Pharmacy Residency Programs Faculty

Stephanie D. Garrett, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Internal Medicine (UMCB)
PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Director

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Internal Medicine - The University of Texas, Austin, TX
• Doctor of Pharmacy - West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy - West Virginia University , Morgantown, WV

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor - Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Clinical Coordinator and Clinical Specialist for Internal Medicine - Broward General Medical Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Staff Pharmacist - Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV

Tawny L. Smith, Pharm.D., BCPP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Psychiatry (SSC)
PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program Director
PGY1 Residency Program Director

Education

• Fellowship in Mental Health Outcomes
• PGY2 Residency in Psychiatric Pharmacy - The University of Texas, Austin, TX
• Doctor of Pharmacy - University of Illinois-Chicago

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice - The University of Texas, Austin, TX
• Clinical Psychopharmacologist - Bluebonnet Trails MHMR
• Clinical Assistant Professor - University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Department of Psychiatry, Dallas, TX

J Nile Barnes, EMT-P(LP), Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Internal Medicine (UMCB)
Clinical Assistant Professor - UT college of Pharmacy

Education

• Specialty Residency in Internal Medicine, The University of Texas at Austin / Brackenridge Hospital
• Doctor of Pharmacy, The University of Texas at Austin / The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
• Bachelor of Science in Zoology, The University of Texas at Austin

Previous Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, Texas
• Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Internal Medicine, Audie L Murphy Hospital, STVHCS, San Antonio, Texas
• Associate Professor of Emergency Medical Services, Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
• Paramedic, City of Austin ( Texas) Emergency Medical Services

Kristie Besonis, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy Education Coordinator (SFH)

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy – The University of Texas, Austin, TX

Previous/Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Staff Pharmacist – Cedar Park Regional Medical Center, Cedar Park, TX
• Clinical Pharmacist – Brackenridge Hospital, Austin, TX
• Staff Pharmacist – Brackenridge Hospital, Austin, TX
• Clinical Staff Pharmacist – St. Paul University Medical Center, Dallas, TX

Phyllis M. Chow, Pharm.D., MHA
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Heart Transplant (SMCA)

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Solid Organ Transplant - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
• PGY1 Residency - Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Doctor of Pharmacy - The University of Texas College of Pharmacy, Austin, TX
• Masters of Science in Healthcare Administration - The University of Texas at Arlington , Arlington, TX
• Bachelor of Arts, Biology - Baylor University, Waco, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Instructor - The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, Pittsburgh, PA

Mitchell J. Daley, Pharm.D.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Critical Care (UMCB)

Education

• PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency - University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency - University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• Doctor of Pharmacy - University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Adjunct Clinical Faculty - University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
• Adjunct Clinical Instructor - Chicago State University, Chicago, IL
• Clinical Staff Pharmacist - University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Renee Danysh, Pharm.D.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist (UMCB)

Education

• ASHP Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency - Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Doctor of Pharmacy - The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Austin, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Pharmacist - Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas TX

Theresa Gerst, Pharm.D., CGP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Psychiatry (SSC)
Clinical Assistant Professor - UT College of Pharmacy

• PGY2 Psychiatry Specialty Residency, University of North Carolina Hospital
• PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency (Emphasis in Geriatrics), St. Louis VA Hospital
• Doctor of Pharmacy, Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy

Terry Jaso, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Infectious Diseases (SMCA)

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy - The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy - The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
• Bachelor of Science in Biology - The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Staff Pharmacist - Brackenridge Hospital, Austin, TX

Thanhhao Ngo, Pharm.D.
Clinical Coordinator - Department of Pharmacy (DCMC)

Education

• Specialty Residency in Pediatrics - The Children's Hospital - Denver, CO
• Doctor of Pharmacy - University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy, OU Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Humanities - University of Oklahoma, Norman OK

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Pharmacist in Pediatrics - Children's Hospital of Austin, Austin TX

Thuy N Nguyen, Pharm.D.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Neonatology (DCMC)

Education

• Fellowship in Neonatology - Women's Hospital of Greensboro, NC, Greensboro Area Health Education Center, NC, and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
• Pharmacy Practice Residency with Emphasis in Critical Care - University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
• Doctor of Pharmacy - University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor - University of Southern California, CA
• Assistant Professor - State University of New York @ Buffalo, NY
• Clinical Lecturer - University of Southern California, CA
• Staff Pharmacist - Garfield Medical Center, Monterey Park, CA

Jon E. Olson, Pharm.D.
Clinical Informatics Pharmacist (Network)

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy - The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
• Associate in Science - South Plains College, Levelland, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Operations Manager - Baptist Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
• Pharmacy Information Consultant - Catalis Graphical Health Record
• Clinical/Staff Pharmacist - Baptist Medical Center, San Antonio, TX

Neil C. Pan, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Staff Pharmacist (UMCB)

Education

• PGY1 Residency in Pharmacy Practice - Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Temple, TX
• Doctor of Pharmacy - University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Level II Pharmacist - University Medical Center at Brackenridge, Austin, TX
• Staff Pharmacist - University Medical Center at Brackenridge, Austin, TX

Jodie Pepin, Pharm.D.
Clinical Coordinator (SMCW)

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy - The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy - Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Coordinator - Brackenridge Hospital, Austin, TX
• Clinical Pharmacist - Brackenridge Hospital, Austin, TX
• Manager and Home Care Clinical Coordinator - The University Health Center Pharmacy, The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
• Parenteral Pharmacy Manager - O.P.T.I.O.N. Care, Winooski, VT

Katherine M. Shea, Pharm.D.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Infectious Diseases (UMCB)

Education

• ASHP Accredited PGY2 Infectious Diseases Residency - Clarian Health Partners, Indianapolis, IN
• ASHP Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency - Sentara Healthcare System, Norfolk, VA
• Doctor of Pharmacy - University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
• Bachelor of Pharmacy Sciences - University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice - Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
• Speaker for the Midwest and Texas/Oklahoma AIDS Education and Training Center

Carrie Shuman, Pharm.D.
Clinical Coordinator (SMCH)

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Critical Care – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy / North Texas VA Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• PGY1 Residency in Pharmacy Practice – Harris County Hospital District, Houston, TX
• Doctor of Pharmacy – University of Houston, Houston, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Assistant Instructor – Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy, Dallas, TX

Leticia V. Smith, Pharm.D.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology (UMCB)

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Hematology/Oncology - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy/VANTHCS
• PGY1 Residency - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy/VANTHCS
• Doctor of Pharmacy - University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology - University of Texas at Austin

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Pharmacist in Hematology/Oncology - UT Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center, Dallas, TX
• Staff Pharmacist - Walgreens, Dallas, TX

Robert T. Wright, Pharm.D.
Clinical Coordinator (SMCA)

Education

• Specialty Residency in Geriatrics / Ambulatory Care- University of New Mexico Health Science Center, Albuquerque, NM
• Doctor of Pharmacy -“ The University of Texas, Austin, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Research and Development / Medical Affairs - Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, NJ
• Assistant Professor - Texas Tech School of Pharmacy, Amarillo, TX

Eardie A. Curry, Pharm.D., BCOP, MBA
Director of Pharmacy (UMCB)

Education

• Masters in Business Administration - University of Houston, Houston, TX
• Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology - Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
• PGY1 Residency - Methodist Healthcare System, Houston, TX
• Doctor of Pharmacy - Texas Southern University, Houston, TX
• Bachelor of Arts, Biology - Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Pharmacoeconomics Research Specialist - MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
• Clinical Pharmacist in Palliative Care - MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
• Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice - Purdue University School of Pharmacy, Indianapolis, IN

Barbara Dovidas, R.Ph.
Director of Pharmacy (DCMC)

Education

• PGY1 Residency - St. Luke's / Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, TX
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy - Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Site Manager - Brackenridge Hospital and Children's Hospital of Austin, Austin, TX
• Pharmacy Manager - Mount Diablo Medical Center, Concord, CA
• Pharmacy Manager - Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX
• Pharmacy Specialist - Travacare Home Infusion Therapy, Arlington, TX
• Staff Pharmacist - MD Anderson Hospital, Houston, TX

Pat Garrett, R.Ph.
Manager, Network Pharmacy Operations (UMCB)

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy - University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Interim SFH Network Director of Pharmacy, (two periods), Austin, TX
• Manager SFH Ambulatory Pharmaceutical Care, Austin, TX
• Pharmacy Manager - Wal-Mart Pharmacy Division, Lufkin, TX
• Pharmacy Manager - Medisave Pharmacies Inc, Crockett, TX
• Director of Pharmacy-Memorial Hospital, Nacogdoches, TX

Jodi M. Klocek, Pharm.D.
Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services (SMCA)

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy - University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy - University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS

Previous Professional Experience

• Clinical Coordinator - Brackenridge Hospital and Children's Hospital of Austin, Austin, TX
• Clinical Pharmacist - Duke Medical Center, Durham, NC
• Clinical Coordinator - University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
• Staff Pharmacist - University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS

Gary J Robb, R.Ph., MBA, CBB
Network Medication Safety Officer (UMCB)

Education

• Masters in Business Administration - Walden University
• Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy - University of Iowa

Previous Professional Experience

• Regional Director of Pharmacy - Ministry Health Care, WI
• Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt - Ministry Health Care, WI
• Consultant - Joint Commission Resources, Oak Brook, IL
• Director of Pharmacy - Ministry Health Care, WI
• Chief Executive Officer - Nihan & Martin Pharmacy, IL

Keith D. Slaughter, R.Ph., MSHP
Director of Pharmacy (SMCA)

Education

• Masters of Science in Health Professions - Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy - University of Houston, Houston, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Director of Pharmacy, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, Webster, TX
• Chief Operating Officer, Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, FL
• Chief Operating Officer, West Houston Medical Center, Houston, TX
• Assistant Administrator, Denton Community Hospital, Denton, TX
• Director of Pharmacy, St. Luke's Lutheran Hospital, San Antonio, TX