PGY1 Acute Care
Hometown: Conshohocken, Pennsylvania
Pharmacy School: University of Pittsburgh
Career Interests: Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, Ambulatory Care
Hobbies: Writing calligraphy, playing tennis, going to coffee shops and happy hours, playing piano, having fun with friends and family
Medication Use Evaluation:
Evaluation of vancomycin dosing in pediatric patients in the cardiac intensive care unit
Residency Research Project:
Comparison of adverse drug event rates associated with outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) and complex outpatient oral antimicrobial therapy (COpAT)
Why WVU Medicine:
I chose WVU Medicine because of how supportive and kind the people are here. The number of times that mentors, residents, preceptors, and staff have offered help and guidance (even when unprompted!) has meant the world to me. I am excited to grow and be challenged in such a welcoming community and be able to pursue unique opportunities and projects that align with my current interests.
Email: amanda.kan@wvumedicine.org