Department of Pharmacy Practice
Message from the Chair
As the new chair of Temple University’s Department of Pharmacy Practice, I have been extremely impressed by the warm welcome I have received from across this great campus community, the quality and diversity of our faculty and student bodies, and the commitment to excellence in higher education.
My goals in this position are to continue the 120-years-long legacy of supporting new pharmacy professionals that will serve the next generation of healthcare and to foster partnerships that enhance the educational experience for our students. Through innovations in teaching, clinical care, scholarship, and community service, our Pharmacy Practice team will continue to set ever-higher standards expected of a Temple Made professional.
Our faculty, students, and alumni have answered the call during the COVID-19 pandemic by treating and vaccinating patients within our communities, providing infection-control supplies, and publicly sharing their expertise. Our commitment to our communities is second to none, and our team will maintain the highest levels of professional and ethical standards. I will advocate and support our team in an abundance of potential initiatives focused on higher education and clinical care.
I have no doubt that the best years are ahead of us and that we will continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of what it takes to be a pharmacy professional. I am looking forward to facing challenges head on and to the opportunity to be a part of our brilliant future. No matter why you have come here, I thank you for the privilege and opportunity to serve you as as an ambassador of the Temple University School of Pharmacy,
Mike
Michael J. Cawley, PharmD, RRT, CPFT, FCCM
Chair & Clinical Professor
215-707-0089
michael.cawley0001@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Ventilation
• Pharmacotherapeutics
• Mechanical Ventilation
• Critical Care Medicine
• Intensive Care Medicine
• Airway Management
• Spirometry testing
• Respiration Disorders
• Respiratory Mechanics
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Divisions of Pharmacy Practice
Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Pharmacy Practice Residency Programs
Pharmacy Practice Faculty
Lisa Becker, RPh
Director of the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)
Office of Experiential Education
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
215-707-9379
lisa.becker@temple.edu
Neela Bhajandas, PharmD
Clinical Associate Professor
215-707-6840
neela.bhajandas@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Emergency Medicine
• Critical Care
• Transitions of Care
Lawrence P. Carey, PharmD, BSPharm
Assistant Dean of Accreditation
Clinical Professor
215-707-5711
careyl@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Internal Medicine
• Nutrition Support
• Home Infusion Therapy
Marissa Cavaretta, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
Clinical Associate Professor
Director, PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency
Director of the Office of Experiential Education
215-707-0795
marissa.cavaretta@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Internal Medicine
• Geriatrics
• Transitions of Care
Katherine H. Cho, PharmD, BCACP
Clinical Assistant Professor
215-707-3987
Katherine.Cho@temple.edu
Mark Cinquegrani, PharmD
Clinical Assistant Professor
mark.cinquegrani@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Ambulatory Care
• Antiretrovirals
• HIV
• Hepatitis C Virus
• CBD
Jason Gallagher, PharmD, FCCP, FIDP, FIDSA, BCPS
Clinical Professor
Director, PGY2 Residency in Infectious Diseases Pharmacy
215-707-2573
jason.gallagher@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Infectious Disease
• Microbiology
• Antibiotics
• Clinical Trials
• Antimicrobials
• Antibiotic Resistance
• Bacterial Antibiotic Resistance
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Antibacterials
• Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
• Minimum Inhibitory Concentration
Van Hellerslia, PharmD, BCPS, CACP
Clinical Associate Professor
215-707-1290
van.hellerslia@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Neurocritical Care
• Thrombosis and Hemostasis
• Stroke
• Epilepsy
• Multiple Sclerosis
Michael Mancano, PharmD, BSPharm
Vice Dean
Assistant Dean for Operations
Clinical Professor
215-707-4936
michael.mancano@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Adverse Drug Reactions
Patrick McDonnell, PharmD, FASHP
Clinical Professor
215-707-1289
patrick.mcdonnell@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Internal Medicine
• Adverse Drug Reactions
• Medication Safety
Margaret Miklich, PharmD, BCACP
Clinical Associate Professor
215-707-5098
margaret.miklich@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Medication Safety
• Pharmacy Practice
• Pharmacy Education
Nima Patel-Shori, PharmD, BCACP
Clinical Professor
Director, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency
215-707-2319
nima.m.patel@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Ambulatory Care
• Internal Medicine
• Cardiology
• Women's Health
• Essential Hypertension
• Hyperlipidemias
• Stroke
Talitha Pulvino, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Associate Professor
Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
215-707-2962
talitha.pulvino@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Pharmacotherapy
• Pharmacogenomics
• Drug Metabolism
• Medication Adherence
Melissa Potts, PharmD
Clinical Associate Professor
215-707-2142
melissa.ranieri@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Internal Medicine
Natalie Rodriguez, PharmD
Clinical Assistant Professor
natalie.rodriguez0002@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Adverse Childhood Events and Medication Use
• Internal Medicine
• Ambulatory Care
• Community Pharmacy
Susan Romann, PharmD, CGP
Clinical Associate Professor
215-707-2143
susan.kent@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Geriatrics
• Ambulatory Care
Christina Rose, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM
Assistant Dean for Admissions
Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Director of the PGY2 Critical Care Residency
215-707-8057
christina.rose@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Critical Care Pharmacotherapy
• Clinical Pharmacokinetics
• Intensive Care
• Pharmacy Education
Melissa E. Rotz, PharmD, BCPS
Director of Interprofessional Education
Clinical Associate Professor
215-707-4943
melissa.rotz@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Glucagon-Like Peptide 1
• Lipids
• Heart Failure
• Interprofessional Education
Charles Ruchalski, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Professor
215-707-1292
charles.ruchalski@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Stroke
• Diabetes
• Critical Care
• Ambulatory Care
• Medical Missions
Nicole Sifontis, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
Clinical Professor
215-707-4922
nicole.sifontis@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Cardiology
• Solid Organ Transplant
• Public Health
• Medical Missions
Divita Singh, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
Director of Continuing Professional Education
Clinical Assistant Professor
divita.singh@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Internal Medicine
• Pharmacogenomics
• Drug Information
Tina N. Tran, PharmD
Assistant Professor
tran.nk.tina@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Global Health
• Public Health
• Supply Chain
• Health Outcomes
Leigh Godfrey Webber, RPh
Director, Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE)
Office of Experiential Education
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
215-707-9378
leigh.webber@temple.edu
Craig Whitman, PharmD, BCCCP, FCCM
Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs
Clinical Professor
215-707-6821
craig.whitman@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Critical Care
Vasyl Zbyrak, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
Clinical Assistant Professor
215-707-4967
vzbyrak@temple.edu
Areas of Interest
• Family and Community Medicine
• Diabetes
Staff
Haley Ashby
Manager of Student Services
215-707-4007
haley.ashby@temple.edu
Delores V. Banks
Administrative Assistant
Office of Experiential Education
215-707-4934
delores.banks@temple.edu
Chelsea Calcado, MA
Student Services Coordinator
215-707-4591
chelsea.calcado@temple.edu
Joan Hankins, BBA
Director of Admissions
215-707-4900
joan.hankins@temple.edu
Lai Ara Powell, MEd
Admissions Recruiter
laiara.powell@temple.edu