PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency: New River Valley

We participate in the ASHP-associated Pharmacy Online Residency Centralized Application Service (PhORCAS) for applications and the National Matching Service (NMS) for the residency matching process.

Please submit the following REQUIRED documents through the PhORCAS system by JANUARY 5:

• Letter of Intent
• Curriculum vitae
• Minimum of three (3) letters of recommendation
• Pharmacy school transcripts, undergraduate transcript (if available)

ASHP Code: 38042

NMS Match Code: 273015

Virtual interviews for invited applicants will occur in late January through February.

For additional information about this PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency program, please contact:

Chad Alvarez, Pharm.D., M.B.A.
PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency Program Director
cealvarez@carilionclinic.org
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
2900 Lamb Circle
Christiansburg, VA 24073

Andrew Tarasidis, PharmD
PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Coordinator
Antarasidis@carilionclinic.org
Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
2900 Lamb Circle
Christiansburg, VA 24073

Carilion is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

• Kelly Mills, Pharm.D. BCACP.
  • Position: Ambulatory Clinic Pharmacist
  • Learning experience: Ambulatory Care
  • Education:
    • Pharmacy school: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
    • PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: VA Medical Center, Washington, D.C.

• Chad Alvarez, Pharm.D. MBA.
  • Position: System Pharmacy Director. Residency Program Director
  • Learning experience: Administration
  • Education:
    • Pharmacy school: Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy

• Jeremy Boltz, Pharm.D. BCPS
  • Position: Adjunct Professor, Appalachian College of Pharmacy
  • Learning experience: Teaching
  • Education:
    • Pharmacy school: Appalachian College of Pharmacy
    • PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: Appalachian College of Pharmacy PGY1 Community-based Pharmacy Residency

• Mark Dutilly, R.Ph.
  • Position: Pharmacy Clinical Analyst
  • Learning experience: Informatics
  • Education:
    • Pharmacy school: University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy

• Jeff Rutig, R.Ph.
  • Position: Pharmacist in Charge, Community Pharmacy and Medical Supply
  • Learning experience: Patient Centered Dispensing
  • Education:
    • Pharmacy school: University of Florida College of Pharmacy

• Charlie Tarasidis, Pharm.D.  
  • Position: Community Outreach Pharmacist
  • Learning experience: Opioid Stewardship
  • Education:
    • Pharmacy school: VCU/MCV School of Pharmacy

• Andrew Tarasidis, Pharm.D.
  • Position: Pharmacy Clinical Specialist
  • Learning experience: Orientation, Opioid Stewardship II
  • Education:
    • Pharmacy school: Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
    • PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: Carilion Clinic PGY1 Community-based Pharmacy Residency
      
       
• Tia Daniels, PharmD
  • Position: Pharmacist in Charge, Carilion Clinic Pharmacy – Riverside 3
  • Learning experience: Medication Therapy Management
  • Education:
    • Pharmacy School: VCU/MCV School of Pharmacy
    • PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency, Kroger
      
       
• Karen Williams, Pharm.D.
  • Position: Ambulatory Pharmacy Director
  • Learning experience: Medication Assistance
  • Education:
    • Pharmacy school: Massachusetts College of Pharmacy - Worchester
    • PGY1 Pharmacy Residency: VA Boston Healthcare

• Adrian Wilson, Pharm.D.
  • Position: Director of Retail Pharmacy Operations  
  • Learning experience: Research
  • Education:
    • Pharmacy school: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
      
       
• Thomas Schmitt, Pharm.D.
  • Position: Pharmacy Clinical Specialist  
  • Learning experience: Medication Therapy Management
  • Education:
    • Pharmacy School: Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy
    • Carilion Clinic PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency

Andrew Tarasidis, Pharm.D.

Having grew up in the Christiansburg area and attended The Virginia Military Institute and The Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy I have had the privilege to see the different regional needs across Appalachia. Being the first resident for this program has given me insight into what advances can be accomplished within the community pharmacy setting. My passion in pharmacy is working with the underserved and misrepresented patients in this region.

I am currently a Clinical Pharmacist within Carilion’s retail pharmacy focusing on smoking cessation, patient affordability, and substance use disorder.

Research Project Title:  Opioid Education and Safe Disposal in The Community Pharmacy Setting: An Observational Study

Stephanie Herward, Pharm.D.

Stephanie was born and raised in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, a rural area devastated by the Opioid Epidemic. Having an older sister with Substance Use Disorder, Stephanie decided at the young age of 15 she wanted to become a pharmacist to help make a difference in her community. With her decision unwavered, she attended West Virginia University for her undergraduate studies and then graduated from WVU School of Pharmacy in 2020. After graduation she went on to complete a PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency with Carilion Clinic in Christiansburg, VA which specialized in Ambulatory Care, Opioid Stewardship and Substance Use 

Disorder. She currently works for Care Connections Rx, a company contracted with clinics throughout Virginia doing Chronic Care Management and Medicare Annual Wellness Visits for patients.  Stephanie now resides in Christiansburg, VA with her husband Ethan, dog Harper, and their first baby due in January.

Research Project Title: The Effect of Medication Synchronization and Disease State Counseling on Health Outcomes in Patients with Diabetes in a Community Pharmacy Setting

Catie (Sohyun) Park, PharmD.

Catie Park is a native of Charlottesville, Virginia having completed her undergraduate work at the University of Virginia and Doctorate of Pharmacy at the Virginia Commonwealth University College of pharmacy. As a Resident with the Carilion Clinic Community-Based Pharmacy Residency she was able to pursue her passions of vaccination education and implementing new services within our community pharmacies. She was integral in developing the workflow for a Long-Acting Injection clinic, pharmacist directed Hepatitis C treatment clinic, and development of a system wide tobacco cessation clinic. Her passions led her to accept a clinical pharmacist position providing pharmacy services to support Carilion Mental Health's Substance Use clinics as well as taking the time to teach pharmacy students key aspects of Substance Use Treatment at the Appalachian College of Pharmacy. In her free time, she likes to take pictures of her cat and travel around the world.

Research Project Title: Impact of Community-Based Pharmacy Interventions on Shingles Vaccination

Thomas R. Schmitt, Pharm.D.

Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Thomas (Tommy) Schmitt witnessed firsthand the positive impact that Carilion had on his community. After introduction to the pharmacy profession through local role models, Thomas made the decision to undergo an accelerated fast track program at Shenandoah University where he was named a Presidential Scholar. Upon completion of this program, Thomas earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Shenandoah’s Bernard J Dunn School of Pharmacy. While undergoing his program, he developed a passion for treating substance use disorders and has worked diligently to aid and improve his community. His professional interests include addiction medicine, ambulatory care, leadership and education. In his spare time, Thomas enjoys spending time with family, chess and outdoor recreation such as hiking, caving, men's softball and basketball.