Meet our Residents

PGY1 Pharmacy Residents

Dr. Savanna Brinkman

Dr. Savanna Brinkman

Dr. Savanna Brinkman is currently serving as a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at St. Elizabeth Healthcare – Dearborn. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in 2024. She garnered experience from working inpatient at St. Francis Hospital, Bartlett and Regional One Health while maintaining outpatient work with Kroger. Upon completion of her PGY1 residency, Savanna aspires to pursue a PGY2 in pharmacogenomics, critical care, or emergency medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling for food and art, reading, and crocheting sweaters for her cats.

Dr. Mickie Doane

Dr. Mickie Doane

Dr. Mickie Doane is currently serving as a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at St. Elizabeth Healthcare – Edgewood. He completed his undergraduate course work and earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Cincinnati. During pharmacy school, Mickie worked as an intern at St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s Edgewood Inpatient Pharmacy. Mickie plans to pursue a career as a clinical pharmacist in critical care or internal medicine and obtain board certification. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring restaurants around Cincinnati, hiking, and running.

Dr. Sophia Freeman

Dr. Sophia Freeman

Dr. Sophia Freeman is currently serving as a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at St. Elizabeth Healthcare – Edgewood. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy in 2024. Prior to residency, Sophia worked as an inpatient Pharmacy Intern at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Upon completion of her PGY1 residency, she hopes to pursue a PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency and obtain board certification. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring new restaurants, and Bengals season.

Dr. Dan Giller

Dr. Dan Giller

Dr. Dan Giller is currently serving as a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at St. Elizabeth Healthcare – Florence. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy. Prior to pharmacy school, Dan completed a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at the University of Cincinnati. During pharmacy school, Dan gained experience as an intern at CVS Health and The Christ Hospital inpatient pharmacy. His special interests include ambulatory care with a focus on diabetes and psychiatry. Outside of work, he likes to spend time with his family and friends, traveling and cheering on all Cincinnati sports teams.

Dr. Lauren Jenkins

Dr. Lauren Jenkins

Dr. Lauren Jenkins is currently serving as a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at St. Elizabeth Healthcare – Edgewood. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy. Prior to pharmacy school, Lauren completed a Bachelor’s and a Master of Science in Chemistry at Eastern Kentucky University. During pharmacy school, Lauren gained experience as an intern at University of Cincinnati Medical Center inpatient and Specialty Pharmacy. Her special interests include oncology, psychiatry and ambulatory care. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her parents, going to thrift and antique stores with her friends, building Lego sets with her husband, and playing with her two cats, Pepper and Goose.

Dr. Kacey M. Lefevers

Dr. Kacey M. Lefevers

Dr. Kacey M. Lefevers is currently serving as a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at St. Elizabeth Healthcare – Edgewood. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy in 2024. Before attending pharmacy school, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Eastern Kentucky University. After completing PGY1 residency, she hopes to pursue a career as a NICU pharmacist. In her spare time, Kacey enjoys cooking traditional family recipes, traveling, and raising her dog, Derby May.

Dr. Winter Stadtlander

Dr. Winter Stadtlander

Dr. Winter Stadtlander is currently serving as a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at St. Elizabeth Healthcare – Fort Thomas. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy. During pharmacy school, Winter gained experience as an intern at University of Cincinnati Hoxworth Outpatient pharmacy. Her special interests include oncology and ambulatory care. Following the completion of her PGY1 residency she intends to pursue a career as an inpatient clinical pharmacist in oncology. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, hanging with her dogs (Timo and Kaia) and visiting new restaurants.

Dr. Sana Tahbazof

Dr. Sana Tahbazof

Dr. Sana Tahbazof is currently serving as a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at St. Elizabeth Healthcare – Edgewood. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy in 2024. During pharmacy school, Sana worked as an intern at Chicago Mount Sinai Inpatient Pharmacy. Upon completion of her PGY1 residency, Sana hopes to pursue a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in oncology or ambulatory care pharmacy. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new recipes, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

PGY2 Pharmacy Residents

Dr. Mayeesha Ahmed

Dr. Mayeesha Ahmed

Dr. Mayeesha Ahmed is currently serving as a PGY2 Clinical Pharmacogenomics Pharmacy Resident at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, OH. Upon completion of her residency training, Dr. Ahmed hopes to pursue a career as an ambulatory care pharmacist specializing in pharmacogenomics. Outside of pharmacy, Mayeesha enjoys spending time with her family and friends, painting and crafting, visiting museums, and live music.

Dr. Lauren Auteri

Dr. Lauren Auteri

Dr. Lauren Auteri is currently serving as a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident after completing her PGY1 training at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. She completed her undergraduate course work at the University of Kentucky before earning her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Cincinnati. During pharmacy school, Lauren worked as an intern at St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s Edgewood inpatient pharmacy. Lauren plans to pursue a career as a clinical pharmacist in ambulatory care and obtain board certification. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring restaurants around Cincinnati (especially those that are dog-friendly), and traveling when possible.

Dr. Emily Bales

Dr. Emily Bales

Dr. Emily Bales is a PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy resident at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2023. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in 2024. In her spare time, she enjoys art, music, playing disc golf, exploring nature and spending time with her dog, husband and family.

Dr. Chelsea Fuller

Dr. Chelsea Fuller

Dr. Chelsea Fuller is currently serving as a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident with St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Chelsea completed her undergraduate coursework at Northern Kentucky University before earning her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy in 2023. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. Prior to residency, Chelsea gained experience as an intern at Kroger Pharmacy and The Christ Hospital inpatient pharmacy. In her spare time, she enjoys car shows, seeking out new local restaurants, and watching reality TV.