Program Directors
Michael Czupryn, PharmD, BCPS, is currently practicing as an internal medicine specialist at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Dr. Czupryn received a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2014 and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2016, both from the University of Toledo. He completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, OH, in 2016 and a PGY2 Internal Medicine residency at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, in 2017. Dr. Czupryn serves as the director of the PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency.
Michael.Czupryn@vandaliahealth.org
Brian M. Hodges, PharmD, BCCCP, BCNSP, is the coordinator for clinical pharmacy services and a critical care pharmacy clinician at CAMC. Dr. Hodges earned his Bachelor’s and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and completed a two-year specialized residency in Pharmacotherapy Practice at the Medical University of South Carolina. Prior to coming to CAMC, Dr. Hodges served as a faculty member at WVU and a clinical specialist at MUSC. He has received outstanding Teacher of the Year awards at WVU three times. Dr. Hodges has practice experience in numerous critical care settings, has authored papers and chapters in widely read journals and textbooks, and has been active in national pharmacy organizations. His current practice and research interests include assessing therapeutic drug monitoring, evidence-based nutrition support therapies, and safe drug utilization in critically ill patients. Dr. Hodges serves as the director of the PGY2 Critical Care Residency.
Brian.Hodges@vandaliahealth.org
Meredith Todd, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, is an antimicrobial stewardship clinical pharmacy specialist and the PGY1 Pharmacy Program Director at Charleston Area Medical Center. She received her Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2007 and her Doctor of Pharmacy from Belmont University in 2013. Dr. Todd then went on to complete her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at CAMC in 2014. She worked as a clinical staff pharmacist at CAMC prior to moving into the clinical specialist role in 2016 and becoming RPD in 2019. Her current practice and research interests include antimicrobial stewardship data analysis and reporting and outcomes assessment of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives. Dr. Todd serves as the director of the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency.
Meredith.Todd@vandaliahealth.org
Program Coordinator
Caroline Arthur is the residency coordinator for the Pharmacy program. Caroline received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from the University of Kentucky.
Senior Residency Specialist
Neurology/Pharmacy
Medical Staff Office Building
General Hospital - Room 3028
Phone: (304) 388-6482
Email: caroline.arthur@vandaliahealth.org
Pharmacy Administration
Brian E. Sayre, PharmD, is the current Health System Director of Pharmacy at Charleston Area Medical Center. Dr. Sayre obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biology from Davis & Elkins College and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from West Virginia University School of Pharmacy. He completed a pharmacy practice residency at the Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV. Before returning to CAMC, Dr. Sayre practiced in ambulatory care at a rural community health center and also served as the pharmacy manager. Upon his return to CAMC, Dr. Sayre worked as the Pharmacy Operations Director prior to being promoted to the Health System Director of Pharmacy. Dr. Sayre has been active in research and has authored several papers in the field of drug stability. He has also presented several posters and podium presentations at local, state and national pharmacy meetings. Currently, Dr. Sayre is adjunct clinical faculty for West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy. He also serves as the program chair for the PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Program and the PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Practice Residency Program. Additionally, Dr. Sayre is a Six Sigma Green Belt and has led many successful projects throughout CAMC for performance improvement and cost savings. In his free time, Brian is an avid outdoorsman competing nationally in bass fishing tournaments.
Brian.Sayre@vandaliahealth.org
Jennifer Gorrell, PharmD, has been the Director of Pharmacy at WCH since August 2004. Prior to her current role, she served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at WVU School of Pharmacy (Charleston Division) and also the Clinical Coordinator for Pharmacy Service at Boone Memorial Hospital. She completed her PharmD degree at the University of Kentucky, PGY1 in Pharmacy at Medical College of Georgia and a PGY2 in Pediatric Pharmacy at University of Kentucky Children’s Hospital. She lives in Charleston with her husband (Brandon) and two kids (Katie and Jack).
Jennifer.Gorrell@vandaliahealth.org
Shelly L. McComas, PharmD, is the Director of Pharmacy at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Shelly completed her Doctor of Pharmacy at the Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2002. She has over 12 years of experience as a director of pharmacy along with 20+ years of long-term care and clinical pharmacy experience. Shelly was born and raised in Huntington, WV and has spent multiple years working in various regions throughout the United States, providing pharmacy services in Florida, Hawaii, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Shelly’s experience includes knowledge and skills in the fields of Pharmacy Administration, Regulatory, Pharmacology, Hospital Pharmacy, Long Term Care Pharmacy, and Patient Safety. She has served as Adjunct Clinical Professor and Preceptor to multiple Schools of Pharmacy including Creighton University, Pacific University, University of New Mexico, Oregon State University, and the University of Hawaii at Hilo. She has also been a lecturer for Pharmacology at the Honolulu Community College. Shelly is a positive force in the workplace and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. In her free time, Shelly likes to read, outdoor activities, running and painting.
Shelly.McComas@vandaliahealth.org
Adam White, PharmD, is the Director of Pharmacy at Charleston Area Medical Center General Hospital. He started working at CAMC in 2007 as a pharmacy tech trainee while he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Charleston. Dr. White obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Union University College of Pharmacy in 2013, during which time he worked as a pharmacy intern at CAMC. Prior to his current role, he worked as a clinical staff pharmacist and lead pharmacist at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Since 2013, he has served as a preceptor for the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy and West Virginia University School of Pharmacy.
Adam.White@vandaliahealth.org
Clinical Pharmacy Specialists
Charles "CK" Babcock, PharmD, BCACP, Retired Status CDCES, received his degree from West Virginia University School of Pharmacy (WVUSOP) in 2002 and completed a community pharmacy residency with Fruth Pharmacy and WVUSOP. He served as a pharmacist and Director of Clinical Services for Fruth Pharmacy, where he was involved in initiating vaccination services, starting pharmacist diabetes education, organizing and maintaining a warehouse, pharmacist and technician scheduling for the company, conducting day-to-day business issues, starting 340B programs at pharmacies, training and managing medication therapy management for the company, as well as many other obligations. After a stint as a pharmacist in charge, he began an academic career with Fruth Pharmacy and WVUSOP in Charleston, which he continued until he joined Marshall University’s School of Pharmacy as a main campus educator and a clinical pharmacist in the Harm Reduction Program at the Cabell Huntington Health Department. A preceptor since graduation, he has been involved with students from multiple schools and pharmacy residents from many programs, both inpatient and outpatient focused. He joined CAMC in 2022 in a shared role as a clinical pharmacist in the outpatient Internal Medicine Department and a 340B analyst and compliance coordinator.
Charles.Babcock@vandaliahealth.org
Heather Carico, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, BCACP, is practicing as an ambulatory care clinical specialist for the CHF and INR clinics at CAMC Memorial Hospital in the Outpatient Care Center. Dr. Carico received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2017 from Marshall University School of Pharmacy in Huntington, WV. She went on to complete a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at CAMC in 2018 and a PGY2 Geriatrics residency at CAMC in 2019. Research interests include transitions of care, patient education and hospital readmissions.
Heather.Carico@vandaliahealth.org
Jennifer Chaffin (Confer), PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, is a critical care specialist for the cardio-pulmonary intensive care unit at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Dr. Chaffin received a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular/Cellular Biology in 1999 and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2007, both from the University of Arizona. She has also completed a pharmacy practice residency at Cabell Huntington Hospital in 2008. Research interests include critical care medicine and trauma/emergency medicine. Dr. Chaffin is a member of numerous state and national organizations and has been an author on several publications in various pharmacy journals.
Jennifer.Chaffin@vandaliahealth.org
Katie Czupryn, PharmD, BCCCP, is currently practicing as the emergency medicine specialist at CAMC General Hospital. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2018 from West Virginia University School of Pharmacy in Morgantown, WV. She subsequently completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston WV, in 2019, and a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at WVU Medicine in Morgantown, WV, in 2020. Her research interests include critical care and toxicology.
mailto:Kaitlyn.Czupryn@vandaliahealth.org
Kelci Hall, PharmD, BCCCP, is a critical care specialist with the ICU Medical Service team at CAMC Memorial Hospital. Her primary practice site is the medical ICU, but the rounding service also covers patients in the cardio-pulmonary ICU, surgical ICU, and open heart recovery unit. Dr. Hall earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2018 from West Virginia University School of Pharmacy in Morgantown, WV. She then completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and a PGY2 in Critical Care at CAMC. Her research interests include critical care and emergency medicine. In her free time, Dr. Hall likes to spend time with family, cycle, and read.
mailto:Kelci.Hall@vandaliahealth.org
Mathew Johnson, PharmD, BCCCP, is a critical care specialist for the medical and neuroscience intensive care units at CAMC General Hospital. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Ohio Northern University in 2016. He subsequently completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System in 2017 and a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in 2018. In his spare time, Dr. Johnson enjoys running, gaming, chess, and watching football.
mailto:Mathew.Johnson@vandaliahealth.org
Wesley Kafka, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP, is a critical care specialist in the Surgical/Trauma ICU at General Hospital. He previously worked as a critical care specialist in the Medical ICU with rounding services that also covered patients in the Cardio-pulmonary ICU, Surgical ICU, and Open Heart Recovery Unit. Dr. Kafka earned his Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Business Administration during his time at the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy in Morgantown, WV. He then completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency and PGY2 Critical Care residency at CAMC. Professionally, Dr. Kafka enjoys working on the development of multi-disciplinary research and presenting both formal and informal lectures to residents. Personally, Dr. Kafka enjoys skiing, tennis, gaming, and trying exotic foods.
Wesley.Kafka@vandaliahealth.org
Domonique Nolan, PharmD, BCPS, is a clinical staff pharmacist in the emergency department at Memorial Hospital. Dr. Nolan received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy in Charleston, West Virginia in 2018. After graduation, she completed a pharmacy practice residency at Charleston Area Medical Center. Throughout her pharmacy training, she also supported the medical mission of Expeditionary Medical Facility Bethesda in the Naval Security Force. She joined Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania following residency in 2019 as a clinical pharmacist practicing in the areas of emergency and internal medicine. She served on the pharmacy action team, Life Flight medication committee, simulation committee, and residency advisory committees. She recently moved back to West Virginia to be closer to family while practicing in her favorite pharmacy specialty (emergency medicine). Her areas of interest include trauma, neurology, transitions of care, and disaster preparedness.
mailto:Domonique.Nolan@vandaliahealth.org
Rachel Savilla, PharmD, is a clinical pharmacy specialist practicing in renal transplantation at CAMC General Hospital. Dr. Savilla's practice site involves both inpatient and ambulatory care settings. She follows patients throughout their entire transplant journey, starting with pre-transplant evaluation through surgery admission and discharge, and continues to see them during their post-transplant clinic and inpatient needs. Dr. Savilla received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 residency at CAMC. Research interests include transitions of care, immunosuppression regimens in renal transplant patients, and outcomes surrounding Hepatitis C virus-positive donors to Hepatitis C virus-negative recipients.
Rachel.Savilla@vandalahealth.org
University of Charleston Faculty Preceptors
Michaela Davis, PharmD, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy in Charleston, WV. She is currently practicing as an internal medicine specialist at CAMC Memorial Hospital where she serves as an educator for medical residents, pharmacy residents, medical students, and pharmacy students. Dr. Davis received a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2022 from the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy. She went on to complete a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV in 2023.
mailto:Michaela.Davis2@vandaliahealth.org
Michaela E. Huddleston, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, is an Assistant Professor at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy in Charleston, WV. She currently practices as a behavioral medicine and psychiatry clinical pharmacy specialist for the inpatient psychiatry unit at CAMC General Division. There she serves as an educator and clinical preceptor for psychiatry and internal medicine/psychiatry residents, pharmacy residents, medical students, and pharmacy students. Previously, she served as an internal medicine clinical pharmacy specialist at CAMC Memorial Hospital for three and a half years with WVU Internal Medicine. She graduated from Gannon University, Erie, PA with a bachelor’s degree in Health sciences and from the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy with her PharmD in 2014. Dr. Huddleston completed a pharmacy practice residency followed by a geriatric specialty residency at Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston, WV.
Michaela.Huddleston@vandaliahealth.org
Jessica Robinson, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, is an Associate Professor at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy, as well as an infectious diseases clinical pharmacy specialist at Charleston Area Medical Center. She earned her PharmD degree from West Virginia University School of Pharmacy in 2008, and then went on to complete a pharmacy practice residency at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV and an infectious diseases specialty residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. In addition to her teaching responsibilities at the UC, Dr. Robinson also serves as the Associate Director for the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at CAMC, as well as a clinical preceptor for fourth-year pharmacy students and residents.
Jessica.Robinson@vandaliahealth.org
Shelley Schliesser, PharmD, has been the coordinator of the Drug Information Center at Charleston Area Medical Center for over twenty years. Dr. Schliesser received her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Toledo. She then went to the University of Kentucky Medical Center to obtain her Pharmacy Practice and Drug Information Specialty residencies. In addition to drug information, Dr. Schliesser, as Secretary of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee is involved in adverse drug reactions, formulary management and medication use evaluations. She is also an assistant professor at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy where she teaches drug literature evaluation, biostatistics, and advanced adverse drug reaction identification and management.
Shelley.Schliesser@vandaliahealth.org
Brad Troyer, PharmD, BCCCP, is an assistant professor at the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy, as well as a critical care specialist at CAMC Memorial Hospital. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020 from Ohio Northern University in Ada, OH. He subsequently completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at WVU Medicine in Morgantown, WV. His primary practice site is in the open-heart recovery unit at CAMC Memorial, but the rounding service also covers patients in the cardio-pulmonary ICU, medical ICU, and surgical ICU.
mailto:Bradley.Troyer@vandaliahealth.org
West Virginia University Faculty Preceptors
David P. Elliott, PharmD, FCCP, FASCP, AGSF, BCGP, is Professor and Associate Chair of Clinical Pharmacy at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center of West Virginia University-Charleston Division. Dr. Elliott practices, teaches, and conducts research in geriatrics. He is the pharmacist at the WVU Medicine Clinic emphasizing Transitional Care Management and Geriatrics. Dr. Elliott has been in West Virginia since 1984 after spending three years on faculty in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Manitoba in 1978 and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree and Adult Medicine Pharmacy Residency from the University of Texas in 1981. Dr. Elliott is an active member of the following professional organizations: ACCP, ASHP, American Geriatrics Society and WV Geriatrics Society. Dr. Elliott serves as a Senior Associate Editor for the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy.
delliott@hsc.wvu.edu
Franklin Huggins, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS, BCCCP, is Clinical Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at West Virginia University and Pediatric Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital in Charleston, WV. He is a graduate of the University of Utah College of Pharmacy and North Carolina State University. Dr. Huggins’ practice and research interest include the pharmacotherapy of the critically ill child, the use of laboratory measurements to guide rational medication therapy, and prehospital medication use in children. His rotation site is the pediatric intensive care unit at CAMC Women and Children’s Hospital.
frhuggins@hsc.wvu.edu
Cassie Simpkins, PharmD, BCPS, is a Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Specialist in Family Medicine with West Virginia University (WVU) School of Pharmacy and WVU Medicine. She earned her B.S. in biology from the University of Charleston and her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy. After earning her PharmD, she completed a pharmacy residency at the Charleston Area Medical Center. Dr. Simpkins maintains a clinical practice with the inpatient family medicine team at the Charleston Area Medical Center and also participates in several interdisciplinary committees at the hospital. Her practice interests include cardiology, gastrointestinal disorders, and interdisciplinary care.
cassandra.simpkins@hsc.wvu.edu
Chris Terpening, PhD, PharmD, BCACP, is an Associate Professor at West Virginia University-Charleston Division. He holds a joint appointment in both the Departments of Clinical Pharmacy and Family Medicine. Dr. Terpening has a background in basic science research. He received his initial bachelor's degree, in biochemistry, from the University of Texas, and a PhD in biochemistry from the University of Arizona. This was followed by four years of post-doctoral fellowship at Colorado State University. After deciding to follow a more clinical career path, he returned to school and received his Bachelor's and PharmD degrees from the University of Colorado. He then completed a two-year specialty residency in Family Medicine at the University of Florida. Dr. Terpening now serves as an educator and preceptor for family medicine residents, interns, medical students and pharmacy students. He runs a Pharmacotherapy Clinic at the CAMC Family Medicine Clinic and pursues his varied clinical research interests. Dr. Terpening has been an author on over 40 articles, cases, and book chapters. He also serves on the West Virginia Drug Utilization Review and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Boards and as chair on the WVU/CAMC Institutional Review Board.
Chris.Terpening@vandaliahealth.org
