Birthplace of The Asheville Project, our community has a long tradition of innovative pharmacy practice. MAHEC offers
residency training opportunities to continue this tradition. Our programs develop pharmacists who are compassionate,
competent, professional clinicians who are able to enhance or develop new ambulatory care services and who share
their skills with others by serving as effective teachers and leaders.
The PGY1 program's purpose is to build on the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to contribute to the
development of clinical pharmacists responsible for the medication-related care of patients with a wide range of
conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency
training.
Our training site is a large family medicine residency practice dedicated to quality healthcare, innovative
education, and best practice models that can be replicated nationally. MAHEC Family Medicine is the highest level
Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and part of Mission Health Partners, an accountable care organization (ACO).
Our interdisciplinary teams consists of physicians, advanced practice professionals, pharmacists, dentists,
behavioral health faculty, nurses, and public health professionals.
Highlights of our learning experiences include:
Longitudinal chronic disease state and comprehensive medication management in innovative collaborative models of
care.
A focus on rural communities and populations underserved by health care resources, both locally and internationally. Residents will gain experience in
medication assistance, volunteer in a free clinic, and participate in a medical mission trip to Honduras through
Shoulder-to-Shoulder.
An emphasis in diabetes that includes clinical and population management, educational opportunities with
community organizations, and service at a diabetes camp for children.
Clinical opportunities in geriatrics, women’s health, transitions in care, Hepatitis C, substance use
disorder, and pain.
Teaching and mentoring pharmacy students in collaboration with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Eshelman School of Pharmacy Asheville Campus.
Our Team
Anne “Andy” Warren, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Clinical Pharmacist
Program Director, Pharmacy Residency PGY1 Ambulatory Care
Assistant Professor of Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Excellence: We deliver quality activities and services that our customers and partners value.
Culture: We promote equity and inclusivity.
Integrity: We act with fairness, transparency, and the highest level of ethics.
Collaboration: We value partnerships and support interprofessional approaches.
Improvement: We continuously innovate and improve our work.
Foundational Principles
Civility: We treat all people with respect and kindness, all the time.
Inclusivity: We value the contribution of people different than ourselves and the merits of an organization that reflects differences in our teams and our community.
Empowerment: We value engagement, commitment, and ownership of MAHEC’s mission, work, and budget.
Our Commitment
MAHEC is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive place to work, learn, and receive care. MAHEC does not discriminate on the basis of socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, spiritual practice, geography, disability, or age.
Our curriculum is designed to develop well-rounded pharmacists to practice in the ambulatory care setting while allowing residents to explore their individual interests. Experiences are designed with a special emphasis on populations underserved by health care resources and educating the next generation of healthcare professionals.
In order to develop long-term relationships with patients and members of the healthcare team, the majority of the curriculum is delivered in a longitudinal fashion. In addition to the core longitudinal experiences, the curriculum consists of longitudinal elective opportunities and required focus blocks.
Core Longitudinal Experiences
Pharmacotherapy Clinic at MAHEC Family Medicine (Biltmore Campus)
Residents will work in collaboration with a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (CPP) to provide care in a busy, fully
established pharmacotherapy clinic. CPPs have prescriptive authority to manage a wide variety of chronic conditions
including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, tobacco use disorder, congestive heart failure, COPD/asthma,
depression/anxiety, osteoporosis and anticoagulation. The clinic also offers comprehensive medication management in
conjunction with Medicare Annual Wellness Visits. Additional opportunities in the management of Hepatitis C, pain,
substance use disorders, and obesity are available depending on the interest of the resident.
Pharmacotherapy Clinic at MAHEC Family Medicine (Satellite Locations)
Clinical services provided at our satellite locations are similar to those at our main Biltmore Campus. The intent of
this experience is to expose residents to smaller, more rural practices that give residents the opportunity to work more closely alongside faculty physicians.
Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Clinic
Residents will provide clinical pharmacy services using a CPP model in a Continuous Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
with a focus on geriatric syndromes.
Medication Assistance
This experience will equip residents with the skills necessary to manage the complexities of medication access for patients who are uninsured or underinsured. Residents will also explore the impact of social determinants of health on
health outcomes.
Diabetes
In addition to the clinical management of diabetes in pharmacotherapy clinic, residents will have focused time
dedicated to diabetes care. This will include:
Creating and implementing initiatives to help achieve diabetes quality measures as part of PCMH and ACO
requirements
Providing diabetes education to the community through partnering with local agencies
Participation in diabetes-focused didactics in partnership with Mission Health
Academia
Residents will have teaching assistant and didactic opportunities with the UNC-Chapel Hill Eshelman School of
Pharmacy Asheville Campus throughout the year.
Teaching Time
Residents will participate in a teaching and learning curriculum. As part of this curriculum, they will be taught
effective teaching skills, lead topic discussions with pharmacy learners, and give formal presentations to
interprofessional audiences.
Core Focus Blocks
Inpatient Family Medicine
This block will include rounding with an inpatient family practice service and
facilitating continuity of care with the outpatient setting.
Global Health
In this block, residents will participate in a two-week medical mission trip with Shoulder-to-Shoulder.
Diabetes Camp
Residents will serve as a camp counselor at a diabetes camp for children.
Elective Opportunities
Electives are built into the schedule longitudinally to allow residents to explore an area of interest or strengthen
skills gained in the core curriculum. Electives are planned individually with the residency program director.
Possible electives include (but are not limited to):
Substance Use Treatment and Opioid Stewardship
Women’s Health
Geriatrics
Transitions of Care
Psychiatry
Nutrition
Population Health Management (subject to availability)
Program Director, Pharmacy Residency PGY1 Ambulatory Care
Assistant Professor of Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Anne “Andy” Warren grew up in rural South Boston, VA. She received her undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech in Animal and Poultry Sciences and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. She went on to complete the ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency with Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Virginia and the ASHP-accredited Ambulatory Care PGY2 residency at MAHEC. During her first five years as faculty with MAHEC, Andy split her time between the inpatient Family Practice Service at Mission and the clinic at MAHEC Family Health Center. She currently serves as the PGY1 Residency Program Director and a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner for the Biltmore and Newbridge clinics. Her areas of interest include transitions of care, collaborative interdisciplinary practice, diabetes management, and population health. She and her husband met during her PGY2 year and now have a young son, an extremely sweet doodle dog, and a fixer-upper first home! Outside of work, Andy enjoys riding her horse, Triple Down, spending time with family/friends, traveling, running/hiking, and anything Disney.
Claire Austin is one of the clinical pharmacists at MAHEC dedicating her time to our Ob/Gyn and Family Medicine clinics. At Ob/Gyn, she serves as an educator for patients and providers on diabetes in pregnancy, diabetes technology, and the safety of medications in pregnancy and breast/chest feeding. In Family Medicine, she works with patients to help them understand and manage their chronic medical conditions. Claire completed her undergraduate training at UNC-Chapel Hill and attended pharmacy school at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Asheville Campus.
Program Director, Pharmacy Residency PGY2 Ambulatory Care
Director of Research, Project CARA
I was born and raised in Northern Virginia as the youngest of four into a vivacious Belgian family. Due to my love of math and science, I studied chemical engineering and Spanish at Virginia Tech. After my undergraduate education, I attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Pharmacy in Richmond, Virginia, where I continued to use my Spanish working in a free health clinic. I expanded my knowledge of the older adult population through a Certificate of Aging with the Department of Gerontology. My passion for underserved and geriatric populations drew me to MAHEC. I am extremely humbled to be part of this organization!
Beyond the pharmacy world, I am an avid traveler and love immersing myself in new cultures. I am a big fan of all Washington DC sports and the Belgian soccer team. I spend as much time as possible outside running, hiking, exploring, and surrounding myself with family and friends.
Associate Professor of Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Special Interests: Infectious disease and transitions of care
Bill Hitch is the Vice Chair of Pharmacy at MAHEC in Asheville, NC, and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Education at the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy. He received his PharmD degree from the University of North Carolina Eshelmen School of Pharmacy and completed a specialty residency in Ambulatory Care through Mission Hospital and MAHEC. Bill serves as the Assistant Director of the Pharmacy Practice Residency Program at Mission Hospital practicing in the Ambulatory Care setting and serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents. His practice is in inpatient family medicine where he rounds with physicians on the Family Practice Service at Mission Hospital. He is a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner at MAHEC Family Health Center, which has been recognized as a Level III Patient-Centered Medical Home. Areas of interest include interdisciplinary education, transitions of care, infectious disease, and global health.
Matthew Ransom, PharmD, MPH, CPP, 340B ACE, is Chair of the Department of Pharmacy at MAHEC and also serves as the Director of MAHEC’s 340B Pharmacy Services. Matt joined MAHEC in July 2021 and established the 340B program in coordination with the organization becoming a Community Health Center. He coordinated a network of contract pharmacy relationships that provide medication for MAHEC patients and contribute to the development and sustainability of medication assistance programs delivered through MAHEC’s two community pharmacies, at Biltmore and Enka/Candler. He opened the community pharmacies for retail operations in 2023. The success of these pharmacies contributes to MAHEC’s mission of improving the health of all patients in our region.
Prior to MAHEC, Matt worked at Mission Health for 14 years in the Mission Medication Assistance Program, Outpatient Clinical Pharmacy Services, and helped patients manage chronic disease as part of the Asheville Project. At Mission, Matt was recognized nationally for innovative leadership in establishing a pharmacy technician-led transitions of care program for low-income, uninsured patients discharging from the hospital. He enjoys teaching and learning with students, residents, and colleagues and started the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency program at Mission in collaboration with UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.
Matt is trained as a 340B Apexus Certified Expert (ACE). He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (2007) and a Master of Public Health from UNC Gillings School of Public Health (2020). He is a Certified Pharmacy Practitioner (CPP) in North Carolina and completed a PGY1 Residency in Ambulatory Care at Mission/MAHEC (2008). Matt’s other interests include landscaping, traveling with his family, and exploring trails and forests in Western North Carolina.
Clinical Assistant Professor, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Amanda Savage is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in the Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education. She serves as a preceptor for the Academic experiences in the PGY1 and PGY2 residency programs. After receiving her Pharm.D. from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in 2003, she spent the first 13 years of her career as a community practice pharmacist in Western North Carolina. Her clinical interests include pharmaceutical compounding, women’s health, rural health, and immunizations. As an assistant professor, her efforts have been focused on teaching within the patient care skills laboratory courses. Her academic interests include course coordination and development, objective structured clinical exams (OSCEs), and small group facilitation. She is a faculty fellow in the Center for Innovative Pharmacy Education & Research (CIPhER). Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, making and collecting pottery, and cooking (and eating) delicious food.
Regional Associate Dean at Asheville, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Mollie Scott is Regional Associate Dean for UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. She serves as the preceptor for the Academic Leadership experience for the PGY2 ambulatory care residency program. She is a graduate of Meredith College and UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, and was the inaugural resident in the Specialized Pharmacy Residency in Geriatrics at the Durham VAMC. Mollie currently serves as Director-at-Large for the ASHP Section of Ambulatory Care Practitioners Executive Committee. Her clinical interests include osteoporosis and women’s health, and she is a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner at MAHEC Family Health Center.
Pharmacy Manager, MAHEC Community Pharmacy at Biltmore
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Rachel Selinger serves as the pharmacy manager for the MAHEC Community Pharmacy at Biltmore. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from UNC-Chapel Hill, her PharmD from the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, and she completed her ambulatory care-focused PGY1 residency at MAHEC and Mission Health in Asheville, NC. She has worked with diverse patient populations at another FQHC and through her more recent role in college health as a Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist at Campus Health at UNC-Chapel Hill, where she served the campus community for over 10 years. Her professional interests include improving medication access for underserved and vulnerable populations, diabetes and chronic disease management, gender-affirming healthcare, contraception and women’s health, and professional pharmacy education.
Casey Wells' passion for helping to manage chronic conditions for vulnerable patient populations began with foundational experiences at a small-town community pharmacy and an Internal Medicine Clinic. She completed two years of pharmacy residency at MAHEC focused on serving rural and underserved patients in Western North Carolina. Currently, Casey works in the MAHEC Internal Medicine and Endocrinology clinic with a primary focus on diabetes and technology. She serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and internal medicine medical residents. Beyond pharmacy, Casey enjoys volleyball, running, hiking, and traveling.
Program Director, Pharmacy Residency PGY2 Geriatrics
Co-Director, MAHEC Center for Healthy Aging
Associate Professor of Clinical Education, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Tasha Woodall graduated with her PharmD from Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, in 2011. She moved to Asheville to complete her residency in ambulatory care with Mission Health and MAHEC and started as faculty at MAHEC in 2012. She serves as Co-Director of MAHEC’s Center for Healthy Aging and program director for a PGY2 specialty residency in geriatrics. She is an Associate Professor of Clinical Education for UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy and a Clinical Associate Professor for UNC School of Medicine. Tasha is a Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist and has served on the Board of Directors for the Council on Aging of Buncombe County and the Public Policy Committee for the American Geriatrics Society as well as chaired the Chronic Care Practice Forum for the North Carolina Association of Pharmacists. Outside of work, Tasha enjoys hiking and camping with her husband, dog, and two kids and enjoying all the great food and live music that Asheville has to offer.
Alumni Testimonials
Why did you choose the MAHEC PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program?
"MAHEC was the only program that met all of my needs and interests when I was looking for ambulatory care programs as a pharmacy student. I was able to graduate school and jump immediately into ambulatory care instead of doing a more traditional PGY1. The program offered the opportunity to go to Honduras, atten a diabetes camp, and other unique experiences. I was drawn to the culture and innovative care!"
— Olivia Caron, Class of 2020
"I was eager to pursue ambulatory care residency at MAHEC because of the longitudinal experiences—I was able to explore many different clinical areas while maintaining long-term relationships with patients, preceptors, and providers."
— Abby Bechtol, Class of 2023
"I chose MAHEC because of the clear focus on helping underserved communities and having fully integrated clinical pharmacy services. The blend of this PGY1 aligning with my personal and professional values made it such a wonderful fit, and far exceeded my expectations! The broad scope of practice in NC also made MAHEC stand out to me, as pharmacists here are always pushing to provide more comprehensive, high-quality care to their patients."
— Roshni Pattabiraman, Class of 2023
"I chose to do the MAHEC PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program because of its emphasis on chronic disease state management and working with underserved populations. The longitudinal schedule of the program allowed me to see patients multiple times throughout the year, giving me the opportunity to build strong patient-provider relationships and the confidence to be a member of their healthcare team."
— Anna Hale, Class of 2024
What makes MAHEC a great place to train and practice pharmacy?
"There are so many great teachers at MAHEC that go beyond the pharmacy department. It is so much fun to train in such an inclusive and integrated environment. Pharmacist are an integral part of the organization and able to work at the top of their licenses."
— Olivia Caron, Class of 2020
"MAHEC has had an established pharmacotherapy department for many years, which means that the pharmacists here have established trust with patients and providers across the organization. Pharmacists at MAHEC are the go-to medication experts, and feeling like my team could rely on me during my residency allowed me to grow into an independent practitioner."
— Abby Bechtol, Class of 2023
"The best part about MAHEC is its providers—between eager Family Medicine residents, attendings who want you to learn (and learn from you), and brilliant clinical pharmacists that are so supportive, it is tough to think of a better place to be as a resident. The goal is always for residents to be learning, growing, and teaching, and this is very centric to MAHEC’s approach with both patients and providers."
— Roshni Pattabiraman, Class of 2023
"Where to start?! At MAHEC, not only is there a well-established pharmacotherapy team but it continues to grow and develop new ways to help patients. For example, outside of the pharmacotherapy clinic (DM, HTN, AWV, Coumadin, etc.), pharmacists can be involved in the management of women’s health, substance use disorder, gender health clinic, transitions of care, hepatis C, HIV PreP at the Health Department, and more—allowing you to experience ambulatory care pharmacy in a variety of different settings! Pharmacists are seen as valued members of the healthcare team amongst other professionals. Also, in the pharmacotherapy department, we have a team of amazing pharmacy technicians who assist patients with medication access needs such as applying for patient assistance programs. In addition, MAHEC Family Medicine and Internal Medicine are home to many medical residents, creating a comfortable learning atmosphere from both pharmacy preceptors and physicians you will work with in the clinic."
— Anna Hale, Class of 2024
What was your relationship like with faculty within the Department of Pharmacotherapy?
"MAHEC faculty became family almost instantly. I remember the warm, welcoming feeling I received when I interviewed that continues to surround me as a faculty member today. I always felt like I could go to any faculty member at any time to ask a question or receive mentorship."
— Olivia Caron, Class of 2020
"I feel very fortunate to have the great mentorships and friendships with the faculty in our department. It's been several years since I graduated and I still seek out advice from my mentors at MAHEC. The faculty always have my best interests at heart and have helped me transition from resident to practicing pharmacist throughout the last few years."
— Alice Jiang, Class of 2020
"I always felt challenged but supported by faculty within the department. Working with such an ambitious and motivated team encouraged me to stay ambitious and motivated as well. As mentors, the faculty also facilitated my well-being regularly by caring for me as a whole person."
— Abby Bechtol, Class of 2023
"The pharmacotherapy department is filled with supportive staff who value your goals and will take an active role in helping you achieve them. At the start of residency, there is a retreat where you have the opportunity to meet and get to know members of your team. The resident office is located right around the corner from the offices of your preceptors, who have always welcomed and encouraged me to stop by their office or contact them with any questions. The preceptors within the Department of Pharmacotherapy are truly invested in your well-being and teaching you the skills you need to become a confident clinician, all while respecting you as a valued member of the pharmacy team."
— Anna Hale, Class of 2024
How did the MAHEC PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program prepare you for your current job?
"I loved MAHEC so much that I stayed on! I could not have been better prepared for this position having trained from experts in a variety of fields from geriatrics to substance use disorders."
— Olivia Caron, Class of 2020
"My first job after graduation was in an ambulatory/managed care setting for a large hospital system, and I am now working as an inpatient clinical staff pharmacist for a remote/rural hospital. I share this because both positions are very different than the MAHEC PGY1 program setting, but I felt prepared for both because the skills that I learned in residency extended beyond practicing in the ambulatory care setting. Although the focus of the MAHEC PGY1 program is ambulatory care, the emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking have greatly helped me adapt to my career endeavors, as well as the many electives and other learning opportunities offered. I am also grateful for the experiences I had with the emphasis on rural settings for our PGY1 program because my current work in Guam has many similarities and challenges."
— Alice Jiang, Class of 2020
"Residency at MAHEC has prepared me for the future by building my confidence—I know I can be a valuable member of any interdisciplinary team."
— Abby Bechtol, Class of 2023
I was raised on a fourth-generation family farm outside of Winchester, VA and completed my undergraduate degree in biochemistry at Virginia Tech. Go Hokies! Following undergrad, I obtained my Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and could not be more excited to be moving back to the Blue Ridge Mountains to continue my pharmacy training at MAHEC! Throughout my rotations as a student, I fell in love with ambulatory care practice because of the opportunity to build relationships with patients and care for their needs over the long-haul. I put an emphasis on a team-based approach to patient care by including not only multiple health care professions, but also the patient, caregivers, and family members as a part of the team to ensure the best outcome for every individual. My passions lie in managing diabetes, chronic cardiovascular diseases, and substance use disorders and I am excited to acquire more experience in these areas during my time at MAHEC.
My hobbies outside of pharmacy include trivia nights with friends, reading fantasy, mystery, and sci-fi novels, running, hiking, and watching sports (particularly hockey, go Caps!). Feel free to reach out to me at garrett.allegra@mahec.net at any time!
I was raised in Saratoga Springs, NY, and made the 8-hour move to Pittsburgh, PA for school. I completed the 2+4 program with the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and graduated with an Area of Concentration in Global Health (Hail to Pitt!). Throughout pharmacy school I found a great passion towards working for underserved communities and ambulatory care. More specifically, I gained appreciation for holistic patient care and evaluating social determinants of health. My clinical interests include global health/health disparities, diabetes management, women’s health, and substance use disorders. I am beyond grateful and excited to join the pharmacy team at MAHEC this year.
Outside of the pharmacy world, you can find me at concerts, trying a new craft, reading, or exploring coffee shops. Feel free to reach out to me anytime at caroline.mckenna@mahec.net!
I grew up all around the Midwest, but mostly in Cincinnati, OH. I completed my undergraduate degree at Washington and Lee University, in Lexington, VA, and then went on to pharmacy school at Ohio State University where I graduated in 2022. I had always been interested in pharmacy growing up, and when I discovered ambulatory care during a summer internship, I knew it was the perfect fit for me. I am encouraged by the ability to form relationships with my patients over the long term and maintain continuity of care. Throughout pharmacy school, I developed interests in public health, substance use disorders, and harm reduction. I was drawn to MAHEC in part for the diverse opportunities and longitudinal program, but also for their status as an FQHC-lookalike and the ability to care for marginalized patients. When I am not in the clinic, I have loved exploring the Blue Ridge and finding new spots to see live music around Asheville. Feel free to reach out to me at abby.bechtol@mahec.net.
Program Director, Pharmacy Residency PGY2 Ambulatory Care
Director of Research, Project CARA
I was born and raised in Northern Virginia as the youngest of four into a vivacious Belgian family. Due to my love of math and science, I studied chemical engineering and Spanish at Virginia Tech. After my undergraduate education, I attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Pharmacy in Richmond, Virginia, where I continued to use my Spanish working in a free health clinic. I expanded my knowledge of the older adult population through a Certificate of Aging with the Department of Gerontology. My passion for underserved and geriatric populations drew me to MAHEC. I am extremely humbled to be part of this organization!
Beyond the pharmacy world, I am an avid traveler and love immersing myself in new cultures. I am a big fan of all Washington DC sports and the Belgian soccer team. I spend as much time as possible outside running, hiking, exploring, and surrounding myself with family and friends.
I was born and raised in Louisville. I stayed in Kentucky to attend college at Western Kentucky University where I studied chemistry and Spanish. I was fortunate enough to study abroad in college in Segovia, Spain where I developed a love for Spanish culture and language. After graduation, I moved to North Carolina to begin pharmacy school at the University of North Carolina.
I fell in love with Asheville and MAHEC after spending a summer as an intern at MAHEC between my second and third year of pharmacy school. I am passionate about serving rural underserved communities, and I enjoy working on an interdisciplinary primary care team to provide patients with wonderful care. I feel very fortunate to be spending my residency experience at MAHEC.
In my spare time I enjoy running, hiking, traveling, music, crafts, and watching University of Kentucky basketball. Feel free to contact me with any questions about the program at Mackenzie.Farrar@mahec.net.
I was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH, and then moved to the heart of Indianapolis, IN, to complete my Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Butler University. During my time in pharmacy school, I had several experiences in both the inpatient and community settings that allowed me to identify my passions for direct patient care and long-term management of patients’ health. While on clinical rotations, I found that ambulatory care was the perfect setting for me to continue to develop these passions. Throughout pharmacy school, I found deep joy in working with underserved populations, in transitions of care settings, and ultimately helping patients navigate our ever-growing/changing health care systems. I am extremely excited to serve at MAHEC and help marginalized communities of North Carolina. Outside of pharmacy, I love to exercise, explore new coffee shops, and play with my dog! Feel free to reach out to me at anna.hale@mahec.net.
I grew up in Gaithersburg, Maryland (suburbs of Washington DC), and received my undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology with a minor in music from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. I received my doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in May 2018.
My passions include direct patient care, mental health, and chronic disease management, particularly in the geriatric population. I also have a lifelong commitment to community service, especially with underserved populations, and our active duty and veteran populations. I am very excited and humbled to be joining MAHEC for my PGY1 pharmacy residency to pursue training in these areas of passion.
Outside of work, I enjoy running, hiking, traveling, pottery, and spending time with friends and family. My husband and I have a goal to explore every state and national park in the United States of America! Feel free to contact me with any questions about the program at Alice.Jiang@mahec.net.
I was born and raised in a small town in Pennsylvania and received my Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Pittsburgh in 2022. My passions include working with Spanish-speaking patients, serving disadvantaged communities, and academia! I am a value-driven person who believes in equity, providing compassionate care, and the right to education, and am committed to creating a career that mirrors this. I am extremely grateful to be a part of the MAHEC team, and am excited to grow as a clinician! Outside of work, I love to read, do puzzles, bake, and spend time outside walking and hiking. If you have any questions, feel free to email me at roshni.patt@mahec.net!
I graduated with my PharmD from Purdue University College of Pharmacy after completing my bachelor’s degree in biology and business from Indiana University. During pharmacy school, I was active in APhA-ASP at both the local and national levels as well as Phi Lambda Sigma and Rho Chi.
I completed a year long internship at a federally qualified health center in Delphi, Indiana that cultivated my passion for ambulatory care and rural health. I am also interested in opioid stewardship, academia, and advocating for underserved populations. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to explore all of these interests at MAHEC.
Outside of pharmacy, my personal interests include traveling, hiking, NFL Sundays (Go Browns!), Indiana Hoosier basketball, playing with my dog, and spending time with my family and friends. I'm excited to explore Asheville and Western North Carolina. Feel free to contact me with any questions about the program at Gwen.Seamon@mahec.net.
I was born and raised in a small town in South Jersey, right outside of Philadelphia. I attended undergrad at Rowan University and then made the big move to Asheville, NC to attend the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. My passions and interests include primary care, diabetes management, and geriatrics, with a big emphasis on interdisciplinary care. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue my pharmacy training with MAHEC, and spend another year in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina! Outside of pharmacy, I enjoy trivia nights with friends, exploring new nurseries and plant shops, and dog-sitting on the weekends. Feel free to email me anytime at haley.simkins@mahec.net!
I am originally from Greensboro, NC. My love for volleyball took me to Furman University in Greenville, SC, for my undergraduate degree where I studied Health Sciences. Then, I came back to my home state to attend the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Foundational experiences at a small-town community pharmacy and an Internal Medicine Clinic helped me recognize that my pharmacy passion is to help manage chronic conditions for vulnerable patient populations. I have since directed my time and effort toward providing interdisciplinary care to indigent populations within North Carolina through volunteer work and completing two years of pharmacy residency focused on serving rural and underserved patients in Western North Carolina. While at MAHEC, I created a medication assistance elective for residents and students, completed a grant through the Office of Rural Health to justify the addition of a full-time medication access technician, lectured on medication assistance in the Ambulatory Care Scholars Program, and developed pharmacy services for our Internal Medicine clinic. I am truly humbled to be part of this organization and direct my career to focus on underserved patients in Western North Carolina!
Beyond pharmacy, I love volleyball, running, hiking, and traveling. Please feel free to contact me at casey.wells@mahec.net.
I was born and raised in Westerville, OH (just outside of Columbus) and attended Northwestern University for undergrad, where I studied biochemistry, psychology and Spanish. I moved to North Carolina in 2016 to pursue my PharmD at UNC – Chapel Hill and start on my path to becoming a pharmacist.
My clinical interests lie within the worlds of ambulatory care and the geriatric population. I was very lucky to grow up with all four of my grandparents in Ohio, and I feel especially comfortable working with the older generation. After experiencing a rotation at MAHEC during my fourth year of pharmacy school, I knew that I’d found the perfect place to complete residency and pursue these passions further.
Outside of pharmacy, I love going to concerts (especially bluegrass and folk), playing piano, reading, traveling, trying my hand at interior design, and spending time with my family, friends and my boxer, Margie. Feel free to contact me at Emma.Williams@mahec.net!
MAHEC
Pharmacists are integral members of the care team at MAHEC, including MAHEC's four family health centers, an internal medicine practice, an Ob/Gyn practice, a dental practice, a certified community behavorial health clinic, home-based primary care, and two continuous care retirement communities in Asheville. MAHEC pharmacists provide comprehensive medication management services for needs related to anticoagulation, diabetes, osteoporosis, HIV, hepatitis C, opioid and substance use disorders, safe pain management, transitions of care, and pharmacotherapy for acute and chronic conditions. MAHEC patients see clinical pharmacists for many reasons including insulin titration, managing and accessing medications, device training, and Medicare Annual Wellness Visits. Our practice model has been recognized nationally in numerous publications and presentations.
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Asheville Campus
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Asheville Campus is located on the campus of UNC Asheville and maintains close ties with UNC Health Sciences at MAHEC, which houses programs affiliated with UNC's schools of medicine, public health and dentistry. All of these programs emphasize care for patients who are historically underserved, place-based and rural learning, and interprofessional education and practice. The Asheville Campus has 30 student pharmacists in each cohort, world-class faculty members and researchers, and dedicated student-centered staff members in administration and educational technology. The Asheville Campus partners with MAHEC to offer PGY2 residency programs in ambulatory care and geriatrics and with Mission Health to offer PGY2 residencies in ambulatory care, emergency department, and administration.
Application Requirements
Three letters of recommendation completed through PhORCAS.
Personal Statement. This is one of the most important components of the application. Applicants should
specifically address how this residency matches your interests and career goals.
Eligibility for North Carolina licensure. NC licensure by July 1st is encouraged.
Please note that MAHEC does not sponsor a visa, so all international pharmacy graduate applicants must possess a
current/valid visa option or other status governed by the U.S. Immigration Regulations to participate in a GME
program.
Dates
November
Applications may be submitted through PhORCAS
January 1st
Application deadline
VISA Sponsorship
MAHEC does not directly sponsor residents or fellows that need a J-1 Sponsorship VISA. Non-U.S. citizen applicants needing visa sponsorship must secure this directory from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). The ECFMG is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to sponsor foreign national physicians for the J-1 Exchange Visitor visa for the purpose of participating in U.S. programs of graduate medical education or training. ECFMG is designated by the U.S. Department of State as a BridgeUSA sponsor for J-1 exchange visitor physicians enrolled in accredited programs of graduate medical education or training, or advanced research programs (involving primarily observation, consultation, teaching, or research). Although many universities and research institutions in the United States are authorized to sponsor exchange visitors as research scholars, ECFMG is the sole sponsor of J-1 physicians in clinical training programs.
Questions regarding VISA Sponsorship should be directed to the GME office at 828-232-2946 or gme@mahec.net.
Anne “Andy” Warren, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Kelci Dishner, AS
Claire Austin, PharmD, BCACP, CPP
Olivia Caron, PharmD, BCACP, CPP
Bill Hitch, PharmD, BCPS, CPP
Matt Ransom, PharmD, MPH, CPP, 340B ACE
Amanda Savage, PharmD
Mollie Scott, PharmD, BCACP, CPP, FASHP
Rachel Selinger, PharmD, BCACP, CPP, CDCES
Casey Wells, PharmD
Tasha Woodall, PharmD, BCGP, CPP
Anthony “Garrett” Allegra, PharmD
Caroline McKenna, PharmD
Abby Bechtol, PharmD
Mackenzie Farrar, PharmD
Anna Hale, PharmD
Alice Jiang, PharmD
Roshni Pattabiraman, PharmD
Gwen Seamon, PharmD
Haley Simkins, PharmD
Casey Wells, PharmD
Emma Williams, PharmD