T‑Cell Engagers in Multiple MyelomaSaumyaa Patel; Chynna Bambico; Jon ShafferAdventHealth Orlando, Orlando, FL, USABACKGROUNDBispecific T-Cell Engagers (BiTEs) for relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma were approved with recommended inpatient step-up dosing and post-dose observation to mitigate early toxicities,...
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avatar for Hannah Schmoock

Hannah Schmoock

Internal Med Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, PGY1 Acute Care RPC, McLeod Regional Medical Center
Hello! I am Hannah Schmoock, and I am a Neuro ICU step down pharmacist and PGY-1 pharmacy residency coordinator at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina! I am originally from a small town in Mississippi and completed my pharmacy education at the University of... Read More →
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avatar for Saumyaa Patel

Saumyaa Patel

Acute Care PGY1 Resident, AdventHealth Orlando
Evaluators
avatar for Adam Harnden
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena H
  Oncology (ONC), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

IV Methadone in Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena C
Title: Evaluation of intraoperative intravenous methadone administration for cardiothoracic surgery analgesia Author(s): Anna Carlson, Nevena Mihalovich, Ethan Gerrald, Zachary Klick, Paige Behr, Madison Fielding, Akshara Patel; Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston Salem, NC Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravenous (IV) methadone as adjunctive analgesia in...
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Eric Marr

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Baptist Health Lexington
Dr. Marr graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University before obtaining his PharmD and MBA from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Marr completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Baptist Health Lexington and joined the organization as a clinical pharmacist following... Read More →
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avatar for Anna Carlson

Anna Carlson

PGY1, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Evaluators
avatar for Erin Pace

Erin Pace

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, KFHP1Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia (Managed Care)PGY1
Erin Pace, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES is an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Georgia. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara in San Jose, California. She is a Certifie... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena C
  Pain Management (PM), Wake Forest Baptist
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Evaluating the Impact of Penicillin Allergy Assessment in Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena J
Background: Approximately 10% of patients report a penicillin allergy; however, fewer than 1% of the population have an IgE-mediated allergy. Penicillin allergy evaluation involves obtaining a detailed history of the reported reaction and may include diagnostic testing such as skin testing and/or an oral penicillin challenge. When appropriate, this process can result in the removal of the allergy...
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avatar for Jeremy Walley
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avatar for Martine Abouchabki

Martine Abouchabki

PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Resident, Wellstar MCG Health
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avatar for Jessica Sterchi

Jessica Sterchi

Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor and Acute Care PGY1 RPD, BMHT1Blount Memorial HospitalPGY1
Thursday April 30, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena J
  Pediatric (PED), Wellstar MCG Health/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
  • global Y

12:00pm EDT

Systemwide Implementation of a Centralized Remote Order Verification Pilot
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Olympia 2
Background: Onsite clinical pharmacists balance order verification with a range of concurrent responsibilities. These include consults, multidisciplinary rounds, admission and discharge medication reconciliation, and constant involvement with their respective patient care teams. Increasing demands in any one of these areas can limit availability for higher-value clinical activities. A centralized...
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avatar for Sarah Blackwell

Sarah Blackwell

PGY1 Pharmacy RPD/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Medical Critical Care, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Sarah Blackwell, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, AL. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy from Auburn University in 2011 and completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency... Read More →
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avatar for E Marineau

E Marineau

PGY1 Resident, AdventHealth
PGY1 Resident at AdventHealth Orlando
Evaluators
avatar for Olivia Caron

Olivia Caron

PGY2 Ambulatory Care RPD, MAHEC

Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Olympia 2
  Administration (ADM), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

12:00pm EDT

Closing the Immunization Gap: Using the RE-AIM Framework to Assess a Pharmacy-Led Initiative- Lauren Mikell
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena B
Closing the Immunization Gap: Using the RE-AIM Framework to Assess a Pharmacy-Led Initiative   Lauren Mikell, Courtney E. Gamston, Greg Peden, Kimberly Braxton Lloyd Auburn University Clinical Health Services -Auburn, AL Background/Purpose: Vaccinations are critical to prevent illness and complications, while reducing the burden on the healthcare system.  Despite these known...
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EH

Elora Hilmas

Pharmacy Clinical Manager, ECU Health
Presenters
LM
Evaluators
avatar for Brian Hairston

Brian Hairston

Critical Care Clinical Specialist, FMOL Health | St. Dominic


Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Auburn University Clinical Health Services
  • global Y

12:00pm EDT

Characterization of P2Y12 Platelet Function Test Assessment on Antiplatelet Utilization
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Parthenon 1
Background: Despite its prevalence in clinical practice and its widely accepted role in dual antiplatelet therapy regimens, clopidogrel has demonstrated significant interpatient pharmacokinetic variability and pharmacodynamic responses. Poor metabolizers are at increased risk of cardiovascular events following coronary stenting secondary to their inability to properly metabolize the inactive...
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JB

Jared Briones

Clinical Pharmacist, Adventhealth Apopka
Background/Purpose: In July 2022, AdventHealth Apopka initiated percutaneous coronary intervention services, prompting an interest in the overall performance and care quality of PCI patients. While recommended process metrics by ACC/AHA exist, past researchers have been further examining the relationship... Read More →
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KB
Evaluators
avatar for Randy Hooks

Randy Hooks

Clinical Pharmacist, East Alabama Medical Center
Internal Medicine- East Alabama Health
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Parthenon 1
  Cardiology (CAR), Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
  • global Y

12:00pm EDT

Impact of an Inpatient Heart Failure Consult Service on Readmission Rates and Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy Prescribing: A Single-Center Pre-Post Intervention Study
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Olympia 1
Title: Impact of an Inpatient Heart Failure Consult Service on Readmission Rates and Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy Prescribing: A Single-Center Pre-Post Intervention StudyAuthors: Margaret Matthews, Jessica Yarbrough, Rachel RobinsonPurpose: The 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Heart Failure Guideline endorses the initiation, continuation, and reinitiation of guideline-directed medical therapy...
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HS
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avatar for Margaret Matthews

Margaret Matthews

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Self Regional Healthcare
Margaret Matthews, PharmD, earned her undergraduate degree from Presbyterian College (Class of 2021), where she majored in biology with a minor in chemistry. She went on to receive her Doctor of Pharmacy from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy (Class of 2025). She is currently... Read More →
Evaluators
BJ
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Olympia 1
  Cardiology (CAR), Self Regional Healthcare
  • global Y

12:00pm EDT

Clinical Outcomes with Cefazolin Compared to Broad-Spectrum β-lactams as Targeted Therapy for MSSA Bacteremia
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena I
Background: Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most clinically significant bacterial pathogens and can cause a wide range of infections, from mild skin and soft tissue infections to invasive bloodstream infections with severe complications. The standard of care for methicillin-susceptible S. aureus (MSSA) bloodstream infections has been an antistaphylococcal penicillin or a first-generation...
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LT

Lena Tran

Pharmacist, AdventHealth Kissimmee

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NS
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avatar for Jonathan Alligood

Jonathan Alligood

Residency Program Director, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena I
  Community Pharmacy (CP), ECU Health Medical Center
  • global Y

12:00pm EDT

Post-Thrombectomy Tirofiban in High-Risk LVO Stroke: Evaluating Early Neurological Deterioration
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena A
Background: Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a major cause of disability and death in the United States. Early medical management for AIS is essential for reducing morbidity and mortality. While mechanical thrombectomy (MT) has been shown to improve outcomes in patients with large-vessel occlusions (LVO), complications such as re-occlusion and early neurological deterioration (END) continue to pose...
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EB
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avatar for Brooke Landry

Brooke Landry

PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Evaluators
avatar for Liz Oglesby

Liz Oglesby

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, PGY-1 Residency Program, Mobile Infirmary
Liz Oglesby, PharmD, BCPS, is the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Alabama. She obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from Auburn University in 2017 and completed PGY-1 training at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in 2018. Her primary practice foc... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
  • global Y

12:00pm EDT

The Incidence and Timing of Venous Thromboembolism After 4-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate Administration in Trauma Patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena D
Title: The Incidence and Timing of Venous Thromboembolism After 4-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate Administration in Trauma Patients Authors: Gregory Gurin, Sharon Jordan, Aysu Erdemir Grand Strand Medical Center – Myrtle Beach, SC Background/Purpose: Non-activated 4-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) has been increasingly utilized in trauma patients for...
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avatar for Jessica Ringler
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avatar for Gregory Gurin

Gregory Gurin

Pharmacy Resident, HCA Grand Strand Medical Center
Dr. Gurin earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of New England School of Pharmacy. His professional interests include critical care and administration. Upon completion of his residency, he aims to pursue a position as a critical care pharmacist with future goals... Read More →
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KL
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena D
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Grand Strand Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

12:00pm EDT

Daptomycin Combination Therapy with Ceftaroline versus Anti-Staphylococcal Beta-Lactams for the Treatment of Persistent Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena G
Title:Daptomycin Combination Therapy with Ceftaroline versus Anti-Staphylococcal Beta-Lactams for the Treatment of Persistent Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus BacteremiaAuthors:Christopher Staten, PharmDKelvin Gandhi, PharmD, BCIDPLindsey Moeller, PharmD, BCPSBackground:Persistent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteremia is poorly defined and not well established;...
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MF
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avatar for Christopher Staten

Christopher Staten

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, AdventHealth Daytona Beach
My name is Christopher, I go by Ty, I am a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at AdventHealth Daytona Beach. I graduated in 2025 from Marshall University School of Pharmacy in West Virginia and attended Ohio Northern University for undergraduate. I have worked in retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy... Read More →
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avatar for Haley Smith

Haley Smith

Neuro Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist / PGY1 RPD, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical CenterPGY1
Haley Smith, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP is the Neuro Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Smith received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), AdventHealth Daytona Beach
  • global Y

12:00pm EDT

 Fall Occurrences in Relation to Psychotropic Medications: Association with Polypharmacy and Anticholinergic Burden - Brie Levy
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena C

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avatar for Eric Marr

Eric Marr

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Baptist Health Lexington
Dr. Marr graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University before obtaining his PharmD and MBA from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Marr completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Baptist Health Lexington and joined the organization as a clinical pharmacist following... Read More →
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avatar for Brie Levy

Brie Levy

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Parkridge Health Systems
Graduated from ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. Current PGY1 pharmacy resident at Parkridge Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN. Will be doing a PGY2 in palliative care and pain management at TVHS in Murfreesboro, TN.
Evaluators
avatar for Erin Pace

Erin Pace

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, KFHP1Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia (Managed Care)PGY1
Erin Pace, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES is an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Georgia. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara in San Jose, California. She is a Certifie... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), Parkridge Health System
  • global Y

12:00pm EDT

Assessing Appropriate Use of Trastuzumab and Pertuzumab-Containing Product Reloading Doses After Treatment Delays and Their Effect on Outcomes
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena H
Purpose: Trastuzumab, with or without pertuzumab, is used in the treatment of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive (HER2+) metastatic breast cancer. Both of these monoclonal antibodies require loading doses at treatment initiation and after specified dose delays per their package inserts. This dosing rationale is based on pharmacokinetic studies in patients with solid tumors,...
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Hannah Schmoock

Internal Med Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, PGY1 Acute Care RPC, McLeod Regional Medical Center
Hello! I am Hannah Schmoock, and I am a Neuro ICU step down pharmacist and PGY-1 pharmacy residency coordinator at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina! I am originally from a small town in Mississippi and completed my pharmacy education at the University of... Read More →
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TF
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avatar for Adam Harnden
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena H
  Oncology (ONC), University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • global Y

12:00pm EDT

Evaluating Appropriate Treatment of Neonatal Late Onset Sepsis in a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena J
Background/Purpose: Neonatal sepsis remains a leading cause of neonatal mortality in the United States despite advances in intrapartum screening and antibiotic administration. Late onset sepsis (LOS) is defined as suspected or confirmed sepsis at greater than seventy-two hours of life. Patient presentation is often nonspecific, creating a low threshold for empiric treatment, which may...
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avatar for Jeremy Walley
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avatar for Karlen Brovey
Evaluators
avatar for Jessica Sterchi

Jessica Sterchi

Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor and Acute Care PGY1 RPD, BMHT1Blount Memorial HospitalPGY1
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Athena J
  Pediatric (PED), Cone Health
  • global Y

12:00pm EDT

Beyond First-Line: A Retrospective Evaluation of Vilazodone and Vortioxetine in Veterans with Treatment-Resistant Depression
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Parthenon 2
Madison Brotze and Mark LaBossiereJames H. Quillen VA Medical Center – Mountain Home, TNContact Information: [email protected]/Purpose: Depression is common among Veterans, and many do not respond to multiple antidepressant trials, resulting in treatment-resistant depression (TRD). TRD contributes to increased symptom burden, higher healthcare use, and more complex care...
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JK

Joseph Kohn

PRIS2Prisma Health Richland-University of South CarolinaPGY1
Presenters
MB
Evaluators
avatar for Jolie Gallagher

Jolie Gallagher

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care, Emory University Hospital
I am the clinical pharmacy manager at Emory University Hospital.  My background training is in critical care.  My current areas of interest are optimization of transitions of care and pharmacist burnout and resilience.
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Parthenon 2
  Psychiatric Pharmacy (PSY), VA - Mountain Home, TN - James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
  • global Y

12:20pm EDT

Factors Associated with Successful Publication of Pharmacy Resident Research Projects (Description: Victoria Michel-Milian)
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Olympia 2
Factors Associated with Successful Publication of Pharmacy Resident Research ProjectsTitle: Factors Associated with Successful Publication of Pharmacy Resident Research ProjectsPresenters: Victoria Michel-MilianAuthor: Victoria Michel-Milian, Eric K. Shaw, Amy TaylorContact information: [email protected]:American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)...
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avatar for Sarah Blackwell

Sarah Blackwell

PGY1 Pharmacy RPD/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Medical Critical Care, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Sarah Blackwell, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Birmingham, AL. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy from Auburn University in 2011 and completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency... Read More →
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avatar for Victoria Michel-Milian

Victoria Michel-Milian

I am a PGY-1 resident at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga.
Evaluators
avatar for Olivia Caron

Olivia Caron

PGY2 Ambulatory Care RPD, MAHEC

Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Olympia 2
  Administration (ADM), Memorial Health University Medical Center
  • global Y

12:20pm EDT

Falling into Z-drugs: An Analysis of Z-drug Use and Fall Risk in Older Adults
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena D
Title: Falling into Z-drugs: An Analysis of Z-drug Use and Fall Risk in Older Adults Authors: Madelyn Singleton, Laura Schalliol, Kelsee Tignor, Taylor Dabney  Purpose: This study evaluates the association between Z-drug use and fall risk, evidenced by STEADI Fall Risk Assessment scores (≥4 indicating elevated risk). Z-drugs, including zolpidem (Ambien®, Edluar®),...
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avatar for Jessica Ringler
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avatar for Madelyn Singleton

Madelyn Singleton

PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Resident, South College School of Pharmacy
Madelyn Singleton is a PGY-1 Community Based Resident at South College School of Pharmacy. She completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at South College School of Pharmacy and is interested in pursuing an ambulatory care position after residency, 
Evaluators
KL
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena D
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), South College School of Pharmacy
  • global Y

12:20pm EDT

Pharmacist Impact on Quality of Anticoagulation Management: A Before and After Study
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena B
Pharmacist Impact on Quality of Anticoagulation Management: A Before and After StudyEdward McPartland, Victoria Burnette, Kelley Baxter, Chris LarkinAscension Saint Thomas Hospital WestBackground/Purpose: Labile International Normalized Ratios (INR), defined as a Time in Therapeutic Range (TTR) less than 60%, has been identified as a key modifiable risk factor for adverse anticoagulation outcomes...
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EH

Elora Hilmas

Pharmacy Clinical Manager, ECU Health
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avatar for Edward McPartland
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avatar for Brian Hairston

Brian Hairston

Critical Care Clinical Specialist, FMOL Health | St. Dominic


Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Ascension Saint Thomas Health
  • global Y

12:20pm EDT

Assessment of Adherence to an Institutional aPTT Level Monitoring Protocol for Unfractionated Heparin Infusions
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Parthenon 1
ASSESSMENT OF ADHERENCE TO AN INSTITUTIONAL aPTT LEVEL MONITORING PROTOCOL FOR UNFRACTIONATED HEPARIN INFUSIONSGeorge Saied, Rachel Hemberger, Mary Beth BrinkmanTriStar Centennial Medical Center – Nashville, TNBackground: The use of continuous infusion unfractionated heparin (UFH) is common for treatment and prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism (VTE), myocardial infarctions (MI), anticoagulant...
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JB

Jared Briones

Clinical Pharmacist, Adventhealth Apopka
Background/Purpose: In July 2022, AdventHealth Apopka initiated percutaneous coronary intervention services, prompting an interest in the overall performance and care quality of PCI patients. While recommended process metrics by ACC/AHA exist, past researchers have been further examining the relationship... Read More →
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avatar for George Saied
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avatar for Randy Hooks

Randy Hooks

Clinical Pharmacist, East Alabama Medical Center
Internal Medicine- East Alabama Health
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Parthenon 1
  Cardiology (CAR), TriStar Centennial Medical Center
  • global Y

12:20pm EDT

The Heart of Monitoring: A Retrospective Evaluation of an Antiarrhythmic Monitoring Program
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Parthenon 2
Title: Retrospective Evaluation of an Antiarrhythmic Monitoring ProgramAuthors: Kaitlin A Roberts, Rebecca Holt, Cynthia PohlandObjective: Assess the James H Quillen Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center (JHQVAMC)’s adherence to monitoring recommendations for seven different antiarrhythmic medications (amiodarone, dronedarone, sotalol, dofetilide, mexiletine, propafenone,...
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JK

Joseph Kohn

PRIS2Prisma Health Richland-University of South CarolinaPGY1
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avatar for Kaitlin Roberts

Kaitlin Roberts

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, James H Quillen VA Medical Center
Evaluators
avatar for Jolie Gallagher

Jolie Gallagher

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care, Emory University Hospital
I am the clinical pharmacy manager at Emory University Hospital.  My background training is in critical care.  My current areas of interest are optimization of transitions of care and pharmacist burnout and resilience.
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Parthenon 2
  Cardiology (CAR), VA - Mountain Home, TN - James H. Quillen VA Medical Center
  • global Y

12:20pm EDT

Impact of GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonists on HF-Related Hospitalizations 
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena I
Impact of GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonists on HF-Related Hospitalizations Investigators: Haley Jones, PharmD; Erika Schoenborn, PharmD, BCCP, CPP; Kacy Whyte, PharmD, BCPS, BCCPPractice Site: ECU Health Medical Center, Greenville, NCEmail: [email protected]: Despite advances in guideline directed medical therapy (GDMT), many patients with heart failure (HF) experience persistent...
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LT

Lena Tran

Pharmacist, AdventHealth Kissimmee

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HJ
Evaluators
avatar for Jonathan Alligood

Jonathan Alligood

Residency Program Director, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena I
  Community Pharmacy (CP), ECU Health Medical Center
  • global Y

12:20pm EDT

Does Probiotic Use Protect Against Clostridioides difficile Infections in Patients Taking Antibiotics?
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena A
Does Probiotic Use Protect Against Clostridioides difficile Infections in Patients Taking Antibiotics?Investigators: Brittany Baskett, Kaitlyn Ledet, Melanie Rae SchrackPractice Site: FMOL Health - Our Lady of the LakeEmail: [email protected]: Patients on prolonged antibiotics are at increased risk of contracting a Clostridioides...
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EB
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avatar for Brittany Baskett

Brittany Baskett

PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident, FMOL Health - Our Lady of the Lake
Brittany Baskett is a PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident at FMOL Health - Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of North Texas Health Science Center and completed her PGY-1 pharmacy residency at Baylor Scott... Read More →
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avatar for Liz Oglesby

Liz Oglesby

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, PGY-1 Residency Program, Mobile Infirmary
Liz Oglesby, PharmD, BCPS, is the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Alabama. She obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from Auburn University in 2017 and completed PGY-1 training at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in 2018. Her primary practice foc... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

12:20pm EDT

Impact of Early Resumption of Neuropsychiatric Medications on Sedation Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Olympia 1
Title: Impact of Early Resumption of Neuropsychiatric Medications on Sedation Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients Authors: Jade Gallahair, Victoria Biaggi, Morgan Turney, Joseph Trang  Background: Delirium and agitation are common in critically ill adults and are associated with increased mortality, prolonged ventilation, and longer ICU and hospital stays. Withdrawal from chronic...
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HS
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avatar for Jade Gallahair
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BJ
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Olympia 1
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), AdventHealth Altamonte Springs
  • global Y

12:20pm EDT

Oral Beta-lactam (BL) Versus Fluoroquinolone (FQ) or Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (SMXTMP) in Uncomplicated Gram-Negative Bacteremia (uGNB) - Jared Robbins, Tyler Baumeister, Tracey Bastian Williamson Medical Center - Franklin, TN
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena G
Oral Beta-lactam (BL) Versus Fluoroquinolone (FQ) or Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (SMXTMP) in Uncomplicated Gram-Negative Bacteremia (uGNB) Jared Robbins, Tyler Baumeister, Tracey Bastian Williamson Medical Center - Franklin, TN Background/Purpose: Gram negative bacteremia is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Historically, uncomplicated gram-negative bacteremia (uGNB) has been...
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MF
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avatar for Jared Robbins
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avatar for Haley Smith

Haley Smith

Neuro Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist / PGY1 RPD, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical CenterPGY1
Haley Smith, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP is the Neuro Critical Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Smith received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), Williamson Medical Center
  • global Y

12:20pm EDT

Evaluation of Chromium Picolinate for Blood Glucose Control in Critically Ill Patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena C
Evaluation of Chromium Picolinate for Blood Glucose Control in Critically Ill PatientsChristopher Stone, Richard Lane, Jared Briones AdventHealth ApopkaBackground: Glycemic control is a cornerstone in the management of critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), as both hyper- and hypo-glycemia are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Dysglycemia in critical...
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Eric Marr

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Baptist Health Lexington
Dr. Marr graduated with a Bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University before obtaining his PharmD and MBA from the University of Kentucky. Dr. Marr completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Baptist Health Lexington and joined the organization as a clinical pharmacist following... Read More →
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avatar for Christopher Stone

Christopher Stone

PGY-1 Resident, AdventHealth
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avatar for Erin Pace

Erin Pace

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, KFHP1Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia (Managed Care)PGY1
Erin Pace, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES is an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Kaiser Permanente Georgia. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Maryland, Baltimore and completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara in San Jose, California. She is a Certifie... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), AdventHealth Apopka
  • global Y

12:20pm EDT

Impact on AKIs and Duration of Response in First-Line Treatment for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Tabitha Massengill
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena H
BackgroundNon-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) encompasses 87% of lung cancer cases with a 5-10% five-year survival rate1. For non-squamous NSCLC without sensitizing mutations, the KEYNOTE-189 trial showed the combination of carboplatin/pemetrexed plus pembrolizumab increased overall survival and progression-free survival over chemotherapy alone.  However, pembrolizumab and pemetrexed are both...
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Hannah Schmoock

Internal Med Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, PGY1 Acute Care RPC, McLeod Regional Medical Center
Hello! I am Hannah Schmoock, and I am a Neuro ICU step down pharmacist and PGY-1 pharmacy residency coordinator at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina! I am originally from a small town in Mississippi and completed my pharmacy education at the University of... Read More →
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avatar for Tabitha Massengill
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avatar for Adam Harnden
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena H
  Oncology (ONC), Wake Forest Baptist
  • global Y

12:20pm EDT

Evaluation of RSV hospitalizations in high-risk infants who received nirsevimab vs. palivizumab
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena J
Evaluation of RSV hospitalizations in high-risk infants who received nirsevimab vs. palivizumab Authors: Allison Lopez, Courtney Campbell, Erica Gray, Katelyn Gibson Background Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common acute respiratory infection that can cause mild cold-like symptoms in most infants, but some high-risk infants, such as those born prematurely or with chronic...
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avatar for Jeremy Walley
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avatar for Allison Lopez
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avatar for Jessica Sterchi

Jessica Sterchi

Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor and Acute Care PGY1 RPD, BMHT1Blount Memorial HospitalPGY1
Thursday April 30, 2026 12:20pm - 12:40pm EDT
Athena J
  Pediatric (PED), Wellstar MCG Health/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
  • global Y

1:50pm EDT

Impact of Intravenous Fluid Shortage Mitigation Strategies on Crystalloid Utilization and Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill Adults
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Olympia 2
Title: Impact of Intravenous Fluid Shortage Mitigation Strategies on Crystalloid Utilization and Clinical Outcomes in Critically Ill Adults Authors: CC Gooden, Stuart Pope, Amanda Hammond, Neha Naik Objective: To evaluate the impact of IV fluid shortage mitigation strategies on continuous crystalloid utilization and clinical outcomes among adult ICU patients. Background: Hurricane...
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Karen Babb

Residency Program Director, CHIM1CHI MemorialPGY1
Presenters
avatar for CC Gooden

CC Gooden

HSPAL PGY-1, Emory University Hospital Midtown
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avatar for Karen Barlow

Karen Barlow

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
I received my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy. Following graduation, I completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (formerly Medical College of Virginia Hospital) in Richmond, Virginia... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Olympia 2
  Administration (ADM), Emory University Hospital Midtown
  • global Y

1:50pm EDT

Assessment of Pharmacist Led Medication Reconciliation in the Emergency Department at a VA Medical Center 
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Olympia 1
Background:Medication discrepancies during transitions of care, including emergency department (ED) admissions, are prevalent and can lead to medication errors, adverse drug events (ADEs), and increased healthcare costs.1 Medication reconciliation is the formal process of creating the most accurate medication list and comparing it against medication orders.2 Accurate medication reconciliations are...
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Nathan Wayne

Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist, PGY1 RPC, Wellstar MCG Health
I graduated from UGA College of Pharmacy and then completed a PGY1 residency at UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh, NC and completed a teaching certificate from UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. I then completed a PGY2 Cardiology Residency at the University of Kentucky HealthCare in Lexington... Read More →
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avatar for Jada Abrams

Jada Abrams

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Salisbury VA Health Care System
Jada Abrams is a PGY1 Resident at the Salisbury VA Medical Center. She received a bachelor's degree at Howard University in 2021 and graduated from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in 2025. Her current interests include ambulatory care, academia, and serving underserved communities... Read More →
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NJ

Nieka Jackson

Pain Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (Facility PMOP Coordinator)
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Olympia 1
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), NC – Salisbury VA Health Care System
  • global Y

1:50pm EDT

Impact of Midodrine on 30-Day Readmission Rates in Heart Failure Patients with Hypotension​ - Kaelen Glaze
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Parthenon 1
Abstract Background and Purpose Hypotension is a common barrier to optimization of guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) in patients with heart failure with reduced or mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF/HFmrEF). Midodrine, an oral α₁-adrenergic agonist approved for orthostatic hypotension, has been used off-label to support blood pressure and facilitate GDMT initiation or...
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avatar for Kimm Freeman
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avatar for Kaelen Glaze

Kaelen Glaze

Kaelen Glaze, PharmD, is currently a PGY1 Pharmacy resident at AdventHealth East Orlando. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Nova Southeastern University Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy. Upon completing his residency, Kaelen intends to pursue a career as... Read More →
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avatar for Khushbu Patel
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Parthenon 1
  Cardiology (CAR), AdventHealth East Orlando
  • global Y

1:50pm EDT

Evaluation of Second-Dose Antibiotics in the Emergency Department
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena A
Background: Sepsis is a life-threatening emergency with the potential for high morbidity and mortality. Sepsis often has nonspecific symptoms; however timely recognition of infection-related symptoms is critical. Timing of antibiotic administration is directly linked to improved patient outcomes, whereas delay of subsequent antibiotic doses leads to unfavorable patient outcomes.1 This study aims...
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avatar for Katelyn Edwards

Katelyn Edwards

PGY1 Resident, Baptist Medical Center South
Hello! My name is Katelyn Edwards, PharmD, and I am a current PGY1 pharmacy resident. I graduated from Auburn University in 2022 with my bachelor’s in biomedical sciences. I completed my PharmD at the Harrison College of Pharmacy in 2025. I am excited to begin my PGY2 in infectious... Read More →
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Katherine Fuller

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist --Hepatology
Clinical pharmacy specialist at Emory University Hospital Midtown serving Hepatitis B and C patient populations through the Emory Center for Viral Hepatitis. Emory Midtown PGY1 Pharmacy Practice (Specialty Focused) Residency Director.
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Baptist Medical Center South
  • global Y

1:50pm EDT

Insulin Treatment Strategies for Emergent Hyperkalemia
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena B
Title: Insulin Treatment Strategies for Emergent Hyperkalemia  Authors: Margaret Brown, Matthew Bamber, William Markle FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital Emergency Department – Pinehurst, NCBackground: Hyperkalemia is a medical emergency that can cause cardiac abnormalities and lead to cardiac arrest. Intravenous (IV) bolus insulin regular is a standard medication used to treat...
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Erin Murdock

Clinical Oncology Pharmacist / PGY2 Oncology RPC, Northside Hospital

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avatar for Margaret Brown

Margaret Brown

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, FirstHealth of the Carolinas
Margaret Brown is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at FirstHealth of the Carolinas Moore Regional Hospital. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. Margaret's areas of interest include emergency medicine and critical care. Outside of pharmacy... Read More →
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KP
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena B
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital
  • global Y

1:50pm EDT

Comparative Outcomes and ESBL-Emergence After Beta-Lactam vs First-Line Therapy for Pyelonephritis in the Emergency Department - Halie Anderson
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena J
Background: Acute pyelonephritis is a common and potentially serious bacterial infection of the upper urinary tract that frequently results in emergency department (ED) visits and hospitalizations. The most recent Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines for the management of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTI), include levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, and...
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KN
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KM

Ketrin Mount

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center

Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena J
  Infectious Disease (ID), Wake Forest Baptist
  • global Y

1:50pm EDT

Evaluating the Nephrotoxicity of Extended Infusion Piperacillicin/Tazobactam given concomitantly with Vancomycin
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena G
BackgroundA significant portion of hospitalized adults presenting to a hospital may require treatment with broad spectrum antibiotics. Cases involving suspected infections and sepsis are frequent occurrences in which empiric antibiotic use is warranted. Vancomycin and piperacillin/tazobactam (pip/tazo) comprise a widely used antibiotic regimen incorporating a glycopeptide antibiotic and a...
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Leigh Joyner

Clinical Pharmacist, Tandem Health
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Justin Eboka

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
I am Justin Eboka, one of the PGY1 Pharmacy Residents at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. I attended the University of Georgia for my pharmacy education. I plan to work in the Oncology space after completion of my PGY1
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Kristina Evans

PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Coordinator, Grady Health System


Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital/The University of Georgia
  • global Y

1:50pm EDT

Outcomes Associated with Early Versus Late Infectious Disease Consult for Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena I
Outcomes Associated with Early Versus Late Infectious Disease Consult for Staphylococcus aureus BacteremiaAuthors: Peyton Johnson, Alanna H. Rufe, Adam Harnden, Nancy Bailey, Sarah Vines, W. Creed CarletonPurpose: Staphylococcus aureus is the most common Gram-positive cause of bacteremia and is a serious infection with up to 30% mortality. Optimal management of Staphylococcus...
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Lindsey Arthur

Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Self Regional Healthcare
After graduating Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy in 2016, I completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Carteret Healthcare.  Following residency, I started my pharmacist career at Self Regional Healthcare.  For the majority of my time at Self, I have served as an Internal Medicine... Read More →
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Peyton Johnson

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Jackson Hospital and Clinic
I graduated from Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy in May 2025. After I complete my PGY1 residency at Jackson Hospital and Clinic, I will be an Emergency Medicine Pharmacist at UAB Health. 
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LG

Lyndsay Gormley

RPD, PRIS10Prisma Health-Upstate (Critical Care)PGY2
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena I
  Infectious Disease (ID), Jackson Hospital and Clinic
  • global Y

1:50pm EDT

Resident Presentation - Felipe Gomez
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena H
Title: Association between Enterococcal Infective Endocarditis following a Transcatheter Aortic Valve ReplacementAuthors: Felipe Gómez; Caren Azurin; Stefanie PappasAffiliation: Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, Nashville, TNIntroduction Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is standard therapy for severe aortic stenosis. A severe complication is infective endocarditis (IE),...
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Kellie Ball

PGY2 Ambulatory Care Coordinator, University of Tennessee Medical Center
Hi! My name is Kellie Ball and I am currently the Coordinator for the PGY2 Ambulatory Care program at University of Tennessee Medical in Knoxville, TN. I graduated with my PharmD and Masters of Public Health from Samford University in Birmingham, AL.
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avatar for Felipe Gomez
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avatar for Kelvin Gandhi

Kelvin Gandhi

Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist, AdventHealth Daytona Beach
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena H
  Infectious Disease (ID), Ascension Saint Thomas Health
  • global Y

1:50pm EDT

Assessing Adherence and Outcomes of Tafamidis and Vutrisiran in Patients with Cardiac Amyloidosis in a Rural Setting
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena D
Authors: Amanda Dunlap, Dillion Frazier, and Cy SimsBackground: Tafamidis and vutrisiran are novel therapeutics shown to improve mortality rates and reduce hospitalization among cardiac amyloidosis patients. However, these medications are associated with substantial costs and prescribing challenges. Considering the high cost, lack of data in a rural healthcare system, and the increasing role of...
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Molly Thompson

PGY1 Residency Program Director, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
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Amanda Dunlap

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
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Naomi Yates

Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services, KFHP - Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia (Ambulatory)PGY2
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena D
  Internal Medicine (IM), John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
  • global Y

1:50pm EDT

Impact of a Clinical Pharmacist Workflow Change on Heart Failure Readmissions
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Parthenon 2
Title: Impact of a Clinical Pharmacist Workflow Change on Heart Failure Readmissions   Authors: Sean Ramoso, Kathrina Gonzales Raymundo, Natalie Ortiz-Gratacos, Richard Lane, Nicholas Mastromarino, Tracey Dobbs Contact: [email protected] Background:  Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United...
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Lucy Crosby

Medication Policy and Compliance Pharmacist, AUMC2Augusta University Medical Center/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy PGY1

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Sean Ramoso

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at AdventHealth Apopka
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Sarah Frye

PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Director, Spartanburg Medical Center (Critical Care)PGY2
Sarah Frye, PharmD, BCCCP is the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Surgical / Trauma Critical Care and Residency Program Director for the PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Frye completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Parthenon 2
  Internal Medicine (IM), AdventHealth Apopka
  • global Y

1:50pm EDT

Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Provider Education on Patients with Community-Acquired and Aspiration Pneumonia
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena C
Authors: Dalia Chamma, Colin Busbee, Holly Mclean, Desmond Durham Purpose/Background: The initial recommendation for empiric anaerobic coverage in aspiration pneumonia was made in the 1970s, following the identification of anaerobic isolates in multiple studies. This was likely due to poor isolation techniques and the collection of microbiologic specimens later in the course of disease,...
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avatar for Kayla Brown

Kayla Brown

PGY-1 Residency Program Director, East Alabama Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 1:50pm - 2:10pm EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), CaroMont Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

2:10pm EDT

Development of a Hospital-based Comprehensive Pharmacy Intern Program
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Olympia 1
Background: Contemporary literature calls for health systems to elevate and structure paid pharmacy internships so they benefit both learners and institutions, moving beyond purely distributive tasks and aligning with patient-care activities and workforce needs. While evidence exists that characterizes the structure and impact of single programs, no publications offer a comparison of program...
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Nathan Wayne

Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist, PGY1 RPC, Wellstar MCG Health
I graduated from UGA College of Pharmacy and then completed a PGY1 residency at UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh, NC and completed a teaching certificate from UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. I then completed a PGY2 Cardiology Residency at the University of Kentucky HealthCare in Lexington... Read More →
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Macaleigh Mancuso, PharmD

PGY-1 Acute Care Pharmacy Resident, Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
I am currently a PGY-1 Acute Care Pharmacy Resident in Columbia, South Carolina. I completed my pharmacy education at the Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. Next year, I will be the academic fellow at the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. I serve on the... Read More →
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NJ

Nieka Jackson

Pain Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (Facility PMOP Coordinator)
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Olympia 1
  Administration (ADM), Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
  • global Y

2:10pm EDT

Transforming Care: Assessing the Role and Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Practitioners through Electronic Consult Services
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Olympia 2
Title:Transforming Care: Assessing the Role and Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Practitioners through Electronic Consult ServicesAuthors:McKinley Corley, Deborah Hobbs, Marci Swanson, Nieka JacksonBackground/Purpose:The purpose of this project is to evaluate a correlation in e-consults completed by clinical pharmacist practitioners (CPPs) and the impact they have in enhancing Veteran care.Electronic...
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Karen Babb

Residency Program Director, CHIM1CHI MemorialPGY1
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McKinley Corley

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident
McKinley Corley, PharmD, is a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center in Dublin, Georgia. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia in 2025. Upon completion of her residency, Dr. Corley will join the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center... Read More →
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Karen Barlow

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
I received my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy. Following graduation, I completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (formerly Medical College of Virginia Hospital) in Richmond, Virginia... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Olympia 2
  Administration (ADM), VA-Dublin, GA-Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
  • global Y

2:10pm EDT

Assessing the Prevalence of Inappropriate Insulin Prescribing at Hospital Discharge
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena B
Assessing the Prevalence of Inappropriate Insulin Prescribing at Hospital DischargeDarci Conklin, Jack HandshawAdventHealth Celebration – Celebration, FLBackground/Purpose: To review current prescribing trends to assess whether patients with diabetes are receiving appropriate insulin therapy at hospital discharge.Methodology: Retrospective chart review of patients prescribed insulin at discharge...
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Erin Murdock

Clinical Oncology Pharmacist / PGY2 Oncology RPC, Northside Hospital

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Darci Conklin

PGY-1 Ambulatory Care Resident, AdventHealth Celebration
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KP
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), AdventHealth Celebration
  • global Y

2:10pm EDT

Quality Assessment of Implementation of a VA Population Management Tool for SGLT2 Inhibitor Use in the Primary Care Setting
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena C
Purpose: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global health issue with substantial costs. To improve care, Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System (RHJ VAHCS) adopted the “Potential SGLT2 Candidate by Appointment Dashboard”, a population management tool (PMT). This tool helps providers identify scheduled T2DM patients who are ideal candidates for SGLT2 inhibitors, specifically those with...
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Brooke Jordan-Brown

PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident, Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare system
Brooke Jordan-Brown is a South Carolina native and grew up in Greenville, SC. She played basketball at UNC Asheville where she received a bachelor’s  degree in Biology in 2020 and she graduated from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in 2024. Her current interests in pharmacy... Read More →
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avatar for Kayla Brown

Kayla Brown

PGY-1 Residency Program Director, East Alabama Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena C
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), VA - Charleston, SC - Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  • global Y

2:10pm EDT

Pharmacist-Led Lipid Optimization: Bridging Post-ACS Care with Early Injectable Therapy Initiation
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Parthenon 1
Background: Cardiovascular (CV) disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly eighteen million deaths annually. Among patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), up to twenty percent experience a recurrent major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE) within two years. Optimizing lipid lowering therapies to achieve a goal low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is a cornerstone of...
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avatar for Maegan Herring

Maegan Herring

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Cone Health - Moses Cone Hospital
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avatar for Khushbu Patel
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Parthenon 1
  Cardiology (CAR), Cone Health
  • global Y

2:10pm EDT

Unmasking the Neurologic Exam: Sugammadex for Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal in Neurocritical Care
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena D
Unmasking the Neurologic Exam: Sugammadex for Neuromuscular Blockade Reversal in Neurocritical Care  Authors: Autumn Locke McClung1; Gianna Marie Antinone2; Michael L. Behal1; Mary W. Massaro; Thomas J. Christianson1,4; Paige Ledlow1; Bryn E. Ferguson3; Sarah J. Kugler,3; Robert E. Heidel4; Leslie A. Hamilton1,3  1University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN...
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Molly Thompson

PGY1 Residency Program Director, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
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Autumn McClung

PGY2 Critical Care Resident, The University of Tennessee Medical Center
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Naomi Yates

Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services, KFHP - Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia (Ambulatory)PGY2

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena D
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • global Y

2:10pm EDT

Cracking The CRAB: Evaluating Clinical Outcomes of Eravacycline Therapy in Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumanni - Madeline Lemmon
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena I
Purpose: Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) is a high-priority antibiotic-resistant pathogen of public health concern and is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. In 2024, the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) recommended sulbactam-durlobactam in combination with a carbapenem as the preferred regimen for the treatment of CRAB. Despite IDSA...
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Lindsey Arthur

Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Self Regional Healthcare
After graduating Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy in 2016, I completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Carteret Healthcare.  Following residency, I started my pharmacist career at Self Regional Healthcare.  For the majority of my time at Self, I have served as an Internal Medicine... Read More →
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avatar for Madeline Lemmon

Madeline Lemmon

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, FMOL Health - Our Lady of the Lake
Madeline Lemmon, Pharm.D., is a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at FMOL Health -- Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She earned both her Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Madeline... Read More →
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LG

Lyndsay Gormley

RPD, PRIS10Prisma Health-Upstate (Critical Care)PGY2
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena I
  Infectious Disease (ID), Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

2:10pm EDT

Effect of Antibiotic Selection on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Bloodstream Infections Caused by AmpC β-lactamase–producing Enterobacterales
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena J
Effect of Antibiotic Selection on Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Bloodstream Infections Caused by AmpC β-lactamase–producing EnterobacteralesPhuong Giao Nguyen Tran, Christopher M. Bland, Susan E. Smith, Caroline Turpin, Rachel MusgroveSt. Joseph's/Candler Health SystemBackground: Antibiotic resistance remains a major global health threat. Bacterial production of β-lactamases is a key...
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KN
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Phuong Giao Tran

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
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KM

Ketrin Mount

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena J
  Infectious Disease (ID), St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
  • global Y

2:10pm EDT

Evaluating the Efficacy of Rifaximin Monotherapy versus Rifaximin Plus Lactulose for the Treatment of Recurrent Hepatic Encephalopathy in Hospitalized Patients with Cirrhosis across the Wellstar Health System
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena G
Background/Purpose: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a common and burdensome complication of cirrhosis, associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and frequent hospitalizations. Lactulose remains the cornerstone of therapy; however, its use is often limited by poor tolerability and adherence. Rifaximin is recommended as add-on therapy for prevention of recurrence, but in clinical...
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Leigh Joyner

Clinical Pharmacist, Tandem Health
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Manderrious Glenn

PGY2 HSPAL Resident, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
Hello, my name is Manderrious Glenn — Glenn for short. I am currently a PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) resident at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center. My professional interests center on health-system strategy, formulary management, operational optimization... Read More →
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Kristina Evans

PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Coordinator, Grady Health System


Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), Wellstar Cobb Medical Center / Wellstar Health System PGY1/PGY2 HSPAL

2:10pm EDT

Impact of a Pharmacist Driven Penicillin Allergy Re-labeling Process in the Emergency Department Setting
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Parthenon 2
IMPACT OF A PHARMACIST-DRIVEN PENICILLIN ALLERGY RE-LABELING PROCESS IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT SETTINGErin Schuld PharmD, Aayush Patel PharmD, Mckenzie Hodges PharmDPiedmont Columbus Regional Midtown-Columbus GABackground/Purpose: Approximately 10% of U.S. patients report a penicillin allergy, yet fewer than 1% are truly allergic. Mislabeling often leads to use of broad-spectrum...
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avatar for Lucy Crosby

Lucy Crosby

Medication Policy and Compliance Pharmacist, AUMC2Augusta University Medical Center/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy PGY1

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avatar for Erin Schuld

Erin Schuld

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Piedmont Healthcare
Hi, my name is Erin Schuld and I am currently a PGY-1 resident at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown! I graduated from Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy in 2023 and subsequently started as a staff pharmacist with CVS. After two years, I decided to pursue a PGY-1 residency... Read More →
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Sarah Frye

PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Director, Spartanburg Medical Center (Critical Care)PGY2
Sarah Frye, PharmD, BCCCP is the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Surgical / Trauma Critical Care and Residency Program Director for the PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Frye completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Parthenon 2
  Infectious Disease (ID), Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
  • global Y

2:10pm EDT

Impact of Time to Positive Blood Culture and Time to Definitive Antimicrobial Therapy on Mortality in Intensive Care Unit Patients with Bacteremia
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena H
Impact of Time to Positive Blood Culture and Time to Definitive Antimicrobial Therapy on Mortality in Intensive Care Unit Patients with BacteremiaNicole Rios Serrano, Lena K. Tran, Christopher LloydAdventHealth Kissimmee – Kissimmee, FLBackground: Bacteremia in critically ill patients is associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality. Delays between blood culture collection, result...
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Kellie Ball

PGY2 Ambulatory Care Coordinator, University of Tennessee Medical Center
Hi! My name is Kellie Ball and I am currently the Coordinator for the PGY2 Ambulatory Care program at University of Tennessee Medical in Knoxville, TN. I graduated with my PharmD and Masters of Public Health from Samford University in Birmingham, AL.
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avatar for Nicole Rios Serrano

Nicole Rios Serrano

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, AdventHealth


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avatar for Kelvin Gandhi

Kelvin Gandhi

Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist, AdventHealth Daytona Beach
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena H
  Internal Medicine (IM), AdventHealth Kissimmee

2:10pm EDT

Impact of Pharmacist Education on Opioid Stewardship Interventions in a Community Hospital - Malena Pontrich
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena A
Impact of Pharmacist Education on Opioid Stewardship Interventions in a Community Hospital Authors: Malena Pontrich; Will Stewart Background: Opioid stewardship is an important component of patient safety and therapy augmentation. The 2022 CDC Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Pain endorse the use of collaborative efforts among a variety of clinicians, including...
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Malena Pontrich

Malena Pontrich, PharmD is a PGY1 resident at Baptist Health Lexington. She received her undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Kentucky in May 2021. She completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at UK in May 2025. After residency, she has accepted a position as a staff pharmacist... Read More →
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avatar for Katherine Fuller

Katherine Fuller

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist --Hepatology
Clinical pharmacy specialist at Emory University Hospital Midtown serving Hepatitis B and C patient populations through the Emory Center for Viral Hepatitis. Emory Midtown PGY1 Pharmacy Practice (Specialty Focused) Residency Director.
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:10pm - 2:30pm EDT
Athena A
  Pain Management (PM), Baptist Health Lexington
  • global Y

2:30pm EDT

UNFILLED SLOT
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena G

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avatar for Leigh Joyner

Leigh Joyner

Clinical Pharmacist, Tandem Health
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avatar for Kristina Evans

Kristina Evans

PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Coordinator, Grady Health System


Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena G
  • global Y

2:30pm EDT

The Financial Impact of Implementing an Intravenous Syringe Filler Robot
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Olympia 2
Background/Purpose: Intravenous (IV) therapy is administered to over 90% of hospitalized patients, and medication errors with IV push drugs remain a significant safety concern. Best practice recommendations from the Institute for Safe Medication Practices encourage health institutions to employ ready-to-administer (RTA) formulations to minimize bedside preparation and compounding errors. Hospital...
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Karen Babb

Residency Program Director, CHIM1CHI MemorialPGY1
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Karen Barlow

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
I received my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy. Following graduation, I completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (formerly Medical College of Virginia Hospital) in Richmond, Virginia... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Olympia 2
  Administration (ADM), Wake Forest Baptist
  • global Y

2:30pm EDT

Evaluation of lipid profiles in patients taking tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors for inflammatory bowel disease
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Olympia 1
Background:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of chronic inflammatory gastrointestinal conditions characterized by symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fatigue. Tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitors are commonly used to treat these conditions by blocking activation of the pro-inflammatory cytokine TNF-alpha, which mediates inflammation in the gastrointestinal system. TNF-alpha...
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Nathan Wayne

Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist, PGY1 RPC, Wellstar MCG Health
I graduated from UGA College of Pharmacy and then completed a PGY1 residency at UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh, NC and completed a teaching certificate from UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. I then completed a PGY2 Cardiology Residency at the University of Kentucky HealthCare in Lexington... Read More →
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avatar for Molly Duckett Hogan

Molly Duckett Hogan

PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident, Kaiser Permanente Georgia
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Nieka Jackson

Pain Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (Facility PMOP Coordinator)
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Olympia 1
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc.
  • global Y

2:30pm EDT

Impact of Health-System Community Pharmacists on Adherence for Medicare Advantage Plan Members - Heather Vance
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena I
Title: Impact of Health-System Community Pharmacists on Adherence for Medicare Advantage Plan Members Primary Author: Heather Vance Co-Authors: Catie Harper Practice Site: Cone Health Community Pharmacies and Triad HealthCare NetworkBackground: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) indicates quality of Medicare plans using a star-rating...
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Lindsey Arthur

Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Self Regional Healthcare
After graduating Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy in 2016, I completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Carteret Healthcare.  Following residency, I started my pharmacist career at Self Regional Healthcare.  For the majority of my time at Self, I have served as an Internal Medicine... Read More →
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Lyndsay Gormley

RPD, PRIS10Prisma Health-Upstate (Critical Care)PGY2
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena I
  Community Pharmacy (CP), Cone Health
  • global Y

2:30pm EDT

Association of Acetaminophen/Butalbital/Caffeine Doses and Incidence of Cerebral Vasospasm
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Parthenon 2
Authors: Emma Cloud, Eric Shaw, Mallory StringerContact: [email protected] Site: Memorial Health University Medical CenterBackground:Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is a subtype of hemorrhagic stroke where the bleed occurs between the brain tissue and the arachnoid mater surrounding the brain. The characteristic symptom is a severe headache which patients often...
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Lucy Crosby

Medication Policy and Compliance Pharmacist, AUMC2Augusta University Medical Center/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy PGY1

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Emma Cloud

I am a current PGY1 pharmacy resident at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA. After completion of PGY1, I will be staying at MHUMC to complete a PGY2 in critical care. My primary practice interests are surgical/trauma critical care and code response.
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Sarah Frye

PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Director, Spartanburg Medical Center (Critical Care)PGY2
Sarah Frye, PharmD, BCCCP is the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Surgical / Trauma Critical Care and Residency Program Director for the PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Frye completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Parthenon 2
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Memorial Health University Medical Center

2:30pm EDT

Evaluation of Oxycodone Errors Associated with Auto‑Verification in the Emergency Department
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena J
Background:Auto‑verification enables medication orders to bypass pharmacist review and verify automatically upon entry. Its use is limited to settings, such as the emergency department (ED), where a licensed practitioner oversees ordering, preparation, and administration. While this workflow improves efficiency in emergency departments (EDs), there are concerns regarding the safety of...
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Ketrin Mount

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena J
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Cone Health
  • global Y

2:30pm EDT

Resident Presentation - Natalee Chornak
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Parthenon 1
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Natalee Chornak

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Ballad Health - Johnson City Medical Center
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident
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Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Parthenon 1
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Johnson City Medical Center
  • global Y

2:30pm EDT

Comparison of Linezolid to Usual Therapy in Enterococcus Urinary Tract Infections
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena H
Authors: Chase Arrington; Kelsey Bouwman; Dorothy Williams Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) account for 30-32% of all healthcare-acquired infections, with Enterococcus species found in 15.9% of all catheter-associated UTIs. Standard treatment options include aminopenicillins, fosfomycin, nitrofurantoin, daptomycin, or vancomycin; however, resistance rates to these continue to climb....
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Kellie Ball

PGY2 Ambulatory Care Coordinator, University of Tennessee Medical Center
Hi! My name is Kellie Ball and I am currently the Coordinator for the PGY2 Ambulatory Care program at University of Tennessee Medical in Knoxville, TN. I graduated with my PharmD and Masters of Public Health from Samford University in Birmingham, AL.
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Mckinzie Arrington

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Spartanburg Medical Center
Hi, my name is Chase Arrington. I am a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Spartanburg Medical Center. I graduated from Presbyterian College with my Bachelor of Science and PharmD degrees. I plan to complete a PGY2 in Infectious Diseases at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in Philadelphia... Read More →
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Kelvin Gandhi

Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist, AdventHealth Daytona Beach
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena H
  Infectious Disease (ID), Spartanburg Medical Center
  • global Y

2:30pm EDT

Evaluation of Atrial Fibrillation Post-Left Ventricular Assist Device - Glennessa Hodge
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena A
Evaluation of Atrial Fibrillation Post-Left Ventricular Assist Device Authors: Glennessa Hodge, Anna Crider, Brian Tran, Kiara Patino, Eleanor Schoen, Mahmoud H. Abdou Background  Atrial fibrillation is a common postoperative complication following ventricular assist device (VAD) placement contributing to significant morbidity. Beta-blockers are considered first-line agents for the...
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Glennessa Hodge

PGY1 Acute Care Resident, Emory Healthcare
Hello, I am Glen a current PGY1 pharmacy resident at Emory University Hospital. I received my PharmD from Mercer University College of Pharmacy and will be continuing my training next year as a PGY2 in internal medicine at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy... Read More →
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Katherine Fuller

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist --Hepatology
Clinical pharmacy specialist at Emory University Hospital Midtown serving Hepatitis B and C patient populations through the Emory Center for Viral Hepatitis. Emory Midtown PGY1 Pharmacy Practice (Specialty Focused) Residency Director.
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena A
  Internal Medicine (IM), Emory University Hospital
  • global Y

2:30pm EDT

Evaluation of Initial Dose of Nitroglycerin for Acute Heart Failure Exacerbation
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena C
Evaluation of Initial Dose of Nitroglycerin for Acute Heart Failure ExacerbationAuthors: Amaury Santiago Malave, Christopher Lloyd, Lena Tran Background Nitroglycerin, a vasodilator, administered as an intravenous (IV) bolus at doses between 400 to 800 mcg and infusions of 100-200 mcg/min have shown to rapidly decrease preload, afterload, and improve myocardial oxygen supply in patients with...
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Kayla Brown

PGY-1 Residency Program Director, East Alabama Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), AdventHealth Kissimmee
  • global Y

2:30pm EDT

Inpatient Pharmacist-led Penicillin Allergy Delabeling (iPPADL)
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena D
Inpatient Pharmacist-led Penicillin Allergy Delabeling (iPPADL)Authors: Caleb Gosnell, Benjamin Britt, Vince Buttrick, Erik Turgeon at Lexington Medical CenterBackground/Purpose: Reports of penicillin allergies are common, as many as 25% of patients have a penicillin allergy in their medical record. Most of these patients have mild reactions, such as urticaria. Patients with a remote history of...
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Molly Thompson

PGY1 Residency Program Director, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
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Caleb Gosnell

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Lexington Medical Center
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Naomi Yates

Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services, KFHP - Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia (Ambulatory)PGY2
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena D
  Internal Medicine (IM), Lexington Medical Center
  • global Y

2:30pm EDT

Evaluating Emergency Department Order Set in Sickle Cell Pain Management
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena B
Evaluating Emergency Department Order Set in Sickle Cell Pain ManagementKatherine Weller PharmD, Kanaan Shah PharmD, Christele Francois PharmD, BCPS, Tonya Hershman PharmD, BCPS, Karen Clarke, MD, Alexandra Arges MD, Mohamad Moussa MD, Yoo Mee Shin MD, Nicholas Kurtzman MD, Krista Dumkow PharmD, BCEMP, BCPS; Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA Background: Vaso-occlusive crises (VOC)...
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Erin Murdock

Clinical Oncology Pharmacist / PGY2 Oncology RPC, Northside Hospital

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Katherine Weller

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Emory University Hospital
I am a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at Emory University Hospital and will continue my training there as a PGY-2 in Internal Medicine. I earned my Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Georgia and am an active member of GSHP, ACCP, APhA, and ASHP.
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Thursday April 30, 2026 2:30pm - 2:50pm EDT
Athena B
  Pain Management (PM), Emory University Hospital
  • global Y

2:50pm EDT

Driving Accuracy and Accountability: A Systemwide Inventory Integrity Program
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Olympia 2
Title: Driving Accuracy and Accountability: A Systemwide Inventory Integrity ProgramAuthors: Veronica Bekheit, PharmD, MSMEd & Heath Jennings, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FASHP, FACHEBackground:The Central Florida Division historically relied on a third-party vendor to conduct biannual full inventory audits across pharmacy locations. While these audits provided external validation, they required...
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Karen Babb

Residency Program Director, CHIM1CHI MemorialPGY1
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Veronica Bekheit

PGY2 Health-Systems Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Resident, AdventHealth Orlando
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Karen Barlow

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
I received my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy. Following graduation, I completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (formerly Medical College of Virginia Hospital) in Richmond, Virginia... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Olympia 2
  Administration (ADM), AdventHealth Orlando

2:50pm EDT

Evaluating Symptom Documentation of Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection and Bacterial Vaginosis in Women’s Health Clinics at the Fayetteville NC VA
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena B
Background/Purpose: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is defined as the isolation of quantifiable bacteria in the urine in the absence of urinary symptoms. Per 2019 IDSA guidelines for the management of asymptomatic bacteriuria, healthy nonpregnant women, patients with diabetes, and older adult women should not be screened or treated for asymptomatic bacteriuria. Despite most recent guideline...
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Erin Murdock

Clinical Oncology Pharmacist / PGY2 Oncology RPC, Northside Hospital

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Jordan Powe

PGY-1 Resident, Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System
Jordan Powe, Pharm.D. is a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice resident with the Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. Her practice interests include ambulatory care, women’s health, and... Read More →
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Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), VA - Fayetteville, NC – Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care System

2:50pm EDT

Impact of Amlodipine to Nifedipine Conversions by a Remote Pharmacy Hypertensive Service
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Parthenon 2
Authors: Rayna Wallace, Jamie Coates, Kristina HazardBackground: Blood pressure guidelines involve a stepwise approach with lifestyle modifications and medication(s) to achieve target blood pressure. Calcium channel blockers, amlodipine and nifedipine, are recommended as first-line antihypertensive agents due to their efficacy in lowering blood pressure. While amlodipine and nifedipine’s...
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Lucy Crosby

Medication Policy and Compliance Pharmacist, AUMC2Augusta University Medical Center/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy PGY1

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Sarah Frye

PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Director, Spartanburg Medical Center (Critical Care)PGY2
Sarah Frye, PharmD, BCCCP is the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Surgical / Trauma Critical Care and Residency Program Director for the PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Frye completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Parthenon 2
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc.

2:50pm EDT

Resident Presentation- Sherique Shaw
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Parthenon 1
AUTHORS: Sherique S. Shaw, Jeremy Bennett, Brianna Rhodes, Kalyn D. PoundersBACKGROUND: Approximately 6.7 million American adults over the age of 20 were diagnosed with heart failure (HF) in 2024. This number is expected to rise to 8.7 million by 2030. Heart failure hospitalizations accounted for the highest healthcare costs among cardiovascular related hospitalization at $18.5 billion. The first...
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Sherique Shaw

PGY 1 Pharmacy residents, Atlanta VA Medical Center
Hi! My name is Sherique Shaw. I am one of the current PGY1 Pharmacy Residents at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. I earned my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University College of Pharmacy in Atlanta, GA. I have a strong interest in ambulatory care, with a focus on chronic disease... Read More →
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Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Parthenon 1
  Cardiology (CAR), VA-Atlanta, GA- Atlanta VA Health Care System
  • global Y

2:50pm EDT

Analgesic Dose Ketamine Infusion for Pain Control of Trauma Patients in the Critical Care Setting
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Olympia 1
Title: Analgesic Dose Ketamine Infusion for Pain Control of Trauma Patients in the Critical Care SettingAuthors: Alyssa Sangalang, Brooke Gallman, & Jamie McCarthyPractice Site: Piedmont Athens Regional Medical CenterIntroduction: Adequate pain control is essential in the management of traumatic injuries. Per the 2018 Society of Critical Care Medicine Pain, Agitation/Sedation, Delirium,...
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Nathan Wayne

Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist, PGY1 RPC, Wellstar MCG Health
I graduated from UGA College of Pharmacy and then completed a PGY1 residency at UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh, NC and completed a teaching certificate from UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. I then completed a PGY2 Cardiology Residency at the University of Kentucky HealthCare in Lexington... Read More →
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Alyssa Sangalang

Alyssa Sangalang, PharmD, is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Piedmont Athens Regional in Athens, GA. She completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. Upon completion of her PGY1 residency, she plans on continuing her pharmacy career with Piedmont... Read More →
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Nieka Jackson

Pain Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (Facility PMOP Coordinator)
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Olympia 1
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Piedmont Athens Regional
  • global Y

2:50pm EDT

Efficacy and Safety of Sugammadex Versus Neostigmine for Neuromuscular Blocker Reversal Following Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena A
Title: Efficacy and Safety of Sugammadex Versus Neostigmine for Neuromuscular Blocker Reversal Following Minimally Invasive Direct Coronary Artery Bypass Authors: Micah Wilson and Jeannie WatsonIntroduction: Neuromuscular blocking agents given for anesthesia are reversed with neostigmine or sugammadex to facilitate extubation. Due to neostigmine's shorter half-life and indirect mechanism of...
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Katherine Fuller

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist --Hepatology
Clinical pharmacy specialist at Emory University Hospital Midtown serving Hepatitis B and C patient populations through the Emory Center for Viral Hepatitis. Emory Midtown PGY1 Pharmacy Practice (Specialty Focused) Residency Director.
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Saint Thomas West Hospital
  • global Y

2:50pm EDT

Evaluation of Antibiotic Duration Between Concordant vs Discordant Multiplex Pneumonia PCR and Respiratory Culture Results
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena G
Title: Evaluation of Antibiotic Duration Between Concordant vs Discordant Multiplex Pneumonia PCR and Respiratory Culture Results Authors: Kala Eliacin, Rachel Tendler, Haodi Ruan  Background/Purpose: Multiplex pneumonia PCR panels provide rapid identification of respiratory pathogens; however, discrepancies between PCR results and conventional respiratory cultures can introduce...
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Leigh Joyner

Clinical Pharmacist, Tandem Health
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Kala Eliacin

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Emory Saint Joseph Hospital
Kala Eliacin is from Buford, Georgia and attended Georgia State University where she majored in chemistry.  She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy.  Her professional interests include critical care and cardiology.  After completion... Read More →
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Kristina Evans

PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Coordinator, Grady Health System


Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital
  • global Y

2:50pm EDT

Tracking the Trends: Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia Rates in a Rural, Not-for-Profit Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena I
Title: Tracking the Trends: Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia Rates in a Rural, Not-for-Profit Hospital Authors: Natalie Ly, Heather Gibson, Allison Cid, Gretchen Arnoczy FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital – Pinehurst, NC  Background: Infectious Diseases (ID) consultation is associated with improved outcomes in Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia (SAB), yet access may be limited...
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Lindsey Arthur

Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Self Regional Healthcare
After graduating Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy in 2016, I completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Carteret Healthcare.  Following residency, I started my pharmacist career at Self Regional Healthcare.  For the majority of my time at Self, I have served as an Internal Medicine... Read More →
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Lyndsay Gormley

RPD, PRIS10Prisma Health-Upstate (Critical Care)PGY2
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena I
  Infectious Disease (ID), FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital
  • global Y

2:50pm EDT

Evaluating Methotrexate Effectiveness for Ectopic Pregnancy Management in Obese Patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena C
Background: Ectopic pregnancy is a potentially life-threatening condition commonly managed with methotrexate in hemodynamically stable patients without absolute contraindications. Although methotrexate dosing is calculated using body surface area, the optimal weight-based strategy in obese patients remains uncertain. Historically, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Cherokee, and Forsyth utilized adjusted...
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David Matatov

David Matatov is from Atlanta, GA. He did his undergraduate studies at Georgia State University and received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University College of Pharmacy. David is a current PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Northside Hospital Atlanta. Next year, David will be... Read More →
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Kayla Brown

PGY-1 Residency Program Director, East Alabama Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), Northside Hospital
  • global Y

2:50pm EDT

Implementation of Prescriber Antibiotic Scorecards in a Rural Community Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena D
Title: Implementation of Prescriber Antibiotic Scorecards in a Rural Community HospitalAuthors: Valeriy Shipilov PharmD, Joshua Pruitt PharmD, BCIDPPurpose: Antimicrobial stewardship is an essential practice component in acute care settings as about 30% of all antibiotics prescribed in U.S. acute care hospitals are unnecessary or suboptimal.  Tracking and reporting of antimicrobial...
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Molly Thompson

PGY1 Residency Program Director, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
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Valeriy Shipilov

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville
Hello! My name is Valeriy Shipilov and I am a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville. I completed my PharmD at Keck Graduate Institute in Southern California and have previously worked as a pharmacy Intern while I was in school. For the future, I plan on working... Read More →
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Naomi Yates

Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services, KFHP - Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia (Ambulatory)PGY2
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena D
  Internal Medicine (IM), Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville

2:50pm EDT

Assessment of Antiresorptive Therapy Utilization in Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Abiraterone with Prednisone + Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena H
Title: Assessment of Antiresorptive Therapy Utilization in Prostate Cancer Patients Receiving Abiraterone with Prednisone + Androgen Deprivation TherapyAuthors: Makenzie Boyd & Barbie GleatonBackground: Abiraterone is an oral anticancer agent widely used for the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer in combination with prednisone and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). One of the...
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Kellie Ball

PGY2 Ambulatory Care Coordinator, University of Tennessee Medical Center
Hi! My name is Kellie Ball and I am currently the Coordinator for the PGY2 Ambulatory Care program at University of Tennessee Medical in Knoxville, TN. I graduated with my PharmD and Masters of Public Health from Samford University in Birmingham, AL.
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Kelvin Gandhi

Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist, AdventHealth Daytona Beach
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena H
  Oncology (ONC), VA-Birmingham, Al-Birmingham VA Health Care System
  • global Y

2:50pm EDT

Impact of Ciprofloxacin/Dexamethasone Utilization in Pediatric Tracheostomy Patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena J
Title: Impact of Ciprofloxacin/Dexamethasone Utilization in Pediatric Tracheostomy PatientsAuthors: Rachel Dickey, Andrea Gerwin, Stephanie ConradBackground/Purpose: Ciprofloxacin/dexamethasone (cip/dex) is a combination antibiotic and corticosteroid that is available in a topical otic formulation. Current approved indications include the treatment of acute otitis externa and...
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Ketrin Mount

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center

Thursday April 30, 2026 2:50pm - 3:10pm EDT
Athena J
  Pediatric (PED), Erlanger Health System
  • global Y

3:10pm EDT

Prescription for Productivity: Assessment of Pharmacy Workload as a Productivity Metric
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Olympia 2
Authors: Derek Rhodes, Tim Walker, Doug Furmanek, Laura Holden, Harry Jozefczyk, Deborah Hurley, Ally Nielson, Natalia ValentiBackground: Productivity is measured as a ratio of an input of work hours to an output of a unit of service. Many health systems rely on traditional metrics such as number of billed doses, order processed or patient days to evaluate staffing needs and operational...
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Karen Babb

Residency Program Director, CHIM1CHI MemorialPGY1
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Joy Dahlen

Pharmacy Resident, Prisma Health
Current PGY2 Health System Administration and Leadership Resident at Prisma Health Richland, originally from North Dakota with interests in pharmacy benefits, medication safety, and supply chain management.
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Karen Barlow

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
I received my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia, College of Pharmacy. Following graduation, I completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System (formerly Medical College of Virginia Hospital) in Richmond, Virginia... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Olympia 2
  Administration (ADM), Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
  • global Y

3:10pm EDT

An Observational Study of Patients Using U-200 Insulin in Insulin Pumps
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Parthenon 1
Title:An Observational Study of Patients Using U-200 Insulin in Insulin Pumps Authors:Gabrielle E. Hall, Lauren Blumenfeld, Tavajay Campbell, Haley Pressley, Jonathan Hughes, Blake R. JohnsonPractice Site: Ascension Saint ThomasBackground: The use of concentrated insulin in insulin pumps has been described in a few small studies. These studies describe the use of human regular U-500...
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Gabrielle Hall

PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident, Ascension Saint Thomas
Gabrielle Hall, PharmD is the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident at Ascension Saint Thomas Medical Partners where she has been exposed to a variety of disease states within a collaborative practice agreement. Prior to PGY2 residency, she completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency... Read More →
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avatar for Khushbu Patel
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Parthenon 1
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Ascension Saint Thomas Health
  • global Y

3:10pm EDT

Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Collaborative Management on A1C Reduction in a Rural Family Medicine Clinic
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena D
Objective: To evaluate whether collaborative management with a clinical pharmacist in a family medicine setting leads to more adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) achieving hemoglobin A1c (A1C) reduction within 3–6 months compared to matched patients receiving usual care.Background: T2DM remains a major contributor to morbidity and mortality, particularly in rural populations...
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Molly Thompson

PGY1 Residency Program Director, HCA Healthcare Trident Hospital
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Jessica James

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
My name is Jessica James, and I am a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Georgia. I earned my PharmD from St. John's University in New York. Following completion of my residency, I plan to begin working as a clinical pharmacist.
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Naomi Yates

Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Services, KFHP - Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia (Ambulatory)PGY2
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena D
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital/The University of Georgia
  • global Y

3:10pm EDT

Pharmacist-Led Intervention to Reduce Anticholinergic Burden in Older Adults
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena B
Name: Caroline [email protected] Background/Purpose:Anticholinergic medications block the effects of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. These medications treat a variety of conditions, including seasonal allergies, Parkinson’s disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, urinary incontinence, and more. Side effects of anticholinergic medications include urinary...
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Erin Murdock

Clinical Oncology Pharmacist / PGY2 Oncology RPC, Northside Hospital

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Caroline McKenna

PGY-2 in Ambulatory Care and Academia, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC)
Caroline is originally from Saratoga Springs, NY and completed her doctorate of pharmacy degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in 2024. She completed her PGY-1 in Ambulatory Care and is completing her PGY-2 in Ambulatory Care and Academia at the Mountain Area... Read More →
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Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Mountain Area Health Education Center /UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
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3:10pm EDT

Evaluation of Safety Outcomes in Patients with Diabetes Receiving Perioperative Dexamethasone
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena I
Title: Evaluation of Safety Outcomes in Patients with Diabetes Receiving Perioperative Dexamethasone  Investigators: Christian Garner, Devon Johnson, Spencer LivengoodPractice Site: ECU Health Medical Center Contact: [email protected]: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) occurs in ~30% of surgical patients and is more common in high-risk procedures....
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Lindsey Arthur

Clinical Pharmacy Manager, Self Regional Healthcare
After graduating Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy in 2016, I completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Carteret Healthcare.  Following residency, I started my pharmacist career at Self Regional Healthcare.  For the majority of my time at Self, I have served as an Internal Medicine... Read More →
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Christian Garner

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, ECU Health Medical Center
My name is Christian Garner, PharmD, and I am a PGY1 pharmacy resident at ECU Health Medical Center. I received my PharmD degree from Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences in May 2025. I am currently pursuing a job as an internal medicine pharmacist post-residency... Read More →
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Lyndsay Gormley

RPD, PRIS10Prisma Health-Upstate (Critical Care)PGY2
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena I
  Community Pharmacy (CP), ECU Health Medical Center
  • global Y

3:10pm EDT

Evaluation of Hydrocortisone vs Hydrocortisone Plus Fludrocortisone in Septic Shock Among Critically Ill Patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Olympia 1
Authors: Matthew Huebner, Julie Willmon, Kevin PachecoBackground Septic shock is a life-threatening condition characterized by a dysregulated host response to an infection. Hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone are corticosteroids that are proposed to modulate the host response and may improve outcomes in septic shock. In the ADRENAL trial, hydrocortisone did not lower mortality versus placebo1,...
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Nathan Wayne

Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist, PGY1 RPC, Wellstar MCG Health
I graduated from UGA College of Pharmacy and then completed a PGY1 residency at UNC REX Healthcare in Raleigh, NC and completed a teaching certificate from UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. I then completed a PGY2 Cardiology Residency at the University of Kentucky HealthCare in Lexington... Read More →
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MATTHEW Huebner

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, AdventHealth
I am Matt Huebner, a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at AdventHealth Winter Park in Winter Park, Florida. I received my bachelors and PharmD degree from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in Pennsylvania. Currently, I am planning to become a clinical pharmacist in the Orlando area with an interest... Read More →
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Nieka Jackson

Pain Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (Facility PMOP Coordinator)
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Olympia 1
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), AdventHealth Winter Park
  • global Y

3:10pm EDT

Antimicrobial Prescribing Practices for Community-Acquired Pneumonia in a Community, Teaching Health System
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena G
Title: Antimicrobial Prescribing Practices for Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) in a Community, Teaching Health SystemAuthors: Anna Collins, Chris Whitman, Rachel L. Foster, Jeff Bruni, Cherie AbernathyBackground: Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a major U.S. health concern, particularly in adults aged 65 years and older. Many antibiotic prescriptions may deviate from guidelines, with...
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Leigh Joyner

Clinical Pharmacist, Tandem Health
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Anna Collins

PGY1 Resident, Mobile Infirmary
Anna is a PGY1 resident at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Alabama. She is originally from Hurley, Mississippi and received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Mississippi. 
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Kristina Evans

PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Coordinator, Grady Health System


Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
  • global Y

3:10pm EDT

Treatment of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia and the Impact of Infectious Disease Consultation
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena H
Title:Treatment of Staphylococcus Aureus Bacteremia and the Impact of Infectious Disease ConsultationAuthors:Westley Eccles, Stephen Eure, Doug CarrollPractice Site:DCH Regional Medical Center-Tuscloosa, ALBackground: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) remains a highly virulent pathogen causing infections worldwide. The pathogen frequently invades into the bloodstream to cause S....
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Kellie Ball

PGY2 Ambulatory Care Coordinator, University of Tennessee Medical Center
Hi! My name is Kellie Ball and I am currently the Coordinator for the PGY2 Ambulatory Care program at University of Tennessee Medical in Knoxville, TN. I graduated with my PharmD and Masters of Public Health from Samford University in Birmingham, AL.
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Westley Eccles

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, DCH Regional Medical Center
Hello, my name is Westley Eccles, Pharm.D. I am currently a PGY1 pharmacy resident at DCH Regional Medical Center. I attended the Harrison College of Pharmacy located at Auburn University for my academic pharmacy studies. Following completion of my residency training, I'm planning... Read More →
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Kelvin Gandhi

Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist, AdventHealth Daytona Beach
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena H
  Infectious Disease (ID), DCH Regional Medical Center

3:10pm EDT

Characterization of Extravasation Events in Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena J
Title: Characterization of Extravasation Events in Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Patients Authors: Muhan Wang, Lauren Wilcox, Virginia Montgomery Background: Extravasation injuries are a significant source of treatment-related harm in hospitalized patients, with reported incidences of non-vesicant extravasation ranging from 0.1% to 6% in adult patients. Extravasation events...
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Ketrin Mount

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center

Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena J
  Internal Medicine (IM), Shepherd Center

3:10pm EDT

Evaluating the Impact of Empiric Anti-MRSA Therapy on Length of Stay in Patients Hospitalized with Community-Acquired Pneumonia - Jessica Giraldo
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena C
Title: Evaluating the Impact of Empiric Anti-MRSA Therapy on Length of Stay in Patients Hospitalized with Community-Acquired Pneumonia Authors: Jessica Giraldo, Dina Kheir, Timmy Do Institution: AdventHealth Central Florida Division (AH-CFD) Background Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remains one of the leading causes of hospitalization in the United States, contributing to...
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Jessica Giraldo

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, AdventHealth East Orlando
Jessica Giraldo, PharmD, is a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at AdventHealth East Orlando. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) and plans to work as a clinical pharmacist after completing her residency.
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Kayla Brown

PGY-1 Residency Program Director, East Alabama Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), AdventHealth East Orlando
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3:10pm EDT

Evaluation of Discharge Medication Prescribing for Patients with Heart Failure Before and After Pharmacist Involvement 
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Parthenon 2
TITLE: Evaluation of Discharge Medication Prescribing for Patients with Heart Failure Before and After Pharmacist Involvement  AUTHORS: Uyen Nguyen, Amanda Herndon, and Christine Wong BACKGROUND: Heart failure (HF) is a leading cause of hospital admissions and readmissions in the United States. The 2022 ACC/AHA/HFSA guidelines recommend that eligible patients with heart failure be discharged...
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Lucy Crosby

Medication Policy and Compliance Pharmacist, AUMC2Augusta University Medical Center/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy PGY1

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avatar for Uyen Nguyen
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Sarah Frye

PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Director, Spartanburg Medical Center (Critical Care)PGY2
Sarah Frye, PharmD, BCCCP is the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for Surgical / Trauma Critical Care and Residency Program Director for the PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Dr. Frye completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Parthenon 2
  Internal Medicine (IM), AdventHealth Redmond

3:10pm EDT

Evaluation of Antibiotic Use in Culture-Negative Early-Onset Sepsis in Neonates within a Community Health System
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena A
Background/Purpose: Early-onset sepsis (EOS) is a systemic infection occurring within the first week of life and remains a major contributor to neonatal morbidity and mortality. Clinical manifestations of EOS are often nonspecific. Empiric broad‑spectrum antibiotics are frequently initiated in suspected infection based on maternal or neonatal risk factors. Literature supports...
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Bayley George

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Bayley George is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Northeast Georgia Medical Center - in Gainesville. He received his PharmD from South College School of Pharmacy - in Knoxville, Tennessee. 
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Katherine Fuller

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist --Hepatology
Clinical pharmacy specialist at Emory University Hospital Midtown serving Hepatitis B and C patient populations through the Emory Center for Viral Hepatitis. Emory Midtown PGY1 Pharmacy Practice (Specialty Focused) Residency Director.
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:10pm - 3:30pm EDT
Athena A
  Pediatric (PED), Northeast Georgia Medical Center
  • global Y

3:40pm EDT

Assessing the Implementation of a Community Health Worker Program at a Community Clinic
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena B
Title: Assessing the Implementation of a Community Health Worker Program at a Community Clinic  Authors: Ryan Grady, Pharm.D., Courtney E. Gamston, Pharm.D., Linda Gibson-Young, Ph.D., FNP-C, RHN-C, MBA, FAANP, Amy Pridemore BSN, MA, MSN, DNP, FNP-C, David Redden, Ph.D., Kimberly Braxton Lloyd, Pharm.D. Background:  Community Health Workers (CHWs) serve as bridges between...
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Lauren Lyons

Clinical Pharmacist - Advanced Heart Health Center, Prisma Health
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Ryan Grady

Ryan Grady, Pharm.D., is currently a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Auburn University Clinical Health Services. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2020 from the University of Georgia, followed by his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2025 from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. During pharmacy... Read More →
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avatar for Laurie Leith
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Auburn University Clinical Health Services
  • global Y

3:40pm EDT

Utilization of Pharmacogenomic Testing Among Veterans Receiving Fluoropyrimidine- or Irinotecan-Based Chemotherapy within the Salisbury VA Health Care System
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Parthenon 1
Background: Fluoropyrimidines (5-fluorouracil and capecitabine) and irinotecan are chemotherapy agents commonly used to treat upper and lower gastrointestinal malignancies, and various other solid tumors. These medications have important pharmacogenomic (PGx) considerations involving the dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPYD) and uridine diphosphate-glucuronosyltransferase 1A1 (UGT1A1) genes....
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Ryan Osteen

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Salisbury Veterans Affairs Health Care System
I am a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at the Salisbury Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. I earned my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Wingate University's School of Pharmacy Hendersonville campus in Hendersonville, North Carolina. My current practice interests include primary care, and geriatrics... Read More →
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Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Parthenon 1
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), VA – Salisbury, NC – Salisbury VA Health Care System

3:40pm EDT

 Impact of Preconception GLP-1RA and Dual GIP/GLP-1RA Use on Insulin Requirements During Pregnancy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes 
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena I
Impact of Preconception GLP-1RA and Dual GIP/GLP-1RA Use on Insulin Requirements During Pregnancy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Authors: Kiera Rountree, Jessica Odom, Autumn Clemins, and Megan SchellingerPractice Site: Prisma Health-Upstate  Background Pregestational diabetes affect approximately 1–2% of pregnancies and is associated with increased maternal and neonatal...
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Kendall Huntt

PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator, Emory University Hospital
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Kiera Rountree

PGY1 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident, Prisma Health - Upstate
Kiera Rountree, a native of Portsmouth, Virginia, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with a pre-medical concentration from Hampton University. She went on to obtain a dual degree from High Point University, receiving both her Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) and a Master of... Read More →
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Kendra Brookshire

Associate Chief, Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy Services, Birmingham VA Healthcare System
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena I
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Prisma Health-Upstate
  • global Y

3:40pm EDT

Comparison of Dexamethasone versus Methylprednisolone in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) - Kayla Phillips
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena D
Comparison of Dexamethasone versus Methylprednisolone in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Authors: Kayla Phillips, PharmD, Lindsey Mclendon PharmD Candidate, Lauren Floris, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCPBackground:Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) represents about ten percent of all intensive care unit (ICU) admissions with nearly a fourth of these requiring intubation.1 Early phase ARDS is...
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Kayla Phillips

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center
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Martin Gordon

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Critical Care, Spartanburg Medical Center
Martin Gordon, PharmD, BCCCP is the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for the Medical ICU and Residency Director for the PGY1 Residency Program at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Martin completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice and PGY2 in Critical Care Residency at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena D
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
  • global Y

3:40pm EDT

Full-Dose versus Low-Dose Diltiazem Bolus for Management of Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Rate
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena A
Purpose/Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac rhythm disorder. Sixty to seventy percent of patients with AF who present to the emergency department (ED) have rapid ventricular response (RVR), a heart rate (HR) greater than 120 beats per minute (bpm) in response to inappropriate ventricular rate control. The 2023 Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial...
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Kristina Nakhla

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Northside Hospital

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avatar for Katherine Pierce
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Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), CaroMont Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

3:40pm EDT

Impact of Variable Rocuronium Dosing for Intubation in the ​ Emergency Department - Dani Anastasovites
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Parthenon 2
Study Objective: To pragmatically assess rocuronium dosing practices for emergency department intubation procedural outcomes and post-intubation sedation practices. Methods: We conducted a retrospective, single-center, observational study of adult patients who received rocuronium for intubation in the emergency department at an academic medical center between January 1st, 2022, and December...
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Sheema Hallaji

PGY1 Residency Director, Cone Health- Alamance Regional Medical Center
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Dani Anastasovites

Grady Memorial Hospital
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Savannah Owen

Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, South College School of Pharmacy
Savannah Owen earned her PharmD from Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. Since graduating, she has completed the PGY-1 community pharmacy residency at South College School of Pharmacy in Knoxville, TN. She also completed an ambulatory care PGY-2 residency with St. Peter... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Parthenon 2
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Grady Memorial Hospital
  • global Y

3:40pm EDT

Steroid Stewardship: Corticosteroids in the Emergency Department for Treatment of Musculoskeletal Pain
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Olympia 2
Abstract: BackgroundMusculoskeletal (MSK) pain is a frequent complaint in patients who present to the emergency department (ED) and these patients are often treated with corticosteroids. However, there is mixed and low-level evidence for use of steroids in treatment of MSK pain. The College of Urgent Care Medicine has emphasized steroid stewardship in response to the increasing use of short...
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Marci Swanson

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Olympia 2
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), VA - Charleston, SC - Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  • global Y

3:40pm EDT

A RETROSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF VANCOMYCIN AUC DOSING ON ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY AND DRUG EXPOSURE IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS.
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena H
A RETROSPECTIVE EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF VANCOMYCIN AUC DOSING ON ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY AND DRUG EXPOSURE IN HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS. Shemaiah Caine, Deanne Tabb, Tushar Patel, Aayush Patel Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Columbus, GABackground/Purpose: Vancomycin trough-based monitoring is associated with excessive exposure and increased acute kidney injury (AKI). however, trough-based...
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avatar for Sarah McDaniel

Sarah McDaniel

Antimicrobial Stewardship Coordinator, Baptist Medical Center South
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena H
  Infectious Disease (ID), Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
  • global Y

3:40pm EDT

Resident Presentation - Natalie Harris
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Olympia 1
Comparison of cefazolin plus ertapenem to alternative approaches in patients with persistent MSSA bacteremia while on cefazolinNatalie Harris, PharmD1; Caroline Jozefczyk, PharmD, BCIDP2; Jake Crocker, PharmD, BCIDP2; Sarah Al Mansi, MD1; Brandon Bookstaver, PharmD, BCIDP1,3Prisma Health Richland Hospital, Columbia, SCPrisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, SCUniversity of South...
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Natalie Harris

Natalie Harris, PharmD, BCIDP
I am a PGY-3 Clinical Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Fellow at Prisma Health Richland. I completed pharmacy school at the University of South Carolina, and both a PGY-1 pharmacy residency and a PGY-2 Infectious Diseases pharmacy residency at Duke University Hospital... Read More →
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Katie Coffee

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Kaiser Permanente Georgia
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Olympia 1
  Infectious Disease (ID), Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
  • global Y

3:40pm EDT

Safety Outcomes of Empiric Linezolid versus Vancomycin in Patients with Pneumonia and Risk Factors for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infection
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena G
Title: Safety Outcomes of Empiric Linezolid versus Vancomycin in Patients with Pneumonia and Risk Factors for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus InfectionPurpose:Vancomycin and linezolid are primary agents recommended for treating methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia¹. However, linezolid tends to become the secondary agent during therapy selection due to lack of...
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Hailey Selders

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Ascension Saint Thomas West
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Michelle Turner

PGY1 RPD and Clinical Coordinator, MCNC1Moses Cone Hospital - Cone HealthPGY1
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), Ascension Saint Thomas Health
  • global Y

3:40pm EDT

Factors Associated With Nocturnal Hypoglycemia In A Small Community Hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena C
Factors Associated With Nocturnal Hypoglycemia In A Small Community Hospital Nhien Nguyen, Maggie Braxton Green, Geren ThomasArchbold Memorial Hospital - Thomasville, GABackground/Purpose: The American Diabetes Association guideline categorizes hypoglycemia in three levels. Level one hypoglycemia is a glucose concentration of 54–69 mg/dL. Level two hypoglycemia is a glucose concentration of...
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Nhien Nguyen

Pharmacy Resident (PGY1), Archbold Memorial Hospital
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Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
  • global Y

3:40pm EDT

Utility of β-hydroxybutyrate as a defining criterion for diabetic ketoacidosis resolution in adults
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena J
Utility of β-hydroxybutyrate as a defining criterion for diabetic ketoacidosis resolution in adults Kevin Fenter, Tyler Bui, Alvin Tomika  Background: The criteria for determining resolution of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) have varied over the years. The most recent position statement published in 2024 by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) significantly modified...
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Kevin Fenter

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, AdventHealth
Kevin Fenter, PharmD is currently a PGY1 pharmacy resident at AdventHealth Celebration. He completed his pharmacy education at the University of Florida. Following completion of his PGY1 residency year Kevin plans to pursue a clinical role ideally within the critical care realm.
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Rachel Langenderfer

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Residency Program Coordinator, Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown
I am a clinical pharmacy specialist at Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown Hospital, and I serve as the PGY-1 Residency Program Coordinator and the PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Director. I went to Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and completed... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 3:40pm - 4:00pm EDT
Athena J
  Internal Medicine (IM), AdventHealth Celebration
  • global Y

4:00pm EDT

Association Between Outpatient Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist (GLP-1 RA) use and the Incidence and Severity of Sepsis
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena B
Title: Association between outpatient glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist use and the incidence or severity of sepsisAuthors:Primary: Mary SizerSecondary: Hanna Kim, Jinae Lee, Daniel B. Hall, John Carr, PharmD, Akshaya Arunkumar, Abigail Case. PharmD, Chelsea KeedyObjective: To determine if outpatient GLP-1 RA is associated with a decreased risk of sepsis occurrence or...
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Lauren Lyons

Clinical Pharmacist - Advanced Heart Health Center, Prisma Health
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Mary Sizer

Pharmacy Resident, Candler Hospital
Mary Sizer is a current PGY2 ambulatory care pharmacy resident at St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, GA. Mary is from Cincinnati, OH and received her PharmD degree from West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV.
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avatar for Laurie Leith
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
  • global Y

4:00pm EDT

Clinical Outcomes with Full Versus Reduced Dose of Rivaroxaban and Apixaban After Initial VTE Treatment
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Olympia 2
Authors: Tahir Razzaq, Sweta M. Patel, Irene Robb, Naomi YatesBackground:Direct oral anticoagulants such as rivaroxaban and apixaban are recommended first-line options for the initial treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE). In patients with unprovoked or recurrent VTEs, extended treatment beyond the initial 3-6 months is recommended. The API-CAT and RENOVE trials evaluated whether dose...
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Tahir Razzaq

Dr. Tahir Razzaq was born and raised in Chicago and moved to Atlanta in 2021 to attend pharmacy school at PCOM. His professional interests include ambulatory care and managed care, with a focus on expanding the role of pharmacists beyond traditional settings. Outside of pharmacy... Read More →
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Marci Swanson

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Olympia 2
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Georgia, Inc.
  • global Y

4:00pm EDT

Evaluating Pharmacist-Led Post-Discharge Medication Management in Cardiothoracic Surgery Patients - William Freeman
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Parthenon 2
Background Patients discharged after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery are at high risk for hospital readmissions, medication discrepancies, and adverse drug events during care transitions. Readmission rates following cardiac surgery range from 11-25%, carrying significant clinical and economic consequences with an estimated annual national cost...
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Sheema Hallaji

PGY1 Residency Director, Cone Health- Alamance Regional Medical Center
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avatar for William Freeman
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avatar for Savannah Owen

Savannah Owen

Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, South College School of Pharmacy
Savannah Owen earned her PharmD from Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. Since graduating, she has completed the PGY-1 community pharmacy residency at South College School of Pharmacy in Knoxville, TN. She also completed an ambulatory care PGY-2 residency with St. Peter... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Parthenon 2
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), AdventHealth Celebration
  • global Y

4:00pm EDT

Impact of Pharmacist-led Discharge Interventions in the Multi-Visit Patient Population
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena H
Impact of Pharmacist-Led Discharge Interventions in the Multi-Visit Patient Population Background: Multi-visit patients (MVPs), defined as individuals with three or more hospital admissions within a 12-month period, represent a high-risk population with significant chronic disease burden and increased risk of early readmission. Frequent hospitalizations, particularly similar conditions, are...
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JJ
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avatar for Sheila-Marie Payne
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avatar for Sarah McDaniel

Sarah McDaniel

Antimicrobial Stewardship Coordinator, Baptist Medical Center South
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena H
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), AdventHealth Celebration
  • global Y

4:00pm EDT

Evaluation of Glucocorticoid Dosing Strategies in Acute Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbation: A Retrospective Review
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena D
Authors: Logan Wildman, Vanessa Velazco, Tracey BastianBackground: The use of systemic corticosteroids for acute chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation has been associated with shortened recovery time, improvement in FEV1, decreased patient length of stay, and the prevention of treatment failure; however, differences in patient outcomes using varying corticosteroid dosing...
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AM
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avatar for Logan Wildman

Logan Wildman

PGY-1 Clinical Pharmacist Resident, Williamson Medical Center
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avatar for Martin Gordon

Martin Gordon

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Critical Care, Spartanburg Medical Center
Martin Gordon, PharmD, BCCCP is the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for the Medical ICU and Residency Director for the PGY1 Residency Program at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Martin completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice and PGY2 in Critical Care Residency at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena D
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Williamson Medical Center
  • global Y

4:00pm EDT

Ketamine versus Dexmedetomidine for ICU Sedation
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Olympia 1
Title: Ketamine versus Dexmedetomidine for ICU SedationAuthors: Rebecca Olisa, Anh Nguyen, Jana Mills, Nikulkumar Chaudhari, MDBackground/Purpose:Critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients often require sedation to manage pain and agitation. Traditional agents like benzodiazepines and propofol can prolong ventilation and increase intensive care unit (ICU) delirium. Ketamine, an...
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RT
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avatar for Rebecca Olisa

Rebecca Olisa

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Emory Decatur Hospital
Dr. Rebecca Olisa is from Lancaster, California. She completed her undergraduate coursework at the University of California, San Diego and received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include critical care, infectious... Read More →
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KC

Katie Coffee

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Kaiser Permanente Georgia
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Olympia 1
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Emory Decatur Hospital
  • global Y

4:00pm EDT

The Impact of Systemic Corticosteroids on Antibiotics Days of Therapy in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena A
Impact of Systemic Corticosteroids on Antibiotic Days of Therapy in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia and Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Samantha Saraceno, Zoanne Harlas, Joseph Crosby, Ryan Sarvestani, John Carr St. Joseph/Candler Health SystemBackground/Purpose: Clinical outcomes related to the use of systemic corticosteroids are not well defined in hospital-acquired pneumonia and...
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Kristina Nakhla

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Northside Hospital

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avatar for Samantha Saraceno

Samantha Saraceno

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, St. Josephs/Candler Health System
Evaluators
MB
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
  • global Y

4:00pm EDT

Less is More: Safety and Efficacy of De-escalating Antipseudomonal Therapy to Pathogen-Directed Therapy in Patients with Neutropenic Fever
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena J
Authors’ Names: Madison Moncus, Ashton Dickinson, Mary Massaro, Brandon Hawkins, Alexandra McBrayer, Clark Cutrer, Samantha Walker Background: Febrile neutropenia is a life-threatening complication in patients with malignancy and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT) recipients. Empiric anti-pseudomonal beta-lactam therapy is recommended; however, the optimal strategy for narrowing...
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RF
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MM
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avatar for Rachel Langenderfer

Rachel Langenderfer

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Residency Program Coordinator, Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown
I am a clinical pharmacy specialist at Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown Hospital, and I serve as the PGY-1 Residency Program Coordinator and the PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Director. I went to Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and completed... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena J
  Infectious Disease (ID), University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • global Y

4:00pm EDT

Resident Presentation - Shannon Mayberry
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena G
Authors: Shannon R. Mayberry, Cristina Martinez, Benjamin Albrecht, Sujit Suchindran, Sarah B. Green  Resident e-mail for contact: [email protected] Standard of Care compared to alternative beta-lactam agents in high-inoculum AmpC infections  Purpose/Background: Treatment of low-risk AmpC-inducible organisms should rely on antimicrobial susceptibility testing...
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avatar for Madison Schwartz
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SM

Shannon Mayberry

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Emory University Hospital
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avatar for Michelle Turner

Michelle Turner

PGY1 RPD and Clinical Coordinator, MCNC1Moses Cone Hospital - Cone HealthPGY1
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), Emory University Hospital
  • global Y

4:00pm EDT

COMPARATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OF MEROPENEM VS NOVEL β-LACTAMS FOR ESBL BLOOD STREAM INFECTIONS: A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT EVALUATION Valerie Alonso, Anel Couzo, Dana Roth, Pamela Andrews, Jessica Snawerdt, Monica Cozad, Timmy Do AdventHealth Altamonte Springs- A
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena C
Background/Purpose: Extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacterales bacteremia is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Although carbapenems are considered standard therapy, their use is not always feasible in clinical practice, emphasizing the need for evidence supporting effective alternative strategies. Newer β-lactam/β-lactamase inhibitor combinations,...
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NH
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VA
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NS
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), AdventHealth Altamonte Springs
  • global Y

4:00pm EDT

Evaluating the Duration of Mupirocin’s Effect on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Nares Polymerase Chain Reaction Validity
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Parthenon 1
Background:Mupirocin, an RNA synthetase inhibitor produced by Pseudomonas fluorescens, is widely used for empiric methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) decolonization in hospitalized patients. MRSA nares polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing is frequently performed on admission to guide antimicrobial therapy; however, the effect of prior mupirocin exposure on PCR detectability is...
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RP
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avatar for Robert Berger
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SC
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Parthenon 1
  Internal Medicine (IM), Johnson City Medical Center
  • global Y

4:00pm EDT

Impact of a pilot standardized, multi-preceptor approach to acute care medicine APPEs on student outcomes & preceptor satisfaction
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena I
Background and Purpose: Increasing complexity in healthcare has led to the growth of pharmacists' clinical responsibilities, requiring a high level of adaptability and critical thinking. Therefore, pharmacy graduates need strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to navigate complex patient care. Because of this, pharmacy school curriculum promotes critical thinking development through...
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avatar for Kendall Huntt

Kendall Huntt

PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator, Emory University Hospital
Presenters
AB
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avatar for Kendra Brookshire

Kendra Brookshire

Associate Chief, Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy Services, Birmingham VA Healthcare System
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Athena I
  Internal Medicine (IM), Wellstar MCG Health/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
  • global Y

4:20pm EDT

Clearing the Air: Impact of a Pharmacist-led Pulmonary Medication Management Clinic
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena D
Clearing the Air: Impact of a Pharmacist-led Pulmonary Medication Management Clinic  Chloe Warren, Christopher Rogers, Lauren Young, Danielle Dennis, Sabrina Fineberg, Dana Walters, Kellie Ball University of Tennessee Medical – Knoxville, TN  Purpose: To evaluate the impact of a pharmacist-led medication management clinic, providing patient education and specialty...
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AM
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CW

Chloe Warren

PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident, University of Tennessee Medical
Evaluators
avatar for Martin Gordon

Martin Gordon

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Critical Care, Spartanburg Medical Center
Martin Gordon, PharmD, BCCCP is the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for the Medical ICU and Residency Director for the PGY1 Residency Program at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Martin completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice and PGY2 in Critical Care Residency at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena D
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • global Y

4:20pm EDT

Evaluation of Antibiotic Prescribing Practices in Adult Female Patients with Asymptomatic Bacteriuria or Uncomplicated Cystitis
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena B
AuthorsLiz Lively, Amanda Stankowitz, Alexander Tunnell, Mallorie VaughnBackgroundA multitude of organizations have released guidelines to aid providers in the treatment of urinary tract infections in women based on pregnancy status. The Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Cystitis and Pyelonephritis in Women: 2010 Update by the IDSA provide specific...
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avatar for Lauren Lyons

Lauren Lyons

Clinical Pharmacist - Advanced Heart Health Center, Prisma Health
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avatar for Liz Lively
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avatar for Laurie Leith
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
  • global Y

4:20pm EDT

Review of urine drug screens of patients on buprenorphine-naloxone products at a family medicine office based opioid treatment (OBOT) program
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Olympia 1
 Authors: Maria Onusko, Olivia Caron, Marcia Thacher, Carriedelle Fusco, and Nabarun Dasgupta  Background: Buprenorphine is a life-saving treatment for opioid use disorders (OUD) often co-formulated in a sublingual product with the opioid antagonist naloxone as a diversion prevention measure. While pharmacokinetic studies suggest the amount of naloxone absorbed with proper sublingual...
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RT
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avatar for Maria Onusko
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KC

Katie Coffee

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Kaiser Permanente Georgia
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Olympia 1
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Mountain Area Health Education Center /UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
  • global Y

4:20pm EDT

Impact of Vasopressin Initiation Timing on Outcomes of Septic Shock Patients Receiving Norepinephrine
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena J
TITLE: Impact of Vasopressin Initiation Timing on Outcomes of Septic Shock Patients Receiving Norepinephrine AUTHORS: Somer Pye, Steven Robinette, Jacquelyn Bryant, Logan Doriety OBJECTIVE: Assess the timing of vasopressin addition to norepinephrine in intensive care unit patients experiencing septic shock and the potential impact it has on patient outcomes. SELF-ASSESSMENT...
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RF
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avatar for Somer Pye

Somer Pye

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, McLeod Regional Medical Center
Hi! My name is Somer Pye and I am a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina. I earned my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy in Clinton, South Carolina.
Evaluators
avatar for Rachel Langenderfer

Rachel Langenderfer

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Residency Program Coordinator, Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown
I am a clinical pharmacy specialist at Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown Hospital, and I serve as the PGY-1 Residency Program Coordinator and the PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Director. I went to Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and completed... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena J
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), McLeod Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

4:20pm EDT

Prophylactic Tocilizumab to Reduce Vasoplegic Syndrome During Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena A
Objective: Determine if prophylactic tocilizumab reduces the incidence of vasoplegic syndrome (VS) in patients undergoing left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation.Background: Vasoplegic syndrome is a life-threatening complication that occurs in 5% to 25% of patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery with a mortality rate as high as 25%. Vasoplegic syndrome is characterized by...
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Kristina Nakhla

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Northside Hospital

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avatar for Nick McConnell

Nick McConnell

PGY-1 Resident, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Evaluators
MB
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
  • global Y

4:20pm EDT

Clinical and Microbiological Outcomes of Ertapenem Mono-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena G
Multidrug resistant organisms can be difficult to treat due to limited options and are a public health threat. Increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance have led to high rates of mortality and greater costs for the healthcare system. Isolates are labeled as carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) if noted to have resistance to at least one carbapenem agent or produce a carbapenemase....
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avatar for Madison Schwartz
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LH

Liana Ha

PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident, Grady Health System
Evaluators
avatar for Michelle Turner

Michelle Turner

PGY1 RPD and Clinical Coordinator, MCNC1Moses Cone Hospital - Cone HealthPGY1
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), Grady Memorial Hospital
  • global Y

4:20pm EDT

Evaluation of periprocedural antibiotic practices in high-risk patients undergoing cardiac implantable electronic device placement
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Parthenon 1
Nguyen Minh Anh Ngo, Amanda SowderAdventHealth OrlandoBackground: Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) are essential for managing arrythmias and preventing sudden cardiac death thereby improving survival. However, transvenous CIED-related infections are a serious complication, occurring in 2% to 4% of high-risk patients yearly. Device-related infections are associated with increased...
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RP
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NM

Nguyen Minh Anh Ngo

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, AdventHealth Orlando
Evaluators
SC
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Parthenon 1
  Infectious Disease (ID), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

4:20pm EDT

Identification of risk factors for ​beta-lactam resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia​
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena I
Title: Identification of risk factors for beta-lactam resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia   Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa bloodstream infections (BSI) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Increasing resistance to antipseudomonal beta-lactams, including piperacillin-tazobactam, cefepime, and carbapenems, has complicated empiric treatment strategies....
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avatar for Kendall Huntt

Kendall Huntt

PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator, Emory University Hospital
Presenters
MN

Madison Nordin

PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident, Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Evaluators
avatar for Kendra Brookshire

Kendra Brookshire

Associate Chief, Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy Services, Birmingham VA Healthcare System
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena I
  Infectious Disease (ID), Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
  • global Y

4:20pm EDT

Evaluation of apixaban dosing strategies for venous thromboembolism in patients receiving hemodialysis
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena C
Title: Evaluation of apixaban dosing strategies for venous thromboembolism in patients receiving hemodialysis Authors: Hayden Caldwell, Blake Sloan, Ryan Tilton, Ryan Imel, Grace Barr, Caitlin Hastings, & Brittney BrightBackground: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is categorized as deep venous thromboembolism (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) caused by the formation of a thrombus in the...
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NH
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HC
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NS
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), High Point Medical Center, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
  • global Y

4:20pm EDT

Evaluation of Phosphorus Replacement Protocol Implementation during CRRT
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena H
Evaluation of Phosphorus Replacement Protocol Implementation during Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)Emma Smits, Morgan Vincent, Mike MacciaCone Health at Moses Cone Hospital - Greensboro, NCBackground:Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is a common modality of renal replacement therapy among critically ill patients. However, hypophosphatemia is a frequent complication of CRRT,...
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JJ
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avatar for Emma Smits

Emma Smits

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Cone Health
My name is Emma Smits, PharmD, and I am a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Cone Health at Moses Cone Hospital. I attended pharmacy school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am continuing my postgraduate training next year in the PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Program... Read More →
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avatar for Sarah McDaniel

Sarah McDaniel

Antimicrobial Stewardship Coordinator, Baptist Medical Center South
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Athena H
  Internal Medicine (IM), Cone Health
  • global Y

4:20pm EDT

Impact of 2025 Acute Coronary Syndromes Guidelines on Prescribing Practices at a Tertiary Medical Center - Taylor Butler
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Parthenon 2
Background: In February 2025, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) released updated guidelines for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) management. Key medication-related updates include a preference for ticagrelor or prasugrel over clopidogrel in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), as well as more aggressive lipid management...
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Sheema Hallaji

PGY1 Residency Director, Cone Health- Alamance Regional Medical Center
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TB
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avatar for Savannah Owen

Savannah Owen

Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, South College School of Pharmacy
Savannah Owen earned her PharmD from Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. Since graduating, she has completed the PGY-1 community pharmacy residency at South College School of Pharmacy in Knoxville, TN. She also completed an ambulatory care PGY-2 residency with St. Peter... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Parthenon 2
  Internal Medicine (IM), Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
  • global Y

4:20pm EDT

OPIOID UTILIZATION WITH ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER CESAREAN DELIVERY PROTOCOL VERSUS STANDARD OF CARE
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Olympia 2
OPIOID UTILIZATION WITH ENHANCED RECOVERY AFTER CESAREAN DELIVERY PROTOCOL VERSUS STANDARD OF CAREAuthors: Trace Easterling, Amanda Williams, Allison Daneault, Catherine Childre, Anna Bulman, Brianna Wheeler, Megan Missanelli, Brittney Bicksler, Francie Ruzic.Objective: Compare opioid utilization in patients undergoing cesarean delivery with and without use of the enhanced recovery after cesarean...
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KD
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avatar for Trace Easterling

Trace Easterling

PGY1 Resident, Mobile Infirmary
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avatar for Marci Swanson

Marci Swanson

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:20pm - 4:40pm EDT
Olympia 2
  Internal Medicine (IM), Mobile Infirmary Medical Center
  • global Y

4:40pm EDT

Evaluating The Risk of Hypertension Exacerbations in Women Taking Combined Oral Contraceptives with a Pre-Existing Diagnosis of Hypertension
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena J
Title: Evaluating The Risk of Hypertension Exacerbations in Women Taking Combined Oral Contraceptives with a Pre-Existing Diagnosis of HypertensionAuthors: Taylor Paris, Lisa AmbroseBackground: The purpose of this research is to evaluate the risk of women who are diagnosed with hypertension and are prescribed a combined oral contraceptive (COC) experiencing an exacerbation of their...
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RF
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TP

Taylor Paris

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Birmingham VA Health Care System
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avatar for Rachel Langenderfer

Rachel Langenderfer

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Residency Program Coordinator, Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown
I am a clinical pharmacy specialist at Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown Hospital, and I serve as the PGY-1 Residency Program Coordinator and the PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Director. I went to Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and completed... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena J
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), VA-Birmingham, Al-Birmingham VA Health Care System
  • global Y

4:40pm EDT

Evaluation of Ambulatory Pharmacist Transitions of Care Outreach for Patients with Uncontrolled Diabetes
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena B
Background: An estimated 12% of the United States population is living with diabetes. This specific patient population is at an increased risk of hospital admission with longer lengths of stay and higher rates of readmission. Patients with diabetes are often lost to follow-up due to lack of disease education, access to medication, or access to care. At Cone Health, ambulatory pharmacists are...
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avatar for Lauren Lyons

Lauren Lyons

Clinical Pharmacist - Advanced Heart Health Center, Prisma Health
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avatar for Halie Au

Halie Au

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Cone Health - Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
Hi! My name is Halie Au. I am currently a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Cone Health in the ambulatory care setting. My clinical and professional interests include primary care and cardiometabolic diseases. I enjoy managing diabetes and heart failure. Upon completing my PGY1, I will be... Read More →
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avatar for Laurie Leith
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Cone Health
  • global Y

4:40pm EDT

Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Emergency Department: Evaluation of Discharge Antibiotic Prescribing for UTI and CAP
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Parthenon 1
Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Emergency Department: Evaluation of Discharge Antibiotic Prescribing for UTI and CAPDelaney Peterson, Mckenzie Hodges, Courtney McDonald, Emma Hornsby, Aayush Patel, Lauren SimmonsPiedmont Columbus Regional Midtown (PCRM) - Columbus, GeorgiaBackground: Antibiotics are among the most frequently prescribed medications at emergency department (ED) discharge....
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RP
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avatar for Delaney Peterson
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SC
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Parthenon 1
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
  • global Y

4:40pm EDT

Complications Associated with Prolonged High-Rate Propofol Infusion in ICU Patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Parthenon 2
Title: Complications Associated with Prolonged High-Rate Propofol Infusion in ICU Patients Authors: Phuongloan Hoang, Brook Jacobs, Rupal Sheth Background/Purpose: Propofol is a highly lipophilic sedative hypnotic that exerts its effects by stimulating γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors. It is widely used in the intensive care unit (ICU) for sedation, ventilator synchrony, oxygen...
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Sheema Hallaji

PGY1 Residency Director, Cone Health- Alamance Regional Medical Center
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avatar for Phuongloan Hoang

Phuongloan Hoang

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Emory Decatur Hospital
Dr. Phuongloan Hoang is from Riverdale, Georgia. She completed her undergraduate coursework at Clayton State University, followed by her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her professional interests include critical care, psychiatry, infectious... Read More →
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avatar for Savannah Owen

Savannah Owen

Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, South College School of Pharmacy
Savannah Owen earned her PharmD from Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. Since graduating, she has completed the PGY-1 community pharmacy residency at South College School of Pharmacy in Knoxville, TN. She also completed an ambulatory care PGY-2 residency with St. Peter... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Parthenon 2
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Emory Decatur Hospital
  • global Y

4:40pm EDT

Decreasing hypoglycemic events after administration of anti-diabetic agents
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena A
Title: Decreasing hypoglycemic events after administration of anti-diabetic agentsPresenter: Lillian JamesAuthors: Lillian James, Amanda Guffey, Jean Goette, Erik Turgeon at Lexington Medical CenterBackground: Inpatient hypoglycemia remains a significant and preventable complication in hospitalized patients, particularly those receiving insulin or other anti-diabetic medications. Numerous studies...
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Kristina Nakhla

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Northside Hospital

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avatar for Lillian James

Lillian James

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Lexington Medical Center
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MB
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Lexington Medical Center
  • global Y

4:40pm EDT

Evaluation of Inhaled Epoprostenol for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in ICU
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena I
Evaluation of Inhaled Epoprostenol for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in ICUGun Moon, Christen Freeman, Alston PoellnitzDCH Regional Medical Center, Tuscaloosa, ALLearning Objective: Identify the oxygenation response and appropriate utilization of inhaled epoprostenol in ICU patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.Self-Assessment Question:Abrupt discontinuation of inhaled...
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avatar for Kendall Huntt

Kendall Huntt

PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator, Emory University Hospital
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avatar for Gun Moon
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avatar for Kendra Brookshire

Kendra Brookshire

Associate Chief, Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy Services, Birmingham VA Healthcare System
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena I
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), DCH Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

4:40pm EDT

Evaluation of Pediatric Pharmacy Driven Methicillin Resistant  Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Nasal Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) protocol - Rachel Samples
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena G
Title: Evaluation of Pediatric Pharmacy Driven Methicillin Resistant  Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Nasal Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) protocol  Authors: Beth Addington, PharmD, BCPPS, Sarah Withers, PharmD, MS, BCIDP, Rachel Samples, PharmD, MBA  Objective: To evaluate the impact of a pediatric pharmacy-driven MRSA nasal PCR protocol on the duration of anti-MRSA antibiotic...
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Rachel Samples

PGY1 HSPAL, Prisma Health Upstate
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avatar for Michelle Turner

Michelle Turner

PGY1 RPD and Clinical Coordinator, MCNC1Moses Cone Hospital - Cone HealthPGY1
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), Prisma Health-Upstate
  • global Y

4:40pm EDT

Impact of Antibiotic Allergies on Susceptibilities Among Isolates Responsible for Gram Negative Bacteremia
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Olympia 2
Background: Penicillin and sulfonamide allergies are reported by many patients, yet most are not clinically significant. Documented allergies lead to the use of alternative agents such as fluoroquinolones, and this inappropriate use has been linked to increased rates of antimicrobial resistance. While studies have demonstrated the impact antibiotic allergies can have on patient outcomes and...
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Tara Kennell

PGY1 Acute Care Pharmacy Resident
I am currently a PGY1 acute care pharmacy resident at Prisma Health Richland in Columbia, SC. I completed my B.S. in biology at the University of Florida, then earned my PharmD from the University of Georgia in 2025. I will be staying with Prisma Health Richland to complete PGY2 training... Read More →
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Marci Swanson

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Olympia 2
  Infectious Disease (ID), Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
  • global Y

4:40pm EDT

Impact of Antibiotic Therapy on Weight in Adult Patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena H
Title: Impact of Antibiotic Therapy on Weight in Adult PatientsAuthors: Nghi Nguyen, Kate O’Connor, Joshua Eudy, Elizabeth Spitzer, Bintaben Patel, Emmie Wu, Daniel AndersonObjective: To evaluate short‑ and long‑term weight changes and metabolic effects associated with antibiotic use in adults.Background: Approximately 80–90% of antibiotic prescriptions occur in the outpatient setting, and...
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JJ
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NN
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avatar for Sarah McDaniel

Sarah McDaniel

Antimicrobial Stewardship Coordinator, Baptist Medical Center South
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena H
  Infectious Disease (ID), Wellstar MCG Health/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
  • global Y

4:40pm EDT

Association of degree of pyuria and symptomatic urinary tract infections at a community hospital
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena C
Background/Purpose: Asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is common in the general population. The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) guidelines have recommended only screening for and treating ASB in pregnant women or before an invasive urological procedure. ASB is the presence of 1 or more species of bacteria growing in the urine between (≥105 colony-forming units [CFU]/mL or ≥108 CFU/L)...
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Jason Tuttle

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, CHI Memorial Hospital
My name is Jason Tuttle, PharmD, and I am a PGY1 resident at CHI Memorial Hospital. I attended pharmacy school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy and was also a pharmacy intern at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. My plans for the future... Read More →
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NS
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), CHI Memorial
  • global Y

4:40pm EDT

Evaluation of Vitamin K Antagonist versus Direct Oral Anticoagulants in the Management of Left Ventricular Thrombus 
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena D
 Authors: Seana-Pierre Williams, Jaleesa Myers Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Austell, GA  Purpose: Left ventricular thrombus (LV thrombus) is a complication arising from left ventricular dysfunction, secondary to acute myocardial infarction or nonischemic cardiomyopathies. The current standard of care for the management of LV thrombus involves anticoagulation with warfarin, a...
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AM
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Seana-Pierre Williams

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Wellstar Cobb Medical Center
Hello, my name is Seana-Pierre Williams, and I am currently a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Wellstar Cobb Medical Center. My professional interests include critical care, internal medicine, and ambulatory care. I am passionate about addressing healthcare disparities and improving patient... Read More →
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Martin Gordon

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Critical Care, Spartanburg Medical Center
Martin Gordon, PharmD, BCCCP is the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for the Medical ICU and Residency Director for the PGY1 Residency Program at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Martin completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice and PGY2 in Critical Care Residency at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Athena D
  Internal Medicine (IM), Wellstar Cobb Medical Center PGY1
  • global Y

4:40pm EDT

Standardizing Biologics Management: A Community Health System Approach to Formulary Development and Implementation
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Olympia 1
Healthcare is undergoing a transformative shift, largely driven by the growing utilization of biologic therapies. While biologics have significantly advanced the treatment of complex and chronic diseases, their high costs have introduced considerable financial strain on both healthcare systems and patients. The creation of biosimilars, agents that are highly similar to their branded reference...
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Katie Coffee

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Kaiser Permanente Georgia
Thursday April 30, 2026 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT
Olympia 1
  Internal Medicine (IM), Cookeville Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

5:00pm EDT

Evaluating Patient and Caregiver Perceptions of Pharmacist Involvement in Diabetes Management Within A Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Parthenon 1
Authors: Chloe McGee, Aubrey SlaughterBackground:Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine disorder caused by insulin resistance, insulin deficiency, or both leading to hyperglycemia along with an increased risk of microvascular and macrovascular complications if untreated. Children diagnosed with diabetes have a six to nine times higher risk of hospitalization in comparison to their peers without...
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Chloe McGee

PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident, Wellstar MCG Health - UGA College of Pharmacy
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Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Parthenon 1
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Wellstar MCG Health/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
  • global Y

5:00pm EDT

Evaluation of a Pharmacist-Led Levothyroxine Monitoring and Management Program at the Salisbury VA Health Care System
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena B
Evaluation of a Pharmacist-Led Levothyroxine Monitoring and Management Program at the Salisbury VA Health Care SystemAuthors: Kendra G. Hofler, Camille P. Robinette, Meghan Mark, and Aashish A. ShahBackground:Hypothyroidism is an endocrine disorder and can contribute to fatigue, weight gain, cognitive impairment, and cardiovascular complications if inadequately managed.1 Veterans are at increased...
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Lauren Lyons

Clinical Pharmacist - Advanced Heart Health Center, Prisma Health
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Kendra Hofler

PGY1 Resident, Salisbury VA Medical Center
Kendra is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at the Salisbury Veterans Affairs Healthcare System. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy and Masters in Business Administration degrees from Wingate University School of Pharmacy in Wingate, North Carolina. Her current practice interests include primary... Read More →
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avatar for Laurie Leith
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), VA – Salisbury, NC – Salisbury VA Health Care System
  • global Y

5:00pm EDT

Weight Loss Medication Tapering and Its Effect on Sustainability of Decreased Body Weight - Mary Buehner
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena I
Title: Weight Loss Medication Tapering and Its Effect on Sustainability of Decreased Body WeightAuthors: Mary Christine Buehner, Paul StrangeBackground:Obesity affects the lives of more than 1 billion people worldwide. For this population, long-term maintenance of weight loss proves difficult as lifestyle modifications alone are often unsustainable due to components such as adherence and...
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Kendall Huntt

PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator, Emory University Hospital
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Mary Christine Buehner

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Ralph H Johnson VA Health Care System
Mary "Christine" Buehner is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at the Ralph H. Johnson VAMC in Charleston, SC. She received her PharmD from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Buehner shifted her career to pharmacy from education in 2019. Prior to pharmacy school, she received her... Read More →
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avatar for Kendra Brookshire

Kendra Brookshire

Associate Chief, Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy Services, Birmingham VA Healthcare System
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena I
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), VA - Charleston, SC - Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center

5:00pm EDT

Lacosamide versus Levetiracetam for Seizure Prophylaxis in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena A
Background: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is associated with increased risk of post-traumatic seizures (PTS), and seizure prophylaxis may reduce seizure prevalence, brain injury, and mortality.1,2 Currently, guidelines from the American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Programs (ACS-TQIP), Brain Trauma Foundation (BTF), and Neurocritical Care Society (NCS) recommend the use of levetiracetam or...
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Tracey Bastian

Pharmacy Clinical Manager and RPD PGY1, Williamson Medical Center
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Bailey Nero

PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident, Prisma Health Richland
Graduated pharmacy school from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 2024. Currently a PGY2 critical care pharmacy resident at Prisma Health Richland hospital in Columbia, SC. Complete PGY1 acute care residency at Prisma Health Richland as well.
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Tabitha Carney

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Emory University Hospital MidtownPGY1
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Spartanburg Medical Center
  • global Y

5:00pm EDT

Propofol, Midazolam, and Dexmedetomidine: Impact on Fluid Balance Derangements and Diuretic Resistance in Critically Ill Intensive Care Unit Patients
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena D
Author's Names: Morgan Keller, PharmD; Susan Smith, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM, FCCP; Madison Wiklund, PharmD Candidate 2027; Marlie Windgate, PharmD Candidate 2027; John Carr, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCPBackground:Anesthetics such as propofol and midazolam can contribute to fluid retention and reduce diuretic responsiveness in the perioperative setting. It is unclear whether this same effect occurs in...
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AM
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Morgan Keller

PGY2 Critical Care Resident, St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
Dr. Morgan Keller is originally from Longwood, Florida. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences at Florida State University before completing her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Auburn University’s Harrison College of Pharmacy. Dr. Keller completed... Read More →
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Martin Gordon

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Critical Care, Spartanburg Medical Center
Martin Gordon, PharmD, BCCCP is the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for the Medical ICU and Residency Director for the PGY1 Residency Program at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Martin completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice and PGY2 in Critical Care Residency at Spartanburg Medical Center in Spartanburg, SC... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena D
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
  • global Y

5:00pm EDT

Resident Presentation - Yurim Lee
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Olympia 2
Title: Impact of Sedation Protocol Changes on Restraint Use:   A Pre-Post Analysis of Weight-Based Dosing Adjustment in the Emergency DepartmentAuthors: Yurim Lee, Carrie BakerPractice Site: Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Marietta, GABackground: Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center (WKRMC) recently implemented a sedation protocol in which initial fentanyl...
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Yurim Lee

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Kristy (Yurim) Lee, PharmD, was born in South Korea and raised in College Station, Texas. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy. Dr... Read More →
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Marci Swanson

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Olympia 2
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

5:00pm EDT

Effectiveness of Amoxicillin-Clavulanate for the Treatment of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E) Urinary Tract Infection
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena H
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections worldwide, with Enterobacterales being the predominant pathogens. The rise in prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E) has led to increased antimicrobial resistance and recurrence rates. This prompts evaluation of alternative treatments such as...
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JJ
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Nicholas Rosen

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Nicholas Rosen, PharmD is a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Nicholas recently matched to the PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia... Read More →
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avatar for Sarah McDaniel

Sarah McDaniel

Antimicrobial Stewardship Coordinator, Baptist Medical Center South
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena H
  Infectious Disease (ID), Wake Forest Baptist
  • global Y

5:00pm EDT

Outcomes Associated with Implementation of an Electronic Health Record Based Automatic Infectious Disease Consultation for Positive Blood Cultures with Staphylococcus Aureus
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Olympia 1
Outcomes Associated with Implementation of an Electronic Health Record Based Automatic Infectious Disease Consultation for Positive Blood Cultures with Staphylococcus aureus Authors: Taylor Bird, Elise Richoux, Brandon Hawkins, Samantha Walker, Miller Hadley, Amber Wolfe Background: Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia is often associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality if...
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RT
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KC

Katie Coffee

PGY1 Residency Program Director, Kaiser Permanente Georgia
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Olympia 1
  Infectious Disease (ID), University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • global Y

5:00pm EDT

Tolerability of Extended-Duration Linezolid Therapy at a Large Academic Medical Center
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena G
BACKGROUND Linezolid is an oxazolidinone antibiotic with activity against drug-resistant gram-positive organisms, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus. The typical duration of linezolid therapy is approximately two weeks, with a maximum recommended duration of 28 days per the package insert. Bone and joint infections often require...
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avatar for Kendall Cooper

Kendall Cooper

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Grady Memorial Hospital
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Michelle Turner

PGY1 RPD and Clinical Coordinator, MCNC1Moses Cone Hospital - Cone HealthPGY1
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), Grady Memorial Hospital
  • global Y

5:00pm EDT

Evaluation of Inpatient Opioid Use in Opioid-Naive Patients without an Acute Pain Indication
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena J
Background: Opioids are analgesic medications that are commonly used for the management of moderate to severe pain. In hospitalized patients, opioid administration carries risks including respiratory depression, delirium, constipation, and potential long-term dependence, with opioid-naïve individuals being particularly at risk for adverse outcomes when exposed. While opioids are appropriate for...
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RF
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Taylor Romine

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Taylor Romine is a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy and Master's in Healthcare Administration from Samford University in Birmingham, AL. She is planning to complete a PGY-2 in internal medicine at Baptist Health Princeton... Read More →
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avatar for Rachel Langenderfer

Rachel Langenderfer

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Residency Program Coordinator, Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown
I am a clinical pharmacy specialist at Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown Hospital, and I serve as the PGY-1 Residency Program Coordinator and the PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Director. I went to Campbell University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and completed... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena J
  Internal Medicine (IM), Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
  • global Y

5:00pm EDT

Improving VTE Prophylaxis in Multiple Myeloma: An EHR-Based Approach Using IMPEDE and SAVED Risk Stratification Score in an Outpatient Setting
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Parthenon 2
Improving VTE Prophylaxis in Multiple Myeloma: An EHR-Based Approach Using IMPEDE and SAVED Risk Stratification Score in an Outpatient Setting Purpose: Multiple myeloma patients are at an increased risk of venous thromboembolism due to drug usage, decreased mobility, and hypercoagulability. Use of IMPEDE/SAVED score to determine prescribing of VTE prophylaxis has resulted in significantly lower...
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Sheema Hallaji

PGY1 Residency Director, Cone Health- Alamance Regional Medical Center
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SL
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Savannah Owen

Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, South College School of Pharmacy
Savannah Owen earned her PharmD from Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. Since graduating, she has completed the PGY-1 community pharmacy residency at South College School of Pharmacy in Knoxville, TN. She also completed an ambulatory care PGY-2 residency with St. Peter... Read More →
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Parthenon 2
  Internal Medicine (IM), John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital
  • global Y

5:00pm EDT

Lipoglycopeptides Unleashed: The Power of Dalbavancin and Oritavancin
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena C
Title: Lipoglycopeptides Unleashed: The Power of Dalbavancin and Oritavancin Authors: Michael Wallace, Heather Gibson, Gretchen Arnoczy, Allison Cid  Background: Lipoglycopeptides are newer antimicrobial agents used to treat gram positive bacterial infections that would otherwise require long term therapy. Advantages include less frequent dosing, no need for pharmacokinetic monitoring,...
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NH
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MW
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NS
Thursday April 30, 2026 5:00pm - 5:20pm EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital
  • global Y
 
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8:30am EDT

A Guide to Becoming A Sports Medicine Pharmacist in the Ambulatory Care Setting
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Parthenon 1
Authors: Deena Alsabbah, Alexis Shook, Brian Atkinson, and Graham GrushBackground: Pharmacists have proven valuable across various clinical areas and interprofessional teams, especially in ambulatory care settings, improving health outcomes and quality of care. Within the past few decades, sports medicine pharmacy has emerged as a unique specialty, ranging from counseling individuals in local club...
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Devin Lavender

Clinical Assistant Professor, UGAA1University of Georgia College of Pharmacy (Ambulatory Care)PGY2
Ambulatory Care, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Resident and Student Development.
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Deena Alsabbah

PGY1 Ambulatory Care Resident, Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC)
Deena is originally from Kenosha, WI and completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Des Moines, IA. Following graduation, she moved to Asheville, NC to complete an ambulatory care-focused PGY1 residency. Her clinical interests... Read More →
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DT
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Parthenon 1
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Mountain Area Health Education Center /UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
  • global Y

8:30am EDT

Adherence to Recommended Vaccinations in a Veteran Rheumatology Population: A Quality Improvement Initiative
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Olympia 2
ADHERENCE TO RECOMMENDED VACCINATIONS IN A VETERAN RHEUMATOLOGY POPULATION: A QUALITY IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE  Avery Zapp, Lilian Culp, Whitney WhiteBirmingham VA Healthcare System – Birmingham, ALBackground/Purpose: This project aimed to systematically evaluate the vaccination status of patients managed by the rheumatology clinic at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center, with a focus on...
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Brian Leith

Clinical Pharmacist, VA Medical Center
I am currently the emergency medicine and antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist at the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.
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AZ

Avery Zapp

PGY1 Resident, Birmingham VA Health Care System
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Brian Knott

Clinical Pharmacy Manager, AdventHealth Winter Park
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Olympia 2
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), VA-Birmingham, Al-Birmingham VA Health Care System
  • global Y

8:30am EDT

VOICES OF WOMEN’S HEALTH: A SURVEY TO SHAPE ACCESSIBLE, PHARMACIST-LED CARE
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Parthenon 2
Title: VOICES OF WOMEN’S HEALTH: A SURVEY TO SHAPE ACCESSIBLE, PHARMACIST-LED CARE Authors: MK Schwaemmle, Fallon Hartsell, Courtney E. Gamston, Kimberly B. Lloyd Background/Purpose: Women’s health has been a topic that has been historically neglected by the medical community at large, and limited research regarding specific conditions that primarily affect women, make it...
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Christina Thurber

PGY-1 Residency Program Coordinator
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Parthenon 2
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Auburn University Clinical Health Services
  • global Y

8:30am EDT

Effects of Ketamine Infusion Rate and Dosing on Delirium in Medical ICU Patients
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena J
Introduction: Ketamine, an N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, is increasingly utilized for analgosedation in mechanically ventilated intensive care unit (ICU) patients due to its analgesic and sedative properties. Its effects are dose dependent, with lower infusion rates (0.1–0.4 mg/kg/hr) providing analgesia and higher rates (0.4–1.0 mg/kg/hr) producing sedation. At higher...
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Brittany NeSmith

PGY1 Residency Program Director, BSSFBon Secours St. Francis DowntownPGY1
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JM
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Brooke Bibb

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena J
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Wellstar MCG Health/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
  • global Y

8:30am EDT

Evaluation of Guideline-Recommended Duration of Levetiracetam Prophylaxis Prescribed in Patients After Traumatic Brain Injury
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena D
Title: Evaluation of Guideline-Recommended Duration of Levetiracetam Prophylaxis Prescribed in Patients After Traumatic Brain InjuryAuthors: Michael Kim, Kameron Hicks, Rachel Friend, Donley GallowayBackground: Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) may lead to early post-traumatic seizures (PTS), especially in instances of severe TBI and to a lesser extent in mild to moderate TBI. Early PTS are...
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Christele Robinson

Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emory University Hospital
Christele Robinson, PharmD, is board certified in pharmacotherapy. She is a member of the Department of Pharmacy at Emory University Hospital and currently practicing as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. Dr. Robinson obtained a Bachelor of Science degree at the... Read More →
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avatar for Michael Kim

Michael Kim

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Atrium Health Navicent - The Medical Center
Michael Kim is a PGY1 Resident at Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, GA. He graduated from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy in 2025. After residency, Michael will continue his career as a clinical pharmacist at his current institution. He is a current member of ASHP and... Read More →
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avatar for Cody Parker

Cody Parker

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, St. Joseph's/Candler
Dr. Cody Parker is the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director at St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, GA. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Georgia and completed a Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Practice Residency at St. Joseph’s/Candler. Dr. Parker is a Clinical Pharmacy Sp... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena D
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center
  • global Y

8:30am EDT

Evaluation of Post-Intubation Sedation Practices Following Rapid Sequence Intubation in a Community Hospital Emergency Department
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Olympia 1
Background: Rapid-sequence intubation (RSI) involves administration of an induction agent and neuromuscular blocking agent to facilitate patient comfort and endotracheal intubation. Following RSI, initiation of post-intubation sedation is essential to maintain patient comfort, reduce agitation, and prevent awareness with paralysis (AWP), which has been associated with psychological distress...
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April Quidley

PGY1 Residency Program Director, ECU Health Medical Center
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avatar for Rutvi Patel
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AJ

Audrey Johnson

Surgical/Trauma Critical Care Pharmacist, Memorial Health University Medical Center
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Olympia 1
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Cone Health
  • global Y

8:30am EDT

Standardized Calcium Replacement During Massive Transfusion Protocol in Trauma
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena G
Purpose: Historically, trauma resuscitation has focused on three main complicating factors known as the “lethal triad”: hypothermia, acidosis, and coagulopathy. However, recent literature has begun to recognize hypocalcemia as a fourth pillar in mortality rates. Data has shown up to 97% of patients can experience an exacerbation of hypocalcemia during massive transfusion protocol (MTP), of...
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Cassandra Wade

Pharmacy Procurement Coordinator, John D Archbold Memorial Hospital
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RP
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avatar for Madison Yates

Madison Yates

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, PGY1 Ambulatory Residency Program Coordinator, Cone Health
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena G
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

8:30am EDT

Streamlining Phenobarbital Usage in Alcohol Withdrawal Patients at a Large Community Hospital
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena A
Authors: Leah Franks, Jeremy Ray, and Mickala Thompson Background: Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) is a serious condition that progresses in severity. The most severe symptoms include withdrawal seizures and delirium tremens. Phenobarbital is a barbiturate currently classified as an alternative agent for severe AWS in the 2020 American Society of Addiction Medicine’s “Clinical Practice...
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avatar for Aayush Patel

Aayush Patel

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
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avatar for Leah Franks

Leah Franks

PGY-2 Pharmacy Resident, Huntsville Hospital
Leah Franks is a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at Huntsville Hospital in Huntsville, Alabama and is originally from Meridian, Mississippi. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2024 from the University of Mississippi. Leah will continue her post-graduate training at Huntsville Hospital... Read More →
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BS
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Huntsville Hospital
  • global Y

8:30am EDT

Tirofiban use following mechanical thrombectomy with emergent stent placement in acute ischemic stroke
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena I
Title: Tirofiban use following mechanical thrombectomy with emergent stent placement in acute ischemic strokeAuthor Names: Taylor Dodd, Mallory Stringer, Eric ShawResident E-mail: [email protected] lesions are present in 15-25% of all acute ischemic strokes (AIS) presenting with a large vessel occlusion (LVO) and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality....
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JK

Joseph Kohn

PRIS2Prisma Health Richland-University of South CarolinaPGY1
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avatar for Taylor Dodd

Taylor Dodd

PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident, Memorial Health University Medical Center
My name is Taylor Dodd and I am a PGY2 critical care pharmacy resident at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. I graduated from University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy in 2024 and completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Memorial Health University... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Jolie Gallagher

Jolie Gallagher

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care, Emory University Hospital
I am the clinical pharmacy manager at Emory University Hospital.  My background training is in critical care.  My current areas of interest are optimization of transitions of care and pharmacist burnout and resilience.
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena I
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Memorial Health University Medical Center

8:30am EDT

Hospital acquired anemia in non-surgical patients receiving therapeutic anticoagulation versus venous thromboembolism prophylactic anticoagulation
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena H
Purpose:     Hospital-acquired anemia (HAA) is a common complication of hospitalization and is associated with increased length of stay, healthcare costs, readmissions, and mortality. Although anticoagulation therapy carries a known bleeding risk, its role as an independent contributor to HAA has not been well defined. This study evaluated compared the incidence of HAA in non-surgical...
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AC
Presenters
avatar for Kaitlyn Kuntz

Kaitlyn Kuntz

PGY-1 Resident, University of Tennessee Medical Center
Evaluators
avatar for Anh Nguyen

Anh Nguyen

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emory Decatur Hospital
I’m a Board‑Certified Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist with a passion for taking care of some of the sickest patients in the hospital. I’ve worked in both intermediate and intensive care settings, where every day brings a new challenge and a new opportunity to make a meaningful... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena H
  Internal Medicine (IM), University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • global Y

8:30am EDT

Hydrocortisone vs. Methylprednisolone for the Treatment of Refractory Septic Shock
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena B
Title: Hydrocortisone vs. Methylprednisolone for the Treatment of Refractory Septic Shock Authors: Erin Weippert, Sydney Kisala, Van Bui, Sarah Jung, Marina Rabinovich  Background: The 2024 Society of Critical Care Medicine Guidelines on the Use of Corticosteroids in Sepsis recommend the use of corticosteroids in patients with septic shock. The recommended regimen is hydrocortisone 200...
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avatar for Abigayle Campbell

Abigayle Campbell

Clinical Specialist, Psychiatry; PGY1 Acute Care RPC, Self Regional Healthcare
For the past 6 years, I have served as the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist within the Inpatient Behavior Health Center at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. Recently, I have transitioned into a new role as the Medication Utilization and Quality Coordinator. I completed my bachelor's... Read More →
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avatar for Erin Weippert

Erin Weippert

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Grady Memorial Hospital
Evaluators
ST
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena B
  Internal Medicine (IM), Grady Memorial Hospital
  • global Y

8:30am EDT

Incidence of Ribociclib-Induced Serum Creatinine Elevation in Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena C
Background: Ribociclib is a cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 inhibitor approved for treatment of   advanced or metastatic hormone receptor (HR) positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) negative breast cancer at a dose of 600 mg and adjuvantly for high-risk, early-stage HR+, HER2- breast cancer at a dose of 400 mg . While ribociclib has resulted in improved cancer-related...
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DK
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avatar for Madeline Adams

Madeline Adams

PGY1 Acute Care Pharmacy Resident, Emory University Hospital Midtown
Evaluators
avatar for Allie Hale

Allie Hale

Clinical Pharmacist and Residency Program Director, Parkridge Health System
Friday May 1, 2026 8:30am - 8:50am EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), Emory University Hospital Midtown
  • global Y

8:50am EDT

EVALUATION OF A PHARMACY RESIDENT-LED VIRTUAL POPULATION HEALTH CLINIC
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena A
EVALUATION OF A PHARMACY RESIDENT-LED VIRTUAL POPULATION HEALTH CLINIC Katrina Bitcon, Katie Sfirlea, Catie Harper, Madison Yates Background/Purpose: A value-based care delivery model aims to enhance patient care by reimbursing providers based on patient outcomes and the quality of care instead of the quantity of services delivered. In 2024, our health system established a new objective...
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avatar for Aayush Patel

Aayush Patel

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
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KB
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BS
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena A
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Cone Health
  • global Y

8:50am EDT

Remote Continuous Glucose Monitoring Service Pilot in an Ambulatory Care Setting
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena B
Background: Traditional markers of glycemic control – such as quarterly A1C measurements and patient-reported self-monitored blood glucose – offer only brief, intermittent views of glucose trends. These limited snapshots can delay necessary therapy adjustment and often contribute to inadequate glycemic control. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), by contrast, provides real-time, detailed...
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avatar for Abigayle Campbell

Abigayle Campbell

Clinical Specialist, Psychiatry; PGY1 Acute Care RPC, Self Regional Healthcare
For the past 6 years, I have served as the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist within the Inpatient Behavior Health Center at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. Recently, I have transitioned into a new role as the Medication Utilization and Quality Coordinator. I completed my bachelor's... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Neta Burford
Evaluators
ST
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
  • global Y

8:50am EDT

Efficacy of Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion vs. Liposomal Bupivacaine for Analgesia following MIDCAB
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena C
Graham Anglin, Adam L. Wiss Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West - Nashville, TN Introduction: Multimodal analgesia has become a cornerstone of perioperative pain management, reducing opioid exposure and associated adverse effects. At Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West (ASTHW), continuous intravenous lidocaine infusions have been utilized to improve postoperative pain control in...
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DK
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avatar for Graham Anglin

Graham Anglin

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Ascension Saint Thomas
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Evaluators
avatar for Allie Hale

Allie Hale

Clinical Pharmacist and Residency Program Director, Parkridge Health System

Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena C
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Ascension Saint Thomas Health
  • global Y

8:50am EDT

Evaluating Different Bromocriptine Doses for Central Fever in the Intensive Care Unit
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena J
Evaluating Different Bromocriptine Doses for Central Fever in the Intensive Care Unit Maggie Nobles, Zackery Moreo, Sam Pournezhad, Chelsea Wamsley [email protected]  Grady Health System Department of Pharmacy Background: Central fever is a diagnosis of exclusion characterized by persistent, noninfectious hyperthermia that is unresponsive to antipyretics and antimicrobial...
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avatar for Brittany NeSmith

Brittany NeSmith

PGY1 Residency Program Director, BSSFBon Secours St. Francis DowntownPGY1
Presenters
avatar for Maggie Nobles

Maggie Nobles

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Grady Memorial Hospital
Evaluators
BB

Brooke Bibb

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena J
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Grady Memorial Hospital
  • global Y

8:50am EDT

Evaluation of Antibiotic De-escalation from Intravenous to Oral Antimicrobial Therapy in Critically Ill Patients with Gram-Negative Bacteremia
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena I
Background Gram-negative bloodstream infections (GN-BSI) are associated with significant morbidity and mortality and traditionally managed with intravenous (IV) antibiotics. However, emerging evidence supports the use of oral (PO) antibiotics as step-down therapy in uncomplicated GN-BSI.1-7 Oral agents such as fluoroquinolones, sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim, and β-lactams have demonstrated...
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JK

Joseph Kohn

PRIS2Prisma Health Richland-University of South CarolinaPGY1
Presenters
avatar for Nina Casanova

Nina Casanova

PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident, Emory University Hospital
Evaluators
avatar for Jolie Gallagher

Jolie Gallagher

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care, Emory University Hospital
I am the clinical pharmacy manager at Emory University Hospital.  My background training is in critical care.  My current areas of interest are optimization of transitions of care and pharmacist burnout and resilience.
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena I
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Emory University Hospital
  • global Y

8:50am EDT

Evaluation of Antiepileptic Therapy and Outcomes in Status Epilepticus Patients Presenting to the Emergency Department - Michelle Tubolino
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Parthenon 1
Evaluation of Antiepileptic Therapy and Outcomes in Status Epilepticus Patients Presenting to the Emergency DepartmentMichelle Tubolino, Megan HeathDCH Regional Medical Center-Tuscaloosa, AlabamaBackground/Purpose: Assess guideline-based selection and dosing of the initial antiepileptic drug (AED) administered in the emergency department (ED) in patients presenting with status epilepticus (SE) at...
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avatar for Devin Lavender

Devin Lavender

Clinical Assistant Professor, UGAA1University of Georgia College of Pharmacy (Ambulatory Care)PGY2
Ambulatory Care, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Resident and Student Development.
Presenters
avatar for Michelle Tubolino
Evaluators
DT
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Parthenon 1
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), DCH Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

8:50am EDT

Evaluation of Periprocedural Anticoagulant Management in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Catheterization at a Large Community Hospital
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena G
Authors: Madison Farkas and Gregg KnowlesBackground: Periprocedural management of chronic anticoagulation is an important consideration for patients undergoing invasive cardiovascular procedures such as cardiac catheterization. Anticoagulant therapy is often temporarily held to reduce procedural bleeding risk; however, delayed or missed resumption after the procedure may increase the risk of...
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CW

Cassandra Wade

Pharmacy Procurement Coordinator, John D Archbold Memorial Hospital
Presenters
avatar for Madison Farkas

Madison Farkas

PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident, Huntsville Hospital
Madison Pinke graduated from Samford University with both a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She completed her PGY-1 pharmacy residency at Huntsville Hospital and early committed for PGY-2 critical care. Outside of pharmacy, Madison enjoys spending time with friends... Read More →
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avatar for Madison Yates

Madison Yates

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, PGY1 Ambulatory Residency Program Coordinator, Cone Health
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena G
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Huntsville Hospital
  • global Y

8:50am EDT

Impact of Oral Naloxone on Analgesia in Critically Ill Patients with Opioid-Induced Constipation
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Olympia 1
Background: Opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is a frequent and challenging side effect of pain management in critically ill patients. While it is standard of care to initiate conventional laxatives concurrently with opioid therapy, they do not directly address the underlying mechanism of OIC. Oral naloxone offers a targeted approach by acting as a mu-opioid receptor antagonist. Due to its...
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AQ

April Quidley

PGY1 Residency Program Director, ECU Health Medical Center
Presenters
avatar for Madiha Ali

Madiha Ali

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, AdventHealth Orlando
Madiha Ali is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at AdventHealth Orlando. Dr. Ali received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Florida.
Evaluators
AJ

Audrey Johnson

Surgical/Trauma Critical Care Pharmacist, Memorial Health University Medical Center
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Olympia 1
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

8:50am EDT

Incidence of Mechanical Ventilation in the Emergency Department among Patients with Acute Pulmonary Edema Utilizing High versus Low Dose Intravenous Nitroglycerin
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena H
TITLE: Incidence of Mechanical Ventilation in the Emergency Department among Patients with Acute Pulmonary Edema Utilizing High versus Low Dose Intravenous NitroglycerinAUTHORS: Saralyn Hardin, Kira Council, Erica Merritt, Megan CavagniniBACKGROUND: Heart failure affects approximately 2% of adults in the United States, with an estimated 33% at risk of developing the condition. It is...
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AC
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SH
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avatar for Anh Nguyen

Anh Nguyen

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emory Decatur Hospital
I’m a Board‑Certified Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist with a passion for taking care of some of the sickest patients in the hospital. I’ve worked in both intermediate and intensive care settings, where every day brings a new challenge and a new opportunity to make a meaningful... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena H
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), St. Joseph's/Candler Health System
  • global Y

8:50am EDT

Impact of a Pharmacist-Led COPD Transitions of Care Program on 30-Day Readmission Rates
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Olympia 2
Title: Impact of a Pharmacist-Led COPD Transitions of Care Program on 30-Day Readmission RatesAuthors: Allison Edmondson, Quyen Nguyen, Jeremy WalleyBackground: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of mortality in the United States. The total annual medical costs for COPD near 24 billion dollars, with the cost of inpatient care accounting for 6.3 billion of those...
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avatar for Brian Leith

Brian Leith

Clinical Pharmacist, VA Medical Center
I am currently the emergency medicine and antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist at the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.
Presenters
avatar for Allison Edmondson
Evaluators
BK

Brian Knott

Clinical Pharmacy Manager, AdventHealth Winter Park
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Olympia 2
  Internal Medicine (IM), Cookeville Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

8:50am EDT

Impact of a Practice Advisory Alert on the Duration of Antibiotics Prescribed at Discharge
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Parthenon 2
Authors: Savannah Odom, Lauren Freeman, Hannah HarpeObjective: This study evaluates the effectiveness of a practice advisory alert in improving antibiotic prescribing at hospital discharge. Background: Antimicrobial resistance is a major and growing global public health threat, driven largely by antimicrobial misuse and overuse. Inappropriate antibiotic prescribing at hospital discharge is a...
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CM
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avatar for Savannah Odom

Savannah Odom

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, McLeod Regional Medical Center
Evaluators
CT

Christina Thurber

PGY-1 Residency Program Coordinator
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Parthenon 2
  Internal Medicine (IM), McLeod Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

8:50am EDT

Resident Presentation Abstract - Jessica Arnold
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena D
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of a pharmacist-led transitions of care (TOC) consult service, specifically designed to address medication access barriers, on patients undergoing inpatient percutaneous coronary interventions. The study sought to assess the program’s impact on medication adherence and hospital readmission rates at 30- and 90-days post-discharge, while also...
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Christele Robinson

Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emory University Hospital
Christele Robinson, PharmD, is board certified in pharmacotherapy. She is a member of the Department of Pharmacy at Emory University Hospital and currently practicing as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. Dr. Robinson obtained a Bachelor of Science degree at the... Read More →
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avatar for Jessica Arnold

Jessica Arnold

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, University of Tennessee Medical Center
Evaluators
avatar for Cody Parker

Cody Parker

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, St. Joseph's/Candler
Dr. Cody Parker is the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director at St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, GA. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Georgia and completed a Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Practice Residency at St. Joseph’s/Candler. Dr. Parker is a Clinical Pharmacy Sp... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 8:50am - 9:10am EDT
Athena D
  Internal Medicine (IM), University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Evaluating the Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Interventions on the New Anticholinergic Measure in a Private Primary Care Setting
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Parthenon 2
Title: Evaluating the Impact of Clinical Pharmacist Interventions on the New Anticholinergic Measure in a Private Primary Care SettingAuthors: Sarah Emily Strickland, Leah A. Surbaugh, Whitney AultmanBackground: Ambulatory care clinical pharmacists have historically been involved in interventions to improve quality metrics set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Star Ratings....
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CM
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avatar for Sarah Emily Strickland

Sarah Emily Strickland

PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident, East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
Evaluators
CT

Christina Thurber

PGY-1 Residency Program Coordinator
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Parthenon 2
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Impact of the Implementation of Vitamin D Screening and Supplementation on COPD Exacerbations
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena B
Background: Vitamin D deficiency is common among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and has been associated with increased frequency of exacerbations and higher mortality. Recent Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) guidelines recommend assessing the vitamin D status of all patients hospitalized for COPD exacerbations, specifically to identify...
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avatar for Abigayle Campbell

Abigayle Campbell

Clinical Specialist, Psychiatry; PGY1 Acute Care RPC, Self Regional Healthcare
For the past 6 years, I have served as the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist within the Inpatient Behavior Health Center at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. Recently, I have transitioned into a new role as the Medication Utilization and Quality Coordinator. I completed my bachelor's... Read More →
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avatar for Shelby Barron

Shelby Barron

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Shelby Barron, PharmD, is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown in Columbus, Georgia, where she will continue her training as the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident upon completion of her PGY1 year. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Auburn... Read More →
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ST
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Evaluation of the Safety and Tolerability of Intravenous Push Dose Valproic Acid
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena J
​​​​Title: Evaluation of the Safety and Tolerability of Intravenous Push Dose Valproic Acid   Authors’ names: Maryam Hashem, Kaitlyn Wallace, Olivia Morgan, Katleen Chester Email: [email protected] Background: Valproic acid (VPA) is an antiseizure medication that inhibits voltage-gated sodium channels and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) transaminase and enhances...
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avatar for Brittany NeSmith

Brittany NeSmith

PGY1 Residency Program Director, BSSFBon Secours St. Francis DowntownPGY1
Presenters
MH
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BB

Brooke Bibb

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena J
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Grady Memorial Hospital
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Impact of Docusate De-Implementation on Invasive Laxative Use in Intensive Care Unit Patients with Thoracic Trauma
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena D
Title: Impact of docusate de-implementation on invasive laxative use in intensive care unit patients with thoracic traumaAuthors: Isaiah Hicks, Blake Henderson, Spencer Roper, Amanda McKinneyObjective: Explain the impact of docusate de-implementation and consider benefits to patients and institutions.Self-Assessment Question: Which of the following are reasons that contribute...
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avatar for Christele Robinson

Christele Robinson

Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emory University Hospital
Christele Robinson, PharmD, is board certified in pharmacotherapy. She is a member of the Department of Pharmacy at Emory University Hospital and currently practicing as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. Dr. Robinson obtained a Bachelor of Science degree at the... Read More →
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avatar for Isaiah Hicks

Isaiah Hicks

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, University of Tennessee Medical Center
Isaiah Hicks, PharmD is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at University of Tennessee Medical Center. He completed his Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Science degrees at Virginia Commonwealth University in the state he calls home. In July of this year, Isaiah will begin his PGY2 in Emergency... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Cody Parker

Cody Parker

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, St. Joseph's/Candler
Dr. Cody Parker is the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director at St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, GA. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Georgia and completed a Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Practice Residency at St. Joseph’s/Candler. Dr. Parker is a Clinical Pharmacy Sp... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena D
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Sedation Practices in Patients Undergoing Targeted Temperature Management at 36° C
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena I
Sedation Practices in Patients Undergoing Targeted Temperature Management at 36° CGrace Clark, Anais Solomon, Joanna Brennan, Bibidh SubediAdventHealth Orlando, FLBackground: Targeted temperature management (TTM) is the practice of cooling patients’ core body temperature for comatose patients after cardiac arrest to prevent brain damage. Historically, patients undergoing TTM to a goal of 33° C...
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JK

Joseph Kohn

PRIS2Prisma Health Richland-University of South CarolinaPGY1
Presenters
avatar for Grace Clark

Grace Clark

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, AdventHealth Orlando
Evaluators
avatar for Jolie Gallagher

Jolie Gallagher

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care, Emory University Hospital
I am the clinical pharmacy manager at Emory University Hospital.  My background training is in critical care.  My current areas of interest are optimization of transitions of care and pharmacist burnout and resilience.
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena I
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Appropriate Diagnosis of Sepsis via SIRS Criteria and Opportunities for Reduction in Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic Use in the Emergency Department
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Olympia 2
Purpose: Time-sensitive completion of bundled interventions is the focus of the Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock Early Management Bundle (SEP-1) Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) quality measure, which aims to reduce sepsis-related morbidity and mortality. To avoid missed cases of sepsis, clinicians often rely on the Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS) criteria as the major...
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avatar for Brian Leith

Brian Leith

Clinical Pharmacist, VA Medical Center
I am currently the emergency medicine and antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist at the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.
Presenters
avatar for AnaLeigh Cook

AnaLeigh Cook

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Bristol Regional Medical Center


Evaluators
BK

Brian Knott

Clinical Pharmacy Manager, AdventHealth Winter Park
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Olympia 2
  Internal Medicine (IM)
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Comparing Safety and Efficacy of Subcutaneous Unfractionated Heparin Dosing Frequencies for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in a Community Hospital
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Parthenon 1
Comparing Safety and Efficacy of Subcutaneous Unfractionated Heparin Dosing Frequencies for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in a Community HospitalAuthors: Jonathan Johnson, Adam Harnden, Madison Sanders, M. Trey Dailey, Nancy Bailey, Matthew HadleyBackground: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major cause of in-hospital morbidity and mortality with an estimated 375,000 new cases and...
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avatar for Devin Lavender

Devin Lavender

Clinical Assistant Professor, UGAA1University of Georgia College of Pharmacy (Ambulatory Care)PGY2
Ambulatory Care, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Resident and Student Development.
Presenters
avatar for Jonathan Johnson

Jonathan Johnson

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Jackson Hospital and Clinic
For my undergraduate, I graduated from The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina for biology, and I graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) for pharmacy school. I am a current PGY1 Pharmacy Resident with Jackson Hospital and Clinic in Montgomery, Alabama... Read More →
Evaluators
DT
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Parthenon 1
  Internal Medicine (IM), Jackson Hospital and Clinic

9:10am EDT

Evaluating the implementation of prolonged beta-lactam infusions for sepsis patients in the ICU
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena H
Title: Evaluating the implementation of prolonged beta-lactam infusions for sepsis patients in the ICUAuthors: Nathaniel Park, Jeremy Frens, Alex Chappell, and Dustin ZeiglerBackground/Purpose:Beta-lactams are generally the preferred and most frequently prescribed antibiotics to treat patients with sepsis due to their broad spectrum of activity and favorable safety profile. Their...
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AC
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NP
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avatar for Anh Nguyen

Anh Nguyen

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emory Decatur Hospital
I’m a Board‑Certified Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist with a passion for taking care of some of the sickest patients in the hospital. I’ve worked in both intermediate and intensive care settings, where every day brings a new challenge and a new opportunity to make a meaningful... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena H
  Internal Medicine (IM), Cone Health
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Evaluation of Febrile Neutropenia Prophylaxis Use in Inpatient Oncology
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena G
Evaluation of Febrile Neutropenia Prophylaxis Use in Inpatient OncologyOlivia Jones, PharmD; Sarah Bowman, PharmD, BCOP; Samantha Lightle, PharmDHuntsville Hospital – Huntsville, ALBackground: Febrile neutropenia is a common and potentially serious complication among patients with hematologic malignancies. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) provides evidence-based guidance to...
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CW

Cassandra Wade

Pharmacy Procurement Coordinator, John D Archbold Memorial Hospital
Presenters
avatar for Olivia Jones

Olivia Jones

PGY-1 Resident, Huntsville Hospital
Evaluators
avatar for Madison Yates

Madison Yates

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, PGY1 Ambulatory Residency Program Coordinator, Cone Health
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena G
  Internal Medicine (IM), Huntsville Hospital

9:10am EDT

Evaluation of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Use and the Risk of Pancreatitis
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena A
Authors: Isaac Sauvageau, Kerri Smith, Brittney Bright, Ryan Imel, Blake Sloan Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) are a therapeutic class that mimics the naturally occurring incretin hormone GLP-1. Through this mechanism, they enhance glucose-dependent insulin secretion, suppress glucagon release, delay gastric emptying, and promote satiety. These effects make...
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avatar for Aayush Patel

Aayush Patel

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Presenters
IS
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena A
  Internal Medicine (IM), Wake Forest Baptist
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

Evaluation of Thromboprophylaxis Strategies for Orthopedic Surgery Patients
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena C
Title: Evaluation of Thromboprophylaxis Strategies for Orthopedic Surgery PatientsBackground: Orthopedic surgery patients are high-risk for post-operative venous thromboembolism (VTE) and often require prolonged prophylaxis. Several studies demonstrated that aspirin (ASA) is non-inferior to traditional prophylactic regimens, such as enoxaparin (LMWH), in orthopedic surgery, however these studies...
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DK
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avatar for Chiara Huber

Chiara Huber

PGY-2 Internal Medicine Resident, Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
I am a PGY-2 Internal Medicine pharmacy resident at Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina, with interests in internal medicine, family medicine, and women's health.
Evaluators
avatar for Allie Hale

Allie Hale

Clinical Pharmacist and Residency Program Director, Parkridge Health System
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
  • global Y

9:10am EDT

EVALUATION OF MEDICATION ACCESS INTERVENTIONS BY TRANSITIONS OF CARE PHARMACIST FOR PATIENTS REQUIRING HIGH-COST CARDIAC MEDICATIONS
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Olympia 1
EVALUATION OF MEDICATION ACCESS INTERVENTIONS BY TRANSITIONS OF CARE PHARMACIST FOR PATIENTS REQUIRING HIGH-COST CARDIAC MEDICATIONS  Esther Cho, Alexandra Cooper, Laura Provost, Nathan Wayne, Maegan Whitworth Wellstar MCG Health – Augusta, GA Background/Purpose: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) monitors 30-day readmission rates per the CMS Hospital Readmission...
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AQ

April Quidley

PGY1 Residency Program Director, ECU Health Medical Center
Presenters
avatar for Esther Cho

Esther Cho

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Wellstar MCG Health
Evaluators
AJ

Audrey Johnson

Surgical/Trauma Critical Care Pharmacist, Memorial Health University Medical Center
Friday May 1, 2026 9:10am - 9:30am EDT
Olympia 1
  Transitional Care (TC), Wellstar MCG Health/University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Burnout Amongst Pharmacy Preceptors Across the United States
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Parthenon 2
Authors: Rachel Denison; Danielle Lott; Eric K. Shaw; Audrey JohnsonContact Information: [email protected] is a growing epidemic affecting healthcare professionals worldwide. A 2023 study found that 45% of pharmacists reported burnout. As a profession that relies heavily on hands-on learning, the need for assessment of burnout amongst pharmacy preceptors is...
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CM
Presenters
avatar for Rachel Denison
Evaluators
CT

Christina Thurber

PGY-1 Residency Program Coordinator
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Parthenon 2
  Administration (ADM), Memorial Health University Medical Center
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Agitation and Delirium in the ICU: Management with Valproic Acid
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Parthenon 1
Agitation and Delirium in the ICU: Management with Valproic AcidMaddie Treadway; Sarah Wyatt; Robert Steed; Steve LindleyBackground: Agitation and delirium are common complications in critically ill patients, with delirium occurring in up to 80% of mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting. These conditions are associated with an increased cost to healthcare...
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avatar for Devin Lavender

Devin Lavender

Clinical Assistant Professor, UGAA1University of Georgia College of Pharmacy (Ambulatory Care)PGY2
Ambulatory Care, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Resident and Student Development.
Presenters
avatar for Maddie Treadway

Maddie Treadway

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident - Acute Care, Spartanburg Medical Center
I'm currently a PGY1 resident with a passion for critical care and emergency medicine and will be continuing my training next year as a PGY2 Critical Care resident. I enjoy discussing complex ICU pharmacotherapy, reviewing literature and working through challenging patient cases... Read More →
Evaluators
DT
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Parthenon 1
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Comparison of Nicardipine and Labetalol for Peri-Thrombolysis Blood Pressure Management in Acute Ischemic Stroke - Olivia Klassa
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena H
Title: Comparison of Nicardipine and Labetalol for Peri-Thrombolysis Blood Pressure Management in Acute Ischemic Stroke Authors: Olivia Klassa, Braiden Sorgenfrei, Michael Wagner, Alex Ewing, Lauren McAbee Background:  Acute ischemic stroke requires rapid thrombolytic therapy to restore cerebral blood flow and optimize outcomes; however, safe administration depends on effective...
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AC
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avatar for Olivia Klassa

Olivia Klassa

PGY1 Acute Care Resident, Prisma Health - Upstate
Olivia Klassa, PharmD, is originally from Springfield, VA. She attended the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and her Doctor of Pharmacy. Olivia is currently completing her PGY-1 Acute Care Pharmacy Residency... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Anh Nguyen

Anh Nguyen

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emory Decatur Hospital
I’m a Board‑Certified Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist with a passion for taking care of some of the sickest patients in the hospital. I’ve worked in both intermediate and intensive care settings, where every day brings a new challenge and a new opportunity to make a meaningful... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena H
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Prisma Health-Upstate
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Evaluation Of Intra-Procedural Blood Pressure In Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Undergoing Mechanical Thrombectomy
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena G
Sarah Layne, Chelsea Mitchell, Sterling Torian, Austin RobertsTriStar Centennial Medical Center – Nashville, TennesseeBackground: Blood pressure (BP) control is an essential component in management of patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Significant reductions in BP can lead to hypoperfusion and worsened cerebral injury, whereas uncontrolled hypertension can increase the risk of hemorrhage...
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CW

Cassandra Wade

Pharmacy Procurement Coordinator, John D Archbold Memorial Hospital
Presenters
avatar for Sarah Layne

Sarah Layne

Sarah is a 2025 graduate of Belmont University School of Pharmacy. She is currently a PGY-1 resident at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Sarah will be completing a PGY-2 Critical Care Residency Program next year with plans of becoming a Critical Care Clinical P... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Madison Yates

Madison Yates

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, PGY1 Ambulatory Residency Program Coordinator, Cone Health
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena G
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), TriStar Centennial Medical Center
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Evaluation of Phenobarbital Dosing for the Management of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena A
Background: Alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS) results from the sudden cessation of heavy alcohol use, causing symptoms such as tremors, anxiety, and agitation. Benzodiazepines remain first-line for alcohol withdrawal management according to American Society of Addition Medicine (ASAM) guidelines. Phenobarbital has a half-life of about 80 to 120 hours which allows for adequate control of withdrawal...
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avatar for Aayush Patel

Aayush Patel

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Presenters
avatar for Kayla Hedgspeth
Evaluators
BS
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Memorial Health University Medical Center

9:30am EDT

Evaluation of Updates to the Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Order Set
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena J
Evaluation of Updates to the Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Order SetR. Tye Fobbs, Rachael Weingarten, Rachel RumbargerCone Health at Moses Cone Hospital – Greensboro, NCBackground:Rabies is a vaccine-preventable zoonotic viral disease affecting the central nervous system. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends giving human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) to patients exposed to rabies if...
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avatar for Brittany NeSmith

Brittany NeSmith

PGY1 Residency Program Director, BSSFBon Secours St. Francis DowntownPGY1
Presenters
avatar for Rodericks Fobbs
Evaluators
BB

Brooke Bibb

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena J
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Cone Health
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Resident Presentation - Terence Natt
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena B
Evaluation of Alternative Dosing of Tranexamic Acid in Adults with Traumatic Injuries Terence Natt, Madison Schwartz, Kevin Lynch, Dana Thorvilson CaroMont Regional Medical Center - Gastonia, NC Background/Purpose: Timely and proper dosing of tranexamic acid (TXA) in traumatic bleeding is imperative to reduce patient mortality. There is limited literature evaluating alternative...
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avatar for Abigayle Campbell

Abigayle Campbell

Clinical Specialist, Psychiatry; PGY1 Acute Care RPC, Self Regional Healthcare
For the past 6 years, I have served as the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist within the Inpatient Behavior Health Center at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. Recently, I have transitioned into a new role as the Medication Utilization and Quality Coordinator. I completed my bachelor's... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Terence Natt
Evaluators
ST
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena B
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), CaroMont Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Antibiotic escalation strategies after ceftriaxone failure in culture-negative spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP): a single-center retrospective cohort study
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena I
Background: Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is the most common bacterial infection among patients with decompensated cirrhosis. Ceftriaxone remains a widely used first line empiric therapy; however, shifts in epidemiology and rising antimicrobial resistance have raised concerns regarding treatment failure in this population. A key challenge in SBP management is that up to 60% of cases...
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JK

Joseph Kohn

PRIS2Prisma Health Richland-University of South CarolinaPGY1
Presenters
MA

Maryam Alarfaj

PGY-1 Resident, AdventHealth Orlando
Evaluators
avatar for Jolie Gallagher

Jolie Gallagher

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care, Emory University Hospital
I am the clinical pharmacy manager at Emory University Hospital.  My background training is in critical care.  My current areas of interest are optimization of transitions of care and pharmacist burnout and resilience.
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena I
  Internal Medicine (IM), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Evaluation of the Implementation of a Cardiothoracic Surgery Pre-Operative Anemia Treatment Protocol 
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Olympia 2
Evaluation of the Implementation of a Cardiothoracic Surgery Pre-Operative Anemia Treatment Protocol  Alyan Saeed, Brendon Banes, Rebecka Hazelwood  Background/Purpose: Patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery (CTS) frequently present with baseline anemia, which has been associated with increased transfusion requirements, acute kidney injury (AKI), and higher postoperative...
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avatar for Brian Leith

Brian Leith

Clinical Pharmacist, VA Medical Center
I am currently the emergency medicine and antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist at the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.
Presenters
avatar for Alyan Saeed

Alyan Saeed

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Evaluators
BK

Brian Knott

Clinical Pharmacy Manager, AdventHealth Winter Park
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Olympia 2
  Internal Medicine (IM), Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Impact of GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonists on Perioperative Glycemic Control in Arthroplasty
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena D
Impact of GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonists on Perioperative Glycemic Control in ArthroplastyAuthors: Julia Sitek, Charles Hartis, Zachary Klick, Minal Patel, Amit Saha, Ashley Talbott, Sarah Kittner, Emily Schaefer Objective: Describe the effect of GLP-1 and GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists on perioperative blood glucose levels. Background:  Obesity and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) are...
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avatar for Christele Robinson

Christele Robinson

Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emory University Hospital
Christele Robinson, PharmD, is board certified in pharmacotherapy. She is a member of the Department of Pharmacy at Emory University Hospital and currently practicing as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. Dr. Robinson obtained a Bachelor of Science degree at the... Read More →
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avatar for Julia Sitek

Julia Sitek

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Evaluators
avatar for Cody Parker

Cody Parker

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, St. Joseph's/Candler
Dr. Cody Parker is the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director at St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, GA. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Georgia and completed a Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Practice Residency at St. Joseph’s/Candler. Dr. Parker is a Clinical Pharmacy Sp... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena D
  Internal Medicine (IM), Wake Forest Baptist
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Safety of Intravenous Push Lacosamide Compared with Intravenous Piggyback at a Community Hospital
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena C
Authors: Lauren Baugh, Karen Babb Background: Lacosamide is an FDA approved medication for the treatment of focal onset seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures and is also used off-label for status epilepticus.1 The Neurocritical Critical Care Guidelines for the Evaluation and Management of Status Epilepticus propose 200 mg lacosamide given over 15 minutes as an alternative for...
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DK
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avatar for Lauren Baugh

Lauren Baugh

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, CommonSpirit Memorial
My name is Lauren Baugh. I am currently a PGY1 resident at CHI Memorial in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I graduated from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy with my PharmD in 2025. I will be staying on as clinical pharmacist at Memorial after completion of my PGY1 residency.
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Evaluators
avatar for Allie Hale

Allie Hale

Clinical Pharmacist and Residency Program Director, Parkridge Health System
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), CHI Memorial
  • global Y

9:30am EDT

Pharmacist Led COPD Medication Recommendations During Discharge Medication Review
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Olympia 1
Title: Pharmacist Led COPD Medication Recommendations During Discharge Medication Review Authors: Bridget Arellano, Ali Diaz, Dahlia Kaiser AdventHealth Orlando, Orlando, FL Background/Purpose: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains a leading cause of morbidity, with national 30-day readmission rates near 30%. To reduce rates of readmission, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid...
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AQ

April Quidley

PGY1 Residency Program Director, ECU Health Medical Center
Presenters
BA
Evaluators
AJ

Audrey Johnson

Surgical/Trauma Critical Care Pharmacist, Memorial Health University Medical Center
Friday May 1, 2026 9:30am - 9:50am EDT
Olympia 1
  Transitional Care (TC), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Impact of Embedded Clinical Pharmacy Services on Glycemic Control in an Internal Medicine Clinic
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena A
Title: Impact of Embedded Clinical Pharmacy Services on Glycemic Control in an Internal Medicine Clinic Authors: Kisara Thompson, Tacorya Adewodu, Andrew Bundeff, Molly Hinely, Danielle Baker, Michael DeWitt Objective: Evaluate the effect of clinical pharmacy services on A1c reduction in patients with type 2 diabetes and a baseline A1c of ≥ 8%, compared with patients who were managed...
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avatar for Aayush Patel

Aayush Patel

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Presenters
avatar for Kisara Thompson
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BS
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena A
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Wake Forest Baptist
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Utility of ZOLL Heart Failure Management System (HFMS) in the management of chronic heart failure
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena B
Title: Utility of ZOLL Heart Failure Management System (HFMS) in the management of chronic heart failure Authors: Emily Rudisell, Laura Jane Straw, James Ampadu, Melissa Redmond, Joseph Bates, Lauren Lyons   Background: Heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) remains a burdensome disease in which patients experience progressive neurohormonal activation leading to...
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avatar for Abigayle Campbell

Abigayle Campbell

Clinical Specialist, Psychiatry; PGY1 Acute Care RPC, Self Regional Healthcare
For the past 6 years, I have served as the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist within the Inpatient Behavior Health Center at Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, SC. Recently, I have transitioned into a new role as the Medication Utilization and Quality Coordinator. I completed my bachelor's... Read More →
Presenters
avatar for Emily Rudisell
Evaluators
ST
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Evaluating the Accuracy of Medication Histories of Behavioral Health Patients in the Emergency Department
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena G
Background: Accurate medication histories reduce the likelihood of medication errors in patients being admitted to the hospital. Medication histories can inform inpatient providers of what medications the patient is taking prior to the emergency department encounter. Existing literature corroborates that pharmacist involvement in the medication history process leads to less discrepancies....
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CW

Cassandra Wade

Pharmacy Procurement Coordinator, John D Archbold Memorial Hospital
Presenters
WM
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avatar for Madison Yates

Madison Yates

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, PGY1 Ambulatory Residency Program Coordinator, Cone Health
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena G
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), CaroMont Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Evaluation of the use of 3% sodium chloride in traumatic brain injury
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena J
Authors: Yasmeen A. Ettrick, Kelly M. Bodine, John Patka, Shauntrell JohnsonBackground: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and is frequently complicated by cerebral edema and elevated intracranial pressure. Osmotic therapy with hypertonic saline is a key intervention to mitigate secondary brain injury; clinical guidelines, however, recommend its use...
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Brittany NeSmith

PGY1 Residency Program Director, BSSFBon Secours St. Francis DowntownPGY1
Presenters
avatar for Yasmeen Ettrick

Yasmeen Ettrick

PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Resident, Grady Memorial Hospital
Yasmeen Ettrick, PharmD, is a PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Resident at Grady Memorial Hospital. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Midwestern University and completed her PGY-1 residency at Cook County Hospital in Chicago, IL. Upon completion of her PGY-2 training... Read More →
Evaluators
BB

Brooke Bibb

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena J
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Grady Memorial Hospital
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Evaluation of Two Four-Factor Prothrombin Concentrates for Anticoagulant Reversal
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena C
Title: Evaluation of Two Four-Factor Prothrombin Concentrates for Anticoagulant Reversal   Authors: Mary G. Johnson, Jessica Hernandez, Annmarie Vallomthail, Kristina Larizadeh, Nina Casanova, Feras AkbikBackground: Vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) and factor Xa inhibitors are oral anticoagulants used for the treatment and prevention of thromboembolic events. Bleeding is the most common...
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DK
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avatar for Mary Grace Johnson
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avatar for Allie Hale

Allie Hale

Clinical Pharmacist and Residency Program Director, Parkridge Health System
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena C
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Emory University Hospital
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Optimizing Rabies Post-Exposure Management: Assessing Immunoglobulin Use and Vaccination Follow Up
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena I
Optimizing Rabies Post-Exposure Management: Assessing Immunoglobulin Use and Vaccination Follow Up   Quartney Gilliam, Mckenzie Hodges, Bianca Rivera-Ramirez, Aayush Patel Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, Columbus, GA Background: Rabies is a viral infection that is fatal without timely and proper intervention. Transmission most commonly occurs through the bite of an infected...
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JK

Joseph Kohn

PRIS2Prisma Health Richland-University of South CarolinaPGY1
Presenters
avatar for Quartney Gilliam

Quartney Gilliam

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Quartney K. Gilliam, PharmD, is a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown in Columbus, Georgia. She is originally from Orlando, Florida and obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy. Her clinical interests... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Jolie Gallagher

Jolie Gallagher

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care, Emory University Hospital
I am the clinical pharmacy manager at Emory University Hospital.  My background training is in critical care.  My current areas of interest are optimization of transitions of care and pharmacist burnout and resilience.
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena I
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Valproic Acid for Seizure Prophylaxis and Reduction of Headache Burden Following Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - Kristin Lanier
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena D
Valproic Acid for Seizure Prophylaxis and Reduction of Headache Burden Following Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Michael Wagner, Kristin Lanier, Jenna SorgenfreiBackground:  Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) management includes possible surgical intervention, blood pressure control, management of hydrocephalus, vasospasm prevention, and seizure prophylaxis. Guidelines do not currently...
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avatar for Christele Robinson

Christele Robinson

Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emory University Hospital
Christele Robinson, PharmD, is board certified in pharmacotherapy. She is a member of the Department of Pharmacy at Emory University Hospital and currently practicing as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. Dr. Robinson obtained a Bachelor of Science degree at the... Read More →
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avatar for Kristin Lanier

Kristin Lanier

PGY2 Critical Care Resident, Prisma Health Upstate
Kristin Lanier, PharmD, is originally from Laurinburg, NC. She attended Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Biology and minored in Chemistry. She then attended Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC where she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Cody Parker

Cody Parker

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, St. Joseph's/Candler
Dr. Cody Parker is the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director at St. Joseph's/Candler in Savannah, GA. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Georgia and completed a Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Practice Residency at St. Joseph’s/Candler. Dr. Parker is a Clinical Pharmacy Sp... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena D
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Prisma Health-Upstate
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Improving Timeliness and Sequencing of Empiric Antibiotics in Sepsis Through a Standardized Order-Set
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Parthenon 1
BACKGROUND: Sepsis is a leading cause of hospital morbidity and mortality. While current Surviving Sepsis Guidelines emphasize early broad-spectrum antibiotic administration, they do not address sequencing. Evidence suggests that delays in gram negative coverage, against Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, are associated with increased mortality, and administration...
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avatar for Devin Lavender

Devin Lavender

Clinical Assistant Professor, UGAA1University of Georgia College of Pharmacy (Ambulatory Care)PGY2
Ambulatory Care, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Resident and Student Development.
Presenters
avatar for Rachel Borra
Evaluators
DT
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Parthenon 1
  Infectious Disease (ID), Shepherd Center
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Improving Pharmacy Inventory Management with Real-Time Barcode Scanning
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Olympia 1
Background:Accurate inventory management is essential for operational efficiency, yet traditional models relying on periodic third-party counts limit real-time visibility and delay error correction. Over the previous years, several audit processes have been trialed, each with varying trade-offs related to ease of use, time requirements, utility, and interruption of standard workflows. A...
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AQ

April Quidley

PGY1 Residency Program Director, ECU Health Medical Center
Presenters
avatar for Lauren Flick

Lauren Flick

PGY-2 Informatics Resident, AdventHealth
PGY-1 Informatics Resident at AdventHealth Orlando
Evaluators
AJ

Audrey Johnson

Surgical/Trauma Critical Care Pharmacist, Memorial Health University Medical Center
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Olympia 1
  Informatics (INF), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Impact of Integrating the BioFire® Meningitis/ Encephalitis Panel (MEP) with Antimicrobial Stewardship in a Non-Teaching Community Hospital
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Parthenon 2
Title: Title: Impact of Integrating the BioFire® Meningitis/ Encephalitis (ME) Panel with Antimicrobial Stewardship in a Non-Teaching Community Hospital Investigators: Ashtyn Keller; Brad Crane; Emily Duncan; Stephanie Grimes; Joy (Abby) Bussey Study Location: Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital, Maryville, TN – Department of Pharmacy Background: Limited data exists on the...
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CM
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avatar for Ashtyn Keller
Evaluators
CT

Christina Thurber

PGY-1 Residency Program Coordinator
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Parthenon 2
  Internal Medicine (IM), Blount Memorial Hospital

9:50am EDT

Impact of the Intravenous Lorazepam Shortage on Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment in the ICU
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Olympia 2
Background: The American Society of Addiction Medicine guidelines recommend benzodiazepines as first-line treatment for moderate-severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). Intravenous (IV) lorazepam is a first-line therapy for AWS at Emory Healthcare (EHC) to prevent complications such as seizures and delirium tremens. The quick onset, half-life, and lack of metabolites make IV lorazepam a...
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Brian Leith

Clinical Pharmacist, VA Medical Center
I am currently the emergency medicine and antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist at the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.
Presenters
AL

Anatolia Legaspi

PGY-1 Resident, Emory University Hospital Midtown
Evaluators
BK

Brian Knott

Clinical Pharmacy Manager, AdventHealth Winter Park
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Olympia 2
  Internal Medicine (IM), Emory University Hospital Midtown
  • global Y

9:50am EDT

Resident Presentation - Katherine Albus
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena H
Linezolid as Empiric Therapy for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Bacteremia: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis of Clinical Outcomes  Katherine Albus, Kellee Geren, Samantha Walker, Brandon Hawkins The University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN  Background/Purpose: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) remains one of the most...
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Katherine Albus

Katie Albus, PharmD is a PGY1 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She completed her pharmacy schooling at Virginia Commonwealth University and plans to continue her education through a PGY2 in critical care at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in... Read More →
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avatar for Anh Nguyen

Anh Nguyen

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emory Decatur Hospital
I’m a Board‑Certified Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist with a passion for taking care of some of the sickest patients in the hospital. I’ve worked in both intermediate and intensive care settings, where every day brings a new challenge and a new opportunity to make a meaningful... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 9:50am - 10:10am EDT
Athena H
  Internal Medicine (IM), University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • global Y

10:20am EDT

UNFILLED SLOT
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Parthenon 1

Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Parthenon 1
  • global Y

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Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Parthenon 2
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Parthenon 2

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Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Olympia 1

Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Olympia 1
  • global Y

10:20am EDT

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Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Olympia 2
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Olympia 2

10:20am EDT

Evaluation of Pharmacist-Led Intervention to Improve Statin Utilization Metrics in a Value-Based Care Model - A. Garrett Allegra
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena B
Background: Value-based care models are growing in popularity. These models follow the logic that healthcare organizations should receive a higher level of reimbursement for providing more effective care. Reimbursement rates are determined by the health systems’ performance on pre-determined patient care metrics. Health organizations can achieve better outcomes while lowering costs through...
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avatar for Danielle Lott Croegaert
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avatar for Garrett Allegra

Garrett Allegra

PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident, Mountain Area Health Education Center
Garrett is from Winchester, Virginia and completed undergraduate education at Virginia Tech before going to pharmacy school at Virginia Commonwealth University. At VCU, he developed a strong interest in ambulatory care, particularly in the areas of cardiology, diabetes, and substance... Read More →
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avatar for Don Tyson

Don Tyson

Director of Pharmacy, Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Mountain Area Health Education Center /UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

10:20am EDT

Clinical Outcomes Associated with Aspirin Dose in Traumatic Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena I
Background: Stroke complicates up to 20% of traumatic blunt cerebrovascular injuries (BCVI), with the highest risk occurring within 72 hours of injury, underscoring the importance of prompt antithrombotic therapy. Current guidelines from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma and the Western Trauma Association recommend antithrombotic therapy but differ in preferred agents and...
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Stephanie Lesslie

PGY-2 Critical Care Residency Director, Memorial University Medical Center
Presenters
avatar for Kendall Jolly

Kendall Jolly

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
Kendall Jolly is a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at Prisma Health Richland. She completed her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees at the University of Georgia. After PGY1, she will be staying at Prisma Health Richland to complete a PGY2 in pediatrics.
Evaluators
avatar for Jonathan Alligood

Jonathan Alligood

Residency Program Director, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena I
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
  • global Y

10:20am EDT

Comparison of Tenecteplase versus Alteplase for Pulmonary Embolism During In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest 
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena J
Comparison of Tenecteplase versus Alteplase for Pulmonary Embolism During In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest  Authors: Paola Reyes-Serrano, Jason Vilar, Emily To Background: Pulmonary embolism (PE) accounts for approximately 2–5% of in-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCA) and is associated with high mortality despite advanced resuscitative efforts. Current guidelines recommend systemic...
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avatar for Jeremy Walley
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avatar for Paola Reyes Serrano

Paola Reyes Serrano

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, AdventHealth Orlando
Evaluators
avatar for Jessica Sterchi

Jessica Sterchi

Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor and Acute Care PGY1 RPD, BMHT1Blount Memorial HospitalPGY1
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena J
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

10:20am EDT

Development of an Ongoing Quality Metric for Vancomycin Dosing
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena A
Elena Galagan, Joy Peterson, Karen BarlowWellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Marietta, GABackgroundVancomycin has a narrow therapeutic index, requiring individualized pharmacokinetic dosing to maintain trough levels between 10–20 mcg/mL while minimizing the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). Despite its common use, many institutions lack formal metrics to assess vancomycin dosing...
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EB
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avatar for Elena Galagan

Elena Galagan

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident/ Staff Clinical Pharmacist, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Non-Traditional PGY1
Staff Clinical Pharmacist at Wellstar Kennestone
Mercer University Class of 2017
Evaluators
avatar for Liz Oglesby

Liz Oglesby

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, PGY-1 Residency Program, Mobile Infirmary
Liz Oglesby, PharmD, BCPS, is the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Alabama. She obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from Auburn University in 2017 and completed PGY-1 training at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in 2018. Her primary practice foc... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

10:20am EDT

Evaluating the Impact of ACEi or ARB Reinitiation versus Discontinuation Post Hospitalization with Acute Kidney Injury on Patient Outcomes
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena H
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) provide cardiovascular and renal protections across hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and heart failure populations, yet are often held during episodes of acute kidney injury (AKI). Optimal timing of post-AKI reinitiation remains uncertain. We aimed to compare outcomes among patients whose ACEi or ARB...
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TC
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avatar for Leslie Phillips

Leslie Phillips

PGY-2 Pharmacotherapy Pharmacy Resident, University of Tennessee Medical Center
Dr. Leslie A. Phillips is a PGY-2 Pharmacotherapy resident at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Kennesaw State University and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from The University of Georgia... Read More →
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avatar for Yona Roberts

Yona Roberts

RPD/Clinical Pharmacy Manager, WSGA1Wellstar Cobb HospitalPGY1
Yona Roberts earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida.  She went on to complete a Pharmacy Practice Residency through Mercer University at DeKalb Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia.  After completion of her residency... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena H
  Internal Medicine (IM), University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • global Y

10:20am EDT

Evaluating the Outcomes of Pharmacist Driven Interventions in a Geographic Rounding Pilot at a Large Community Hospital
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena G
Oksana Buksa, PharmD, April Williams, PharmD, BCPS, Michele Moseley, PharmD, BCPS, Anna Cross, PharmD, Erik Roberts, CPhTHuntsville Hospital – Huntsville, AlabamaPurpose/Background:Huntsville Hospital has announced the implementation of a hospitalist-led geographic rounding pilot that began on October 1st, 2025, which was designed to allow providers to care for patients within the same inpatient...
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TO
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avatar for Oksana Buksa
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TB
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena G
  Internal Medicine (IM), Huntsville Hospital
  • global Y

10:20am EDT

Impact of Education on Subcutaneous Electronic Glucose Management System Usage in a Community Hospital - Makenzie Foster
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena D
Impact of Education on Subcutaneous Electronic Glucose Management System Usage in a Community HospitalMakenzie Foster & Taylor Riedel-RogersBackground:The American Diabetes Association recommends using basal/bolus insulin for the management of hyperglycemia in non-critically ill hospitalized patients.1 The incidence of hypoglycemia while on a basal/bolus insulin regimen in the hospital...
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avatar for Jessica Ringler
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avatar for Makenzie Foster

Makenzie Foster

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
My name is Makenzie Foster, and I am a PGY1 pharmacy resident at Baptist Health Lexington. I graduated with my Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy in 2025, and I completed my pre-pharmacy education at the University of Kentucky in 2021. I will be... Read More →
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avatar for Carrie Callahan

Carrie Callahan

Internal Medicine (IM) Specialist, PGY2 IM RPD, Emory University Hospital


Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena D
  Internal Medicine (IM), Baptist Health Lexington

10:20am EDT

Optimizing Postoperative Pain Management in Total Hip Arthroplasty with Liposomal Bupivacaine
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena C
Primary Author: Jessica KennedyCo-Authors: Taylor Burich; Michael Brandon Hardison; Jeremy WalleyTitle: Optimizing Postoperative Pain Management in Total Hip Arthroplasty with Liposomal BupivacaineBackground: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is associated with significant postoperative pain, prolonged hospitalizations, early mobilization, and increased opioid utilization.  In the United States,...
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BW
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avatar for Jessica Kennedy
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avatar for Devon Burhoe
Friday May 1, 2026 10:20am - 10:40am EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), Cookeville Regional Medical Center
  • global Y

10:40am EDT

UNFILLED SLOT
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Parthenon 2
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Parthenon 2

10:40am EDT

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Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Olympia 1

Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Olympia 1
  • global Y

10:40am EDT

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Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Olympia 2
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Olympia 2
  • global Y

10:40am EDT

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Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Parthenon 1

Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Parthenon 1
  • global Y

10:40am EDT

Resident Presentation - McKenzie Lane - Assessing the Real-World Impact of Inclisiran in an Outpatient Cardiology Clinic
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena B
McKenzie Lane, Savannah Owen, Elizabeth Egawa, Erika McDonald, Amy Moore, Danielle Yates Purpose: Inclisiran has demonstrated effective lipid-lowering effects when combined with statins; however, the effects of inclisiran monotherapy on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in patients with a history of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease have not been thoroughly evaluated in a real-world setting....
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avatar for Danielle Lott Croegaert
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avatar for McKenzie Lane

McKenzie Lane

PGY1 Resident, Prisma Health Blount Memorial Hospital
Evaluators
avatar for Don Tyson

Don Tyson

Director of Pharmacy, Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Blount Memorial Hospital
  • global Y

10:40am EDT

Sustained Virologic Response Rates in Hepatitis C Treatment with Concomitant Acid Suppressive Therapy
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena J
Introduction:   Hepatitis C (HCV) remains a significant public health concern in the United States, with an estimated 2.4 million people living with chronic infection. Untreated HCV is a leading cause of chronic liver disease, and a major contributor to the development of cirrhosis, hepatic carcinoma and death. HCV management has been revolutionized by direct-acting antivirals (DAAs)....
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avatar for Jeremy Walley
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CB
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avatar for Jessica Sterchi

Jessica Sterchi

Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor and Acute Care PGY1 RPD, BMHT1Blount Memorial HospitalPGY1
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena J
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Grady Memorial Hospital

10:40am EDT

Evaluating Predictive Value and Stewardship of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Nasal Swab in Mechanically Ventilated Trauma Patients
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena H
Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nasal swabs are commonly used to safely discontinue empiric MRSA coverage in patients due to their high negative predictive value (NPV) of greater than 98% for MRSA infections. While MRSA nasal swabs have a high NPV, they are not well studied to guide de-escalation in mechanically ventilated patients. Limited guidance exists on...
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TC
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JS

Jessica Schuchardt

PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident, University of Tennessee Medical Center
Jessica Schuchardt, PharmD is a current PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Prior to residency she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. After the completion of her PharmD... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Yona Roberts

Yona Roberts

RPD/Clinical Pharmacy Manager, WSGA1Wellstar Cobb HospitalPGY1
Yona Roberts earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida.  She went on to complete a Pharmacy Practice Residency through Mercer University at DeKalb Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia.  After completion of her residency... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena H
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), University of Tennessee Medical Center

10:40am EDT

Evaluation of an Institutional Multimodal Analgesia Protocol- Kira Mike
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena A
Purpose/Background: Previously, Huntsville Hospital implemented several multimodal analgesia order sets intended to enhance postoperative outcomes by reducing opioid utilization, leading to reduced hospital length of stay, early ambulation, and improved overall outcomes. Although initial findings were favorable, the emergence of new evidence necessitates re-evaluation of the protocol to ensure...
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EB
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avatar for Kira Mike
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avatar for Liz Oglesby

Liz Oglesby

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, PGY-1 Residency Program, Mobile Infirmary
Liz Oglesby, PharmD, BCPS, is the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Alabama. She obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from Auburn University in 2017 and completed PGY-1 training at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in 2018. Her primary practice foc... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Huntsville Hospital
  • global Y

10:40am EDT

Evaluation of Serum Phosphate Levels in ICU Patients Undergoing Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena I
Evaluation of Serum Phosphate Levels in ICU Patients Undergoing Continuous Renal Replacement TherapyKatherine Fonfara, Eric Pyles, Rebecca FalterAdventHealth Orlando, Orlando, FLBackground: Severe hypophosphatemia is associated with serious adverse effects such as skeletal muscle weakness, respiratory insufficiency, cardiac rhythm disturbances, and delirium. These complications have been...
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avatar for Stephanie Lesslie

Stephanie Lesslie

PGY-2 Critical Care Residency Director, Memorial University Medical Center
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avatar for Katherine Fonfara
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avatar for Jonathan Alligood

Jonathan Alligood

Residency Program Director, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena I
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

10:40am EDT

Evaluating Pharmacist Monitoring in Patients with Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis Prescribed Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 inhibitors Prior to Admission
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena D
Purpose/Background: Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (EDKA) falls under the umbrella of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and can occur in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. EDKA is thought to be caused by a renal threshold for glucosuria that is lower due to increased gluconeogenesis and free fatty acid metabolism. A common medication class prescribed to patients with diabetes mellitus,...
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avatar for Jessica Ringler
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avatar for Rylee Williams

Rylee Williams

PGY-1 Resident, CaroMont Regional Medical Center
Evaluators
avatar for Carrie Callahan

Carrie Callahan

Internal Medicine (IM) Specialist, PGY2 IM RPD, Emory University Hospital


Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena D
  Internal Medicine (IM), CaroMont Regional Medical Center

10:40am EDT

Evaluation of Prophylactic Anticoagulation usage within the Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System Inpatient Setting
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena C
Primary Author: Charles PittsCo-Authors: Hope Allen, Brittany Till, Morgan Moulton, Perry Thompson, Walter Minger, Tiffany LyghtBackground: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common cardiovascular diagnosis, with many cases linked to recent hospitalizations. Prophylactic anticoagulation is used to prevent VTE, guided by patient risk factors. Risk Assessment Models (RAMs), such as the Padua VTE RAM,...
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BW
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avatar for Charles Pitts

Charles Pitts

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System
Charlie Pitts is currently a PGY1 pharmacy resident with the Central Alabama Veterans Healthcare System in Montgomery, Alabama. He is originally from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, but has been a resident of Alabama since starting pharmacy school at the Samford University McWhorter School... Read More →
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avatar for Devon Burhoe
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), VA-Montgomery, AL-Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
  • global Y

10:40am EDT

Evaluation of the Impact of Lower Extremity Wound Order Set Revision
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena G
Title: Evaluation of the impact of lower extremity wound order set revisionAuthors: Katie Hindman, Adesuwa Utomwen, Dustin Zeigler, Jeremy FrensObjective: Discuss the utilization of an updated lower extremity wound order setSelf-Assessment Question: True or False: The updated lower extremity wound order set had numerically increased adherence compared to the prior order...
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TO
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avatar for Katie Hindman

Katie Hindman

PGY1 Acute Care Pharmacy Resident
I am a PGY1 Acute Care Pharmacy Resident at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. I went to the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy in Columbia, SC. I am excited to be staying at Cone Health to complete a PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency next year!
Evaluators
TB
Friday May 1, 2026 10:40am - 11:00am EDT
Athena G
  Internal Medicine (IM), Cone Health
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

UNFILLED SLOT
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Parthenon 2
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Parthenon 2
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

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Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Olympia 1

Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Olympia 1
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

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Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Olympia 2
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Olympia 2
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

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Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Parthenon 1

Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Parthenon 1
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Optimizing Shingrix Immunization in Veterans on Immunosuppressive Therapy
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena A
Background & Purpose:Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, results from reactivation of latent varicella zoster virus and is associated with substantial morbidity, particularly among older adults and immunocompromised populations. Veterans receiving immunosuppressive therapy are at increased risk for severe disease, including postherpetic neuralgia and hospitalization. The recombinant herpes...
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EB
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avatar for Taylor Boothe

Taylor Boothe

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Ralph H. Johnson VA Healthcare System
Evaluators
avatar for Liz Oglesby

Liz Oglesby

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, PGY-1 Residency Program, Mobile Infirmary
Liz Oglesby, PharmD, BCPS, is the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Alabama. She obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from Auburn University in 2017 and completed PGY-1 training at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in 2018. Her primary practice foc... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena A
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), VA - Charleston, SC - Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Similar but not the Same: Patient Reported Outcomes when Switching to Biosimilar Adalimumab - Hayleigh Hallam
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena B
Background: Adalimumab was one of the first monoclonal antibodies to have biosimilar agents commercially available. With its extensive list of indications, the market for adalimumab biosimilars has grown rapidly, and ten products have approved interchangeability in the United States. While the definition for biologic interchangeability includes demonstrated efficacy, safety, and immunogenicity...
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avatar for Danielle Lott Croegaert
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avatar for Hayleigh Hallam

Hayleigh Hallam

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Ambulatory Care, Prisma Health-Upstate
Hayleigh Hallam, PharmD is a current PGY1 Ambulatory Care Resident at Prisma Health-Upstate in Greenville, SC. Originally from Marietta, GA, she obtained a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences and a minor in Leadership Studies from Auburn University before going on to complete... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Don Tyson

Don Tyson

Director of Pharmacy, Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), Prisma Health-Upstate
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Impact of hydrocortisone weaning on the duration of septic shock
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena I
Background:Sepsis is a life-threatening condition caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, and septic shock represents its most severe form, carrying a high mortality risk. Intravenous (IV) hydrocortisone is recommended by the Surviving Sepsis Guidelines for patients requiring ongoing vasopressor support despite adequate fluid resuscitation. However, the optimal discontinuation...
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avatar for Stephanie Lesslie

Stephanie Lesslie

PGY-2 Critical Care Residency Director, Memorial University Medical Center
Presenters
avatar for Riley Montague

Riley Montague

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Hello, my name is Riley Montague. I am originally from a very small rural town in North Western Kentucky. I completed my PhamD degree at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy in Lexington, Kentucky. I am currently a PGY1 pharmacy resident at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Jonathan Alligood

Jonathan Alligood

Residency Program Director, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena I
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Wake Forest Baptist
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Incidence of Chronic Opioid Use Post-Surgical Exposure in Opiate Naïve Patients
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena J
Title: Incidence of Chronic Opioid Use Post-Surgical Exposure in Opiate Naïve Patients Authors: Rachel Peña, PharmD, Caitlin Thomas, PharmD, BCCCP, James Neilen, PharmDObjective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between discharge opioid supply ( ≤3 days vs ≥7 days) and the development of chronic opioid use in opioid naive post-surgical...
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avatar for Jeremy Walley
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avatar for Rachel Pena
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avatar for Jessica Sterchi

Jessica Sterchi

Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor and Acute Care PGY1 RPD, BMHT1Blount Memorial HospitalPGY1
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena J
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), AdventHealth Orlando

11:00am EDT

Evaluating the Impact of Provider Education on Empiric Antibiotic Use for Low-Risk Intra-abdominal Infections at a Community Hospital​
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena G
Background: Intra-abdominal infections (IAIs) are a frequent cause of hospitalization which occasionally require empiric broad-spectrum antibiotic use. Despite current guidelines indicating that P. aeruginosa is uncommon in low-risk, community-acquired IAI, antipseudomonal agents remain frequently prescribed. This unnecessary use increases risks of nephrotoxicity, resistance, and higher...
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TO
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avatar for Taylor Walker

Taylor Walker

Pharmacy Resident, Baptist Health Lexington
Taylor Walker is a current PGY1 resident at Baptist Health Lexington (BHL) in Lexington, Kentucky. Taylor graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy with her PharmD in 2025. After residency, Taylor plans to continue her pharmacy career as a clinical staff pharmacist... Read More →
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TB
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena G
  Infectious Disease (ID), Baptist Health Lexington
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Evaluating Vancomycin AUC Monitoring in Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena D
Title Evaluating Vancomycin AUC Monitoring in Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patients  Authors Taylor J. Merritt, Carrie Tilton Callahan, Kelly Soyeong Ko, Cynthia Shin-Yee Tsai, Heidi King Berman, Nicole L. Metzger   Practice Site Emory University Hospital  Objective  Audience members will be able to evaluate the impact of AUC-based vancomycin monitoring...
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avatar for Jessica Ringler
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avatar for Taylor Merritt

Taylor Merritt

PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Resident, Emory University Hospital
Dr. Taylor Merritt is from West Green, Georgia. She received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from Mercer University College of Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia. She is currently a PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Resident at Emory University... Read More →
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avatar for Carrie Callahan

Carrie Callahan

Internal Medicine (IM) Specialist, PGY2 IM RPD, Emory University Hospital


Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena D
  Internal Medicine (IM), Emory University Hospital
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Impact of a Pharmacist-Led IV Iron Referral Pathway on Outpatient Referrals and IV Iron Administration - Vanna Labi
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena H
Background: Intravenous (IV) iron is an effective therapy for iron deficiency anemia, and growing evidence supports outpatient administration when clinically appropriate. Despite this, hospitalized patients frequently receive IV iron without a standardized process to ensure therapy completion after discharge. To address this gap, the adult iron replacement order set was updated to better...
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TC
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avatar for Vanna Labi

Vanna Labi

PGY1 Acute Care Pharmacy Resident, Cone Health - Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
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avatar for Yona Roberts

Yona Roberts

RPD/Clinical Pharmacy Manager, WSGA1Wellstar Cobb HospitalPGY1
Yona Roberts earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida.  She went on to complete a Pharmacy Practice Residency through Mercer University at DeKalb Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia.  After completion of her residency... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena H
  Internal Medicine (IM), Cone Health
  • global Y

11:00am EDT

Impact of Midodrine on Optimization of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena C
Title: Impact of Midodrine on Optimization of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection FractionAuthors: Isabelle Perling, Jessica Starr, Nathan Pinner, Alyssa Osmonson, Kenda GermainObjective: Discuss whether the addition of midodrine in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) facilitates optimization of Step 1...
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Isabelle Perling

PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Resident, Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
Isabelle (Izzy) Perling, PharmD, is a PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Resident from Atlanta, Georgia. She completed her undergraduate courses at Auburn University before receiving her PharmD from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. Izzy completed PGY1 at Baptist Health... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Devon Burhoe
Friday May 1, 2026 11:00am - 11:20am EDT
Athena C
  Internal Medicine (IM), Baptist Health Princeton Hospital
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

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Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Olympia 1

Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Olympia 1
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

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Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Olympia 2
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Olympia 2
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

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Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Parthenon 2
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Parthenon 2
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

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Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Parthenon 1

Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Parthenon 1
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Evaluating the Risk Factors for Acute Kidney Injury Associated with Mannitol Therapy for Increased Intracranial Pressure
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena A
Background:  A common complication of traumatic and non-traumatic neurological injuries is elevated intracranial pressure (ICP). Preventing elevated ICP is critical for minimizing secondary neurologic injuries. First line pharmacologic therapies include hyperosmolar agents, such as hypertonic saline and mannitol. In the 2020 Neurocritical Care Society (NCS) Guidelines for Acute Treatment of...
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EB
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avatar for Carly Mitchell

Carly Mitchell

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
Evaluators
avatar for Liz Oglesby

Liz Oglesby

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, PGY-1 Residency Program, Mobile Infirmary
Liz Oglesby, PharmD, BCPS, is the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Alabama. She obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from Auburn University in 2017 and completed PGY-1 training at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in 2018. Her primary practice foc... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Wake Forest Baptist
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Evaluation of Neurostimulants on Functional-Cognitive Capacity in Traumatic Brain Injury
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena C
Introduction: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major cause of long-term disability, with persistent cognitive and functional deficits affecting millions of survivors. Neurostimulants such as amantadine are recommended for disorders of consciousness after TBI; however, limited evidence exists evaluating the impact of combination neurostimulant therapy with methylphenidate on functional recovery....
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Sydney Kisala

PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident, Grady Memorial Hospital
Sydney Kisala is a PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident at Grady Memorial Hospital in her hometown of Atlanta, GA, where she also completed her PGY-1 pharmacy residency. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. Her current research project... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Devon Burhoe
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena C
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Grady Memorial Hospital
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Evaluation of Prophylactic Antibiotic Usage in Patients with Open Fracture
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena I

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avatar for Stephanie Lesslie

Stephanie Lesslie

PGY-2 Critical Care Residency Director, Memorial University Medical Center
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avatar for Zackery Moreo

Zackery Moreo

PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Resident, Grady Memorial Hospital

Evaluators
avatar for Jonathan Alligood

Jonathan Alligood

Residency Program Director, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena I
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Grady Memorial Hospital
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Evaluation of Revisions to Pharmacist-Directed Heparin Infusion Protocol
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena B
Evaluation of Revisions to Pharmacist-Directed Heparin Infusion Protocol Caylen Wouters, Samantha Sims, Kristy Williams, Andrew Revels, Jordana Champion East Alabama Medical CenterABSTRACT Purpose At our institution, patients requiring heparin infusions are managed by the pharmacy staff based on activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTTs) levels. In July 2024, revisions...
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avatar for Danielle Lott Croegaert
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avatar for Caylen Wouters

Caylen Wouters

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, East Alabama Medical Center
Caylen Wouters is from Port Saint Lucie, FL. Caylen completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Florida in Animal Sciences with a minor in Agribusiness. She earned her PharmD from Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. Her clinical interests are critical care... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Don Tyson

Don Tyson

Director of Pharmacy, Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena B
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), East Alabama Medical Center
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Outcomes of anticoagulation alone vs anticoagulation plus intervention in patients who present to the ED with massive pulmonary embolism.
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena G
Purpose: The literature surrounding optimal treatment of massive pulmonary embolisms (PE) is unclear. Numerous studies have been published regarding treatment options including anticoagulation, fibrinolytic therapy, thrombectomies, catheter-directed fibrinolytic therapy, and surgical embolectomy with limited direct or combination therapy comparisons. This study aims to evaluate anticoagulation...
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TO
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avatar for Dhruv Patel

Dhruv Patel

PGY1 Acute Care Pharmacy Resident, Prisma Health Richland
My name is Dhruv Patel, PharmD, and I am currently a PGY1 Acute Care Pharmacy Resident at Prisma Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC. I went to pharmacy school at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy in Richmond, VA. I will be staying on at Prisma Health Richland... Read More →
Evaluators
TB
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena G
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Prisma Health Richland - University of South Carolina
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Protocol Guided VTE Prophylaxis in Trauma Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena D
Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality following traumatic injury. Trauma patients are at an increased risk for VTE secondary to dysregulation of the coagulation system, reduced mobility, and the type of traumatic injury. Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) is the drug of choice for VTE prophylaxis in this population because of its increased...
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avatar for Jessica Ringler
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avatar for Emily Davis

Emily Davis

PGY-2 Critical Care Resident, Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Emily is a current PGY-2 critical care resident at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown. She is originally from Columbus, GA and went to pharmacy school at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy.
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avatar for Carrie Callahan

Carrie Callahan

Internal Medicine (IM) Specialist, PGY2 IM RPD, Emory University Hospital


Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena D
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Medication-induced falls in hospitalized patients: assessing the impact of anticholinergic drugs and the predictability of fall risk scores - William W. Feese
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena H
Introduction:    Some of the most prescribed medications in the elderly population have potent anticholinergic properties, which are associated with potentially harmful side effects, such as an increased risk of falls. In addition, many elderly patients are on potentially inappropriate medications as defined by the Beers criteria, many of which can also increase fall risk. Pharmacists...
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TC
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avatar for William Feese

William Feese

PGY-2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Resident, University of Tennessee Medical Center
Dr. Feese was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences with an emphasis in Health Humanities from the esteemed St. Louis College of Pharmacy and his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy... Read More →
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avatar for Yona Roberts

Yona Roberts

RPD/Clinical Pharmacy Manager, WSGA1Wellstar Cobb HospitalPGY1
Yona Roberts earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida.  She went on to complete a Pharmacy Practice Residency through Mercer University at DeKalb Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia.  After completion of her residency... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena H
  Internal Medicine (IM), University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • global Y

11:20am EDT

Evaluation of Empiric Vancomycin Utilization in Febrile Neutropenia
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena J
Lauryn Malone, Ben Casey, Darby Siler TriStar Centennial Medical Center – Nashville, TN Background: Febrile neutropenia (FN) is a common complication of cancer treatment and is considered to be an oncologic emergency. Vancomycin is primarily used to treat infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. FN guidelines do not recommend routine use of MRSA coverage as...
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avatar for Jeremy Walley
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avatar for Lauryn Malone

Lauryn Malone

PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident, TriStar Centennial Medical Center
Lauryn is a 2025 graduate of Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. She is currently a PGY-1 Resident at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Lauryn will be completing a PGY-2 Oncology Residency Program next year with plans of becoming an Oncology Clinical... Read More →
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avatar for Jessica Sterchi

Jessica Sterchi

Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor and Acute Care PGY1 RPD, BMHT1Blount Memorial HospitalPGY1
Friday May 1, 2026 11:20am - 11:40am EDT
Athena J
  Oncology (ONC), TriStar Centennial Medical Center
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

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Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Olympia 1

Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Olympia 1
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

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Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Olympia 2
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Olympia 2
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

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Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Parthenon 1

Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Parthenon 1
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

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Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Parthenon 2
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Parthenon 2
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Optimizing Migraine Management in Veterans: A Pharmacist-Led Review of Triptan Use in Primary Care Clinics
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena C
Optimizing Migraine Management in Veterans: A Pharmacist-Led Review of Triptan Use in Primary Care ClinicsJustin Barnett, Jessica Parks, Stephanie Hopkins, Karyn FaboFayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System – Fayetteville, NCBackground: Acute migraine headaches affect approximately 16% of the United States population. Triptans (e.g., sumatriptan, rizatriptan, etc.) are often the...
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BW
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avatar for Justin Barnett

Justin Barnett

PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident, Fayetteville NC VA Coastal Health Care System
Dr. Justin Barnett was born and raised in Savannah, GA. He attended the University of Georgia to complete his pharmacy pre-requisites prior to earning his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the UGA College of Pharmacy. He completed his PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at the James H. Quillen VA... Read More →
Evaluators
avatar for Devon Burhoe
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena C
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), VA - Fayetteville, NC – Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care System
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Use and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants Immediately Following Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena B
Use and Safety of Direct Oral Anticoagulants Immediately Following Bioprosthetic Valve Replacement in Patients with Atrial FibrillationBoma Legg-Jack, William Kendrick, Kellie Ball, Jeff Lewis Background: Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are preferred for stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (A-fib) patients. However, current American Heart Association guidelines suggest warfarin...
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avatar for Danielle Lott Croegaert
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BL
Evaluators
avatar for Don Tyson

Don Tyson

Director of Pharmacy, Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena B
  Ambulatory Care (AMB), University of Tennessee Medical Center
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Comparing Time-to-target Mean Arterial Pressure with Weight-based vs. Non-weight-based Norepinephrine ​
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena A
COMPARING TIME-TO-TARGET MEAN ARTERIAL PRESSURE WITH WEIGHT BASED VS. NON-WEIGHT-BASED NOREPINEPHRINE Logan Turner, PharmD; Brian Hairston, PharmD, MBA; Allison Jolley, PharmD, BCCCP; Andrew B. Watkins, PharmD, BCIDP FMOL Health | St. Dominic- Jackson, MS Background/Purpose: Septic shock is a life-threatening manifestation of sepsis characterized by persistent hypotension requiring vasopressor...
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EB
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avatar for Logan Turner

Logan Turner

Pharmacy Resident, FMOL Health | St. Dominic
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avatar for Liz Oglesby

Liz Oglesby

Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, PGY-1 Residency Program, Mobile Infirmary
Liz Oglesby, PharmD, BCPS, is the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator and PGY-1 Residency Program Director at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, Alabama. She obtained her doctorate of pharmacy from Auburn University in 2017 and completed PGY-1 training at Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in 2018. Her primary practice foc... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena A
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), St. Dominic Hospital
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Intravenous Versus Subcutaneous Insulin Administration: Evaluation of Blood Glucose Control in the Critical Care Setting
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena I
Authors: Mikayla Texido, Jill Dunning, Caitlin ThomasPurpose/Background: Hyperglycemia is commonly seen and associated with adverse outcomes among hospitalized patients, especially in the intensive care unit (ICU) because these patients are more vulnerable to poor outcomes. Previous trials demonstrate that improved glycemic management can reduce hospital complications, infections, and...
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avatar for Stephanie Lesslie

Stephanie Lesslie

PGY-2 Critical Care Residency Director, Memorial University Medical Center
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avatar for Mikayla Texido

Mikayla Texido

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, AdventHealth Orlando
Evaluators
avatar for Jonathan Alligood

Jonathan Alligood

Residency Program Director, Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena I
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), AdventHealth Orlando
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Outpatient Medical (OPM) Drug Formulary Expansion to Optimize Margin
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena H
Title: Outpatient Medical (OPM) Drug Formulary Expansion to Optimize Margin Authors: William Siders, David Collette Background: Drug formularies for the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services and commercial insurers are updated regularly, which can create reimbursement challenges related to misalignment between prescribed therapies and payer-specific formulary preferences. Administering...
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TC
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avatar for William Casey Siders

William Casey Siders

PGY-1 Resident, Huntsville Hospital
Evaluators
avatar for Yona Roberts

Yona Roberts

RPD/Clinical Pharmacy Manager, WSGA1Wellstar Cobb HospitalPGY1
Yona Roberts earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida.  She went on to complete a Pharmacy Practice Residency through Mercer University at DeKalb Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia.  After completion of her residency... Read More →
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena H
  Critical Care/Emergency Medicine (CCM), Huntsville Hospital
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Comparative Evaluation of IV Push Versus IV Infusion Administration of Levetiracetam
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena G
Comparative Evaluation of IV Push Versus IV Infusion Administration of Levetiracetam Tavin Cook, Ashley Crisler, T.J. Henderson, Aayush Patel Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown, Columbus GABackground: Levetiracetam is commonly administered as an IV infusion; however, IV push (IVP) administration has the potential to improve medication turnaround times, reduce nursing workload, and lower...
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TO
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avatar for Tavin Cook
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TB
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena G
  Internal Medicine (IM), Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Dalbavancin versus oral antibiotics for Staphylococcus aureus bone and joint infections
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena J
Authors: Mackenzie G. Pearsall, John Williamson, Mary Banoub, Charles Hartis, Elizabeth Palavecino, Vera Luther, Erin Barnes, Erika Swintosky, Michael DeWitt, Jennifer J. Wenner, Olivia Randazza Background/Purpose: Staphylococcus aureus is a common organism associated with bone and joint infections (BJI).  Historically, the standard of care (SOC) treatment for BJIs is prolonged intravenous...
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avatar for Jeremy Walley
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avatar for Mackenzie Pearsall

Mackenzie Pearsall

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
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avatar for Jessica Sterchi

Jessica Sterchi

Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor and Acute Care PGY1 RPD, BMHT1Blount Memorial HospitalPGY1
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena J
  Internal Medicine (IM), Wake Forest Baptist
  • global Y

11:40am EDT

Evaluation of Electronic Health Record Alerts for Heparin Use After Direct Oral Anticoagulant Exposure
Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena D
Background: Anticoagulation therapy in hospitalized patients is inherently high-risk with complex dosing requirements and significant potential for drug interactions. Heparin is an anticoagulant that utilizes laboratory monitoring to target therapeutic concentrations, but accuracy of anti-Xa levels can be falsely elevated due to recent direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) exposure. Our practice...
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avatar for Jessica Ringler
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avatar for Kaitlyn Wallace
Evaluators
avatar for Carrie Callahan

Carrie Callahan

Internal Medicine (IM) Specialist, PGY2 IM RPD, Emory University Hospital


Friday May 1, 2026 11:40am - 12:00pm EDT
Athena D
  Internal Medicine (IM), Grady Memorial Hospital
  • global Y
 

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