PSHP 2026 Residency Conference has ended

PSHP 2026 Residency Conference

8:00am EDT

Networking Breakfast Franklin Square (13th Floor Downstairs) Registration Franklin Square (13th Floor Downstairs)

9:00am EDT

Kickoff & Preceptor of the Year Award Presentation Forum (13th Floor Downstairs)Kayla Bardzel • Shirley Bonanni, PharmD, BCPS

9:30am EDT

Joint Effort: Implementation of a Clinical Pharmacist within a Rheumatology Clinic Broad Hub EASTJennifer Smith • Michelle Link Patterson, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES • Courtney DeCaro • Loryn Walker, PharmD Adherence to Emergency Department Heart Failure Diuretic Panel Order Set Broad Hub WESTMeredith Stoeckl • Ellena Anagnostis • Jim Helms, PharmD, BCPS • Kaylee Morosky Low- versus High- Dose Intravenous Methylprednisolone for High Eosinophilic Asthma and COPD Exacerbations in the Emergency Department a.Pavilion Hub WESTSherif Ahmed • Justin Miller, PharmD • Alexandra Chizmar Evaluating the Appropriateness of Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Hospitalized Patients a.Pavilion Hub EASTAlyssa Moore • Kyle Sukanick • Alexandra Lichvar

9:50am EDT

Impact of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Pharmacist-Led Medication Management in Type 2 Diabetes within a Collaborative Practice Agreement Broad Hub EASTJennifer Smith • Michelle Link Patterson, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES • Courtney DeCaro • Ana Dacey Pharmacist Intervention To Optimize Guideline-Directed Medication Therapy (GDMT) In Patients With Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF) Broad Hub WESTMeredith Stoeckl • Ellena Anagnostis • Jim Helms, PharmD, BCPS • Johnatan Gideon Intracranial Hemorrhage After Tenecteplase Administration for Acute Ischemic Stroke a.Pavilion Hub WESTSherif Ahmed • Justin Miller, PharmD • Sophia Ellis Evaluation of Anti-Xa Levels in Patients with Obesity Receiving Therapeutic Enoxaparin a.Pavilion Hub EASTAlyssa Moore • Kyle Sukanick • Jessica Sharrow, PharmD, MSPH

10:10am EDT

Evaluating the Effect of GLP-1 Agonists on INR Time in Therapeutic Range for Warfarin Patients Broad Hub EASTJennifer Smith • Michelle Link Patterson, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES • Courtney DeCaro • Christine Mason Evaluation of Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Underweight and Overweight Patients Receiving Enoxaparin or Unfractionated Heparin Broad Hub WESTMeredith Stoeckl • Ellena Anagnostis • Jim Helms, PharmD, BCPS • Lindsey Misci Time to First Non-Benzodiazepine Antiseizure Medication in Status Epilepticus a.Pavilion Hub WESTSherif Ahmed • Justin Miller, PharmD • Kerim Cakir, PharmD, MS Improving Pharmacy Quality Through Structured Governance: Quality Needs Assessment at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania a.Pavilion Hub EASTAlyssa Moore • Kyle Sukanick • Megan Makovsky, PharmD

10:40am EDT

Dose by Design: Comparing the Clinical Utility of Low-Dose and Standard Buprenorphine Induction in a Community Hospital Broad Hub WESTLindsay Gladysz • Gabrielle Rosolia • Katlyn Wood • Selvi Chhabra Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of Tapering Dexmedetomidine With and Without Clonidine in the Intensive Care Unit Broad Hub EASTMichael Hasbrouck • Natalie Kong, PharmD, BCPS • Kayla Bardzel • Benjamin Halladay Oral Stepdown Therapy for Gram-Negative Bacteremia in Obesity: High-Bioavailability Agents (Fluoroquinolones, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim) Versus Low-Bioavailability Agents (Beta-Lactams) a.Pavilion Hub WESTElisa Morgan • Adrienne Michelet • Danielle Miller • Abigail Zim, PharmD Dexmedetomidine Use on Recovery Time in General Laparoscopic/Robotic Procedures a.Pavilion Hub EASTNatalie Goode • Anthony Trona, PharmD, BCPS • Julia Stevenson

11:00am EDT

Impact of Adjunctive Medications on Hospital Length of Stay in Medetomidine-Adulterated Opioid Withdrawal Broad Hub WESTLindsay Gladysz • Gabrielle Rosolia • Katlyn Wood • Alyssa Sim Khieu, PharmD Balancing Blood Pressure in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: The Role of Vasopressors During Nimodipine Administration Broad Hub EASTMichael Hasbrouck • Natalie Kong, PharmD, BCPS • Kayla Bardzel • Morgan Gerber Oral Third Generation Cephalosporins versus Standard of Care for the Treatment of Penicillin-non-susceptible, Ceftriaxone-susceptible Alpha-hemolytic Streptococcal Infections a.Pavilion Hub WESTElisa Morgan • Adrienne Michelet • Danielle Miller • Joseph Lalla Assessing Pennsylvania Community Pharmacists’ Understanding of Standard-of-Care (SOC) Regulatory Models a.Pavilion Hub EASTNatalie Goode • Anthony Trona, PharmD, BCPS • Dominic D'Orazio

11:20am EDT

A Quasi Experimental Evaluation of Dexmedetomidine Following Creation of a Clinical Guideline for α2 withdrawal. Broad Hub WESTLindsay Gladysz • Gabrielle Rosolia • Katlyn Wood • Kelly Zeisel Clinical Impact of Stress Dose Hydrocortisone Dosing Strategy During National Shortage Broad Hub EASTMichael Hasbrouck • Natalie Kong, PharmD, BCPS • Kayla Bardzel • Mary Kopchick Comparison of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) vs. Culture-Based Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Nasal Screenings on Time to Vancomycin De-escalation during Pneumonia Treatment a.Pavilion Hub WESTElisa Morgan • Adrienne Michelet • Danielle Miller • Anna Nahirnyak Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy in Patients with Limited Insurance Coverage: Cost Impact of Early Discharge with Long-Acting Dalbavancin a.Pavilion Hub EASTNatalie Goode • Anthony Trona, PharmD, BCPS • Amanda Rawa, PharmD

11:40am EDT

Grab Provided Lunch (Take to Networking Session) Franklin & Rittenhouse Square Lunch Networking Administration/Med Safety/Quality Improvement Midnight BoardroomShirley Bonanni, PharmD, BCPS Lunch Networking Ambulatory Care/Pediatrics Broad Hub WESTNima Patel-Shori Lunch Networking Critical Care/Emergency Medicine/Cardiology Forum (13th Floor Downstairs)Alyssa Polotti, PharmD, BCCCP Lunch Networking Infectious Diseases/Solid Organ Transplant a.Pavilion Hub WESTNatalie Kong, PharmD, BCPS Lunch Networking Internal Medicine/Pharmacotherapy/Oncology a.Pavilion Hub EASTMatt Alspach, PharmD, BCPS Lunch Networking Specialty/Community Pharmacy/Transitions of Care Snow BoardroomMarissa Cavaretta, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP

12:50pm EDT

Effect Of Glucagon-Like Peptide Receptor Agonists on Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Levels and Levothyroxine Doses: A Retrospective Chart Review Broad Hub EASTRiya Patel • Mara Moore • Katie Nesbitt • Yenok Admassu Nutritional Support Guidance for Critically Ill Patients Receiving Multiple High Dose Pressors a.Pavilion Hub EASTBenjamin Wilkinson, PharmD, BCCCP • Danielle Schulingkamp • Melissa Tu, PharmD, BCPS • Olivia Rumbas Characterization of Delayed Infusion-Related Reactions with Polatuzumab vedotin (PV) a.Pavilion Hub WESTKristin Wheatley, PharmD, BCOP • Jeff Sivik, PharmD, BCOP • Hannah Igoe • Michael Roney Evaluating the Use and Safety of Amiodarone in Lung Transplant Recipients with New-Onset Post-Operative Atrial Arrhythmias: A Retrospective Cohort Study Broad Hub WESTBrooke Broczkowski • John Knorr • Erin Ticehurst • Paulina Guevara, PharmD

1:10pm EDT

Reducing Inappropriate Use of Sulfonylureas in Older Veterans Broad Hub EASTRiya Patel • Mara Moore • Katie Nesbitt • Jordan Louis, PharmD, MBS Evaluation of a Critical Care Phenobarbital Protocol for Alcohol Withdrawal Management a.Pavilion Hub EASTBenjamin Wilkinson, PharmD, BCCCP • Danielle Schulingkamp • Melissa Tu, PharmD, BCPS • Annabel La Impact of a Clinic Based Solid Tumor Pharmacist, A Pilot Project a.Pavilion Hub WESTKristin Wheatley, PharmD, BCOP • Jeff Sivik, PharmD, BCOP • Hannah Igoe • Madison Trapeni Comparing the Drug-Drug Interactions Between Tacrolimus and Low-dose Fluconazole Versus Clotrimazole for Oropharyngeal Candidiasis Prophylaxis in Kidney Transplant Recipients Broad Hub WESTBrooke Broczkowski • John Knorr • Erin Ticehurst • Johnny Nguyen

1:30pm EDT

Bridging Education and Practice: Assessing Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Students’ Confidence in Medication Prescribing Upon Graduation Broad Hub EASTRiya Patel • Mara Moore • Katie Nesbitt • Jennifer Gateau Ketamine for Sedation in Mechanically Ventilated Critically Ill Patients: A Retrospective Study a.Pavilion Hub EASTBenjamin Wilkinson, PharmD, BCCCP • Danielle Schulingkamp • Melissa Tu, PharmD, BCPS • Daniel Antonelli Assessment Of The Efficacy Of IV Iron 1500 mg vs. 1000 mg On Hematologic Response a.Pavilion Hub WESTKristin Wheatley, PharmD, BCOP • Jeff Sivik, PharmD, BCOP • Hannah Igoe • Morgan Cherry Evaluation of Insulin Use Post-Thoracic Transplant Broad Hub WESTBrooke Broczkowski • John Knorr • Erin Ticehurst • Leila Victoria Dabalos

2:00pm EDT

Impact of bromocriptine on suspected neurogenic fever a.Pavilion Hub WESTMark Bennett • Jennifer Kunkel • Travis Reinaker • Maeghan Biché, PharmD Empiric Yet Suboptimal: Assessment of Inappropriate Empiric Antibiotics for Pneumonia and Urinary Tract Infections in the Emergency Department a.Pavilion Hub EASTAlyssa Robertson • Melissa Ilano • Abigail Petlyarsky Real-World Safety and Tolerability of Contemporary Dual Beta-Lactam Regimens Initiated During Hospitalization Broad Hub EASTSeung Ha • Bonny Brownstein • Joy Cao Evaluation of time to first dose antibiotics in neonates with late-onset sepsis in a level-III intensive care nursery Broad Hub WESTElizabeth Faville, PharmD, BCPPS • Lindsay Trout • Kaitlyn LeCompte

2:20pm EDT

Lorazepam Usage with a Gabapentin Taper vs. No Taper for Inpatient Management of Alcohol Withdrawal a.Pavilion Hub WESTMark Bennett • Jennifer Kunkel • Travis Reinaker • Lauryn Stark Review of Institutional Emergency Medicine Pharmacotherapy to Acute Agitation and Violent Patients a.Pavilion Hub EASTAlyssa Robertson • Melissa Ilano • Tessa Laney, PharmD Real-World Implementation of Long-Acting Injectable Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV Treatment and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: Adherence, Retention, And Outcomes Broad Hub EASTSeung Ha • Bonny Brownstein • Audrey Siana PharmD. Evaluation of RSV Prevention Equity Broad Hub WESTElizabeth Faville, PharmD, BCPPS • Lindsay Trout • Hunter Kline

2:40pm EDT

Fixed Dose versus Titratable Vasopressin in Septic Shock: A Retrospective Chart Review a.Pavilion Hub WESTMark Bennett • Jennifer Kunkel • Travis Reinaker • Emily Curtin Evaluation Of Ketamine-Propofol Versus Propofol Alone For Procedural Sedation In Orthopedic Reductions a.Pavilion Hub EASTAlyssa Robertson • Melissa Ilano • Nadara Bacon Evaluation of Antimicrobial Therapy and Clinical Outcomes for Patients with Streptococcus pneumoniae Bacteremia or Pneumonia with and without β-lactam Allergies Broad Hub EASTSeung Ha • Bonny Brownstein • Kaylee Goodson Retrospective Review of a Neonatal Hypoglycemia Management Protocol Prior to Implementation of Oral Dextrose Gel Broad Hub WESTElizabeth Faville, PharmD, BCPPS • Lindsay Trout • Bhoomi Parikh

3:00pm EDT

Clinical Pearl: Making Enterprise-wide Medication-use Information More Widely Available a.Pavilion Hub EASTBrady Wisniewski • Jordyn Wiener, PharmD Preceptor Pearl: Successful Failure in Precepting a.Pavilion Hub WESTJane McNoble • Melissa Tu, PharmD, BCPS

3:20pm EDT

Clinical Pearl: Current Concepts in Heart Failure a.Pavilion Hub EASTBrady Wisniewski • Jim Helms, PharmD, BCPS Preceptor Pearl: Small Patients, Big Learning. Precepting in Pediatric Pharmacy a.Pavilion Hub WESTJane McNoble • Elizabeth Faville, PharmD, BCPPS

3:40pm EDT

Clinical Pearl: From Genotype to Guideline: Oncology Pharmacogenomics a.Pavilion Hub EASTBrady Wisniewski • Madison Trapeni Preceptor Pearl: Supporting Professional Identity Formation in Pharmacy Trainees a.Pavilion Hub WESTJane McNoble • Toni Mikhael

4:00pm EDT

Resident Phamily Feud Forum (13th Floor Downstairs)Lawrence Carey • Kaylee Morosky • Madison Trapeni • Maeghan Biché, PharmD • Joseph Lalla • Jovina Fager • Johnatan Gideon • Jiwoo Lee, PharmD • Alexandra Lichvar • Amanda Rawa, PharmD • Brigid Hurst • Cole Anderson • Sarah Thomas, PharmD • Megan Makovsky, PharmD • Jess Wilcox • Benjamin Halladay • Rachel Molino

5:00pm EDT

Optional Offsite Event Now at Walnut Garden *VENUE CHANGE* 1708 Walnut St. Walnut Garden

8:00am EDT

Networking Breakfast Franklin Square (13th Floor Downstairs)

8:50am EDT

Announcements & Updates a.Pavilion Hub EAST Announcements & Updates Broad Hub EAST Announcements & Updates a.Pavilion Hub WEST Announcements & Updates Broad Hub WEST

9:00am EDT

Evaluation Of Universal Low-Intensity Pravastatin Therapy In De Novo Kidney Transplant Recipients Broad Hub EASTLauren Geerlof • Melissa Roselli • Shirley Bonanni, PharmD, BCPS • Chi Truong Risk Factors for PTT Prolongation in Patients Receiving Continuous Heparin Broad Hub WESTBrandi Thoma • Matt Alspach, PharmD, BCPS • Poonam Chhunchha • Christina Kim Comparing Fentanyl Infusion Dosing Before and After Implementation of a Non-Weight-Based Approach in the Critical Care Unit a.Pavilion Hub EASTJesse Cheng • Gabrielle Grossman • Jennifer Sullivan • Carmelina Branca Evaluating Early Transition from Intravenous to Oral Antibiotics for Adult Patients with Community Acquired Pneumonia a.Pavilion Hub WESTAdrienne Terico • Sara Groome • Adrienne Kroznuskie • Cole Anderson

9:20am EDT

Assessing the Effect of Pharmacist Intervention on Inappropriate Beta-Blocker Prescribing for Essential Hypertension Broad Hub EASTLauren Geerlof • Melissa Roselli • Shirley Bonanni, PharmD, BCPS • Toni Mikhael Comparing The Safety and Effectiveness of Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis with Unfractionated Heparin Versus Enoxaparin in Patients with Cirrhosis and Chronic Liver Disease Broad Hub WESTBrandi Thoma • Matt Alspach, PharmD, BCPS • Poonam Chhunchha • Ahja Brown Trends in Sedative and Paralytic Exposures in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients During Three Different Time Periods a.Pavilion Hub EASTJesse Cheng • Gabrielle Grossman • Jennifer Sullivan • Jess Wilcox Impact of Preoperative Antibiotic Timing on Odds of Surgical Site Infection a.Pavilion Hub WESTAdrienne Terico • Sara Groome • Adrienne Kroznuskie • Jovina Fager

9:40am EDT

Characterization of Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Prescribing and Tolerability After Therapy Lapse Broad Hub EASTLauren Geerlof • Melissa Roselli • Shirley Bonanni, PharmD, BCPS • Ling Chen Assessing Inpatient Pharmacist Role In Optimizing Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) Inhibitor Use In Patients With Heart Failure Prior To Discharge Broad Hub WESTBrandi Thoma • Matt Alspach, PharmD, BCPS • Poonam Chhunchha • Katherine Ghattas Comparison of Heparin versus Bivalirudin Therapy for Anticoagulation in Patients Receiving Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation a.Pavilion Hub EASTJesse Cheng • Gabrielle Grossman • Jennifer Sullivan • Caitlin Maskornick, PharmD Effect of Inhaled Amikacin Liposome Dose Adjustments on Treatment Outcomes in Pulmonary Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria Infections a.Pavilion Hub WESTAdrienne Terico • Sara Groome • Adrienne Kroznuskie • Shaleen Ghosh

10:00am EDT

Comparison of Appropriate Lipid Panel Monitoring in Patients Managed by Pharmacists and Non-Pharmacists at Temple University Health System (TUHS) Broad Hub EASTLauren Geerlof • Melissa Roselli • Shirley Bonanni, PharmD, BCPS • Jiwoo Lee, PharmD Evaluation of Initial Management for Acute Blood Pressure Control in Intracerebral Hemorrhage a.Pavilion Hub EASTJesse Cheng • Gabrielle Grossman • Jennifer Sullivan • Elizabeth George Treatment Outcomes in Patients with Fungal Infections After Implementation of Weight Based Micafungin Dosing at a Large Academic Medical Center a.Pavilion Hub WESTAdrienne Terico • Sara Groome • Adrienne Kroznuskie • Jane McNoble

10:30am EDT

Safety and Efficacy of Alpha-2 Agonists in the Setting of Fentanyl and Medetomidine Withdrawal Broad Hub WESTSarah Tobin • Nikitha Patel • Kiyo Yoda • Julia Keating Evaluation of Guideline-Recommended Weight-Based Initial Vancomycin Dosing in Septic Patients and the Effects on Therapeutic Level Achievement and Clinical Outcomes a.Pavilion Hub WESTAlyssa Polotti, PharmD, BCCCP • Samantha Macko, PharmD • Meghin Haines • Paige de Fremery Implementation of a Pharmacist-Driven Protocol for Ceftriaxone IV to PO Step-down in Hospitalized Patients with an Uncomplicated or Complicated Urinary Tract Infection a.Pavilion Hub EASTAlex Matika • Rebecca Buckler • Hinal Patel • Rachel Molino Evaluation of Implementation of an Agitation Protocol in an Emergency Department Broad Hub EASTJessica Clancy • Nicholas Ferraro, PharmD, BCPS • Zachary Balodis

10:50am EDT

Assessment of Pharmacy Resident Education on Opioid with Suspected Adulterants Withdrawal Clinical Practice Broad Hub WESTSarah Tobin • Nikitha Patel • Kiyo Yoda • Erin Torrance Evaluation of the impact of anti-Xa monitoring for the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in trauma patients a.Pavilion Hub WESTAlyssa Polotti, PharmD, BCCCP • Samantha Macko, PharmD • Meghin Haines • Brady Wisniewski Incidence of Piperacillin/Tazobactam Reactions in Patients with Reported Beta-Lactam Reactions in a Community Hospital Setting a.Pavilion Hub EASTAlex Matika • Rebecca Buckler • Hinal Patel • Brigid Hurst Assessing High-Risk Behaviors in Veterans at the CMCVAMC through a Behavioral Health Initiative for Distributing Fentanyl Test Strips Broad Hub EASTJessica Clancy • Nicholas Ferraro, PharmD, BCPS • Han Trinh

11:10am EDT

Impact of a Two-Part Training Program to Support Naloxone Education and Community Outreach: Outcomes of the NAME Initiative Broad Hub WESTSarah Tobin • Nikitha Patel • Kiyo Yoda • Sarah Thomas, PharmD Assessment of Bradycardia with Dexmedetomidine Use for Sedation in Non-Cardiac Intensive Care Units a.Pavilion Hub WESTAlyssa Polotti, PharmD, BCCCP • Samantha Macko, PharmD • Meghin Haines • Christina Wallace Evaluation of Carbapenem Therapy for Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase producing Enterobacterales (ESBL-E) Bloodstream Infections in Patients with and without Hypoalbuminemia a.Pavilion Hub EASTAlex Matika • Rebecca Buckler • Hinal Patel • Thomas Hyson Impact of IV Push Antibiotics Administered in the Emergency Department in Patients with Sepsis and Septic Shock Broad Hub EASTJessica Clancy • Nicholas Ferraro, PharmD, BCPS • Jenna Kim

11:30am EDT

Evaluation of a Pharmacist Driven Naloxone Protocol on Inpatient Naloxone Prescribing: A Retrospective Chart Review Broad Hub WESTSarah Tobin • Nikitha Patel • Kiyo Yoda • Amanda Northup Impact of a Pharmacist-Driven Antimicrobial Stewardship Initiative on Time to Targeted Therapy for Enterobacterales Bacteremia a.Pavilion Hub EASTAlex Matika • Rebecca Buckler • Hinal Patel • Emily Pinto

11:50am EDT

Lunch & Networking with Exhibitors Franklin Square (13th Floor Downstairs)

1:00pm EDT

Panel Discussion: From Residency Training to Practice Success Forum (13th Floor Downstairs)Jill Rebuck • Jeff Sivik, PharmD, BCOP • Matt Alspach, PharmD, BCPS • Samantha Macko, PharmD • Justin Miller, PharmD

2:00pm EDT

Clinical Pearl: Emerging Therapies in Lipid Lowering a.Pavilion Hub EASTMorgan Gerber • Charles (Nick) Styron, PharmD Preceptor Pearl: The Parfait Approach, Layered Learning Without the Crunch a.Pavilion Hub WESTChristina Wallace • Michelle Link Patterson, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES

2:20pm EDT

Clinical Pearl: All in Favor Say AI: Key Considerations in AI for Critical Care Medicine a.Pavilion Hub EASTMorgan Gerber • Benjamin Wilkinson, PharmD, BCCCP Preceptor Pearl: Mapping It Out - Preceptor Readiness Program a.Pavilion Hub WESTChristina Wallace • Alisha Mutch, PharmD, BCPS

2:40pm EDT

Clinical Pearl: Pump It Up! Improving Patient Outcomes with Automated Insuin Delivery Systems for Type 2 Diabetes a.Pavilion Hub EASTMorgan Gerber • Sarah Thomas, PharmD • Jiwoo Lee, PharmD Preceptor Pearl: Use of Custom Evaluations to Drive Consistent, Timely and Structured Resident Feedback a.Pavilion Hub WESTChristina Wallace • Kristin Wheatley, PharmD, BCOP

3:00pm EDT

Encore of Top 3 PGY1 Resident Platform Presentations Forum (13th Floor Downstairs)Kayla Bardzel • Shirley Bonanni, PharmD, BCPS

4:00pm EDT

PGY1 & PGY2 Award Announcements / Closing Comments Forum (13th Floor Downstairs)Kayla Bardzel • Shirley Bonanni, PharmD, BCPS