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Preceptors - Pediatrics - Pharmacy Residency Programs
Allison Dubuc, PharmD, BCPPS
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
allison.dubuc@ochsner.org
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi; PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Residency, University Health in San Antonio, Texas
Practice Interests: Antimicrobial stewardship, sepsis, and nutrition
Dr. Dubuc started practicing at Ochsner Baptist Medical Center in 2023. She serves as a preceptor for PGY-1 pharmacy residents for the elective neonatal intensive care unit rotation. Dr. Dubuc serves on the NICU Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee, NICU Research Committee, NICU SOS Review Committee, and Ochsner Recruitment Committee.
Mersina Grass, PharmD, BCPPS, MS
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Pediatrics, Clinical Pharmacy Supervisor
mersina.grass@ochsner.org
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Xavier University
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Ochsner Medical Center
Practice Interests: Nutrition, Sedation, and Infectious Disease
Dr. Grass started practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in 2006. She serves as a preceptor for PGY-1 residents for their required pediatric rotation and elective rotation in pediatric critical care for both PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residents.
May Ly, PharmD, BCPPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, Ochsner Medical Center, PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency, Rush University Medical Center
Practice Interests: Congenital heart disease, Heart failure, Pediatric heart transplant, Sedation
Dr. Ly began practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in 2020. She serves as a preceptor for PGY-1 residents on the general pediatrics rotation and elective rotation in pediatric critical care for both PGY-1 and PGY-2 pharmacy residents.
Jontae Warren, PharmD, BCPPS
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
jontae.warren@ochsner.org
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Indiana University Health, Indianapolis, Indiana and PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Residency, Riley Hospital for Children, Indianapolis, Indiana
Practice Interests: Nutrition Support, Pain & Sedation, Pediatric Medication Safety
Dr. Warren started practicing at Ochsner Baptist-Campus of Ochsner Medical Center in 2023. He serves as a preceptor/resident advisor for the PGY-1 residents of Ochsner Medical Center and is part of the PGY-1 OMC Residency Advisory Committee. He also serves as a preceptor to pharmacy students of Xavier University College of Pharmacy for the elective NICU rotation. At Ochsner Baptist, he serves on the NICU nutrition support committee, NICU research committee, and the NICU SOS review committee. Within the Ochsner healthcare system, he is a part of Peds Med Safety, Pediatric Workgroup, and a neonatology SME. Externally, he serves on the Vizient Pediatric Pharmacy Committee.
Taylor White, PharmD, BCPPS
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Training: PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Residency at Upstate University Hospital / Golisano Children's Hospital in Syracuse, NY
Practice Interests: pediatric critical care, operations, therapeutic drug monitoring
Dr. White started practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in 2020. She was originally hired as a clinical mid-shift pharmacist and transitioned into a pediatric clinical pharmacist in the spring of 2023. She completed a teaching and education course during her residencies and is excited to serve as a preceptor for the general pediatrics rotation for PGY-1 residents. Dr. White serves on the pediatric work group committee, child life committee, and the glycemic committee.
