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Preceptors - Pediatrics - Pharmacy Residency Programs
Katie Cook, PharmD, BCPPS
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
kathryn.cook@ochsner.org
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Mississippi
Training: PGY-1 and PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Practice Residency at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, Nashville TN
Practice Interests: solid tumors, bone marrow transplant, immunocompromised infectious disease
Dr. Cook started practicing at Ochsner Medical Center in 2019. She has served as an adjunct professor at the Belmont College of Pharmacy in Nashville, TN, while completing her residencies. In addition to her involvement in the Oncology PGY-2 program as the pediatric oncology preceptor, she also serves as a preceptor for the general pediatrics rotation for PGY-1 residents. Dr. Cook also serves on the Oncology Subcommittee, Research Committee, and as the pediatric oncology and infectious disease SME.
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.
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.
