Makeisha is from South Boston, Virginia and received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy in 2024. Her areas of interest include hematology/oncology, cardiology, and pediatrics. Makeisha is excited to explore her areas of interest during PGY1 residency with hopes of pursuing a PGY2 to further her clinical pharmacy knowledge. Her long-term goal is to be a well-rounded clinical pharmacist and serve at an academic medical center to continue participating in research and education. In her free time, Makeisha enjoys trying new restaurants, reading new novels, and going for long walks outdoors.

Autumn is originally from Bluff City, Tennessee. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy in 2024. Her areas of interest include critical care with an emphasis on nutrition support, emergency medicine, and transplant. Autumn’s goal is to explore various areas of pharmacy to discover her area of interest, grow in her clinical knowledge, precept pharmacy students, and serve the patients of eastern North Carolina. After completion of her PGY1 residency, her long-term goals include pursuing a PGY2 residency in an area of interest. Outside of residency, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, her husband, and two dogs. She also loves exercising, attending concerts, and traveling.

Jacob is originally from Statesville, North Carolina. He received a bachelor’s degree from Furman University and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. His areas of interest include emergency medicine and critical care, and he hopes to pursue a PGY-2 in one of those areas. Jacob is excited to become a well-rounded pharmacist throughout his PGY-1 year. His ultimate long-term goal is to be a clinical pharmacist at an academic medical center where he can precept and help develop students. In his free time, Jacob enjoys cooking, exercising, hiking, and exploring Greenville.

Sydney Kermeen is originally from Memphis, Tennessee. She received her Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Christian Brothers University and attended The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy where she received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She completed her PGY1 residency at Erlanger Health System in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and she is continuing her training at ECU Health as the PGY2 Critical Care resident. Her clinical practice interests include nutrition support, medical critical care, and trauma critical care. This year, her research will evaluate increased analgesia and sedation requirements in trauma patients with a positive urine drug screen. After residency, Dr. Kermeen plans to pursue specialty board certification and practice at an academic medical center where she can be involved in clinical and precepting opportunities. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys hiking, baking, and spending time with her dog, friends, and family.

Stephanie is originally from Glenwood, Maryland. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree in 2023 from Notre Dame of Maryland University in Baltimore, Maryland, then went on to complete her PGY1 Acute Care Residency at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She has joined the ECU Health team this cycle as the PGY2 Emergency Medicine resident. After residency, she hopes to secure a position as a clinical pharmacist within a large medical center providing care to high acuity patients. In her off time, she enjoys tending to her variety of houseplants, listening to true crime podcasts, and spending quality time with her corgi, Tater.

Jordan Osborne is originally from Richlands, Virginia. She received her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from East Tennessee State University and then attended Appalachian College of Pharmacy where she received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She completed her PGY1 residency at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee, and is continuing her training at ECU Health as the PGY2 Infectious Diseases resident. This year, her research will compare a 7-day antibiotic treatment course for Enterobacterales bacteremia with an oral beta-lactam vs a fluoroquinolone or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. After residency, Dr. Osborne plans to pursue specialty board certification, practice as an infectious diseases clinical pharmacist, and serve as a preceptor. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys going to the beach, exercising, golfing, and spending time with her fiancé, family, and friends.