Clinical Pharmacists/Preceptors Bios

Sarah C. Erush, PharmD, BCPS

Clinical Manager and Residency Director

Education: BS (Pharmacy), Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy - Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (now USIP)
Residency: Drug Information Specialty - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Professional Membership: American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists (PSHP), Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG)
Areas of interest: Medical Writing, Information Systems, Medication Safety, Residency Training
Research: Pharmacoeconomics, Anticoagulant therapy, Drug Information

Dr. Erush holds appointments at USIP and Wilkes University.

Winson Soo-hoo, RPh, MBA

Director of Pharmacy Services

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science (now USIP)
MBA, Drexel University
Professional Membership: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Child Health Corporation of America (CHCA)
Areas of Interest: Pharmacy technology/automation, medication safety, Toyota "LEAN" approach

Mr. Soo-Hoo has worked at CHOP in the Department of Pharmacy and, for a brief time, in Health Information Services, for more than 30 years. He served as the Chair of the CHCA Pharmacy Directors Forum from 2008 to 2009.

Patricia-Ann Betts, PharmD

Clinical Specialist in Neurology, Gastroenterology and General Pediatrics

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Ernest P. Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University
Residency: Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Professional Membership: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG)
Areas of Interest: Neurology, gastroenterology
Research: Analysis of microbiological findings and antibiotic prescribing practices in necrotizing enterocolitis, and use of dornase alfa (Pulmozyme®) in patients without cystic fibrosis (CF)

Dr. Betts holds an adjunct faculty appointment at Wilkes University.

Amy Kane, PharmD

Clinical Specialist in Investigational Drug Services

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of the Sciences, Philadelphia
Areas of Interest: Dr. Kane has a strong background in outpatient pharmacy with over 13 years of experience. She also has significant compounding experience. She is certified by the Professional Compounding Centers of America.

Connie Law, PharmD

Clinical Specialist in Drug Information and Policy Development

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USIP)
Residency: Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) - The Philadelphia Veterans Affair Medical Center
Drug Information Specialty (PGY2) - Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Professional Membership: American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Mid-Atlantic College of Clinical Pharmacy (MACCP)
Areas of Interest: Pharmacoeconomics, pharmacoinformatics, anticoagulation, diabetes
Research: Statin therapy in HCV, non-formulary medication management

Dr. Law is also involved in Anticoagulation Monitoring Program and Adverse Drug Reaction committee at CHOP.

Krisha Le, PharmD

Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Solid Organ Transplantation

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (USIP)
Residency: Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) - The Children's Hospital of Orange County
Pediatric Specialty (PGY2) - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Professional Membership: American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG)
Areas of Interest: Infectious diseases, aminoglycoside and vancomycin pharmacokinetics, pharmacy student education
Research: Adverse effects of indomethacin and ibuprofen lysine in the treatment of patent ductus arteriosus and gentamicin pharmacokinetics in neonates

Dr. Le also holds a faculty appointment at Wilkes University.

Heather Monk, PharmD

Clinical Specialist in Neonatal/Infant Intensive Care

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, West Virginia University School of Pharmacy
Residency: Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Pediatric Specialty (PGY2) - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Professional Membership: American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG)
Areas of interest: Neonatal pharmacokinetics, anti-convulsant use in pediatric seizure disorders, endocrinology
Research: Gentamicin pharmacokinetics in neonates, the use of levetiracetam in pediatric patients during status epilepticus

Dr. Monk holds faculty appointments at USIP, Wilkes University, and the University of Charleston. She is also involved in the CHOP Bone Health Clinic, Clinical Nutrition Services, and multiple quality improvement committees.

Sean O’Neill, PharmD

Medication Safety Officer

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Northeastern University Bouve College of Health Sciences
Residency: Pediatric Pharmacy Practice - Children's Hospital Boston
Professional Membership: American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists (PSHP), American Society of Medication Safety Officers (ASMSO)
Areas of interest: Sedation and analgesia management in the intensive care unit, medication safety and quality improvement.
Research: The stability of liothyronine and levothyroxine for use in organ procurement.

Dr. O'Neill has previous experience as a Clinical Specialist in Infectious Diseases and Pediatric Critical Care at CHOP and as a Clinical Specialist in Pulmonary Medicine at Children's Hospital Boston. He holds a faculty appointment at the Wilkes University School of Pharmacy and Jefferson School of Pharmacy.

Neil Patel, PharmD

Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Oncology and Stem Cell Transplant

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Ernest P. Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University
Residency: Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Pediatric Specialty (PGY2) - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Professional Membership: American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Children's Oncology Group (COG) Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG)
Areas of Interest: Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Stem Cell Transplantation, Immunosuppressant pharmacotherapy, Infectious Diseases
Research: Tacrolimus dose titrations in pediatric liver or renal transplant recipients and vancomycin dosing requirements in pediatric patients with ventricular CSF shunts

Prior to his residency training Dr. Patel was an intern at CHOP for three years. Dr. Patel participates in multi-disciplinary quality improvement and chemotherapy safety committees in the CHOP Cancer Center. He also holds a faculty appointment at Wilkes University.

Evan Zachary Ramsey, PharmD

Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Cardiology

Education: BS (Chemistry), Hampden-Sydney College
Doctor of Pharmacy, Medical College of Virginia / Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
Residency: Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) - University of Kentucky
Pediatric Specialty (PGY2) - University of Kentucky
Professional Membership: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Mid-Atlantic College of Clinical Pharmacy (MACCP), Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG)
Areas of Interest: Pharmacy resident / student education, congenital heart diseases, pulmonary hypertension, anticoagulation
Research: Antifibrinolytic prophylaxis during on-pump cardiac surgery and the use of recombinant factor VII for non-hemophilia indication

Dr. Ramsey serves on numerous multi-disciplinary quality improvement committees within the Cardiac Center at CHOP. He holds a faculty appointment at the Wilkes University School of Pharmacy and coordinates a Pediatric Pharmacotherapy elective course there.

Jeanette Trella, PharmD

Clinical Specialist in Integrated Care, Pulmonary and General Pediatrics

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy
Residency: Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Professional Membership: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG)
Areas of Interest: Pulmonary medicine, lung transplantation, discharge processes and medication adherence
Research: Emergency care for victims of sexual offenses, extended-interval aminoglycoside administration in pediatric cystic fibrosis patients, appetite stimulants in pediatric patients

In addition to General Pediatrics, Dr. Trella serves as the clinical pharmacist for the Division of Pulmonology, the Integrated Care Service and is involved in the Cystic Fibrosis Center at CHOP. She is a member of the hospital's Asthma Care Committee, Intestinal Rehabilitation Committee and multiple other quality improvement committees. Dr. Trella also holds a faculty appointment at Wilkes University.

Susan Warrington, PharmD

Clinical Specialist in Critical Care

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Ohio Northern University
Residency: Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) - Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Pediatric Specialty (PGY2) - University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
Professional Membership: Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group (PPAG), American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
Research: Assessing the safety and effectiveness of intravenous colistimethate, and long-term linezolid use in patients with cystic fibrosis

Eileen Wu, PharmD

Clinical Specialist in Investigational Drug Services

Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Ernest P. Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University
Professional Membership: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), American Pharmacists Association (APhA), New Jersey Pharmacists Association (NJPhA) and New Jersey Society of Health-System Pharmacists (NJSHP)

Dr. Wu worked as a staff pharmacist at CHOP until 2010 when she moved into the position of Investigational Drug Pharmacist. She has experience in bench research as a summer intern with industry sponsored programs as well as at Rutgers.