Current Residents

Lindsay Klesta, PharmD

Lindsay Klesta Email: lindsay.klesta@nm.org

Hometown: Aurora, IL

College of pharmacy and graduating year: MCPHS University Class of 2025

Professional interests: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care

Residency project: Retrospective analysis of adverse effects of undiluted intravenous push levetiracetam and lacosamide.

Why did you decide to pursue a residency? I decided to pursue residency to learn and grow as a clinical pharmacist and to specialize in emergency medicine.

Plans after completion of PGY1? I hope to complete a PGY2 in emergency medicine at a Level I Trauma Center.

Hobbies and interests? I love reading, dancing, being outdoors and doing yoga.


CJ Matias, PharmD

Christian Matias Email: christian.matias@nm.org

Hometown: Aurora, IL

College of pharmacy and graduating year: Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Class of 2025


Professional interests: Infectious Disease, Administration

Residency project: Evaluation of Pharmacist Adherence to the Institutional IV to Enteral Conversion Protocol in a Community Hospital.

Why did you decide to pursue a residency? I chose to do a residency because I want to experience various areas of hospital pharmacy while working with other healthcare professionals. Continuing to learn and grow as a new pharmacist is very important to me, and pursuing a residency will help me achieve my goals.

Plans after completion of PGY1? I wish to continue improving and developing my clinical skills in any setting I end up in, whether a PGY-2 or as a hospital pharmacist.

Hobbies and interests? Outside of pharmacy, I enjoy golfing, playing video games, reviewing restaurants, and watching Chicago sports!