Faculty

Muskegon PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency

A group of medical residents in scrubs stand in a hallway. One woman is closer than the rest and she's smiling at the camera.

Meet the faculty members of the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency at Trinity Health Muskegon, Graduate Medical Education.

Program Director

Carolyn (Carrie) Jung, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP

Academic Geriatrics, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program Director

Carolyn (Carrie) Jung, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP

Academic Geriatrics, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency Program Director

Pharmacy School

Purdue University

Post-Graduate/Residency Training/Education

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Wishard Health Services, Indianapolis, Ind.
PGY2 Pharmacotherapy Residency, Community Health Network/Butler University, Indianapolis, Ind.

Current Interests, Research, or Professional Interests

My clinical interests include ambulatory care, geriatrics, precepting/preceptor development and factors contributing to non-adherence.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children. We enjoy hiking, playing games, movie nights and hanging out with neighbors. I also enjoy volunteering at church and local non-profits, reading, going to the beach and attending events in my community.

Faculty

Jessica Benzer, PharmD, BCACP

Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist Supervisor, Grand Rapids

Jessica Benzer, PharmD, BCACP

Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist Supervisor, Grand Rapids

Pharmacy School

Ferris State University

Post-Graduate/Residency Training/Education

PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Current Interests, Research, or Professional Interests

My practice involves oversite over our ambulatory care team composed of pharmacists, interns and technicians. This includes recruitment and training, design of our clinical model and oversite of performance. In addition to this role, I serve the medical group as an educator, policy owner, formulary manager and medication safety specialist. My interests include research and development in ambulatory care with a focus on medication safety, public health and underserved populations.

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work

I spend most of my time with my husband, daughter, and two sweet dogs. I love travel, reading, cooking, camping, gardening, and home design.

Kayla Burns, PharmD

Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist Supervisor, Muskegon

Kayla Burns, PharmD

Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist Supervisor, Muskegon

Pharmacy School

Ferris State University

Post-Graduate/Residency Training/Education

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Mich.

Current Interests, Research, or Professional Interests

Rural Health, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Administration

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work

I enjoy running, reading, the beach and spending time with my husband and 3 children.

Elizabeth (Liz) Cipcic, PharmD

Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, & OB/GYN Residency Clinics

Elizabeth (Liz) Cipcic, PharmD

Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, & OB/GYN Residency Clinics

Pharmacy School

Ferris State University

Post-Graduate/Residency Training/Education

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Trinity Health Muskegon, Muskegon, Mich.
PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency, Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, N.C.

Current Interests, Research, or Professional Interests

Underserved Patient Populations, Medical Resident Education

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work

I enjoy being outside as much as possible – even just a simple walk with my dog around the neighborhood (sometimes the kids and husband are invited too). I'm also a voracious reader and enjoy audiobooks during my daily commute!

Brandon Cushman, PharmD

Primary Care, Heart Failure Clinics

Brandon Cushman, PharmD

Primary Care, Heart Failure Clinics

Pharmacy School

Ferris State University

Post-Graduate/Residency Training/Education

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Trinity Health Muskegon, Muskegon, Mich.

Current Interests, Research, or Professional Interests

Heart Failure, Asthma/COPD

Julie Earby, PharmD, BCACP

Trinity Health Alliance

Julie Earby, PharmD, BCACP

Trinity Health Alliance

Pharmacy School

Ferris State University

Current Interests, Research, or Professional Interests

Quality, Population Health, Cost Containment

Lindy Farwig, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Coordinator, PGY1 Residency Program Director

Lindy Farwig, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Coordinator, PGY1 Residency Program Director

Pharmacy School

Ferris State University

Post-Graduate/Residency Training/Education

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Trinity Health Muskegon, Muskegon, Mich.

Current Interests, Research, or Professional Interests

Layered Learning Model, Preceptor Development, Mentorship

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work

Enjoying the Lakeshore area, going to the beach and boating. I love reading and hiking in the State Parks.

Kaitlyn Fett, PharmD, BCACP

Primary Care

Kaitlyn Fett, PharmD, BCACP

Primary Care

Pharmacy School

Ferris State University

Post-Graduate/Residency Training/Education

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Trinity Health Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Mich.
PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency, Trinity Health Muskegon, Muskegon, Mich.

Current Interests, Research, or Professional Interests

Primary Care, Medication Access

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work

Most of my free time is spent with my family or planning a trip to Disney.

Tawnie Liptak, PharmD, BC-ADM

Primary Care, Anticoagulation Clinics

Tawnie Liptak, PharmD, BC-ADM

Primary Care, Anticoagulation Clinics

Pharmacy School

Ferris State University

Post-Graduate/Residency Training/Education

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Trinity Health Muskegon, Muskegon, Mich.

Current Interests, Research, or Professional Interests

Anticoagulation, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Precepting Students & Residents

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work

Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, spending time with friends, traveling, trying new restaurants or coffee shops, audiobooks, playing board/card games, yard work, organization, and spending time with my husband and our two kids.

Autumn Neff, PharmD

Primary Care, Anticoagulation Clinics

Autumn Neff, PharmD

Primary Care, Anticoagulation Clinics

Pharmacy School

Ferris State University

Post-Graduate/Residency Training/Education

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, San Francisco VAMC, San Francisco, Calif.
PGY2 Geriatric Pharmacy Residency, Mountain Area Health Education Center/UNC, Asheville, N.C.

Current Interests, Research, or Professional Interests

Geriatrics, Osteoporosis, Deprescribing, Precepting students and residents

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work

I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two kids. I am an avid reader and crafter. I enjoy crocheting, paper crafts and quilting. I also enjoy playing board/card games and playing dungeons and dragons.

Tyler Nichols, PharmD,BCPS

Primary Care, Anticoagulation Clinics

Tyler Nichols, PharmD,BCPS

Primary Care, Anticoagulation Clinics

Pharmacy School

University of Florida

Post-Graduate/Residency Training/Education

PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Mich.

Current Interests, Research, or Professional Interests

Diabetes, Asthma/COPD

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work

Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my wife, 3 kids and dog. We like to go swimming at the pool, play at the park and spend time playing in our backyard. I enjoy hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors.