Elizabeth Kowalik, PharmD, BCCCP

Elizabeth Kowalik

PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Director
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Medical ICU

Krystina Ahern, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

Krystina Ahern

PGY2 Critical Care Residency Program Director
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Medical ICU

Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Care

Personalized Interstitial Lung Disease Care in Central Massachusetts and Beyond

For many types of interstitial lung disease (ILD), symptoms worsen over time and bring many daily challenges. You may have difficulty breathing and little energy to do the things you want to do. At UMass Memorial Health, our experienced specialists diagnose and treat even the most complex ILDs. We prioritize your needs, providing support and guidance at every step.

Specialized Expertise in Interstitial Lung Disease

Our pulmonologists have extensive expertise in the evaluation and management of ILD. Members of our team...



PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency

Program Overview

The Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program is designed to prepare pharmacists for a career in a critical care practice setting. Graduates of our program are prepared for advanced patient care, academic or other specialized positions, along with board certification.

UMass Memorial Medical Center has seven adult ICUs, a pediatric ICU and a neonatal ICU providing a diverse range of critical care learning experiences. It is the only Level-1 trauma center for Central Massachusetts and has state-of-the-art Emergency Medicine and Toxicology Departments.

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Ali Laughlin

Ali Laughlin

PGY2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy Residency Coordinator
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Pharmacy Informatics

Megan Kayser Leary

Megan Kayser Leary

PGY2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy Residency Director
Clinical Manager, Pharmacy Informatics

PGY2 Medication-Use Safety and Policy Pharmacy Residency

Program Overview

The Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Medication-Use Safety and Policy Pharmacy Residency Program (MUSP) is an ASHP-accredited postgraduate training program that focuses on the development of clinical, analytical and leadership skills for future leaders in healthcare. The residency offers advanced training in patient safety best practices and emerging technologies with an emphasis on clinical applications and impact on patient care. It is designed to foster knowledge and appreciation for the opportunities in a hospital pharmacy practice setting for patient safety and automation...