Pharmacy Residency

Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC), in affiliation with MCPHS University-Boston, provides a Postgraduate Year One (PGY-1) pharmacy residency program which offers in-depth, hands-on experiences in all aspects of ambulatory care pharmacy practice.

GLFHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, is the second largest health center in Massachusetts and provides primary health and acute care services to residents of Lawrence and the surrounding Merrimack Valley area. The city of Lawrence is a densely populated community named the “Immigrant City” for its rich multiethnic and multicultural history. Currently, a large percentage of the population is Hispanic which further shapes the local culture and how health care is delivered.

GLFHC is recognized as a National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) level-3 Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) which affords our pharmacy residents a wealth of interdisciplinary interactions. GLFHC became the first organization in the nation to have an accredited Community Health Center sponsored Family Medicine Residency. This means residents will have the opportunity to directly work and train alongside primary care physicians.

Our clinical pharmacy team provides direct patient care as partners in the PCMH model and practice under collaborative drug therapy management (CDTM) agreements. The GLFHC Family Pharmacy participates in the 340B program which enables scarce resources to be stretched and spread to the most vulnerable patient populations. As a whole, GLFHC distinguishes itself by providing the highest quality multidisciplinary patient care experience and innovative solutions to improve health outcomes in an underserved urban community.

MCPHS University is one of the few private, free-standing universities in the United States specializing in the education of health professionals, and has prepared more students for professional careers in pharmacy than any other academic institution in the world.

PGY Residency Program Experience

The residency program offers longitudinal experiences which allow residents to become fully immersed in the PCMH model, sharpen core skills, and be involved in the community.

Upon completion of the program, a resident will demonstrate competency in:

patient care
advancing practice and improving patient care
leadership and management
teaching, education, and the dissemination of knowledge

Required and elective learning experiences will serve as the framework for the residency year:

Orientation

A structured orientation program is scheduled for the first four to six weeks of residency. It is designed to introduce incoming residents to GLFHC as well as responsibilities to MCPHS University as an adjunct faculty member.

Residents are given the opportunity to participate in National Health Center Week. See below for our slideshow!

Clinical Pharmacy Services (CPS)

This longitudinal learning experience will train pharmacy residents to become highly skilled, confident, and compassionate clinical pharmacists providing direct one-on-one patient care services as integral members of the PCMH team. The interdisciplinary team includes doctors, medical residents, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, medical assistants, dieticians, community support staff, administrative assistants, and other ancillary healthcare workers. Residents will form and establish relationships with patients and the healthcare team to monitor patients’ progress throughout the year. By actively managing all aspects of medication therapy, pharmacy residents can proactively identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems and assure appropriate use of prescription, over-the-counter, and herbal medications, especially for those with chronic illnesses. Commonly encountered disease states include diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Residents will also be directly involved with anticoagulation management and the treatment of persons with latent tuberculosis infection.

Patient-Centered Dispensing

Residents will be exposed to a varied patient population seeking medications for different disease states. This longitudinal learning experience is designed to ensure that he or she is proficient in outpatient pharmacy operations and services as well as the provision of direct patient care at a dispensing pharmacy. This experience will hone dispensing skills and clinical judgment so as to provide safe and effective pharmaceutical care to patients. Residents will gain direct insight into policies and procedures of community pharmacy practice as well as the policies and procedures required of a 340B pharmacy with two physical inventories.

Operations Management

This administration learning experience is longitudinal and includes several projects throughout the year. Experiences acquired will allow residents to learn how to manage a 340B community and ambulatory care pharmacy practice within a Federally Qualified Health Center functioning as a Patient Centered Medical Home. Residents will work closely with the Senior Vice President of Pharmacy Operations and Director of Pharmacy to gain experience managing five outpatient pharmacies. The residents will also assist in the cultivation and coordination of clinical pharmacy services within the institution. There will be exposure to pharmacy finances with special attention to GLFHC’s 340B participation through internal pharmacy services. Residents will participate in quarterly Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P & T) Committee meetings, quarterly Safety and Sentinel meetings, and 340B Compliance trainings. There will also be opportunity to update standing orders, such as flu and naloxone, look-alike, sound-alike drug lists, and attend a managers training.

Teaching and Learning

This is also a longitudinal learning experience. Precepting pharmacy students on clinical rotations, delivering continuing education programs to other pharmacists and health care professionals, and formally teaching in an academic setting requires the development of skills that are best acquired during a University co-sponsored residency program. At GLFHC, residents will have the opportunity to precept Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience interns, participate in several educational sessions for medical residents, and attend medical rounds. MCPHS University will host a Residency Teaching Certificate Program (RTCP). The aim of the RTCP is to motivate and prepare residents to be proficient clinical educators. The RTCP will provide residents with a foundation of core educational principles presented in live and online didactic modules. Guided by an academic faculty mentor (AFM), each resident will also gain practical teaching experience in a variety of educational settings (e.g. large/small classroom, clerkship, laboratory, or seminar). Residents will also develop, with the assistance of their faculty mentor, a formative teaching portfolio that will document their progress and enhance the learning experience. Upon successful completion, a Teaching Certificate from MCPHS University will be awarded.

Residency Project

This is a longitudinal learning experience that is designed to expose pharmacy residents to larger scale and/or longer term impact projects. Pharmacy residents will design and execute a pharmacy-related project, which will be worked on throughout the course of the year. The project should be one that will impact clinical pharmacy and/or add to the general knowledge of the profession.

Electives

Homeless Shelter Elective: An opportunity for residents to work collaboratively with the health care team to provide primary and preventative care services to the uninsured and homeless. Residents will provide medication therapy management services and adherence reporting, problem-solve medication-related issues, and offer patient and provider education.

Behavioral Health Elective: An opportunity for residents to work collaboratively with the health care team to provide mental health services. Residents will participate in medication therapy management in addition to patient and provider education as it relates to patients with psychiatric-related illnesses.

There is also opportunity to create a new elective based on each resident’s interests.

Important Information for Applicants

Accreditation Status

The program is accredited by the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP).

Number of Positions

The program currently has 2 available positions.

Application Deadline

We utilize the Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) and the Match. Applications are due in PhORCAS by January 7.

Using PhORCAS, please submit:

Letter of intent
Curriculum vitae
Three letters of recommendation
Official school of pharmacy transcript (undergraduate transcripts not required)

Program Start Date

The one year residency program runs approximately from early July through the end of June.

Applicant Eligibility

Must be a candidate for spring graduation or already have obtained a PharmD degree from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy
Be a citizen of the USA (naturalized citizens must provide proof of naturalization) or hold a visa allowing for completion of the residency year; we are unable to sponsor visas

Contact Information

Pharmacist Alicia Mam daCunha

Residency Program Director:

Alicia Mam daCunha, PharmD, BCACP

Email: amdacunha@glfhc.org

Clinical Pharmacist Ashley Rogers

Residency Program Manager:

Ashley Rogers, PharmD, BCPS

Email: arogers@glfhc.org

Current Residents

Emily Canuel, PharmD, earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI. Her current interests include chronic disease state management, anticoagulation, and geriatric care. She is passionate about providing quality patient care and access to services in the Merrimack Valley community and is excited to strengthen her clinical pharmacy skills throughout this year. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, skiing, going on runs, trying new recipes and spending time with her family.

Qitong (Coco) Yang, PharmD, earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. Her current interests include chronic disease state management, transitions of care, and academia. Coco is passionate about making an impact on patient care and outcomes, and looks forward to expanding and refining her skills while serving the diverse patient community at GLFHC. In her free time, she enjoys cooking with friends, working on illustration projects, and playing with her fluffy cat.

Alumni

Selma Kajtazovic, PharmD, earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy in Athens, GA. She completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Training at GLHFC/MCPHS University in Lawrence, MA and is currently in the process of completing her PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency Training in Psychiatric Pharmacy at McLean Hospital/MGH in Belmont, MA. Her current clinical interests include psychiatric medicine, antibiotic stewardship, academia, and chronic disease state management. She is passionate about integrating her interprofessional and patient-centered skills into experiences offered in her PGY-2 program such as transitions of care, in-patient psychiatric pharmacy consult services, and team-based outpatient psychiatry. In her free time, she enjoys reading a good book at the local café, nature trails, trying new food, and attending board game nights.

Vincent Lam, PharmD, is from Galloway, NJ and earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy from Rutgers University Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy. After completing his PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at GLFHC/MCPHS University, Vincent went on to pursue and is currently the PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. His current clinical interests include chronic disease state management, diabetes, academia, HIV, and Hepatitis C. Vincent has a passion for patient care and is grateful to have worked closely with the GLFHC team and Lawrence community. Vincent also likes to bake and cook and is always down for karaoke!

Hemali Patel, PharmD, MPH, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Public Health degrees from Northeastern University in Boston. She completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency training at GLHFC/MCPHS University and her PGY-2 training in Population Health Management and Data Analytics at VillageMD in Houston, TX. She then began her career as a Value-Based Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Boston Medical Center. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, lifting, film photography, traveling, eating dessert before dinner, and spending time with friends and family.

Vivian Nguyen, PharmD, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of the Pacific located in California, where she was born and raised. Following the completion of her PGY-1 residency at GLFHC/MCPHS University, she continued working at GLFHC with a hybrid position as a clinical and staff pharmacist from 2021-2022. She currently holds a position as a clinical pharmacist in the Oncology department at Boston Medical Center, to continue her passion for patient care and providing services to the underserved patient population. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, listening to live music, and traveling.

Mai Yokota, PharmD, first received her bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from Kobe Gakuin University in Japan and then earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Western University of Health Sciences in California. She completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Training at GLHFC/MCPHS University. She currently practices at H. Claude Hudson Comprehensive Health Center in Los Angeles, CA as an ambulatory care pharmacist managing anticoagulants and diabetes. She also continues to act as a bridge between pharmacy education in the United States and Japan. She enjoys her new life as a pharmacist and mom of two daughters: one human and the other a dog.

Cassandra Fisher, PharmD, is originally from the Boston area. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from the University of New England College of Pharmacy in Portland, Maine. After graduation, she continued her training as a PGY-1 resident at GLFHC/MCPHS University. She was drawn to the residency program in Lawrence due to the diverse patient population and incredible opportunities to give back to the local community (including a sock drive for the homeless, Mobile Markets, fundraising for the Lawrence Greenway and more). Upon completing her residency training, she accepted a position at GLFHC as a community pharmacist. She currently acts as the Central Rx Manager, managing prior authorizations, refill requests and questions from providers all over the clinic. In her free time, Cassandra enjoys watching Boston sports games, outdoor activities, and spending time with family.

Neiloofar Jafari Amarshi, PharmD, APh, CDCES, earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Claremont, CA. Pursuing her goals and aspirations of becoming a clinical pharmacist she completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY-1) at GLFHC/MCPHS University. Upon completion of residency, Neiloofar joined the GLFHC team as a clinical pharmacist where she continued to follow her passion in providing individualized care to an underserved patient population. She then had the privilege of serving and continues to serve as the main preceptor for the Clinical Pharmacy Services longitudinal learning experience. She continued to progress in her professional journey at GLFHC by transitioning to the Coordinator of Clinical Pharmacy and PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program. In her current role as Manager of Clinical Pharmacy and the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program, Neiloofar is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and optimal patient care. Neiloofar believes that her time spent at GLFHC has provided her many unique opportunities, which helped her grow on both a personal and professional level. Beyond her professional life, she enjoys going to concerts, exploring new foods, and traveling.

Sandy Lee, PharmD, is originally from Tucson, AZ. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy. Sandy was drawn to GLFHC/MCPHS University because she was passionate about teaching and providing care to the underserved. Sandy believes that her residency training not only fostered her clinical knowledge but helped her understand how to help patients despite any financial or circumstantial barriers that they may have. After completing her residency, Sandy accepted a position as the first Clinical Pharmacist at Chiricahua Community Health Center, a federally qualified health center located in Sierra Vista, AZ. Sandy’s role consists of developing clinical pharmacy services, assisting with chronic disease state management, providing patient education, and creating clinical policies and procedures. Her areas of interest include diabetes, asthma, and academia. In her free time, Sandy enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, traveling, crafting, and spending time with friends and family.

Christine Dimaculangan, PharmD, BCACP, is originally from Jersey City, NJ. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, PA. She completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Training at GLHFC/MCPHS University and completed her PGY-2 Training in Ambulatory Care at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in Baltimore, MD. She currently holds a position as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University. Her clinical practice site is at the Center for Comprehensive Care (an affiliate of Jersey City Medical Center). She collaborates with a multidisciplinary team managing HIV, HCV, STD’s, and other initiatives such as smoking cessation and medication management. Her professional interests include primary care, infectious diseases, academia and serving the underserved. Christine’s favorite part of the GLFHC/MCPHS University residency was having the opportunity to serve the community with people who are passionate about the work they do every single day. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys playing with her cat-daughter and trying new foods with her husband.

Alana Regan, PharmD, BCPP, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Western New England University in Springfield, MA. Following the completion of her PGY-1 residency at GLFHC/MCPHS University, Alana completed a PGY-2 psychiatric pharmacy residency at the VA Boston Healthcare System. She then began her career as a clinical pharmacist at McLean Hospital, where she initiated various inpatient and outpatient clinical pharmacy services within the division of psychotic disorders and throughout the hospital. Most recently, Alana has returned to GLFHC as a psychiatric clinical pharmacist, where she is working with the clinical pharmacy, behavioral health, and primary care teams. Her pharmacy practice interests include psychiatry, chronic disease state management, teaching, and improving patient access. Alana attributes her wonderful experience at GLFHC/MCPHS University’s residency program to the wide variety of patient care and collaborative pharmacy practice experiences afforded to her, all with a focus on her professional development. In her free time, Alana enjoys exploring new foods, activities, and destinations with her family and friends.

Jacob Reaser, PharmD, BCACP, earned his PharmD degree at the University at Buffalo. After graduation, he joined GLFHC/MCPHS University as the second pharmacy resident. As a pharmacy resident at GLFHC/MCPHS University, Jacob enjoyed working with a wide range of practitioners and establishing long-term relationships with his patients. After residency, Jacob served as an assistant professor at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) where he taught pharmacy students both didactically and through precepting at an ambulatory care practice site. Jacob now works as a population health pharmacist at Highmark Health where he provides support to health systems engaged in Highmark’s value-based reimbursement programs. He supports these health systems by helping them close care gaps for their Medicare members and educating their providers on best practices to improve quality and reduce drug spending. In his free time, Jacob loves to go running and to travel to new places both within and outside of the U.S.!

Alexia Sroka, PharmD, BCPS received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from MCPHS University in Worcester, MA. After graduation she completed her Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY-1) at GLFHC/MCPHS University as the program’s inaugural resident. Immediately after residency, Alexia joined the GLFHC clinical pharmacy team where she participated in chronic disease state management and precepted the Clinical Pharmacy Services/Residency Project learning experiences. She later served as the Residency Program Coordinator until relocating to Western New York. Alexia currently practices at the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS) as the Coordinator of the New York State Department of Health Medicaid Prescriber Education Program (NYSMPEP). She enjoys being a pharmacist, a mom, and one-click shopping.

Preceptors

Alicia Mam daCunha, PharmD, BCACP received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from MCPHS University in Boston, MA. Dr. DaCunha was instrumental in establishing the Clinical Pharmacy program, which provides ambulatory care services within a primary care clinic. In 2014, her pioneering spirit led to the development of their pharmacy residency program in affiliation with MCPHS University. She has played a pivotal role in incorporating clinical pharmacists and pharmacy residents as part of interdisciplinary teams. In 2022, Dr. DaCunha contributed to the COVID Therapeutics task force where she worked with medical experts in infectious disease to create and establish policies and procedures for both oral and infusion treatments. She is actively working with her pharmacy team to collaborate with the leadership team at Greater Lawrence on their new Integrated Care Team model, the behavioral health team to initiate psychiatric clinical pharmacy services, and community partners at Element Care PACE to optimize medication management. Dr. DaCunha has also served as President of the Massachusetts Pharmacists Association in 2016, where she advocated for provider status, hosted networking events to promote student involvement, and created MPhA’s Pharmacy Technician award. She has been honored with the Pharmacists Mutual Distinguished Young Pharmacist Award, the HRSA Quality Leadership Award, the National Community Pharmacists Association Pharmacy Leadership Award, and the YWCA Tribute to Women Award. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and consuming massive amounts of wasabi on her sushi!

Ashley Rogers, PharmD, BCPS earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston, MA. She began working at CVS Pharmacy as a pharmacy manager while simultaneously working as an inpatient staff pharmacist at Franciscan Hospital for Children and a consultant pharmacist in a long-term care setting. In 2014, she decided to pursue her interest in direct patient care at Greater Lawrence Family Health Center where she could practice collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to help underserved patient populations. Ashley now serves as manager for the clinical pharmacy department and PGY1 Residency Program as well as the clinical pharmacy liaison to GLFHC’s medical residency. She precepts the PGY-1 Teaching & Learning and Residency Project experiences as well as APPE pharmacy students. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, spin classes, hunting for Boston’s best bowl of ramen, and spending time with her family and friend

Neiloofar Jafari Amarshi, PharmD, APh, CDCES earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Claremont, CA. Pursuing her goals and aspirations of becoming a clinical pharmacist she completed a Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY-1) at GLFHC/MCPHS University. Upon completion of residency, Neiloofar joined the GLFHC team as a clinical pharmacist where she continued to follow her passion in providing individualized care to an underserved patient population. She continued to progress in her professional journey at GLFHC and is currently the manager of Clinical Pharmacy and PGY-1 Residency Program. She also serves as the main preceptor for the Clinical Pharmacy Services longitudinal learning experience. Neiloofar is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and optimal patient care. Neiloofar believes that her time spent at GLFHC has provided her many unique opportunities, which helped her grow on both a personal and professional level. Beyond her professional life she enjoys traveling, exploring new foods, and playing with her dog Benji!

Francis Cannata, PharmD, CDCES earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from MCPHS University in Boston, MA. He started at the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center while a pharmacy intern and joined the clinic full-time as a community pharmacist upon graduation. In 2017, he transitioned to the clinical pharmacy team where he continues to practice in direct patient care. Francis is currently a certified diabetes care and education specialist, a preceptor for the PGY1 Residency Program, and engages in a multidisciplinary comprehensive care clinic for patients with HIV. On his spare time, he enjoys baking, traveling, playing piano and violin, and gathering with friends and family to play Dungeons & Dragons.

Judy W.M. Cheng, Pharm.D., MPH, FCCP, BCPS (AQ in Cardiology) is Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Chair of Department of Pharmacy Practice at School of Pharmacy, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science, Boston. Professor Cheng received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Degree from University of Toronto and her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from University of Sciences in Philadelphia. She completed a clinical pharmacy residency at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto and a Fellowship in Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy at the University of Sciences in Philadelphia. Professors Cheng also received a Master of Public Health Degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine – New York University. Professor Cheng’s area of clinical practice and research interest is cardiovascular pharmacotherapy. She maintains an active clinical pharmacy practice in this area at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. She has published over 140 peer-reviewed manuscript and book chapters relating to cardiovascular pharmacy practice. In 2004, she was named Fellow of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy recognizing her contribution to the pharmacy profession.

Cam-Tu Huynh, PharmD received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Northeastern University in Boston, MA. After graduation she continued on with CVS Pharmacy as a staff pharmacist. A year into the profession, she became pharmacy manager at the same CVS store she started as a pharmacy intern. Cam-Tu is proud to have grown up in Lawrence, MA and has always wanted to return to serve the community. Thus, in 2018, Cam-Tu joined the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) Pharmacy as a staff pharmacist and then assumed the pharmacy manager position a year later. With a growing interest in patient care and precepting, Cam-Tu took on the preceptor role for the GLFHC PGY1 program, specifically in Patient Centered Dispensing. When not at work, Cam-Tu enjoys traveling and thinks exploring new cultures and cuisines is the best part of it.

Megan Matthews Kalter, PharmD, MS received her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Southern California. After graduation, she stayed in sunny Southern California for another year to pursue her PGY-1 residency year in the Community-Based Pharmacy Residency with University of Southern California with a specialty in geriatrics through University of California Irvine Senior Health Center. The UCI Senior Health Center is a primary care clinic serving only complex, geriatric patients and provided a setting for Megan to work in interdisciplinary teams in ambulatory care to serve vulnerable populations. She developed a passion for caring for patients holistically, helping patients and their families understand how medications impact their daily lives. During residency, she also served as Adjunct Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Southern California. After residency, she returned home to the east coast where she was grateful to find the robust opportunities presented by Greater Lawrence Family Health Center. She considers herself lucky to provide direct patient care as a part of an interdisciplinary team that greatly values clinical pharmacy services. She is delighted to join the residency team as a co-preceptor for the Clinical Pharmacy Services rotation. In her free time, she enjoys going out to eat, live music, and playing with her dog Misti.

Maureen Krajeski, PharmD grew up in CT before moving to Massachusetts to pursue higher education. Maureen earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Northeastern University. While at Northeastern, Maureen worked at CVS while interning at Boston Children’s Hospital, Dana Farber, and the MA Board of Pharmacy. Since graduation, Maureen’s employment experiences include CVS, inpatient pharmacy, outpatient oncology pharmacy, as well as consulting for several Massachusetts-based pharma companies. In 2013, Maureen sought a position where she could utilize the various pharmacy skills she had obtained and started working for GLFHC as the Transition of Care (TOC) outpatient clinical pharmacist. In this role she focused on providing medication education to high-risk patient groups with COPD, CHF, and diabetes. She later became the TOC inpatient pharmacist at Lawrence General Hospital providing bedside medication education and ensuring patients had access to discharge medications. In 2018, she was presented an award for Excellence in Support Staff by Lawrence Family Medicine Residency. Maureen precepts TOC for the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, gardening and spending time with her family.

Michele Matthews, PharmD, BCACP, FASHP received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston, MA. After graduation she completed her Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY-1) at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. She has been a faculty member at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences since 2002 and is currently Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice within the School of Pharmacy-Boston. She is also an advanced practice pharmacist specializing in pain management and addiction medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She serves as an academic mentor for the Residency Teaching Certificate Program that is offered through this program. In her free time, she is either rooting on her favorite sports teams or is relaxing on a beach in Aruba.

Alana Regan, PharmD, BCPP received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Western New England University. After graduation, she completed a PGY-1 residency here with GLFHC/MCPHS University, followed by a PGY-2 psychiatric pharmacy residency at the VA Boston Healthcare System. Alana then began her career as a clinical pharmacist at McLean Hospital, where she initiated various inpatient and outpatient clinical pharmacy services within the division of psychotic disorders and throughout the hospital. In 2022, Alana returned to the clinical pharmacy team at GLFHC where she is working in behavioral health and primary care. Alana precepts the PGY-1 behavioral health elective. As a Merrimack Valley native and GLFHC residency alumna, Alana is most proud to be serving the Lawrence community. Her pharmacy practice interests include psychiatry, chronic disease state management, teaching, and improving patient access. In her free time, Alana enjoys exploring new foods, activities, and destinations with her family and friends.