Clinical Faculty
Memorial Hospital’s pharmacy residency provides a well-rounded experience and opportunities to learn from a variety of highly-qualified clinical faculty.
Director of Pharmacy
Ryan Birk, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Director of Pharmacy
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, SIUE School of Pharmacy
PharmD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency, The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC)
PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency, The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC)
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PGY1 Residency Program Director
Kacie Ballantini Monson, PharmD, BCPS
Program Director, PGY1 Residency
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, SIUE School of Pharmacy
Clinical Specialist, Internal Medicine/Cardiology
PharmD, St. Louis College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency, VA St. Louis Health Care System – John Cochran Division
PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency, VA St. Louis Health Care System – John Cochran Division
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PGY1 Residency Coordinator
Sarah Burmeister, PharmD, BCPS
Coordinator, PGY1 Residency
Lead Clinical Pharmacist
PharmD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency, Memorial Medical Center – Springfield, IL
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Michael Geisler, PharmD, BCPS
Coordinator, PGY1 Residency
Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Coordinator
Protestant Memorial Medical Center, Inc.
BJC Healthcare Anti-Infective Panel, Co-Chair
PharmD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center – Indianapolis, IN
Residency Program Clinical Preceptors
Shelby Dorrell, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
PharmD, St. Louis College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency, St. Louis College of Pharmacy/Mercy Hospital St. Louis
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Lauren Eversgerd, PharmD, BCACP
Clinical Pharmacist, Transitional Care Clinic
PharmD, St. Louis College of Pharmacy
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Marianne Hall, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy Supervisor
PharmD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency, Christian Hospital – St. Louis, MO
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Mallory Krutke, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
PharmD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency, Florida Hospital Heartland Medical Center
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Ryan Massey, PharmD
Pharmacy Supervisor
PharmD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
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Brian Mann, PharmD
Pharmacy Manager
PharmD, St. Louis College of Pharmacy
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John Miller, PharmD
IS Pharmacist, Lead
PharmD, Saint Louis College of Pharmacy
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Leah Ogle, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Clinical Specialist, Emergency Medicine
PharmD, University of Tennessee of Health and Science Center
PGY1 Residency, VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System – Nashville, TN
PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center – Brooklyn, NY
Fellowship Health Outcomes Research – Cincinnati, OH
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Amanda Santini, PharmD, BCPS
Pharmacy Supervisor
PharmD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
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Michael D. Schmidt, PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Specialist, Critical Care
PharmD, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency, Saint Louis University Hospital
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Bailey Vardsveen, PharmD, MHA, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist Lead
PharmD, St. Louis College of Pharmacy
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John Vardsveen, PharmD, BCNP, BCEMP
Clinical Pharmacist, Lead
PharmD, St. Louis College of Pharmacy
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2024-25 Resident Profiles
Kaitlyn Tammen, PharmD
Kaitlyn is originally from Lexington, IL and graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a Doctorate in Pharmacy. Her current professional interests include emergency medicine, infectious disease, and internal medicine. After her PGY-1 residency, her goal is to become a clinical pharmacist within the community and pursue her passion of being a collaborative member of the healthcare team to impact patient care by optimizing therapy. Kaitlyn looks forward to furthering her pharmaceutical knowledge and experience through Memorial Hospital.

Pharmacy Residency
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Pharmacy Residency Application
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Resident Learning Experiences and Activities
Memorial has a variety of rotations and activities to ensure a well-rounded resident experience.