Current Pharmacy Residents
The following information is provided to let you learn more about our current pharmacy resident class at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Please feel free to contact our residents if you would like their insight regarding any of our three pharmacy residency programs.
Jacob Thompson, PharmD
| Title: Master of Science and PGY1 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Resident Degrees: PharmD College: Eastern Illinois University, Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University Experience: Pharmacist- 6 weeks in Illinois, Pharmacy Technician-4 years of hospital pharmacy, Pharmacy Technician-2 years of retail pharmacy. Reason for residency: To prepare myself to become a pharmacy leader and advocate in a health care system. Areas of interest: Pharmacy operations. Health care economics relating to cost effectiveness and utilization. Future goals: To obtain a position that will allow me to grow professionally in a health care system where I can be involved in pharmacy operations and advocacy, medication safety, and health care cost utilization. Professional affiliations: ASHP About the resident: I enjoy all sports and any competitive activity. I enjoy traveling, but dread packing. Interesting Fact: I have a 4 inch titanium plate with 11 screws in my clavicle. E-Mail: Jacob.Thompson@NationwideChildrens.org |
Courtney M. Brown, Pharm.D
| Title: PGY2 Pharmacy Specialty Resident- Pediatrics Degrees/Credentials: PharmD 2007, BCPS College: University of Louisiana at Monroe Experience: West Virginia University Hospitals, PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident; University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy, Assistant Professor Reason for residency: To further my knowledge and experience in pediatric clinical pharmacy. Areas of interest: Infectious Diseases, Immunizations, Critical Care Future goals: To pursue a position as a pediatric clinical pharmacy with an academic component Professional affiliations: ASHP, ACCP, PPAG About the resident: I am an avid sports fan. I love spending time with my family, all of whom live in Louisiana. Interesting Fact: I still enjoy pitching fast-pitch softball and throw six different pitches. E-Mail: Courtney.Brown@NationwideChildrens.org |
Nicholas Feola, Pharm.D
| Title: PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident Degree: Pharm.D 2009 College: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Experience: Wal-mart Intern 2005-2006, Walgreens Intern 2006-2009 Reason For Residency: To become a confident and an efficient clinical pharmacist and to increase my knowledge in chronic disease management and pediatrics Areas of Interest: Chronic Disease Management, Infectious Disease, Pediatrics Future Goals: To hold a shared faculty position and work in a primary care setting managing chronic diseases Professional Affiliations: ASHP. APhA About the Resident: I love spending time with my family and close friends. I will watch movies over and over again. I enjoy traveling, meeting new people, watching and playing sports. Interesting Fact: I am a Boston sports fanatic Email: Nicholas.Feola@NationwideChildrens.org |
Matthew M. Sapko, PharmD, RPh
| Title: Master of Science and PGY1 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Resident Degrees: Pharm.D, 2009 College: University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Experience: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center pharmacy intern for 3 years, Medicine Shop technician Reason for residency: To become a pharmacist that works to not only to advance the profession of pharmacy, but become a leader in the health care system and patient care. The uniqueness of the program because of opportunities offered by OSU’s MS curriculum along with the unique management of the department of pharmacy. Areas of interest: Pharmacy administration, Pharmacy leadership, Infectious Disease, Health Policy, Public Health Future goals: My future goals involve a role that will allow me to be involved with shaping the profession, current and future pharmacists, and the patients we serve. I hope to enjoy a position at a medium/large hospital pharmacy department that is closely affiliated with a school of pharmacy. Professional affiliations: ASHP, APhA, PLS About the resident: I enjoy traveling and reading. I enjoy golf and tennis and experiencing all of the activities and restaurants Columbus has to experience. I love both the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins Interesting Fact: I love to watch and play tennis. I’m also a huge Pittsburgh Penguins fan. E-Mail: Matthew.Sapko@NationwideChildrens.org |
Erin C. Steinwedel, Pharm.D
| Title: PGY-2 Pharmacy Specialty Resident - Pediatrics Degree(s): BS – Biology, Pharm.D College(s): Indiana University, Bloomington (Undergraduate degree) Purdue University School of Pharmacy Work Experience: Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Staff Pharmacist – 4 Years Reason for Residency: To obtain experience as a pediatric clinical specialist. Pharmacy Interest Areas: Heme/Oncology, Neonatology Future Goals: Secure a position as a pediatric clinical specialist in an academic, tertiary care institution. Professional affiliations: PPAG, ASHP About the resident: I was born in southern Indiana, across the river from Louisville, KY. After graduating from Purdue, I moved to Nashville, TN and started work at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital as an inpatient staff pharmacist. After four years, I took a position as a PGY-1 resident at Georgetown University Hospital. Interesting/Random Fact: I love birds. E-Mail: Erin.Steinwedel@NationwideChildrens.org |
