Current and Previous Residents

James Forgrove, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Site: Temple University Hospital - Main Campus

• Areas of Interest: Solid organ transplant and ambulatory care
• Education: Temple University School of Pharmacy (Philadelphia, PA)
• Hometown: South Philadelphia, PA
• Research Project: Assessment of Intrapatient Variability of Tacrolimus and the Impact on Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
• DUE Project: Oral Potassium Binders
• CE Project: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
• Why Temple? I chose Temple University Hospital because it would provide me with numerous clinical opportunities and extensive training in multiple areas of pharmacy practice. With my training, I knew that I would be able to aid the community by providing high-quality care to diverse, underserved patient populations.
• Contact Information: James.Forgrove@tuhs.temple.edu

Katelyn Kennedy, PharmD 
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Site: Temple University Hospital - Main Campus

• Areas of Interest: Infectious diseases and critical care
• Education: University of Colorado School of Pharmacy (Aurora, CO)
• Hometown: Castle Rock, CO
• Research Project: CMV Prophylaxis Duration Post Lung Transplantation
• DUE Project: Ampicillin / Sulbactam for Facial Fractures
• CE Topic: C. difficile Guideline Updates
• Hobbies: Anything outside that I can bring my dogs, cooking, baking, and trying new restaurants, coffee shops, and breweries
• Why Temple? The supportive environment, challenging curriculum, and diverse patient population is what ultimately led to me choose Temple University Hospital. With my interest in infectious diseases, I wanted an experience where I would be exposed to a wide array of infections such as those seen in transplant patients.
• Contact Information: Katelyn.Kennedy@tuhs.temple.edu

Stephen McAllister, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Site: Temple University Hospital - Main Campus

• Areas of Interest: Emergency medicine and critical care
• Education: Jefferson College of Pharmacy (Philadelphia, PA)
• Hometown: Jackson, NJ
• Research Project: Analgosedation in the Emergency Department
• DUE Project: Respiratory Nebulizers
• CE Topic: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support in Special Patient Populations
• Hobbies: Playing Rocket League, watching Chelsea FC, and trying new restaurants/breweries
• Why Temple? Temple’s level 1 trauma center, variety of ICU rotations, and diverse patient population made for an environment well-equipped to meet my expectations for a strong emergency medicine experience. The supportive mentorship from the RPD and clinical specialists ensured me Temple is fully committed to my personal and professional growth as a PGY-1 resident.
• Contact Information: Stephen.McAllister@tuhs.temple.edu

Alexandra (Lexie) Novinger, PharmD 
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Site: Temple University Hospital - Main Campus

• Areas of Interest: Critical care, emergency medicine, and toxicology
• Education: Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (Philadelphia, PA)
• Hometown: Mountain Top, PA
• Research Project: Impact of Prospective Pharmacist Review on Cost Avoidance Related to ICU to Floor Transfer of Care
• DUE Project: Tranexamic Acid Dosing in Trauma Patients
• CE Topic: Anticoagulation in ECMO
• Hobbies: Yoga, going for walks, reading, binge watching The Golden Girls, and trying new restaurants
• Why Temple? I chose Temple because of the acuity of the patients and the inner city atmosphere. I love that it’s a level I trauma center with multiple ICUs, but also that care is still so patient-centric. The previous residents and clinical specialists that I spoke with during the interview process all seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs and enjoy working here, which also made it feel like home.
• Contact Information: Alexandra.Novinger@tuhs.temple.edu

Kaitlyn Gaynor, PharmD 
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Site: Temple University Hospital - Jeanes Campus

• Areas of Interest: Critical care and infectious diseases
• Education: Philadelphia College of Pharmacy (Philadelphia, PA)
• Hometown: Berlin, NJ
• Research Project: Evaluation of the Use of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) in the Inpatient Setting at a Community Hospital
• DUE Project: Antibiotic Usage for the Treatment of Gram-Negative Bacteremia
• CE Topic: Fluids as Drugs: Balanced Crystalloids vs. Normal Saline in Critically Ill Patients
• Hobbies: Working on my Jeep, going to the beach, and making wood fired pizzas
• Why Temple? The challenging environment and endless opportunities lead me to choose Temple University Hospital. As the Jeanes resident, I get the opportunity to experience the diverse patient population of Philadelphia as well as the community setting. Each preceptor, mentor, and administrator I spoke with were passionate about their job as well as committed to producing well-rounded, independent pharmacy residents. I valued the ability to tailor this program to my specific interests and being surrounded by preceptors who care about your overall well-being.
• Contact Information: Kaitlyn.Gaynor@tuhs.temple.edu