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Current and Previous Residents

Meet the Current PGY1 Pharmacy Residents

Stephen Schaffner, PharmD 
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Site: Temple University Hospital - Main Campus

  • Areas of Interest: Oncology and Infectious Disease
  • Education: Temple University School of Pharmacy (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
  • Research Project: Safety of Outpatient Therapy Initiation of Teclistamab in Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Patients
  • DUE Project: Evaluation of the Use of Hydromorphone Infusion Dosing Titration Parameters at Temple University Hospital
  • CE Project: Updates in Breast Cancer Treatment, HER2 Low
  • Why Temple? I chose Temple University Hospital because of the oncology services offered and unique amount of pharmacy administrative experiences. During my interview, it was clear the preceptors, residency program director and administrators were committed to residents’ overall wellbeing and attaining a well-rounded PGY1 experience. I valued the program’s ability to customize the residency year to my specific goals and interests.
  • Contact Information: [email protected]

Riya Patel, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Site: Temple University Hospital - Main Campus

  • Areas of Interest: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
  • Education: Northeastern University School of Pharmacy (Boston, MA)
  • Hometown: San Francisco, California
  • Research Project: Impact of Prospective Pharmacist Intervention on the Incidence of Medication Errors upon ICU Transitions of Care: A Pre- and Post- Evaluation
  • DUE Project: Evaluation of the Use of Erythropoietin Stimulating Factors at Temple University Hospital Main and Jeanes Campus
  • CE Topic: New Data for Intravenous Iron for Iron Deficiency Anemia in Heart Failure
  • Why Temple? I chose Temple University Hospital because of the preceptors and residents I met during my interview. The preceptors are incredibly supportive of my growth as a pharmacist and provide me with the tools to navigate the transition from student to clinical pharmacist. Temple also serves a diverse patient population and provides care to some of the most underserved patients in the surrounding area.
  • Contact Information: [email protected] 

 

Jacqueline Quezner, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Site: Temple University Hospital - Main Campus

  • Areas of Interest: Transplant and Infectious Diseases
  • Education: Temple University School of Pharmacy (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Hometown: Lancaster, PA
  • Research Project: Assessment of Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor Utilization in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
  • DUE Project: Use of Tocilizumab for the Management of Cytokine Release Syndrome
  • CE Topic: Combination or Monotherapy for MRSA Bacteremia
  • Why Temple? I chose Temple University Hospital primarily because of the diverse rotation selection, committee involvement, and unique patient population. The providers and staff at Temple are extremely pharmacy friendly allowing for multidisciplinary collaboration opportunities and the ability to have a substantial impact on patient care.
  • Contact Information: [email protected]

Eric Warne, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Site: Temple University Hospital - Main Campus

  • Areas of Interest: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Internal Medicine
  • Education: Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC, Charleston, SC)
  • Hometown: Canton, OH
  • Research Project: Comparison of Antibiograms Based on Infection Onset
  • DUE Project: Drug Utilization Review of Vasopressin in Sepsis
  • CE Topic: Evaluating the Use and Efficacy Push-Dose Vasopressors
  • Why Temple? It checked all my boxes and more, a wide variety of rotations to choose from (including multiple ICU’s), different committee involvement and projects, and it was a friendly environment all around. It is also a tertiary care hospital leading to highly specialized care for our patients. The benefits are also extremely competitive compared to other programs!
  • Contact Information: [email protected]

Seth Kolpack, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Site: Temple University Hospital - Jeanes Campus

  • Areas of Interest: Oncology and Ambulatory Care
  • Education: Temple University School of Pharmacy (Philadelphia, PA)
  • Hometown: Peyton, CO
  • Research Project: Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Utilizing EndoTool
  • DUE Project: Evaluation of Levetiracetam Dosing in End Stage Renal Disease
  • CE Project: Bispecific T Cell Engager therapies
  • Why Temple? I chose Temple University Hospital because of the unique clinical rotations that are available. I had the opportunity to work with this patient population as a student and wanted to continue as a new pharmacist because I found it both challenging and incredibly rewarding. Additionally, Temple has cultivated a culture in the workplace that encourages professional development at every level.
  • Contact Information: [email protected] 

Previous PGY1 Pharmacy Residents