PGY1 Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership
Hometown: Tinley Park, Illinois
Pharmacy School: University of Iowa
Career Interests: Health policy, Pharmacy Practice Model Innovation, Professional Advocacy, Ambulatory Care
Hobbies: Exploring local restaurants/breweries, cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes, attending sporting events, disc golfing, and playing basketball
Medication Use Evaluation:
Evaluation of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) in the acute care setting
Residency Research Project:
Impact of a high school pharmacy technician training program
Why WVU Medicine:
I chose to pursue WVU Medicine for an HSPAL residency because of how intentional our healthcare leaders were when building this program. There are endless opportunities to advance as a clinician and leader in healthcare practicing at an academic medical center that provides the highest level of care across the state. The passion of our preceptors and a multidisciplinary learning environment provide a variety of unique clinical and administrative learning experiences. The culture of the program and pharmacy team is one that I was enthusiastic to join! I am confident that my time at WVU Medicine will absolutely allow me to develop a skillset to be an effective healthcare leader and advocate.
Email: emily.gajda1@wvumedicine.org