Residents

 Mary Butala, PharmD

Pharmacy School: High Point University Fred Wilson School of Pharmacy

Clinical Interests: Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, Ambulatory Care

Research Project: Relationship between Polypharmacy and 30-day Readmission Rates in Cardiovascular Disease

Hobbies/Non-pharmacy Interests: Spin class, trying new restaurants, reading, going to the beach

Fun Fact: I am a big fan of the Yankees!

Why Atrium Health Cabarrus?  I chose Atrium Health Cabarrus for my PGY1 residency because of the diverse range of both required and elective rotations, which allows for a well-rounded clinical experience tailored to my interests. Additionally, the program’s welcoming environment and strong culture of mentorship stood out to me and made it feel like a place where I could truly grow as a pharmacist.

 Ariella Lovings, PharmD 

Pharmacy School: Wingate University School of Pharmacy  

Clinical Interests: Emergency Medicine 

Research Project: Evaluation of DAPT Therapy Post-CABG in ACS vs CCS

Hobbies/Non-pharmacy Interests: Going to Disney World, competing in marathons, hiking 

Fun Fact: I have 8 guinea pigs!

Why Atrium Health Cabarrus? I have worked for AH for 3 years as a medication reconciliation technician and have always known AH was the place I wanted to complete my PGY1. AH Cabarrus has an established and successful PGY2 EM, so being able to train alongside a current PGY2 EM resident was important to me as I can learn and grow alongside the current PGY2.

 Leah Moreau, PharmD 

Pharmacy School: University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy 

Clinical Interests: Pediatrics, Critical Care, Oncology

Research Project: Monotherapy vs. Combination Therapy for Stenotrophomonas Bloodstream Infection 

Hobbies/Non-pharmacy Interests: Making art, reading, playing board game

Fun Fact: I spent most of my childhood living in Beijing, China!

Why Atrium Health Cabarrus?  I was primarily drawn to Atrium Health Cabarrus for PGY1 residency because of the culture of the program. It offers a wide array of clinical experiences with preceptors and mentors who have an overwhelming dedication to helping residents learn and grow as pharmacists. I have felt welcome here from my very first interaction with the program, and I am excited to continue my professional development here this year!