Pharmacy Residency Iowa Methodist Medical Center

Kristi received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2003. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa and is board certified in pharmacotherapy. Dr. Adams joined UnityPoint Health - Des Moines in 2003. She precepts the Oncology rotation.

Brian received his Doctor of Pharmacy from University of Kansas in 2006 and B.S. Pharmacy from Drake University in 1996. Dr. Benson joined UnityPoint Health Des Moines in 1993. He precepts the management rotation and is an associate professor at Drake University. He is an active member of ASHP and IPA, most recently chairing the Professional Affairs Committee. Presently he is Executive Director of Pharmacy for UnityPoint Des Moines region which includes Iowa Methodist, Iowa Lutheran, Methodist West, Grinnell, and Fort Dodge. He has been in this position since 2010.

Taylor received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2021. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois in 2022 and a PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois in 2023. Dr. Boorn joined UnityPoint Health - Des Moines and Blank Children's Hospital in 2023. She works as a clinical pharmacist and precepts the pediatrics and pediatric intensive care PICU rotations (PGY1) and precepts pediatric antimicrobial stewardship (PGY2 ID). She is board certified in pediatrics (BCPPS). 

Matthew received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Iowa in 2020. He completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, Illinois in 2021 and a PGY2 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is Chicago, Illinois in 2022. Matthew joined UnityPoint Health – Des Moines in 2022. He works as a clinical pharmacy and precepts the cardiology rotation. His areas of interest include heart failure, antiplatelet management, anticoagulation, and critical care.

Amanda received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2003. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa, City, Iowa and is board- certified in pharmacotherapy (BCPS) and a board-certified infectious diseases pharmacist (BCIDP). Dr. Bushman joined UnityPoint Health - Des Moines in 2012. She was elected as a Fellow of the Infectious Disease Society of America (FIDSA) in 2023. Dr. Bushman is the PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency Director. She precepts the Adult Infectious Disease rotation and the research rotation. Dr. Bushman's areas of interest include antimicrobial stewardship, multi-drug resistant organisms, antimicrobial dosing in obesity, and advancements in microbiological technology.

Darla received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2006. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Iowa Methodist in Des Moines, Iowa and is also board certified in pharmacotherapy. Dr. Eastman joined UnityPoint Health - Des Moines in 2013. She precepts the Trauma, Surgery rotation and is an associate professor at Drake University. She is an active member of the Iowa Pharmacy Association, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Dr. Eastman's areas of interest include infectious disease and critical care.

Jillian received her Doctor of Pharmacy and Certificate of Palliative Care from the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy in 2019. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Iowa Methodist and Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines. She is board certified in Pharmacotherapy. Dr. Ginger remained at UnityPoint Health - Des Moines after her residency was completed- currently working in both adults and pediatrics. She precepts the Adult and Pediatric Palliative Care rotations, which she helped develop during her residency year. She is involved with the UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Pain Management Committee, Palliative Care CSG and the UnityPoint Health Pain Management Workgroup. Dr. Ginger's areas of interest are pain management, palliative care, pediatrics and infectious diseases. When she is not at work, she can be found spending time with family and friends, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes or Chicago Cubs or exploring local breweries.

Anisa received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2002. She joined UnityPoint in 2017. She precepts the Mental Health Elective and is a Professor at Drake University. Anisa’s areas of clinical interest include mental health, wellness, and LGBTQ+ health.

Nupur received her Doctor of Pharmacy and Master's in Public Administration from Drake University in 2015. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at UnityPoint Health, Waterloo IA in 2016. She stayed on as a staff pharmacist with the opportunity to develop an emergency medicine pharmacist role. She successfully validated the role of 2 full time emergency medicine pharmacists and 2 full time medication reconciliation pharmacy technicians. She is board certified in pharmacotherapy (BCPS) and emergency medicine (BCEMP) and completed the Emergency Medicine Certificate offered through ASHP. Dr. Harkness joined UnityPoint Health – Des Moines in 2024 and now precepts students and residents in emergency medicine.   

Jessi received her Doctor of Pharmacy from South Dakota State University in 2021. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota from 2021-2023. Jessi joined UnityPoint Health – Des Moines in 2023 and works as a clinical pharmacist primarily in the CCU and ED. Jessi became board certified in critical care (BCCCP) in 2024. Her areas of interest include management of TBI, optimizing pharmacist involvement in cardiac arrest, infectious diseases, and precepting learners. Jessi precepts the ICU learning experience for both PGY1 and PGY2 residents. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants and traveling.

Katie received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2013. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Iowa Methodist and Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines. Katie remained at UnityPoint Health - Des Moines after her residency was completed and is currently working in both adults and pediatrics. She is board certified in pharmacotherapy. She precepts the Hospital Practice and Nutrition Support rotations..

Katy received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2005. She joined UnityPoint Health - Des Moines in 2001 as a pharmacy student at Iowa Lutheran Hospital before accepting a staff pharmacist position at Iowa Methodist Medical Center after graduation. In 2007, Katy became a pediatric clinical pharmacist at Blank Children’s Hospital and has been in her current role as the Pediatric Oncology Pharmacist in the Blank Cancer and Blood Disorders Center since 2015. She precepts the pediatric hematology-oncology rotation.

Carrie received her Doctor of Pharmacy from University of Iowa in 1998. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency with University of Iowa with emphasis in Community Care in 1999. She is a Fellow of the American Pharmacists Association. Dr. Koenigsfeld joined UnityPoint Clinics in 2005. She precepts the longitudinal Ambulatory Care rotation and is a Professor at Drake University, where she has been employed as faculty since 1999. She is an active member of the American Pharmacist Association and the Iowa Pharmacy Association. Dr. Koenigsfeld is also an active member of community involvement groups such as Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moines where she sings in the praise choir. Dr. Koenigsfeld's areas of clinical interest include ambulatory care topics, including immunizations, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, women's health, and anticoagulation.

Natalie received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2007. Natalie joined UnityPoint Health in 2016. She is currently involved in several committees at both a regional and system level and serves as chair of the UPH-DM Critical Care Pharmacy Subcommittee. She works as a clinical pharmacist and precepts the Critical Care rotation. Natalie’s areas of interest are critical care and quality improvement.

Megan received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2005. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Megan joined UnityPoint Health - Des Moines in 2006. She precepts the emergency medicine rotation for both PGY1 and PGY2 residents. She is involved in several committees at the regional and system level at UnityPoint Health. Her areas of interest include emergency medicine, optimizing stroke management, and infectious disease. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Kimberly received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Creighton University in 2021 and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Kimberly remained at UnityPoint Health – Des Moines after residency and serves both adult and pediatric patients. She is board certified in pharmacotherapy. She is a pharmacy practice/staffing preceptor. Outside of work, Kimberly enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family. 

Joan Pruisner received her BS in Pharmacy from the University of Iowa in 1994. She joined UnityPoint Health in 2001, initially as a pharmacist with the Clinical Trials Office overseeing the Investigational Drug Service. In 2011 an opportunity became available to serve as a kidney transplant pharmacist in the Iowa Methodist Transplant Center. She has served in this role since that time and is a co-preceptor for the Transplant rotation. She also continues to oversee the investigational drug service, is vice-chair of the UPH-DM Institutional Review Board (IRB) and is a resource for residents as they navigate the IRB process.

Kelly received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2009 and has been part of the pharmacy team at Iowa Methodist and Blank since graduating. She is one of the pediatric pharmacists for Blank Children’s Hospital and precepts the general pediatric rotation, as well as co-precepts many of the other pediatric rotations for both PGY1 and PGY2 residents. When Kelly is not at work, she can be found spending time with her husband and kids and traveling for their activities.

Allie received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2010. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Iowa Methodist and Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines. She is board certified in pharmacotherapy. Dr. Schlicher remained at UnityPoint Health – Des Moines after completing residency and is now the Pharmacy Clinical Manager and PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director. Allie precepts the clinical management rotation for both PGY1 and PGY2 residents. She is an active member of Iowa Pharmacy Association and attended the Leadership Pharmacy Conference in 2015. She was named the 2025 Health-System Pharmacist of the Year by the Iowa Pharmacy Association. When she is not at work, she can be found spending time with husband and three daughters or outside running.

Tara Stasi received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Drake University in 1995. Tara has worked on the inpatient nephrology floor since 2006 and in the outpatient transplant clinic since February of 2011. She serves as the preceptor for the Transplant Rotation.

Jennifer received her Bachelors of Pharmacy Degree from Drake University in 1995. After initially working in the retail sector, Jennifer joined UnityPoint Health - Des Moines in 2004. She currently precepts the IV Sterile Compounding Component of the PGY1 residency program. Jennifer precepts various projects for the PGY2 residency program. Her areas of interest include surgical and obstetrical care, with emphasis on patients with special needs, including bleeding disorders.

Geoff received his Bachelor's in Pharmacy from the University of Utah in 1992 and his Doctor of Pharmacy from Idaho State University in 1998. He completed a PGY2 in Internal Medicine at Scott and White Hospitals and Clinics and is also board certified in Pharmacotherapy and Geriatrics. Dr. Wall joined UnityPoint Health - Des Moines in 1999. He precepts the Internal Medicine, Critical Care and Drug Information Elective rotations and is a Professor at Drake University. He is an active member of IPA and ACCP. Dr. Wall's areas of interest include drug allergy/immunology, gastroenterology, rheumatology and critical care pharmacotherapy.

Nicole Hanna is from Eldridge, IA. She is a 2023 graduate from the University of Iowa where she completed both her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and undergraduate coursework. Her current areas of interest include ambulatory care, diabetes management, and transitions of care. After residency, she hopes to pursue board-certification and practice as a clinical pharmacy specialist. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family and friends, staying active, reading a good book, and boating.

Mandy Hellman is originally from Swisher, Iowa. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a BSE in Biomedical Engineering, and then from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD). Mandy's current practice interests include critical care, infectious disease, and emergency medicine. Upon completion of her PGY1 residency, she plans to either pursue a PGY2 residency or board certification in pharmacotherapy and practice as a clinical pharmacist. Outside of residency, Mandy enjoys watching documentaries, trying new coffee spots, and spending time outside. 

Carly Mullins is originally from Ankeny, Iowa. She graduated from the Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences with her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in May of 2025. During her clinical rotations, she particularly enjoyed experiences in acute care and her elective in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). Following the completion of her PGY1 residency, she plans to either pursue a PGY2 in critical care or internal medicine or begin her career as a clinical pharmacist. Outside of residency, she enjoys reading, traveling, puzzles, and spending time with friends and family. 

Dr. Ahmed AlSalman graduated medical school in Egypt. He completed his medical residencies at Brown University - Kent Hospital and Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth - Hitchcock Medical Center and infectious diseases fellowship at Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth - Hitchcock Medical Center. He also holds a Master’s degree in Public Health. Dr. AlSalman precepts the adult infectious diseases teaching service rotation and the outreach antimicrobial stewardship rotation.

Kim received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2014. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI and became board certified in 2016. Kim earned her Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist certificate from the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists in 2023 and joined UnityPoint Health - Des Moines in 2023 as well. Her interests include infectious disease & antimicrobial stewardship, medication safety and quality improvement. She precepts projects for the PGY2 residency.

Brian received his Doctor of Pharmacy from University of Kansas in 2006 and B.S. Pharmacy from Drake University in 1996. Dr. Benson joined UnityPoint Health Des Moines in 1993. He precepts the management rotation and is an associate professor at Drake University. He is an active member of ASHP and IPA, most recently chairing the Professional Affairs Committee. Presently he is Executive Director of Pharmacy for UnityPoint Des Moines region which includes Iowa Methodist, Iowa Lutheran, Methodist West, Grinnell, and Fort Dodge. He has been in this position since 2010.

Dr. Leyla Best graduated medical school in Peru. She completed her internal medical residency at Michael Reese Hospital and infectious diseases fellowship at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; University of Texas at Houston. Dr. Best leads the outreach antimicrobial stewardship service line. She is an integral member of various UnityPoint Health systemwide committees. Dr. Best is recognized as a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (FIDSA). Dr. Best precepts the outreach antimicrobial stewardship rotation.

Taylor received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2021. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois in 2022 and a PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois in 2023. Dr. Boorn joined UnityPoint Health - Des Moines and Blank Children's Hospital in 2023. She works as a clinical pharmacist and precepts the pediatrics and pediatric intensive care PICU rotations (PGY1) and precepts pediatric antimicrobial stewardship (PGY2 ID). She is board certified in pediatrics (BCPPS). 

Whitney Brix, MLS (ASCP) is the Microbiology Technical Supervisor over the Microbiology Department at Pathology Laboratory for UnityPoint Health Des Moines. Whitney’s role includes balancing day-to-day operations and employee support with department improvement processes including validation design, instrumentation implementation, workflow simplification, and procedure enhancements. Believing there is always ways to grow and improve, Whitney strives to challenge the status quo and is always seeking enhancements and alterations to current processes to improve workload, workflow, and ultimately providing a better patient care environment.

Amanda received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2003. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa, City, Iowa and is board- certified in pharmacotherapy (BCPS) and a board-certified infectious diseases pharmacist (BCIDP). Dr. Bushman joined UnityPoint Health - Des Moines in 2012. She was elected as a Fellow of the Infectious Disease Society of America (FIDSA) in 2023. Dr. Bushman is the PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency Director. She precepts the Adult Infectious Disease rotation and the research rotation. Dr. Bushman's areas of interest include antimicrobial stewardship, multi-drug resistant organisms, antimicrobial dosing in obesity, and advancements in microbiological technology.

Meagan received her Doctor of Pharmacy from University of Missouri – Kansas City in 2012. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa and became board certified in 2013. Dr. Caligiuri joined UnityPoint Health - Des Moines in 2013 and she precepts the Staffing Component of the residency program (PGY1 and PGY2). Dr. Caligiuri also precepts pediatric antimicrobial stewardship (PGY2 ID).

Nupur received her Doctor of Pharmacy and Master's in Public Administration from Drake University in 2015. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at UnityPoint Health, Waterloo IA in 2016. She stayed on as a staff pharmacist with the opportunity to develop an emergency medicine pharmacist role. She successfully validated the role of 2 full time emergency medicine pharmacists and 2 full time medication reconciliation pharmacy technicians. She is board certified in pharmacotherapy (BCPS) and emergency medicine (BCEMP) and completed the Emergency Medicine Certificate offered through ASHP. Dr. Harkness joined UnityPoint Health – Des Moines in 2024 and now precepts students and residents in emergency medicine.   

Dr Herring attended pharmacy school at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy. She then did her residency with the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy and MercyOne Pharmacy in Dubuque. After residency she was briefly faculty at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy before returning to the University of Iowa as faculty in 2012. Dr Herring practices at the Iowa Lutheran Family Medicine Residency in Des Moines. At her practice site, Herring does inpatient and outpatient practice, but her focus is ambulatory care and transitions of care. At the college of pharmacy, she is heavily involved in teaching dermatology, diabetes, and self-care throughout the curriculum. In other teaching endeavors she is also the Director of the Pharmacy Educators Preparation Program for Residents and Fellows (PEPPR) that provides a teaching and learning curriculum for pharmacy residents throughout the eastern part of the state. She is extremely passionate about teaching and precepting and that has been the focus of her scholarship and service over the past several years including being the APhA-APPM preceptor special interest group coordinator in 2020-2021. She was also recently awarded Fellow from the American Pharmacists' Association.

Jessi received her Doctor of Pharmacy from South Dakota State University in 2021. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at Monument Health in Rapid City, South Dakota from 2021-2023. Jessi joined UnityPoint Health – Des Moines in 2023 and works as a clinical pharmacist primarily in the CCU and ED. Jessi became board certified in critical care (BCCCP) in 2024. Her areas of interest include management of TBI, optimizing pharmacist involvement in cardiac arrest, infectious diseases, and precepting learners. Jessi precepts the ICU learning experience for both PGY1 and PGY2 residents. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants and traveling.

Dr. Sudhir Kumar graduated medical school in India. He completed his internal medical residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and infectious diseases fellowship at University of Minnesota. He also holds a Master’s degree in microbiology and a Master’s degree in Public Health. Dr. Kumar leads the Des Moines region antimicrobial stewardship service line. He also is certified in infection control. Dr. Kumar precepts the adult infectious diseases teaching service rotation, outreach antimicrobial stewardship rotation and the HIV clinic rotation.

Megan received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2005. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City, Iowa. Megan joined UnityPoint Health - Des Moines in 2006. She precepts the emergency medicine rotation for both PGY1 and PGY2 residents. She is involved in several committees at the regional and system level at UnityPoint Health. Her areas of interest include emergency medicine, optimizing stroke management, and infectious disease. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Carrie joined Unity Point Health- Des Moines in 1990 as a Student Nurse. She received her nursing degree from Iowa Methodist School of Nursing in 1992. Carrie started her professional nursing career that same year on the Pediatric Oncology/Hematology unit at Unity Point Health Des Moines-Blank Children’s Hospital where she obtained her CPON (National Certification in Pediatric Oncology nursing).

Carrie continued at Blank Children’s hospital for the following 22 years and supervised the General Pediatric and Pediatric Oncology/Departments until transitioning to the Infection Prevention Department in 2014. She is in her 34^th year of employment at Unity Point Health-Des Moines

She became a Nationally Certified pediatric nurse (CPN) in 2009 and received her National Board Certification in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC) in 2018 and is a certified ICRA (Infection Control Risk Assessment) specialist.

Carrie’s specific areas of interest include infection prevention and risk mitigation regarding construction/renovation/design and water management related to construction throughout the healthcare system in which she assumes the lead role. She is passionate about infection prevention with an emphasis in the neonatal through adolescent populations.

Dr. Ana Quintero Bravo graduated from medical school in Colombia.  She completed her pediatric residency training in Colombia and at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH and her pediatric infectious diseases fellowship training at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, OH. Dr. Quintero Bravo is involved in the pediatric infectious diseases learning experience. 

Mackenzie received her Master of Science in Nursing from Marquette University in 2011. Mackenzie joined UnityPoint Health – Des Moines in 2011 as one of the organization’s first Nurse Residents. She went on to precept, mentor, and lead both Nurse Residents and other newly hired nurses. Mackenzie has functioned as UPHDM’s Clinical Staffing Supervisor, MercyOne Nursing Education Manager, and currently as a Nursing Program Coordinator through UPHDM’s Employee Health and Safety. Through her current role, Mackenzie coordinates the organization’s Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure program, teaches a variety of classes through the Respiratory Protection and Safe Patient Handling programs, assists with coordination of care for infectious disease exposures and injuries, and assists with the general health and safety onboarding of new team members. Mackenzie’s areas of interest are education, public health, and health promotion of the workforce.

Dr. Maria Romero graduated medical school in Venezuela. She completed her internal medical residency at Carney Hospital, Massachusetts and infectious diseases fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Florida. Dr. Romero precepts the adult infectious diseases teaching service rotation and the outreach antimicrobial stewardship rotation.

Allie received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2010. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Iowa Methodist and Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines. She is board certified in pharmacotherapy. Dr. Schlicher remained at UnityPoint Health – Des Moines after completing residency and is now the Pharmacy Clinical Manager and PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director. Allie precepts the clinical management rotation for both PGY1 and PGY2 residents. She is an active member of Iowa Pharmacy Association and attended the Leadership Pharmacy Conference in 2015. She was named the 2025 Health-System Pharmacist of the Year by the Iowa Pharmacy Association. When she is not at work, she can be found spending time with husband and three daughters or outside running.

Kelly received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Drake University in 2009 and has been part of the pharmacy team at Iowa Methodist and Blank since graduating. She is one of the pediatric pharmacists for Blank Children’s Hospital and precepts the general pediatric rotation, as well as co-precepts many of the other pediatric rotations for both PGY1 and PGY2 residents. When Kelly is not at work, she can be found spending time with her husband and kids and traveling for their activities.

Dr. David Terrero graduated medical school in the Dominican Republic. He completed his internal medical residency at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center (BronxCare) and infectious diseases fellowship at University of Cincinnati. Dr. Terrero is recognized as a Fellow of American College of Physicians (FACP). Dr. Terrero precepts the adult infectious diseases teaching service rotation, outreach antimicrobial stewardship rotation and the HIV clinic rotation.

Jennifer received her Bachelors of Pharmacy Degree from Drake University in 1995. After initially working in the retail sector, Jennifer joined UnityPoint Health - Des Moines in 2004. She currently precepts the IV Sterile Compounding Component of the PGY1 residency program. Jennifer precepts various projects for the PGY2 residency program. Her areas of interest include surgical and obstetrical care, with emphasis on patients with special needs, including bleeding disorders.

Dr. Joel Waddell attended medical school at Des Moines University (DMU).  He completed his pediatric residency at Kansas University and pediatric infectious diseases fellowship at University of Missouri-Kansas City/Children's Mercy Hospital. Dr. Waddell precepts the pediatric infectious diseases teaching service rotation.

Kuan Yu Chen is a PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident at UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Originally from San Francisco, California, he earned his Doctor of Pharmacy from Rosalind Franklin University and holds a bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of California, Davis. He completed his PGY1 residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. His favorite bacterium is the pink and slimy Klebsiella pneumoniae. He is also passionate about workflow optimization and quality improvement, particularly building “smart phrases” and “Slicer Dicer reports” of the electronic medical record system. Outside of residency, he enjoys roasting coffee beans and working on cars in his spare time.