Pharmacy Residency Faculty
Lauren Cottingham, PharmD, BCGP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Stroke/Neurology
Education/Training:
Doctor of Pharmacy, Mercer University, 2001
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, DeKalb Medical Center, Decatur, GA, 2002
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 18 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Neurology, Palliative Care, Geriatrics
Experiences Offered: Stroke/Neurology, Palliative Care
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Sewing, Spending time with my kids
Lauren Cottingham, PharmD, BCGP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Stroke/Neurology
Education/Training:
Doctor of Pharmacy, Mercer University, 2001
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, DeKalb Medical Center, Decatur, GA, 2002
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 18 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Neurology, Palliative Care, Geriatrics
Experiences Offered: Stroke/Neurology, Palliative Care
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Sewing, Spending time with my kids
Ethan Hughes, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Critical Care
Education/Training:
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2015
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital 2017
PGY2 Cardiology Specialty Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital 2018
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 9 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Anticoagulation, Antibiotic De-escalation, Medication Risk Mitigation
Experiences Offered: Critical Care
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking/Outdoors/Lake, UK Athletics, Live Music (Jazz Flute)
Ethan Hughes, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Critical Care
Education/Training:
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2015
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital 2017
PGY2 Cardiology Specialty Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital 2018
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 9 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Anticoagulation, Antibiotic De-escalation, Medication Risk Mitigation
Experiences Offered: Critical Care
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking/Outdoors/Lake, UK Athletics, Live Music (Jazz Flute)
Ashley Hamrick, PharmD
Transitional Care Pharmacist
Education/Training:
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Kentucky, 2009
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Charleston, 2013
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 11 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Transitional Care, Medication Reconciliation
Experiences Offered: Transitional Care Service
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Major Foodie, UK Football/Basketball
Ashley Hamrick, PharmD
Transitional Care Pharmacist
Education/Training:
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Kentucky, 2009
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Charleston, 2013
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 11 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Transitional Care, Medication Reconciliation
Experiences Offered: Transitional Care Service
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Major Foodie, UK Football/Basketball
Shawn King, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Cardiology/Cardiovascular Surgery, PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Director
Education/Training
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Kentucky, 1999
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2003
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 15 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Cardiology, Pharmacokinetics, Nutrition Support
Experiences Offered: Cardiothoracic Vascular Unit (CTVU), CTVU Selective, Electrophysiology, Vascular Surgery
Hobbies/Interests: My kids (Sam & Sydney), UK Basketball/Football, Playing Basketball, Cooking
Shawn King, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Cardiology/Cardiovascular Surgery, PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Director
Education/Training
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Kentucky, 1999
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2003
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 15 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Cardiology, Pharmacokinetics, Nutrition Support
Experiences Offered: Cardiothoracic Vascular Unit (CTVU), CTVU Selective, Electrophysiology, Vascular Surgery
Hobbies/Interests: My kids (Sam & Sydney), UK Basketball/Football, Playing Basketball, Cooking
Eric Miller, PharmD
Market Director of Pharmacy Services
Education/Training
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 1976
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 1981
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 47 Years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Administration
Experiences Offered: Administrative Pharmacy Services
Hobbies/Interests: Remodeling Houses
Eric Miller, PharmD
Market Director of Pharmacy Services
Education/Training
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 1976
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 1981
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 47 Years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Administration
Experiences Offered: Administrative Pharmacy Services
Hobbies/Interests: Remodeling Houses
Kevin Poe, PharmD, BCPS
Manager Clinical Pharmacy, PGY1 Residency Program Director
Education/Training
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2000
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Kentucky HealthCare, 2001
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 23 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Critical Care, Infectious Diseases
Hobbies/Interests: UK basketball and football, outdoors/fishing, traveling
Kevin Poe, PharmD, BCPS
Manager Clinical Pharmacy, PGY1 Residency Program Director
Education/Training
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2000
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Kentucky HealthCare, 2001
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 23 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Critical Care, Infectious Diseases
Hobbies/Interests: UK basketball and football, outdoors/fishing, traveling
James Ross, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Internal Medicine
Education/Training
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2010
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital, 2011
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 14 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases
Experiences Offered: Internal Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Playing Musical Instruments, Hiking, Home Improvement
James Ross, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Internal Medicine
Education/Training
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2010
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital, 2011
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 14 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases
Experiences Offered: Internal Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Playing Musical Instruments, Hiking, Home Improvement
Ryan Shely, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Hematology/Oncology
Education/Training
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Georgetown College, 2008
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2012
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital, 2013
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 12 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Oncology, Infectious Disease, Cardiology
Experiences Offered: Hematology/Oncology, Outpatient Oncology Selective
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my wife & dog, UK Athletics, Golfing
Ryan Shely, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Hematology/Oncology
Education/Training
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Georgetown College, 2008
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2012
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital, 2013
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 12 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Oncology, Infectious Disease, Cardiology
Experiences Offered: Hematology/Oncology, Outpatient Oncology Selective
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my wife & dog, UK Athletics, Golfing
Marla Whitaker, PharmD
Director of Pharmacy
Education/Training
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 1986
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2004
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 38 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Pharmacy administration
Experiences Offered: Administration
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Global Travel
Marla Whitaker, PharmD
Director of Pharmacy
Education/Training
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 1986
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2004
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 38 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Pharmacy administration
Experiences Offered: Administration
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Global Travel
Megan Hull, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Stewardship
Education/Training
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2019
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington KY 2020
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 2 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Infectious Disease, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Transitions of Care
Rotations Offered: Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease Selective
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my husband, daughter & beagles; '90s country music; live sporting events & NASCAR, thrifting
Megan Hull, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Stewardship
Education/Training
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2019
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital, Lexington KY 2020
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 2 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Infectious Disease, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Transitions of Care
Rotations Offered: Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease Selective
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my husband, daughter & beagles; '90s country music; live sporting events & NASCAR, thrifting
Monica Owen, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Internal Medicine
Education/Training
Doctor of Pharmacy, Samford University, 2017
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph East, Lexington KY 2018
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 2 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Infectious Diseases, Toxicology, Critical Care/Emergency Medicine
Rotations Offered: Internal Medicine, Emergency Department Co-Preceptor
Hobbies/Interests: Snuggling with her cat, enjoying outdoor activities with her husband, reading or knitting/crocheting
Monica Owen, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Internal Medicine
Education/Training
Doctor of Pharmacy, Samford University, 2017
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph East, Lexington KY 2018
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 2 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Infectious Diseases, Toxicology, Critical Care/Emergency Medicine
Rotations Offered: Internal Medicine, Emergency Department Co-Preceptor
Hobbies/Interests: Snuggling with her cat, enjoying outdoor activities with her husband, reading or knitting/crocheting
Patrick Ratliff, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Critical Care
Education/Training
Doctor of Pharmacy, Shenandoah University, 2010
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital, 2011
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 13 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
Experiences Offered: Critical Care, Critical Care Selective
Hobbies/Interests: UK Athletics, snowboarding, travel and high altitude mountaineering
Patrick Ratliff, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Critical Care
Education/Training
Doctor of Pharmacy, Shenandoah University, 2010
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital, 2011
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 13 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
Experiences Offered: Critical Care, Critical Care Selective
Hobbies/Interests: UK Athletics, snowboarding, travel and high altitude mountaineering
Avery Guerrero, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist – Emergency Medicine
Education/Training
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2022
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital, 2023
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 1 year
Clinical Areas of Interest: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Infectious Disease, Cardiology
Experiences Offered: Emergency Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my dogs, Sailor and Pearl; going to see new movies (and movie theater popcorn), UK Athletics, soccer, trying new restaurants and going to local breweries.
Avery Guerrero, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist – Emergency Medicine
Education/Training
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2022
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital, 2023
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 1 year
Clinical Areas of Interest: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Infectious Disease, Cardiology
Experiences Offered: Emergency Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my dogs, Sailor and Pearl; going to see new movies (and movie theater popcorn), UK Athletics, soccer, trying new restaurants and going to local breweries.
