PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency
St. Elizabeth's PGY-1 Residency will help to develop pharmacists with advanced knowledge and skills.
About the Program
The 52-week American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited PGY-1 program offers the resident a robust experience through core rotations along with a broad range of elective opportunities. St. Elizabeth’s Hospital PGY-1 Residency will help to develop pharmacists with advanced knowledge and skills essential for them to function as integral members of the health care team.
Elective rotations available include but are not limited to Ambulatory Care experiences in Chronic Disease Management, Family and Internal Medicine, Pain Management, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine, Pharmacy Informatics and Transitions of Care.
Required learning experiences include: Ambulatory Care, Critical Care, Internal Medicine I, Internal Medicine II, Orientation and Patient Safety in Administration. Residents must also participate in longitudinal Research through completion of an ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting Poster and a major research project presented at a regional Resident pharmacy conference. Staffing requirements in Main Pharmacy include one evening shift per week and every third weekend.
Educational Opportunities
Many teaching activities are incorporated throughout the program. The residents precept pharmacy students during the clinical rotations, provide seminars to the Saint Louis University Family Medicine physicians, and present continuing education programs.
To enhance the resident’s learning experience, a teaching certificate is offered through the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy. Through focused on-line instruction, leading of small-group discussions, and presentation of didactic lectures at SIUE, the residents are provided a foundation of educational principles and opportunities to apply them in various practice settings.
Learn More
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Residency participates in the PhORCAS program and the required documents include curriculum vitae, letter of intent, official college transcripts and three electronic reference forms. Completed application forms and required supplemental materials are due by January 2.
Visit ASHP for more information.
*Please note that this position will not provide visa sponsorship.
Meet Our PGY-1 Residency Program Team
Residents
Anna Knebel, Pharm.D.
PGY-1 Pharmcy Resident
Dr. Knebel earned her PharmD and MBA from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in May 2025. In addition to her role as a Pharmacy Resident, she serves as an affiliate faculty member at SIUE School of Pharmacy.
Her practice areas of interest include critical care, emergency medicine, and internal medicine.
Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys spending time with her fiancé, family, and friends, reading, and cooking. She also loves animals and spends much of her free time with her two dogs and three cats.
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Jake Krekel, Pharm.D.
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident
Dr. Krekel earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from St. Louis College of Pharmacy at UHSP in May 2025. In addition to his role as a Pharmacy Resident, he serves as an affiliate faculty member at SIUE School of Pharmacy.
Jake's areas of interest are in emergency medicine and critical care medicine.
During his free time, Jake loves playing pickleball and video games with his cousins and friends. Additionally, he enjoys exploring new restaurants in St. Louis.
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Liam Le, Pharm.D.
PGY-1/PGY-2 Pharmacy Informatics Resident
Dr. Le earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy in 2025. In addition to his role as a Pharmacy Informatics Resident, he serves as an affiliate faculty member at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) School of Pharmacy.
Liam has a strong interest in pharmacy informatics, system efficiency, and clinical decision support.
In his free time, Liam enjoys playing video games with friends, watching movies and TV shows, and unwinding with good company.
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PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Leadership
Kourtney Engele, Pharm.D., BCCCP
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director
Ashley Unger, Pharm.D., BCPS
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program Coordinator
Julia Schimmelpfennig, Pharm.D., MS, DCPS
Manager - Pharmacy
- PharmD: St. Louis College of Pharmacy
- PGY1: University of Louisville Hospital
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Rotation Preceptors
Elizabeth Eastman, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | Antimicrobial Stewardship
- PharmD: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
- PGY1: SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton
Preceptor: Antimicrobial Stewardship
Sarah Fredericks, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | Internal Medicine
- PharmD: St. Louis College of Pharmacy at UHSP
- PGY1: HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Preceptor: Internal Medicine I, Internal Medicine II
Chris Herndon, PharmD, BCACP, FASHP, FCCP
Advance Practice Pharmacist | Pain Management and Substance Use Disorder
Professor at SIUE School of Pharmacy
Clinical Associate Professor St. Louis University School of Medicine
- PharmD: St. Louis College of Pharmacy
- PGY1: University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy
Preceptor: Ambulatory Care in Pain Management
Michael Randazzo, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | Medication Safety and Emergency Medicine
- PharmD: St. Louis College of Pharmacy
- PGY1: HSHS St Elizabeth’s Hospital
Preceptor: Patient Safety in Administration
James Reimer, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | Emergency Medicine
- PharmD: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
- PGY1: Saint Louis University Hospital
Preceptor: Critical Response
Jennifer Rosselli, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES
Clinical Pharmacist | Ambulatory Care
Clinical Professor at SIUE School of Pharmacy
- PharmD: St. Louis College of Pharmacy
- PGY1: HSHS St Elizabeth’s Hospital
Preceptor: Ambulatory Care in Chronic Disease Management
Erica Saltsgaver, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
- PharmD: St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Preceptor: Medical/Surgical Populations
Adam Schulte, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | Emergency Medicine
- PharmD: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
- PGY1: HSHS St Elizabeth’s Hospital
Preceptor: Emergency Medicine
Jared Sheley, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | Internal Medicine
Clinical Associate Professor at SIUE School of Pharmacy
- PharmD: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
- PGY1: St. Lukes Hospital
- PGY2: Internal Medicine: St. Lukes Hospital
Preceptor: Internal Medicine I, Internal Medicine II
Sydnie Twillmann, PharmD, BCACP
Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist
Clinical Assistant Professor at SIUE School of Pharmacy
- PharmD: St. Louis College of Pharmacy at UHSP
- PGY1: HSHS St Elizabeth’s Hospital
Preceptor: Ambulatory Care in Chronic Disease Management
Jason Votrain, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist | Cardiology
- PharmD: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
- PGY1: St. Lukes Hospital
Preceptor: Cardiology
Contact Kourtney Engele if you are an interested candidate.