Current Pharmacy Residents
PGY1 Pharmacy Residents
Cameron Glover, PharmD
Dr. Glover is originally from Aiken, South Carolina and is a 2026 graduate from University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. His professional interests include pediatric oncology and inpatient hematology/oncology. This year he will be completing a longitudinal quality improvement project examining the recent increase in inpatient pegfilgrastim use to identify opportunities to optimize utilization and reduce hospital costs while maintaining high-quality patient care. In his free time, Cam enjoys playing video games, running/lifting weights, traveling, and trying new foods.
Mackenzie Jackson, PharmD
Dr. Jackson is originally from Lancaster, South Carolina and is a 2026 graduate from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include critical care, oncology, and emergency medicine. This year, she will be completing a longitudinal quality improvement project on reducing cost barriers to improve access to guideline recommended therapies, SGLT2i and ARNI, for patients with HFrEF. In her free time, Mackenzie enjoys running, and spending time with her family, friends, and her two kittens, Pepper and Basil.
Haley Nicholas, PharmD
Dr. Nicholas was born and raised in Middletown, New Jersey and is a 2026 graduate from the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy (Go Gamecocks!). Haley is interested in pediatrics and critical care and is currently working on a longitudinal quality improvement project on pediatric enteral sedation weans. When Haley isn't at work, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family (especially on the Jersey Shore), going to sporting events, cooking, trying new bars and restaurants, and going on runs around Charlottesville. You can likely find Haley frequenting the Higher Grounds coffee stand in the hospital cafeteria, as she is also an espresso and coffee lover!
Tanner Oberg, PharmD
Dr. Oberg is originally from Clovis, New Mexico and is a 2026 graduate from the University of New Mexico. His professional interest include oncology and cardiology. This year, he will be completing a longitudinal research project evaluating the impact of post-transplant cyclophosphamide on posaconazole fungal prophylaxis following allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. In his free time, Tanner enjoys hiking, visiting breweries, and playing videogames.
Emily Peleschak, PharmD
Dr. Peleschak is originally from Pottsville, Pennsylvania and is a 2026 graduate from Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include emergency medicine and critical care. This year, she will be completing a longitudinal research project evaluating subcutaneous unfractionated heparin and enoxaparin for venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients with obesity. In her free time, Emily enjoys cooking, traveling, and visiting family and friends.
Lilianna Tulledge, MPH, PharmD
Dr. Tulledge is originally from Hillsborough, NC and is a 2026 graduate from Wingate University School of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include pediatrics, infectious diseases, and critical care. This year, she will be completing a quality improvement project evaluating barriers to dalbavancin access. In her free time, Lily enjoys trying new restaurants and wineries, spending time with friends and family, and going on walks with her dog, Arlo.
Claire Wollett, PharmD
Dr. Wollett is originally from Worthington, OH and is a 2026 graduate from The Ohio State College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include solid organ transplant, hematology/oncology, pediatrics and academia. This year, she will be completing a longitudinal research project evaluating the safety and efficacy of belatacept in addition to steroid-free maintenance immunosuppression in kidney transplant recipients. In her free time, Claire enjoys making home-cooked dinners, going on long walks, talking with friends and family and online shopping.
Gillian Zavaglia, PharmD
Dr. Zavaglia is originally from Long Valley, NJ and is a 2026 graduate from the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include cardiology, ambulatory care and academia. This year, she will complete a longitudinal research project examining the safety between AUC24-based vancomycin and daptomycin within the home health setting. Outside of pharmacy, Gillian enjoys baking for her coresidents, going on runs through the UVA campus, shopping, and spending time with friends.
PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Resident
Brianna Wagoner, PharmD
Dr. Wagoner is originally from Staunton, VA and is a 2026 graduate of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include ambulatory care geriatrics and pediatrics. This year, she will be completing a longitudinal research project evaluating the impact of the Meds 2 Beds program on hospital readmissions and healthcare utilization among cardiology patients. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, going to local wineries, playing pickleball, and reading.
PGY1 Pharmacy/ PGY2 HSPAL Residents
Jheanelle Atkinson, PharmD
Dr. Atkinson is originally from Portmore, Jamaica and is a 2026 graduate of the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include pharmacy administration and leadership, investigational drug services, and clinical research. This year, she will be completing a longitudinal quality improvement project focused on optimization of the unit dose repackaging process for solid oral medications. In her free time, Jheanelle enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, and all things matcha.
Caleb Seiders, PharmD
Dr. Seiders is originally from Mechanicsville, Virginia and is a 2026 graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University. His professional interests include formulary, clinical, and infusion management with clinical interests in oncology and infectious diseases. This year he will start a Master of Science program in Health Administration and complete a quality improvement process focusing on discharge medication reconciliation. In his free time, Caleb enjoys exercising, golfing, and hiking around Charlottesville.
PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident
Catherine Herman, PharmD
Dr. Herman is the current PGY2 in Ambulatory Care and completed her PGY1 residency training at UVA Health. She is originally from Winston-Salem, NC and is a 2025 graduate from the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include heart failure, anticoagulation, and diabetes management. This year, she will complete a longitudinal research project representing the second phase of last year’s research, evaluating the Implementation of Pharmacist-Led ß-Lactam Allergy De-Labeling in an Obstetric Population. Outside of pharmacy, Catherine enjoys trying new wineries and breweries, watching college football, going on long walks, and spending time with friends (and her cat, Max).
PGY2 Cardiology Pharmacy Resident
Leah Dykstra, PharmD
Dr. Dykstra is the current PGY2 Cardiology Pharmacy Resident and completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at UVA Health. She is originally from Andover, New Jersey and is a 2025 graduate from West Virginia University School of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include general cardiology, advanced heart failure, global health, and academia. This year, she will be completing a longitudinal research project evaluating an emergency department diuresis protocol in preventing heart failure exacerbation admissions. In her free time, Leah enjoys running, biking, traveling, and watching YouTube videos about geography facts.
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident
Emilia Pieta, PharmD
Dr. Pieta is originally from Park Ridge, IL and went to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for undergrad. She is a 2025 graduate from the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, and her professional interests include critical care and pediatrics. In her free time, Emilia enjoys running, FaceTiming friends and family, hiking, traveling, baking, and spending time with her dog, Armani.
PGY2 HSPAL Resident
Josh Mercure, PharmD, MS
Dr. Mercure is originally from Colchester, Vermont and is a 2025 graduate from MCPHS University in Boston. His professional interests include clinical management and infusion, with clinical interests including infectious diseases and solid organ transplantation. This year, he will complete a Master of Science program in Health Administration and complete a quality improvement project on transitions of care standardization for oncology patients. In his free time, Josh enjoys farmer's markets, live music, and sampling local restaurants, breweries, and coffee shops.
PGY2 Emergency Medicine Resident
Brandon Ho, PharmD
Dr. Ho is originally from Hampton, Virginia and is a 2025 graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy. His professional interests include emergency medicine and critical care. This year, he will be completing a longitudinal research project evaluating antibiotic prescribing patterns among trauma patients with indications for antibiotic therapy. In his free time, Brandon enjoys playing video games, brewery-hopping, and making weekly visits to his local Costco.
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident
Alexander Ruehman, PharmD
Dr. Ruehman is the current PGY-2 Infectious Diseases resident and completed his PGY-1 residency training at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. He is originally from Dacula, Georgia, and earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia in 2025. His professional interests include gram-negative resistance and infections in the immunocompromised host. Outside of pharmacy, he enjoys hiking, playing pickleball, and discovering new coffee spots.
PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Resident
Kaylee Simon, PharmD
Dr. Simon is the current PGY2 in Internal Medicine and completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She is from Mclean, VA and is a 2025 graduate from the Medical University of South Carolina. This year, she will be completing a longitudinal research project evaluating whether patients with ESRD experience DOAC interference with UFH anti-Xa monitoring beyond 72 hours after the last DOAC dose. In her free time, Kaylee enjoys going to the beach, playing softball, and watching football. She is looking forward to exploring the many wineries in Charlottesville!
PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residents
Kelsey Marques, PharmD
Dr. Kelsey Marques is a current PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy resident at UVA Health. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy residency at Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, New Jersey, and is a 2024 graduate of the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. She is originally from Clark, New Jersey. Her professional interests include solid tumor oncology, malignant hematology, and ambulatory oncology, with a particular interest in continuing to explore the many areas of oncology pharmacy throughout residency. Her longitudinal clinic is gynecologic oncology. This year, she will be completing a research project focused on high-dose methotrexate infusion practices and outcomes. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, exploring new restaurants, home design, and staying active.
Lauren Yates, PharmD
Dr. Yates is a current PGY2 Oncology resident and completed her PGY1 Pharmacy residency at UVA Health. She is originally from Piscataway, NJ and is a 2025 graduate from the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include malignant hematology, bone marrow transplant, and management of oncologic emergencies. This year, she will be completing a longitudinal research project assessing different regimens for plasma cell leukemia and high-risk multiple myeloma . She will also co-lead a quality improvement project aimed at increasing DPYD testing prior to fluoropyrimidine administration. In her free time, Lauren enjoys cooking, checking out new wineries, watching football & reality TV, and hanging out with coresidents!
PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Resident
Emma Covington, PharmD
Dr. Covington is originally from Augusta, GA and is a 2025 graduate from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include pediatric critical care and transplant. This year, she will be completing a longitudinal research project on long term neurodevelopmental outcomes with dexmedetomidine use in neonates. In her free time, Emma enjoys reading, trying new restaurants, pickleball and hiking.
PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy Residents
Kyndal Lemelin, PharmD
Dr. Lemelin is originally from Kannapolis, NC and is a 2025 graduate of THE Ohio State University College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include solid organ transplantation and the continuity of care that allows her to build meaningful, long-term relationships with her patients. This year, she is completing a longitudinal research project evaluating low-dose rabbit antithymocyte globulin (rATG) for induction in older kidney transplant recipients, with the goal of finding the balance between providing appropriate immunosuppression and avoiding unnecessary infection and other risks. In her free time, Kyndal enjoys reading, attempting increasingly ambitious DIY projects, wining and dining around Charlottesville, spending time with her amazing coresidents, and showing anyone who gives her the chance 17 pictures of her dog, Yeti.
Savannah Savage, PharmD
Dr. Savage is the current PGY2 in Solid Organ Transplant and completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at UVA Health. She is originally from Cleveland, Ohio and is a 2025 graduate from the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include building connections with patients, cardiothoracic transplant and infectious disease in transplant. This year she will be completing a longitudinal research project comparing letermovir versus valganciclovir for CMV prophylaxis in lung transplant patients. In her free time, Savannah enjoys exercising, exploring hiking trails, attending concerts and watching the sunset.