Pharmacy Residency Faculty
Haley Busch, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Quality Manager, Opioid Stewardship Coordinator
Education/Training:
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2018
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital, 2019
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 6 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Opioid Stewardship, Pain Management, Palliative Care
Rotations Offered: Opioid Stewardship/Pain Management
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, hiking, traveling
Haley Busch, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Quality Manager, Opioid Stewardship Coordinator
Education/Training:
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2018
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Saint Joseph Hospital, 2019
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 6 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Opioid Stewardship, Pain Management, Palliative Care
Rotations Offered: Opioid Stewardship/Pain Management
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, hiking, traveling
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: 17 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Neurology, Palliative Care, Geriatrics
Rotations 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: 17 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Neurology, Palliative Care, Geriatrics
Rotations 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: 8 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Anticoagulation, Antibiotic De-escalation, Medication Risk Mitigation
Rotations 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: 8 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Anticoagulation, Antibiotic De-escalation, Medication Risk Mitigation
Rotations 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: 10 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Transitional Care, Medication Reconciliation
Rotations 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: 10 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Transitional Care, Medication Reconciliation
Rotations Offered: Transitional Care Service
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Major Foodie, UK Football/Basketball
Russ Judd, PharmD, BCPS
Market VP of Clinical Excellence
Education/Training
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2007
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Kentucky HealthCare, 2008
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Specialty Residency, University of Kentucky HealthCare, 2009
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 14 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Antimicrobial Resistance, Pharmacodynamics
Hobbies/Interests: UK Basketball/Recruiting, Spending time with my wife and kids(Karen, Carson & Karley & Kate)
Russ Judd, PharmD, BCPS
Market VP of Clinical Excellence
Education/Training
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, 2007
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Kentucky HealthCare, 2008
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Specialty Residency, University of Kentucky HealthCare, 2009
Saint Joseph Hospital Tenure: 14 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Antimicrobial Resistance, Pharmacodynamics
Hobbies/Interests: UK Basketball/Recruiting, Spending time with my wife and kids(Karen, Carson & Karley & Kate)
Shawn King, PharmD, BCPS
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: 14 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Cardiology, Pharmacokinetics, Nutrition Support
Rotations 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
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: 14 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Cardiology, Pharmacokinetics, Nutrition Support
Rotations 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: 46 Years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Administration
Rotations 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: 46 Years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Administration
Rotations Offered: Administrative Pharmacy Services
Hobbies/Interests: Remodeling Houses
Kevin Poe, PharmD, BCPS
Market Clinical Pharmacy Manager, 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: 22 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Critical Care, Infectious Diseases
Hobbies/Interests: UK basketball and football, outdoors/fishing, traveling
Kevin Poe, PharmD, BCPS
Market Clinical Pharmacy Manager, 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: 22 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: 13 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases
Rotations 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: 13 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases
Rotations 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: 11 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Oncology, Infectious Disease, Cardiology
Rotations 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: 11 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Oncology, Infectious Disease, Cardiology
Rotations 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: 37 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Pharmacy administration
Rotations 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: 37 years
Clinical Areas of Interest: Pharmacy administration
Rotations 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: 1 year
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: 1 year
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: 1 year
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: 1 year
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
