Tara Harpenau, PharmD, BCIDP
PGY1 Residency Program Director, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Infectious Diseases & Antimicrobial Stewardship
Tara.Harpenau@uchealth.com
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP)
- Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP)
- Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)
Favorite part of the job: many opportunities to optimize antimicrobial therapy contribute to decreased antimicrobial use and resistance, teaching/precepting
Hobbies: fishing, volleyball, hiking, traveling, cooking, spending time with family, reading
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, 2016; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Vanderbilt Medical Center, 2017; PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 2018
Katie Barker, PharmD
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Katie.Barker@uchealth.com
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (OSHP)
Favorite part of the job: Working with an amazing team to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality of care. I also enjoy the opportunity to teach and learn from those around me.
Hobbies: Playing with my dogs, movie nights with my siblings, reading and exercising
Education: BA Chemistry, University of Louisville, 2016; Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, 2020; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, St. Elizabeth Dearborn, 2021
Mary Becker, PharmD
Pharmacy Supervisor
Mary.Becker@uchealth.com
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
Favorite part of the job: Learning new things every day. Being able to work together as a team both within the department and within the organization to improve workflow and patient care.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, reading, gardening, cooking, biking, and running.
Education: University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy, PharmD, 2006
Adam Clemens, PharmD, BCPS
Adam.Clemens@UCHealth.com
Professional Societies/Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Favorite part of the job: Working in an environment where pharmacy is well respected and a foundational member of the patient care team.
Hobbies: Spending time outdoors (fishing, hunting, hiking, farming), playing sports (golf, volleyball, pickleball, weightlifting), visiting breweries, and playing video games.
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University, 2022; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, UC Health – West Chester Hospital, 2023.
Courtney Coffman, PharmD, BCACP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Anticoagulation/Pharmacotherapy
Courtney.Coffman@uchealth.com
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
- Greater Cincinnati Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP)
Favorite part of the job: Working with patients to educate and empower them to take charge in their healthcare! I also love collaborating as a member of a multi-disciplinary care team to provide optimal patient care while challenging myself to never stop learning.
Hobbies: Baking, all things DIY, reading, fishing, trying new restaurants and food trucks, and playing with my dog!
Education: BA, Miami University (Oxford, OH), 2016; Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, 2020; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, UC Health – West Chester Hospital, 2021; PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency, UC Health- University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 2022
Monica Commins, PharmD
Manager of Pharmacy Services
Monica.Commins@uchealth.com
Professional/Society Memberships:
- Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP)
Favorite part of the job: Working with a collaborative team that continuously wants to progress the pharmacy profession.
Hobbies: Watching football, watching our kids compete in sports, spending time outside, and spending time with friends
Education: Ohio Wesleyan University, BS, 2000; University of Cincinnati, PharmD, 2007.
Paige Cornett, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Internal Medicine
Paige.Cornett@uchealth.com
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (OSHP)
Favorite part of the job: Opportunity to contribute to patient care as part of the healthcare team. It’s such a rewarding experience to provide guidance to a provider or counsel a patient on a new medication. I enjoy the new challenges I encounter every day and the opportunity to learn and grow with my peers!
Hobbies: bike riding, cooking and trying new recipes, beer and wine tastings, reading, traveling
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University, 2020; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, UC Health – West Chester Hospital, 2021
Sydney Elmore, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Hematology and Oncology
Sydney.Allen@uchealth.com
Professional/Society Memberships:
- Hematology Oncology Pharmacist Association (HOPA)
Favorite part of the job: Counseling patients on different chemotherapy regimens to help relax, comfort, and instill autonomy is by far the most rewarding part of what I do. I also love learning about new anti-cancer medications and working with the interprofessional team to help manage their health.
Hobbies: Trying new restaurants/breweries, traveling, and spending family time at the lake
Education: BS, University of Louisville, 2015; Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, 2019; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 2020; PGY2 Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Specialty Residency, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 2021
Christopher Marsman, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Trauma/Surgery
Chris.Marsman@uchealth.com
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (OSHP)
- American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
- Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA)
Favorite part of the job: Collaborating with other members of the healthcare team to provide the best, up-to-date care for our patients
Hobbies: Rock climbing, backpacking, disc golf, drums, traveling, coffee
Education: BS, Miami University (Oxford, OH), 2012; Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, 2019; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Mercy Health Fairfield Hospital, 2020
Stacy McCoy, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Emergency Medicine
Stacy.Mccoy@uchealth.com
Professional/Society Memberships:
- Neurocritical Care Society
Favorite part of the job: Being a part of a multidisciplinary team and making meaningful contributions to patient care. Learning new things every day and being challenged to continue to learn more.
Hobbies: spending time with friends and family, hiking, traveling, gardening, practicing taekwondo, and reading
Education: BS Biology, Wright State University, 2000; Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, 2010; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, St. Elizabeth, 2011
Suzanne Van Fleet, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Critical Care
Suzanne.Vanfleet@uchealth.com
Professional/Society Memberships:
- American Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Ohio Society of Health‐System Pharmacists (OSHP)
- Greater Cincinnati Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP)
- Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)
Favorite part of the job: Opportunity to work closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team and to have a direct impact on the care of critically ill patients
Hobbies: hiking, biking, running, rock climbing, reading, traveling, trying new restaurants and breweries, and spending time with family
Education: BA, Case Western Reserve University, 2005; Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati, 2009; PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, 2010; PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Specialty Residency, UCMC, 2011