Pharmacy Residency Faculty & Staff
Residency Program Leadership


Residency Preceptors

Katelyn Lappin

Michelle Dobrzynski

Mona Desai

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Pharmacy School: Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
PGY1: CPS/Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Rotation(s) Precepted: Professional Development
Interests: Critical care and infectious diseases
Why Resurrection Medical Center: The pharmacy team
Hobbies: Reading, watching movies, cooking and trying new food
Pharmacy School: Roosevelt University College of Pharmacy
PGY1/PGY2: Loyola University Medical Center; Maywood, IL
Rotation(s) Precepted: Medical Intensive Care Unit, Advanced Medical Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Interests: Critical care, septic shock, alcohol withdrawal, status epilepticus
Why Resurrection Medical Center: I enjoy that it is a high acuity community teaching hospital, so I get to teach and precept residents and students while in a community hospital setting.
Hobbies: Volleyball, working out, hanging out with family and friends, disc golf
Pharmacy School: University of Illinois at Chicago
PGY1: Providence St Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington
Rotation(s) Precepted: Internal Medicine, Service Commitment
Interests: Infectious disease (HIV/AIDS), hematology/oncology
Why Resurrection Medical Center: Our pharmacy team is dedicated, passionate and so supportive, I enjoy each day with them!
Hobbies: Traveling, concerts, hiking , spending time with friends and family
Pharmacy School: Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
PGY1: Ascension Saint Mary – Chicago
Rotation(s) Precepted: Orientation, Practice Management
Interests: Internal medicine, pharmacy administration/operations, medication safety, associate engagement, accreditation and regulation
Why Resurrection Medical Center: Pharmacists play a key role in patient care at Resurrection with opportunities to grow and learn every day; opportunity to work alongside an awesome and supportive pharmacy team
Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, shopping, DIY art projects, hanging out with family and friends
Pharmacy School: Midwestern university
PGY1: Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston
Rotation(s) Precepted: Focused IV Room, Oncology
Interests: Sterile compounding, Oncology
Why Resurrection Medical Center: The great pharmacy team and friends I get to work with every day!
Hobbies: Cooking, photography, gaming
Pharmacy School: Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Stockton, CA
Rotation(s) Precepted: Ambulatory Anticoagulation Clinic
Interests: Anticoagulation, cardiology, transitions of care, ambulatory pharmacy
Why Resurrection Medical Center: The residency program at Resurrection provides residents with an opportunity to practice pharmacy with appropriate mentoring and assessment by highly motivated preceptors to expand their clinical knowledge and skills
Hobbies: I love to travel! I try to get in at least one international trip per year!
Pharmacy School: Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
PGY1: CPS / Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Rotation(s) Precepted: Infectious Diseases/Antimicrobial Stewardship, Focused Antimicrobial Stewardship
Interests: Infectious diseases and antimicrobial stewardship
Why Resurrection Medical Center: Flexibility and dedicated preceptors
Hobbies: Going to the playground with my kids and playing fetch with our dogs. I love trying new restaurants and making up recipes, too!
Pharmacy School: University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
PGY1: Ascension Saint Thomas West – Nashville, TN
Rotation: Emergency Medicine
Interests: Emergency Medicine & Intensive Care Units (MICU, CVICU)
Why Resurrection Medical Center: The Emergency Department at RMC is a great teaching environment, providing hands-on learning opportunities for medical residents, medical students, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students. It’s a fast-paced setting that supports continuous learning and personal growth. As the ED pharmacist, I respond to all emergency codes – including Code Strokes, Code STEMIs, cardiac arrests, and more – and serve as an on-site medication resource for the entire ED team. I’m also lucky to be part of an experienced and supportive pharmacy team that works closely together to provide the best care possible.
Hobbies: cooking dinner & trying new recipes, reading, walking my dogs, and spending time with my husband and family
Pharmacy School: Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
PGY1: Henry Ford Hospital; Detroit, MI
Rotation(s) Precepted: Internal Medicine, Service Commitment
Interests: Internal medicine, infectious diseases, transitions of care
Why Resurrection Medical Center: The opportunity to work with the pharmacy team, to precept students and residents, and to expand the pharmacy services.
Hobbies: Traveling, baking, photography, & spending time with friends and family
Pharmacy School: Midwestern University
PGY1: Resurrection Medical Center
Rotation(s) Precepted: Orientation, Focused IV Room
Interests: Pharmacy Management, Medication Diversion, Drug Safety
Why Resurrection Medical Center: Resurrection offers a diverse staff who has supported my growth from my time as a PGY1 to my current role as pharmacy supervisor.
Hobbies: Reading, travel.
Pharmacy School: University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
PGY1: Loyola University Medical Center; Maywood, IL
Rotation(s) Precepted: Medical Intensive Care Unit, Advanced Medical Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Interests: Critical care, hemodynamics, analgesia and sedation
Why Resurrection Medical Center: My coworkers!
Hobbies: Reading, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and walking my dog
Pharmacy School: University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy
PGY1: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
PGY2: Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital (Ambulatory Care)
Rotation(s) Precepted: Pharmacotherapy Clinic elective
Interests: Diabetes, Heart Failure, Asthma/COPD, Anticoagulation
Why Resurrection Medical Center: Working with a diverse patient population that provides unique learning experiences and being able to see how big of a positive impact we make on their lives
Hobbies: Golfing, traveling, trying new restaurants, watching movies, getting heartbroken by Chicago sports teams over and over again