PGY1 Acute Care
Hometown: Joliet, Illinois
Pharmacy School: Duquesne University
Career Interests: Critical care, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology
Hobbies: Reading, cooking/baking, taking dog on walks, golfing
Medication Use Evaluation:
Clindamycin versus linezolid utilization and duration in necrotizing fasciitis
Residency Research Project:
Comparing outcomes of tapering versus abrupt discontinuation of hydrocortisone for septic shock
Why WVU Medicine:
I knew the WVU Medicine Pharmacy Residency Program was for me when I initially met the residents at the PSHP residency showcase as a P4, and I could tell that everyone was truly happy with their learning experience at WVU. A unique feature of our program is the emphasis on resident wellness. Our Wellness Program is integrated into our curriculum, so residents here at WVU Medicine are learning how to be clinicians as well as well-rounded individuals.
Email: elena.costa@wvumedicine.org