Current Preceptors for Pharmacy Residency Program at Central DuPage Hospital

ADMINISTRATION

Taylor Post, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy Manager
Education: Drake University
Residency: Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center, PGY1

Elaine M. Rodriguez, PharmD
System Director of Pharmacy
Education: University of Iowa

AMBULATORY CARE

Kathleen Vest, PharmD
Education: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Residency: Midwestern University, Primary Care With a Focus on Pharmacy Education, PGY1

CARDIOLOGY

Nikki Melody, BS, PharmD, BCPS
Ambulatory Cardiology Pharmacist, Heart Failure Clinic
Education: The Ohio State University
Residency:
  • PGY1: Ohio Health Riverside Methodist Hospital
  • PGY2: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Critical Care

CRITICAL CARE

Kajal Patel, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS
Education: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
Residency: Jackson Memorial Hospital, PGY1

EMERGENCY MEDICINE

Anna Niedzwiecki, PharmD, BCPS, BCEMP
PGY1 Residency Program Director
Education: Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Residency: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, PGY1

Sreemathi Palanisamy, PharmD
Education: University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St Louis
Residency: Memphis Veteran Affairs Medical Center, PGY1

Linda Zheng, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Residency: Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, PGY1

INFECTIOUS DISEASES/ADVANCED ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP

Michael Dickens, PharmD, BCIDP
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Coordinator
Education: Purdue University
Residency:
  • PGY1: Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • PGY2: Northwestern Memorial Hospital/Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Infectious Diseases
Radhika Polisetty, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP, FIDSA
Education: University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Residency:
  • PGY1: University of Pittsburgh College of Pharmacy/ University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
  • PGY2: University of Pittsburgh College of Pharmacy/University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Infectious Diseases

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Holly Jones, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy

Randie Landini, PharmD, BCPS
Education: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy

Neil Schroeder, PharmD, BCPS
Education: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
Residency: Amita Health Saint Joseph – Chicago, PGY1

Maria Zigas, PharmD, BCPS
Education: Drake University
Residency: Blessing Hospital, PGY1

ONCOLOGY

Thomas James, RPh, MS
Education: The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
Residency: The Ohio State University Hospital, Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership With Masters, PGY1 & PGY2

Tania Joseph, PharmD, BCPS
Education: University of the Pacific College of Pharmacy

Anthony Putchaven, PharmD, BCOP
Education: Purdue University

PEDIATRICS

Yafang Cheng, PharmD, BCPPS
Education: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
Residency:
  • PGY1: ProMedical Toledo Hospital/Toledo Children's Hospital
  • PGY2: UW Health/American Family Children's Hospital, Pediatrics

TRANSITIONS OF CARE

Philip Hodur, PharmD
Education: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy