Current Pharmacy Practice Residents and Fellows

Amina Ammar, PharmD
Health Systems Outcomes Fellow

Dr. Ammar is from Dearborn, Michigan. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Wayne State University, where she is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health degree. Before embarking on her fellowship, she completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice residency at the Detroit Medical Center/Harper-Hutzel Hospital. Her professional interests include anticoagulation, diabetes management, and teaching. In her free time, Amina enjoys traveling and practicing yoga.

aammar2@hfhs.org

Stephen Hegenauer, PharmD
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident

Dr. Steven Hegenauer is from Westland, Michigan. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry from Albion College, and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Wayne State University. His professional interests include emergency medicine, infectious diseases, and solid organ transplant. Outside of work, Steven enjoys spending time outdoors...whether playing sports, fishing, or tackling home improvement projects. He is also passionate about cooking and baking, a dedicated coffee enthusiast, and a self-taught mixologist (thanks to YouTube!).

Medication Use Evaluation: Cefepime Utilization and MIC Distribution in Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Infections

Research Project: Impact of GLP-1 and GIP/GLP-1 Receptor Agonists on Insulin Requirements in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

shegena1@hfhs.org

Ryan Murphy, PharmD
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident

Dr. Ryan Murphy is from Wall, New Jersey. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Rhode Island. His professional interests include oncology, and he plans to pursue PGY-2 residency training in this area. Outside of work, Ryan enjoys exploring the local food scene, playing games with friends, and staying active at the gym.

Medication Use Evaluation: Evaluation of Risk Stratification and Management in Febrile Neutropenia

Research Project: Impact of Intravenous Calcium Administration on Outcomes After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest

rmurph13@hfhs.org

Ronith Murali, PharmD
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident

Dr. Ronith Murali is from Rochester, Michigan. He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Wayne State University. His professional interests include oncology and critical care. When he’s not in the hospital, you’ll probably find him bouldering, snowboarding, or adventuring through national parks.

Medication Use Evaluation: Bispecific Antibodies for Hematologic Malignancies

Research Project: Factors Influencing Time to Therapeutic Heparin Response in Patients with Venous Thromboembolism

rmurali1@hfhs.org

Shelly Shen, PharmD
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident

Dr. Shelly Shen comes from Toronto, Canada, where she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Toronto. Her professional interests include cardiology and infectious diseases. Prior to relocating to Michigan, she practiced as a pharmacist in Ontario for several years...Shelly has found it exciting to explore the evolving scope of pharmacy practice in her new state. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, spending time with her cats, and traveling to experience different cultures and cuisines.

Medication Use Evaluation: HIT or Miss? An Evaluation of Testing and Management of Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Hospitalized Patients

Research Project: Impact of N-Acetylcysteine in Non-Acetaminophen-Induced Acute Liver Failure

sshen3@hfhs.org