PSHP is actively recruiting for our second communications intern. The intern will assist PSHP in creating content, including social media. The ideal candidate is a pharmacy student with excellent written and oral communication skills who has required proficiency across social media platforms (i.e., LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Instagram) and possesses creativity to advance PSHP’s mission, advocate for the pharmacy community, and collaborate with multiple stakeholders. The paid position offers flexible hours (average of 4 hours per week year-round). Interested candidates should emailpshp.execdir@pshp.org with their CV to apply.

A panel of external judges selected Elizabeth Faville, PharmD, BCPPS, Pharmacy Residency Program Director from Penn Medicine Pennsylvania Hospital, as the 2026 Residency Preceptor of the Year among thirteen nominations.  Congratulations Dr. Faville and all preceptors nominated.

Pharmacy Residency Preceptor of the Year Nominees included:

• Christina Ruggia-Check, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP, BCTXP, AACC, FAST (Temple University Hospital)
• Sarah Hughes, PharmD, BCIDP (Jefferson Abington Hospital)
• Melissa Ilano, PharmD, BCPS (Chester County Hospital)
• Patrick Gut, PharmD (Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center)
• Hunter Busansky, PharmD, BCPS (Lancaster General Hospital)
• Elizabeth Faville, PharmD, BCPPS (Pennsylvania Hospital)
• Nima Patel-Shori, PharmD, BCACP (Temple School of Pharmacy)
• Karissa Chow, PharmD, BCPS (Penn Presbyterian Medical Center)
• Gabrielle Rosolia, PharmD, BCCCP (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital)
• Ethan Englert, PharmD, BCPS (Lankenau Medical Center)
• Matthew Fair, BS, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP (Lehigh Valley Medical Center-Cedar Crest)
• Adrienne Terico, PharmD, BCIDP (Pennsylvania Hospital)
• Marissa Cavaretta, PharmD, BCACP (Temple University School of Pharmacy)

Pharmacy PGY1 resident abstracts were selected for a Top 20% recognition pre-conference. From the Top 20%, a group of residency program directors and preceptor judges scored the “Final 3” resident presentations.  Then, the overall “Final 3” PGY1 resident platform presentations were decided by the audience during an encore platform competition.  All PGY2 abstracts were judged by clinical pharmacists/specialists for a Research of Distinction Award, with the Top 20% eligible for recognition. 

PGY1 Pharmacy Resident Top 20% Abstract Recognition:

• Ana Dacey, PharmD (Lehigh Valley Health Network)
• Amanda Rawa, PharmD (Tower Health)
• Mary Kopchick, PharmD (Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania)
• Anna Nahirnyak, PharmD (Jefferson Abington)
• Michael Roney, PharmD (Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania)
• Jordan Louis, PharmD (VA Medical Center)
• Daniel Antonelli, PharmD (Jefferson Abington)
• Morgan Cherry, PharmD (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital)
• Lauryn Stark, PharmD (Jefferson Abington)
• Nadara Bacon, PharmD (Thomas Jefferson University Hospital)
• Jessica Wilcox, PharmD (Penn State Health)
• Zachary Balodis, PharmD (Lehigh Valley Health Network)
• Brigid Hurst, PharmD (Doylestown Hospital)

Morgan Cherry, PharmD (1^st Place), Anna Nahirnyak, PharmD (2^nd Place), and Brigid Hurst, PharmD (3^rd Place) were formally recognized after their encore presentations. Congratulations to every resident who contributed to the success of the conference by sharing their residency project!

PGY2 Awards of Distinction Pharmacy Resident projects included:

• Intracranial Hemorrhage After Tenecteplase Administration for Acute Ischemic Stroke, Sophia Ellis, PharmD, PGY2 Pharmacy Resident (Critical Care), Jefferson Abington Hospital
• Integration of a Clinical Pharmacist into Solid Tumor Oncology Care: A Pilot Study, Madison Trapeni, PharmD, PGY2 Pharmacy Resident (Oncology), Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
• Evaluation of Carbapenem Therapy for ESBL-Enterobacterales Bloodstream Infections in patients with and without Hypoalbuminemia, Thomas Hyson, PharmD, PGY2 Pharmacy Resident (Infectious Diseases), Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

In response to member feedback requesting more opportunities to discuss timely medication safety “hot topics” and real-world patient safety issues, the PSHP Medication Safety Committee is launching an interactive Medication Safety Hot Topics Roundtable series focused on current and emerging medication safety concerns.

Based on previous momentum, the PSHP Fall Summit is expanding! Sessions will begin Thursday afternoon in addition to the typical Friday event. Controversies in Care from the Steel City will include emerging updates in pharmacy practice from downtown Pittsburgh. Check out the agenda framework here.

As we reflect on a productive and impactful spring season for PSHP, I am incredibly proud of the dedication and leadership demonstrated across our organization. This spring, PSHP members came together for a highly engaging Ambulatory Care Committee Round Table, fostering meaningful discussion and collaboration around advancing patient care and pharmacy practice. We also celebrated an important advocacy achievement as legislative efforts successfully moved HB 980 forward, reinforcing PSHP’s commitment to advancing the profession through strong advocacy and member engagement. In addition, PSHP hosted its first Annual Residency Conference, providing an outstanding opportunity for residents, preceptors, and pharmacy leaders to connect, learn, and showcase excellence in training and innovation. Special thanks are extended to all our committees, task forces, and planning committees for their unwavering dedication to moving PSHP forward while thoughtfully considering the needs of our membership and professional colleagues. Your commitment continues to strengthen our organization and profession. I look forward with great excitement to the collaboration and advocacy efforts that the upcoming months will bring and the excellent programming for the Fall Summit in Pittsburgh.

Lauren Finoli, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
PSHP President

I’m honored and excited to introduce myself, Lauren Finoli, as the new President of PSHP. I extend my sincere congratulations to all our newly elected Board Members, Committee Chairs, and Co-Chairs. You’re commitment and dedication to PSHP are truly valued, and I’m eager to collaborate with each of you as we work to advance health system pharmacy across the Commonwealth. 

This past year has been nothing short of a banner year for PSHP, demonstrating our collective strength and dedication. We successfully tackled year one of our strategic plan, culminating in a board retreat where we effectively collaborated to honestly assess our progress and make meaningful adjustments for the future. Additionally, we planned the first annual 2026 Residency Conference, implemented two vital Ambassador programs for technicians and residency preceptors, and created new revenue streams- all focused on ensuring PSHP’s long term growth and sustainability.
 
As we embark on this new term, I’m particularly enthusiastic about continuing to lead year two of PSHP’s strategic plan, building upon the excellent progress we’ve already made. While we have a clear roadmap, I am also deeply committed to working closely with our membership to innovate, adapt, and advocate for the evolving needs of health-system pharmacy in Pennsylvania. I look forward to an impactful year of collaboration and growth. 

Lauren Finoli, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
PSHP President

• Proposal to Reduce Observation Time With Select HER-2 Targeted Breast Cancer Therapies, Christine Cambareri, PharmD, BCOP, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
• A Mixed Methods Investigation into the Effects of an Ambient Documentation Tool on the Care Experience of Medication Therapy Disease Management Pharmacists, Sarah Krahe Dombrowski, PharmD, BCACP, Geisinger
• Implementation of a Pharmacist-Led AIMS Service to Improve Tardive Dyskinesia Screening in Psychiatric Inpatients, Conor Ryan, B.S., University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy,
• Interprofessional Approach to Improving Drug Diversion Awareness and Education in an Acute Rehabilitation Setting, Caroline O’Brien BS, CPhT, Jefferson Health 

• The Bug Stops Here: Infectious Diseases Updates for the Hospital-Based Pharmacist
• Innovative Pharmacy Practice Models to Expand Access in Primary Care (Panel)
• Critical Care Pharmacotherapy: Year in Review
• Expanding the Pharmacy Technician Role: Innovative Models Supporting Clinical Care (Panel)
• PSHP Annual Report & Town Hall
• Offsite Event - Decades Lancaster
• Keynote Session - Helping Patients Access Tomorrow’s Therapies Today: The ASHP Center for Next-Generation Therapeutics Kim W. Benner, PharmD, BCPS, F
• 2026 Critical Updates in Pharmacy: Panel Discussion
• And the Beat Goes On: Improving Heart Failure and Chronic Kidney Disease Outcomes with SGLT2 Inhibitors
• Hit Me with Your Best Shot: 2026 Vaccine Updates for Pharmacists
• Wait, Wait, Don't Poke Me! Strategies for Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy
• Awards Luncheon & Board Induction (All Pharmacy Attendees Invited)
• Shaping the Future of Pharmacy in the Commonwealth – Legislative/State Board Updates and Professional Advocacy
• Bridging the Gaps: Pharmacist-Led Interventions Tailored to Vulnerable and Diverse Patient Populations
• Designing for Compliance and Resilience: Modern Cleanroom Strategies in Pharmacy Compounding
• Demystifying Buprenorphine Microinductions (Low Dose Inductions)
• Education in Action: A Training Blueprint for EMS Buprenorphine Induction
• Escape Room/Networking Session
• Sister Gonzales Duffy Award Lecture: The Forty Year Work Week
• Professor Walk Rounds Poster Session
• Now What? A Guide for Sharing Pharmacy Innovations
• Evolving Therapies in Cancer Care
• Past President's Luncheon: The Legacy of Sister Gonzales
• Excelling in Excel: Practical Applications for Pharmacists
• Mind the Gap: Compiling and Maintaining a Comprehensive Hazardous Drug List
• Precepting with Purpose: Strategies That Build Confidence and Competence
• Trainee Jeopardy

• Trisha Miller, PharmD, MPH, BCACP (UPMC), President-Elect
• Rhonda Thomas, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCSCP (Jefferson), Treasurer
• Michelle Link Patterson, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES (Main Line Health), Board Member-At-Large
• Evan A. Williams, PharmD, MS, BCPS (Penn Medicine), Board Member-At-Large

Experienced faculty will host an expanded Professor Walk Rounds during a dedicated mid-morning 1-hour poster session on Wednesday April 1^st during the PSHP Annual Meeting.

We encourage poster submissions by trainees and practicing pharmacists (encore poster presentations welcomed). Abstract submission is March 2nd. Professors will place acknowledgement of “Posters of Distinction” for poster displays that are scored the highest during walk-rounds. Click here to view poster instructions.

The PA Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors Conference Registration is now OPEN. Residency programs are invited to attend the inaugural conference in Philadelphia 5/18/26 to 5/19/26. Check out the agenda here. Register from the meeting tab at www.pshp.org. All resident research project presentations will be conducted as platform presentations for both PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

A Steering Committee composed of residency preceptors from several PA-based PGY1 and PGY2 programs look forward to sharing impactful preceptor and clinical pearl CE sessions, meaningful networking (based on interest areas), and much more, while enjoying impressive meeting space for resident research presentations. Read more here for more information on Resident Research Awards, Preceptor of the Year Award nominations, and more.

PSHP is pleased to announce the PA delegate election results for the ASHP House of Delegates. We had one open delegate and three open alternate delegate positions. Thanks to all who participated in the nomination and voting process. For 2026, Arpit Mehta was reelected as a delegate, joined by Scott Bolesta, Lauren Finoli (as PSHP President), and Trisha Miller (as PSHP incoming President-Elect). Newly elected alternate delegates are Lisa Hanlon, Cassandra Redmond, and Jill Rebuck (as PSHP Executive Director) who are joined by Joseph Stavish and Sejal Patel-Francis as alternates.

The number of Pennsylvania delegates, as determined by ASHP, is currently four. PSHP also includes five alternate delegates. All delegates and alternate delegates are invited to attend a Spring Regional Delegate Conference conducted by ASHP, and four delegates will travel from PA to attend the in-person House of Delegates to represent Pennsylvania during the ASHP Futures Meeting in Saint Louis, MO this June.

• Trisha Miller, PharmD, MPH, BCACP (UPMC), President-Elect
• Rhonda Thomas, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCSCP (Jefferson), Treasurer
• Michelle Link Patterson, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES (Main Line Health), Board Member-At-Large
• Evan A. Williams, PharmD, MS, BCPS (Penn Medicine), Board Member-At-Large

Voting closes at noon on January 30^th. Read about each candidate below. 

President-Elect 

Trisha A. Miller, PharmD, MPH, BCACP is the Manager for Pharmacy Ambulatory Services at UPMC and co-chair for their Ambulatory Pharmacist Integration Committee. Trisha received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Duquesne University, completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency at the Hospital of Saint Rapheal (New Haven, Connecticut), and obtained her Master of Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh. Throughout her time at UPMC she has established a variety of clinical services, including pharmacist managed HIV preexposure prophylaxis. She has contributed to the development of strategic priorities, led standardization efforts to improve data collection, and participated in the development of a process for Medicaid enrollment for pharmacists.

Trisha has served as PSHP Board Member-at-Large since 2024, Programming Committee Co-Chair since 2025 and remains active within the Ambulatory Care Committee. In the past she has presented continuing education sessions at PSHP Annual Meetings and helped to develop a Medicaid billing pharmacist toolkit. Trisha is passionate about increasing access to care for underserved populations and expanding pharmacist impact through pharmacy practice development and public health initiatives. As a PSHP President Elect, she will leverage her leadership experience and passion to support organizational growth, advocate for pharmacist and technician advancement, and champion their impact across the health system to optimize patient care.

Treasurer

Rhonda Thomas, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCSCP is an accomplished pharmacy leader with over 25 years of experience spanning inpatient pharmacy, retail, and compounding/infusion services. She currently serves as Administrator of Pharmacy Services, where she oversees strategic operations and ensures excellence in patient care. Rhonda has been an active member of the Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists (PSHP) for more than 15 years and currently represents the MEPSHP chapter as Chapter Representative. Her extensive background includes expertise in medication safety, regulatory compliance, and operational optimization. Rhonda is passionate about advancing pharmacy practice and fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals to improve outcomes. Her leadership experience and commitment to professional development make her a trusted voice within the pharmacy community.

I am writing to express my interest in serving as Treasurer for the Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists (PSHP). With over 25 years of experience in pharmacy practice—including inpatient, retail, and infusion—I bring a deep understanding of operational and financial considerations within healthcare.

As the current Chapter Representative for MEPSHP and a PSHP member for more than 15 years, I have witnessed firsthand the impact of strong leadership and fiscal responsibility on advancing our mission. My role has equipped me with skills in budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning, which I believe align well with the Treasurer position.

Board Member-At-Large 

Michelle Link Patterson, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES is an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Main Line Health, where she is establishing ambulatory clinical pharmacy services at Lankenau Medical Center. She earned her PharmD from Jefferson College of Pharmacy and completed PGY1 Pharmacy and PGY2 Ambulatory Care residencies at Capital Health and Temple University School of Pharmacy, respectively. Michelle has practiced in ambulatory care settings within Penn Medicine, most recently at Lancaster General Health. She actively precepts pharmacy residents and students and has previously served as a Board Member at Large and Secretary for the Delaware Valley Society of Health-System Pharmacists. She is also an active member of the ASHP Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners and serves as Chair of the Educational Steering Committee this year.

I am seeking to serve as a PSHP Board Member at Large to support member engagement, professional development, and the continued advancement of pharmacy practice across Pennsylvania. My experience, commitment, and enthusiasm align closely with the mission of PSHP. I am deeply dedicated to supporting the profession at both the local and state levels and believe that Board service would allow me to meaningfully contribute my skills, perspective, and passion in support of PSHP members. Since joining the PSHP Ambulatory Care Committee in 2024, I have valued the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the Commonwealth and would welcome the opportunity to continue serving the organization in a broader leadership role.

Evan A. Williams, PharmD, MS, BCPS is the Associate Director of Inpatient Operations at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania within the Penn Medicine system. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and a Master of Science in Pharmacy Practice from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy. He completed a PGY1/PGY2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration Residency at the University of Kansas Hospital, where he later served as a Clinical Manager before returning to Pennsylvania.

Dr. Williams has been actively engaged in professional service at the state and national levels. His leadership experience includes serving on the Transitions of Care Task Force for the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, holding Vice Chair and Chair roles on the Conference Committee for the Kansas Council of Health-System Pharmacists, and contributing to multiple ASHP Section Advisory Groups. He has presented on a variety of leadership and practice topics at both local and national meetings and is a past recipient of the Kansas Council of Health-System Pharmacists’ Volunteer of the Year Award.

Since returning to Pennsylvania, Dr. Williams has found the Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists to be an invaluable professional community—providing essential resources, fostering collaboration, and advancing pharmacy practice across the Commonwealth. He is enthusiastic about the opportunity to further contribute to PSHP’s mission and its impact on the profession.

Register from the meeting tab at www.pshp.org. All resident research project presentations will be conducted as platform presentations for both PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

A Steering Committee composed of residency preceptors from several PA-based PGY1 and PGY2 programs look forward to sharing impactful preceptor and clinical pearl CE sessions, meaningful networking (based on interest areas), and much more, while enjoying impressive meeting space for resident research presentations. Continue reading below for more information on Resident Research Awards, Preceptor of the Year Award nominations, and more.

To foster excellence in research presentations by each resident, the Top 20% of submitted abstracts will be eligible for scoring consideration upon submission.  Of the top 20% of abstracts, the overall Top 3 PGY1 resident platform presentations will be chosen on-site and asked to present an encore of their presentation during the final session of the conference - with the audience of residents and preceptors participating in final voting. PGY2 resident platform presentations will be eligible for consideration of a Research Presentation of Distinction PGY2 Award.

Additionally,all participating residency programs are invited to submit a nomination for the PA Residency Conference Preceptor of the Year Award. The Preceptor Award Committee is composed of external individuals not otherwise affiliated with any of the residency programs participating in the conference. 

Each residency program that participates in the conference is asked to have at least one preceptor from each site also register to attend the Conference to accompany their resident(s). Preceptors may be requested to either moderate or evaluate a session. 

Please share this information with any residents or preceptors who may be interested in attending. There is not an official hotel for the conference, if information is needed about local lodging options please let us know.  Reach out to pshp.execdir@pshp.org for more information.