Residency Program Directors

Tamara B. Knight, Pharm.D., BCPS

Clinical Pharmacy Manager – Ascension Seton
PGY1 Residency Program Director

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Internal Medicine – Indiana University Health/Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
• PGY1 Residency – Ascension Seton/The University of Texas, Austin, TX
• Doctor of Pharmacy – The University of Texas, Austin, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Internal Medicine – Ascension Seton Northwest, Austin, TX
• PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency Program Director – Ascension Seton, Austin, TX
• Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice – Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
• Instructor in Clinical Pharmacy – The University of Texas, Austin, TX

Dusten Rose, Pharm.D., BCIDP, AAHIVP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Infectious Diseases (DSMC-UT)

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Infectious Diseases – University California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
• PGY1 Residency – St. Mary’s Health Care, Grand Rapids, MI
• Doctor of Pharmacy – Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Adjunct Associate Faculty—Purdue University and Butler College of Pharmacy
• Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacist IU Health – University Hospital, Indianapolis, IN

Clinical Coordinators, Clinical Specialists, and Clinical Staff

Rebekka Adamson, Pharm.D., BCCP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Internal Medicine/Cardiology (DSMC-UT)

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Cardiology – Advent Health Orlando, Orlando, FL
• PGY1 Residency – Seton Healthcare Family, Austin, TX
• Doctor of Pharmacy – Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Cardiology – Advent Health Orlando, Orlando, FL

Phyllis M. Chow, Pharm.D., MHA, BCPS

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, 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

Kim Cuellar, Pharm.D., BCOP, BCNSP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (DCMC)

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy – University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
• Bachelor of Science – University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Preceptor Faculty – The University of Texas College of Pharmacy
• Clinical Staff Pharmacist –  DCMC, Austin, TX
• Staff pharmacist for Brackenridge Hospital Pharmacy, Austin, TX
• Staff Pharmacist, Texas Oncology Pharmacy Services Austin Central, Austin, TX
• Director of Pharmacy, Texas Oncology Pharmacy Services Austin South, Austin, TX
• Staff Pharmacist, Texas Oncology Pharmacy Services/Baylor, Dallas, TX
• Oncology Pharmacist, Kaiser Permanente, Dallas Specialty Center Oncology Pharmacy, Dallas, TX
• Staff Pharmacist, Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, Dallas, TX

Molly F. Curran, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCCP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Critical Care (ASMCA)

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Critical Care – University Health System, San Antonio, TX
• PGY1 Residency – University Health System, San Antonio, TX
• Doctor of Pharmacy – The University of Texas, Austin, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Internal Medicine (DSMC)
• Clinical Assistant Professor – The University of Texas, Austin, TX
• Clinical Pharmacist – University Health System, San Antonio, TX
• Adjunct Clinical Faculty – The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX
• Adjunct Clinical Faculty – The University of Texas, Austin, TX
• Adjunct Clinical Faculty – Feik School of Pharmacy, University of Incarnate Word, San Antonio, TX

Mitchell J. Daley, Pharm.D., FCCM, BCCCP

Market Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Critical Care (DSMC-UT)

Education

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

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Assistant Professor– Dell Medical School at The University of Texas
• Adjunct Clinical Faculty – The University of Texas, Austin, TX
• Adjunct Clinical Instructor – Chicago State University, Chicago, IL
• Clinical Staff Pharmacist – University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL

Lucas F. Diaz, Pharm.D.

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (DCMC)

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Pediatrics – UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, Gainesville, FL
• PGY1 Residency –  UF Health Shands Hospital, Gainesville, FL
• Doctor of Pharmacy – University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL

Previous Experience

• Clinical Staff Pharmacist – UF Health Shands Hospital, Gainesville, FL

Amy Gums, Pharm.D., BCACP, CHC

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Internal Medicine (ASMCH)

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Ambulatory Care – The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
• PGY1 Residency – East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL
• Doctor of Pharmacy – University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Adjunct Clinical Faculty – University of Texas, Austin, TX
• Adjunct Clinical Faculty – University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
• Adjunct Clinical Faculty – University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
• Clinical Staff Pharmacist – Iowa City Veterans Affairs HCS, Iowa City, IA

Lyndrick Hamilton, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCPPS

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – NICU (SMCA/DCMC)

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Pediatrics – Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
• PGY1 Residency – Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
• Doctor of Pharmacy – Mercer University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Atlanta, GA

Previous/Other Professional Experience

• Neonatal Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies, Orlando, FL
• Adjunct Clinical Faculty – University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Gainesville, FL
• Adjunct Clinical Faculty – Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy, Tallahassee, FL
• Adjunct Clinical Faculty – Florida State University College of Medicine, Tallahassee, FL

Emily K. Hodge, Pharm.D., BCCCP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Critical Care (DSMC-UT )

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Critical Care—University Health System, San Antonio, Texas
• PGY1 Residency—University Health System, San Antonio, Texas
• Doctor of Pharmacy—The University of Texas, Austin, Texas
• Bachelor of Science, Biology—University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Adjunct Assistant Professor—The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
• Instructor of Clinical Pharmacy—The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Austin, Texas
• Clinical Staff Pharmacist—University Health System, San Antonio, Texas

Theresa Jaso, Pharm.D., BCPS (AQ-ID)

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Infectious Diseases (SMCA)
Antimicrobial Stewardship Lead – Ascension Texas Ministry

Education

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

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Coordinator – SMCA, Austin, TX
• Level III Pharmacist – UMCB, Austin, TX
• Clinical Staff Pharmacist – UMCB, Austin, TX

Kristin M. Janzen, Pharm.D., BCPS

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Internal Medicine (DSMC-UT)
Clinical Assistant Professor – The University of Texas, Austin, TX

Education

• PGY1/2 Combined Residency in Pharmacotherapy – Indiana University Health/Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
• Doctor of Pharmacy – The University of Texas, Austin, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice – Butler University, Indianapolis, IN
• Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Internal Medicine – IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
• Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice – Butler University, Indianapolis, IN

Denise Kelley, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Internal Medicine/Transitions of Care (SMCA)

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Internal Medicine – Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
• PGY1 Residency – UF Health Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
• Doctor of Pharmacy – Auburn University, Auburn, AL
• Bachelor of Arts, Spanish – Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Internal Medicine – UF Health Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
• Adjunct Clinical Faculty – University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Jacksonville, FL

Ronda Machen, Pharm.D., RD, BCPPS, BCNSP

Area Manager, Pharmacy Education – TX, KS, OK Markets

Education

• PGY1 Residency – Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA
• Doctor of Pharmacy – University of Washington, Seattle, WA
• Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Science – Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Previous/Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pediatric Internal Medicine – DCMC, Austin, TX
• Clinical Preceptor Faculty – The University of Texas College of Pharmacy
• Clinical Staff Pharmacist – DCMC, Austin, TX
• Clinical Preceptor Faculty – University of Washington
• Clinical Dietitian – UMCB, SMCA – Austin, TX

Kirsten Mason, Pharm.D., BCPS

Pharmacy Clinical Manager

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Internal Medicine – University Medical Center Brackenridge, Austin, Texas
• PGY1 Residency – Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Memphis, Tennessee
• Doctor of Pharmacy – The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis Tennessee
• Bachelor of Science, Nutrition Science – University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Preceptor Faculty – Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy, Austin, Texas
• Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Cardiology —Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
• Clinical Preceptor Faculty—Purdue College of Pharmacy, Chicago, Illinois
• Instructor of Clinical Pharmacy—The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy, Austin, Texas

Brian L. Nguyen, Pharm.D., BCACP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Ambulatory Care (AscensionConnect GoodHealth)

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Ambulatory Care – Kaiser Permanente Colorado, Denver, CO
• PGY1 Residency – AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
• Doctor of Pharmacy – Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy, Mequon, WI

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Instructor – Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy, Mequon, WI

Jon E. Olson, Pharm.D.

Clinical Informatics Pharmacist (SHF)

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy – The University of Texas, 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

Emily Ong, Pharm.D., BCACP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Internal Medicine (DSMC-UT)

Education

• PGY-1 Residency in Pharmacy Practice at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX
• PGY-2 Residency in Ambulatory Care at Parkland Hospital in Dallas, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Ambulatory Care Pharmacist at Methodist Richardson Medical Center in Richardson, TX

Eimeira Padilla, Pharm.D., Ph.D.

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Investigational Drug Pharmacy Services (SHF)

Education

• Fellow in Learning and Memory – University of Texas, Austin, Texas
• Fellow in Behavioral Neuroscience- Texas Consortium in Behavioral Neuroscience, Austin, TX
• Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroscience- University of Texas, Austin, TX
• Doctor of Pharmacy- University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Research Pharmacy Specialist– Ascension Seton, TX
• Staff Pharmacist at University Medical Center Brackenridge, Austin, TX
• Postdoctoral Fellow- University of Texas, Austin, TX

Neil C. Pan, Pharm.D., BCPS

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Internal Medicine (DSMC-UT)

Education

• PGY1 General Pharmacy Practice Residency – Scott and White Memorial Hospital, Temple, TX
• Doctor of Pharmacy – The University of Texas, Austin, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Adjunct Assistant Professor – College of Pharmacy at University of Texas, Austin, TX
• Ambulatory Care Pharmacist at The Anticoagulation Clinic at University Medical Center Brackenridge, Austin, TX
• Level II Pharmacist at University Medical Center Brackenridge, Austin, TX
• Staff Pharmacist at University Medical Center Brackenridge, Austin, TX

Evan J. Peterson, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Cardiology (SMCA)

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Cardiology – University of Southern California and LAC+USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
• PGY1 Residency – Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, TN
• Doctor of Pharmacy – University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics – University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice – University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
• Adjunct Clinical Faculty – The University of Texas, Austin, TX
• Instructor, Department of Clinical Pharmacy – University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN

Julia Sapozhnikov, PharmD

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (DCMC)

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Infectious Diseases – Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
• PGY1 Residency – Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
• Doctor of Pharmacy – University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL

Previous/Other Professional Experience

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Leticia V. Smith, Pharm.D., BCOP

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Oncology (DSMC-UT )

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 – The University of Texas, Austin, TX
• Bachelor of Arts in Biology – The University of Texas, Austin, TX

Previous / Other Professional Experience

• Clinical Pharmacist in Hematology/Oncology – University of Texas Southwestern Harold C. Simmons Cancer Center, Dallas, TX
• Staff Pharmacist – Walgreens, Dallas, TX

Sarah Stahlman, Pharm.D.

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Internal Medicine (ASMCH)

Education

• PGY2 Residency in Internal Medicine – South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX
• PGY1 Residency – South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX
• Doctor of Pharmacy – The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
• BA Chemistry – Boston University

Previous/Other Professional Experience

• Adjunct Clinical Instructor – The University of Texas, Austin, TX
• Adjoint Assistant Professor – UT Health, San Antonio, TX