Current Residents
PGY1 class of 2023-2024: Danielle, Iram, Seva, Kasia, Tony, GeMiracle, Courtney, Marisol, Jerime, Murrah, and Marissa
*PGY-1 nontraditional residents, 2022-2024
Dr. Purcell is from Savannah, Georgia and obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include informatics and psychiatry. During her free time, she enjoys cooking and baking new recipes, hiking, playing with her cats, and crafting.
“I choose Rush based on the amazing things I heard about the preceptors (and spoiler, they are all true!) of how they truly care about your learning and you as a person. I also knew I wanted to be at a residency where I could experience a large variety of specialties to have rotations in. There are so many electives to pick from! Lastly, the on-call program is key to becoming a more confident provider. You have the ability to be the only pharmacist showing up at code blues overnight and playing a vital role in patient care. The well-rounded experience at Rush is unlike any other program I researched.”
Dr. Konan is from Nashville, Tenessee. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include cardiology, critical care, and emergency medicine. She enjoys football (aka soccer), cooking/baking, music, hanging out with friends/family, and having an all-around good time.
“It sounds cliche, but I chose RUSH for the people. Throughout my interview, it was clear that everyone here is invested in developing their residents both as practitioners and individuals. The on-call program was also an added bonus as it provides a high level of patient acuity and encourages you to act as an independent pharmacist.”
Dr. Lee is from Kankakee, Illinois. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy and her professional interest is oncology. When she is not at the hospital, she enjoys traveling , and spending time with family and friends.
“Rush provides an environment that empowers and challenges its learners while still supporting their individual needs.”
Dr. Nasreen is from Connecticut and obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Connecticut. Her professional interests include emergency medicine, oncology, and academia. She enjoys spending time with family, friends, and traveling . She has been to Pakistan, Dubai, Turkey, Canada, and all the major cities on the East Coast.
“I chose RUMC for its diverse patient population, unique 24-hour in-house on-call program, and incredibly supportive preceptors”
Dr. Gendron is from Washington, Illinois and obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University. His professional interests include critical care, infectious disease, and oncology. Horror movie fanatic! If he is not watching one, he is probably listening to Taylor Swift and many other Artist. You can also catch him exploring one of Chicago's many museums!
“What attracted me to the residency program at RUMC was the many opportunities for learning, teaching others, and building my confidence as an independent clinical pharmacist. What made me choose RUMC was the people. All the pharmacists, technicians, and interns are fantastic clinicians, great teachers, and most importantly amazing people. RUMC provides a positive and collaborative culture that is rare amongst many academic medical centers!”
Dr. Blair is originally from Arlington Heights, Illinois. She went onto obtaining a Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati. Her professional interests, which include critical care, internal medicine, and ethics. When she is not at the hospital, she will be riding her bike, on her way to Pilates or playing board games.
“RUMC has a reputation for excellence. I wanted to train in an environment that was challenging, yet supportive and would provide me with a large patient population to get me a large variety of experiences.”
Dr. Wences is from Dallas, Texas. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy and her professional interests include cardiology and critical care. When she is not at the hospital, you can find her working out, planning a trip to Mexico or trying a new coffee shop!
“As an APPE student, I had two rotations at RUMC. Specifically, in the cardiosciences ICU, I had the opportunity to care for patients after cardiac surgery and learned about LVAD and ECMO. As a fourth-year student, the support and guidance I received exceeded my expectations. I knew then that preceptors at RUMC had a passion for teaching and genuinely cared for students. Later, during my hospital rotation, I had the opportunity to learn about the residency program and meet residents. Through conversations with them, I solidified my decision to apply.”
Dr. Agnello is from Novi, Michigan and obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include pediatrics and critical care. In her free time, she enjoys trying all of the amazing restaurants Chicago has to offer!
“I chose Rush because of how welcoming and supportive everyone was during the interview process! It was apparent that preceptors are invested in your growth as a resident as well as getting to know you personally.”
Dr. Sabouni is from West Bloomfield, Michigan. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy and her professional interests include infectious diseases, pediatrics, and oncology. In her free time, she enjoys trying out new restaurants, hiking, traveling, going to concerts and music festivals.
“I chose Rush because I was able to experience first-hand as an APPE student that it was an environment conducive to my learning style. The preceptors do a great job of challenging you to be the best pharmacist you can be, but also supporting you along your journey as well. There are also ample opportunities for growth through the on-call program where we get to respond to high-acuity situations related to a variety of practice areas, such as critical care, emergency medicine, infectious diseases, oncology, and pediatrics!”
Dr. Karlovich is originally from Corpus Christi, Texas. He obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy from Midwestern University and has a strong professional interest in emergency medicine. He enjoys traveling, working out, playing sports, and board games with friends.
“The atmosphere when I was here as an APPE student was amazing. Everyone was very warm and inviting with a collective goal of shared learning.”
Dr. Tikhomirov is from Chicago, Illinois. He obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy and his professional interests include pharmacoeconomics, health policies, and improving health literacy. In his free time, he enjoys live music, eating food, & spending time with friends.
“I was very interested in staying local in Chicago & pursuing a renowned residency program with a special focus on pharmacy administration. Also, I had very inviting conversations with the preceptors and faculty members that helped solidify my decision in pursuing Rush.”
PGY2 class of 2023-2024: Andrea, Maggie, Katie, Ben, Gillian, and Evelyn
Dr. Modlin is from Spring Grove, Illinois. She obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy from the Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY1 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital and has a passion for oncology. During her free time, you will find her cooking or trying new restaurants. Being a former college softball player, she loves being active as much she can including riding her peloton or walking and exploring the city. She is also a huge Taylor swift fan!
“I chose RUMC because of the wide variety of oncology experiences and rotations offered in both the inpatient and outpatient setting along with a group of supportive preceptors. At Rush, pharmacists are viewed as a vital member of the hematology/oncology team and play a major role in ensuring cancer patients are receiving optimal and safe treatments in both the inpatient setting and in the clinics.”
Benjamin Moreno (Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership)
Dr. Moreno is originally from Corpus Christi, Texas. He went onto obtaining a Doctor of Pharmacy and Master’s in Health Services Administration from Regis University in Denver Colorado. His professional interests include formulary management, 340B compliance, and workflow expansion. He enjoys playing pool, poker, chess, and racing sailboats. When he is not racing sailboats, you can frequently find him on the water, in the playpen or on a local beach.
“The training pharmacy residents at Rush receive is extensive, and it teaches us early in our career how much we can contribute as an active member of the care team. Additionally, the camaraderie amongst staff makes the entire experience both memorable and pleasant!”
Dr. Wang is from New York City and obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. he completed her PGY-1 at Rush University Medical Center and has a passion for critical care. In her spare time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, hiking, running, and jigsaw puzzles.
“I chose Rush because of the 24-hour on call program that promotes autonomy and independence. Rush also has a variety of intensive care units to rotate between for exposure to patients with varying degrees of critical care needs. Last but not least, there is an amazing group of preceptors here to challenge and support us all the way!”
Dr. Graham is from West Chester, Ohio. She obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy from Ohio Northern University and completed her PGY1 residency at ProMedica Toledo Hospital/Russell J. Ebeid Children's Hospital. Her professional interests include general pediatrics, NICU, PICU, and emergency medicine. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, being outdoors, and exploring new places.
“I chose RUMC because of the supportive preceptors and learning environment, opportunities to foster my leadership and independence, and level of respect received by pharmacists as members of the healthcare team here."
Katie Koss (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Koss is from Bartlett, Illinois and obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Concordia University. She completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Rush University Medical Center and has a passion for internal medicine. When she is not at the hospital, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to trivia nights, playing board games, watching reality TV, finding new ice cream spots, playing intramural sports, and cheering on the Gophers, Cubs, and Blackhawks!
“There are multiple reasons I initially chose Rush for my PGY1 residency, including a large residency class, a multitude of rotation options, the opportunity to earn both teaching and research certificates, the on-call program to help me gain confidence and autonomy, and the friendly preceptors. I stayed at Rush for my PGY2 for the additional teaching/precepting opportunities, the continued knowledge I could gain from the on-call program, the extremely welcoming and supportive culture, and the preceptors who know how to challenge you to be the best pharmacist while always supporting you!”
Maggie Schieber (Emergency Medicine)
Dr. Schieber is from Kansas City and obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado. She completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Rush University Medical Center and has a passion for emergency medicine. She enjoys being active outside with her Great Dane, Henry, finding new restaurants to try, and going to concerts!
“I stayed on at RUMC due to the support I received during my PGY1, the precepting and learning opportunities we receive from our preceptors, the emphasis on personal wellness, and our on-call program!”