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Preceptors - Oncology - Pharmacy Residency Programs
Caroline Baer, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Medical Oncology
Caroline.baer@ochsner.org
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Prisma Health, Greenville, South Carolina; PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
Practice Interests: genitourinary, gastrointestinal, and breast oncology
Dr. Baer started as a clinical pharmacy specialist in the outpatient medical oncology clinic at Ochsner MD Anderson cancer center in August of 2023 after completing her residency and previously working as a pharmacy intern at Ochsner Medical Center. She serves as a member of the PGY-2 Oncology Residency Advisory Committee, Recruitment Committee, and BiTE therapy workgroup. She is a preceptor for Medical Oncology Clinic rotations and is the primary preceptor for the PGY-2 Oncology Longitudinal Forum rotation.
Aimee Fontenot, PharmD, BCPS, D-PLA
Clinical Pharmacist-Oncology
aimee.fontenot@ochnser.org
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, St Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS
Practice Interests: Medical Oncology, Medication Safety, Supportive Care, and Operations
Dr. Fontenot began her clinical practice at Ochsner Medical Center in 2018 as a Unit-Based Oncology Pharmacist on the oncology unit, then transitioned to a Medical Oncology specialist practicing in the inpatient and outpatient settings. In fall of 2021 she transitioned to a Remote Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Specialist role providing a combination of operational and clinical services for Ochsner Health infusion centers throughout the system. She now serves as the clinical oncology specialist for the Ochsner Lafayette region outpatient cancer centers. Dr. Fontenot is a preceptor for PGY-2 residents and serves on the PGY-2 Oncology Residency Advisory Committee, System Infusion Council, and the Oncology Subcommittee. She is a current primary preceptor for the PGY-2 Oncology Longitudinal Teaching and Education Rotation.
Jessica T. Foy, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
System Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Manager, PGY2 Oncology Residency Program Director
jessica.foy@ochsner.org
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC; PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency, Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC
Practice Interests: lymphoma, leukemia, bone marrow transplant, and genitourinary cancers
Dr. Foy joined the pharmacy team at Ochsner Medical Center in September 2017 after her prior work experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. She transitioned to the system pharmacy team in January 2022 where she manages the remote oncology services for Ochsner Health. She serves as the co-chair of the System Oncology Subcommittee and the chair of the PGY-2 Oncology Residency Advisory Committee. She is an active member of System Infusion Council, System Policy Committee, System P&T Committee, and the Ochsner Medical Center and System Residency Advisory Committees. She is a current preceptor for the Medication Safety/Oncology Administration and the IT Beacon learning experience, and enjoys teaching pharmacy students and residents.
Allison Hamner, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist – Hematology/Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapy
allison.hamner@ochsner.org
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA
Practice Interests: Leukemia, Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Transplant, and CAR-T
Dr. Hamner joined the pharmacy team at Ochsner Medical Center in September 2023 as a clinical pharmacist in bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Previously, she had worked as a clinical pharmacist in bone marrow transplant at Tulane Medical Center. She serves as a member of the PGY-2 Oncology Residency Advisory Committee, System Oncology Subcommittee, and multiple Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy committees. She is a preceptor for the Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant rotations and is the primary preceptor for the PGY-2 Oncology Drug Information Longitudinal Rotation.
Kyle Kaminski, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist – Oncology Remote Team
kyle.kaminski@ochsner.org
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, South University School of Pharmacy – Savannah, GA.
Practice Interests: Medical Oncology, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, Gynecologic Oncology, Infectious Disease, Information Technology, Process Improvement, and Operations
Dr. Kaminski joined the pharmacy team at Ochsner Medical Center in February 2023 after his prior work experience at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. His past clinical experience includes Director of Pharmacy, Clinical Coordinator, as well as clinical pharmacy expertise in hematology/oncology, rheumatology, critical care, emergency medicine, cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), infectious disease, antibiotic stewardship, nephrology, internal medicine, pain management, psychiatry, and surgery pharmacy. He serves as a member of the System Oncology Subcommittee, Remote Oncology Service Line Team, and the System Chemotherapy Infusion Team. He is a preceptor for both the PGY-2 Oncology Forum and medical oncology clinic rotations. He is passionate about precepting students and PGY-1/PGY-2 residents.
Manpreet Kaur, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist- Medical Oncology
manpreet.kaur@ochsner.org
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, St. John’s University
Practice Interests: Medical Oncology, Supportive Care, Operations, Patient Education
Dr. Kaur joined the pharmacy team at Ochsner Medical Center in October 2022 after her previous work experience at NYU Langone Medical Center. She currently serves as a clinical pharmacist for the inpatient medical oncology team. She is a preceptor for the PGY-2 Resident Forums and the Inpatient Medical Oncology Rotation.
Breanne Peyton-Thomas, Pharm.D., BCOP
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Hematology/Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy
breanne.peytonthomas@ochsner.org
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, The Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE; PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency, University of Minnesota Medical Center/Fairview, Minneapolis, MN
Practice Interests: leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, bone marrow transplant, CAR-T
Dr. Peyton-Thomas joined the pharmacy team at Ochsner Medical Center in December 2018 after her prior work experience at University Health in Shreveport, LA. She serves as a member of the Education Committee, PGY-2 Oncology Residency Advisory Committee, and serves on multiple Bone Marrow Transplant/Cellular Therapy committees. She is a preceptor for the Inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant and Bone Marrow Transplant Clinic rotations, and is the primary preceptor for the PGY-2 Oncology Longitudinal Staffing rotation.
Jennifer R. Rae, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology Remote Team
jennifer.rae@ochsner.org
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, South Carolina College of Pharmacy at the Medical University of S.C.
Practice Interests: Gynecology Oncology, Medical Oncology, Supportive Care, Process Improvement, Information Technology and Medication Safety
Dr. Rae joined the remote oncology pharmacy team at Ochsner Medical Center in March 2024 after her prior work as an oncology pharmacist at Prisma Health Cancer Institute in Greenville, SC. She has previously worked as an inpatient pharmacist at Greenville Memorial Hospital with her primary role being involved in the inpatient chemotherapy process and provision of care to oncology patients. She has experience in medical oncology, hematologic malignancies, infectious disease and critical care. She served as the clinical pharmacist for the Gynecology/Oncology outpatient service at Prisma Health Cancer Institute. She is currently a member of the System Oncology Subcommittee and the System Chemotherapy Infusion Team. Dr. Rae is a preceptor for the PGY-2 outpatient Breast Oncology Rotation.
Denise M. St. Cyr, Pharm. D.
Chemotherapy Infusion Pharmacy Supervisor – Operations
dstcyr@ochsner.org
Education: Xavier University of Louisiana – College of Pharmacy
Practice Interest: Chemotherapy compounding
Dr. St. Cyr began her career as a community pharmacist and originally was an Ochsner team member from 1991 to 1996. She left to work as a long-term care and retail pharmacist before returning to Ochsner in 2008 in the chemotherapy infusion pharmacy. Dr. St. Cyr has been an operational pharmacist for the past 13 years and moved up to supervisor in 2018. She is a preceptor for pharmacy students as well as PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residents rotating in the chemotherapy infusion pharmacy. Additionally, she is the trainer for chemotherapy operations for the Benson Cancer Center. She currently participates in the System Chemotherapy Infusion Team Meetings and Oncology/Pharmacy Collaboration Committee.
Kelsey Turcotte, PharmD, BCOP, BCACP
Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology Remote Team
kelsey.turcotte@ochsner.org
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Union University College of Pharmacy
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, St Joseph East, Lexington, KY; PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency, Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Practice Interest: pharmacogenomics, hematology/oncology, medication safety and health equity
Dr. Troester joined Ochsner Medical Center in January 2023 as one of the oncology clinical remote team members. She has previously worked inpatient and outpatient hematology/oncology at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics and most recently as an oncology clinic pharmacist at SSM Health, based in Madison, Wisconsin. She is a member of the System Oncology Subcommittee and is helping to develop an Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic. Dr. Troester serves as a preceptor for the PGY-2 Resident Forums, Continuing Education, Research Project, and Medical Oncology Clinic rotations.
Tammy S. Troester, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology Remote Team
tammy.troester@ochnser.org
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Medical College of Virginia-Virginia Commonwealth University
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA; PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL
Practice Interest: medical oncology, hematology, supportive care, oral chemotherapy, process improvement and medication safety
Dr. Turcotte joined Ochsner Medical Center in June 2024 as one of the oncology clinical remote team members. She has previously worked as a Clinical Oncology Specialist at Owensboro Health Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center and most recently at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah in inpatient BMT as well as various outpatient clinics. Dr. Turcotte serves as a Resident Advisor and preceptor for the PGY-2 Resident Forums, continuing education presentations, and Medical Oncology Clinic rotation
