
Makya Matthews
University of Findlay College of Pharmacy
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PharmD expected 2026
After I graduate in 2026, I plan on doing a residency then working as a clinical pharmacist or in ambulatory care.
2. Join the clinical pharmacist on rounds in the ICU.
2. watch 10 different IV medications be compounded in the IV room
Preceptor: Dr. Ben Wells
Site: Southern Ohio Medical Center
Description: This month, I experienced an in depth introduction to the hospital health system. Each day, I was able to see a different pharmacist role in the hospital and was able to learn the role of pharmacy manager. It was a great experience as I learned a lot every day.
Preceptor: Andrew Sowkulech
Site: Southern Ohio Medical Center
Description: This month, I experienced an in depth introduction to the intensive care unit. Each day we rounded and treated patients in critical condition. It was a great experience as I learned a lot every day.
Preceptor: Trevor Slone
Site: Holzer Health System
Description: This month, I experienced an in depth introduction to ambulatory care in a rural area. We mainly focused on warfarin dosing, COPD management and transitional care management. It was a great experience as I learned a lot every day.
Preceptor: Andrew Sowkulech
Site: Southern Ohio Medical Center
Description: This month, I experienced an in depth introduction to inpatient general medicine. We mainly focused on heart care, DVT prophylaxis and vancomycin dosing. It was a great experience as I learned a lot every day.
Preceptor: Doug Burke
Site: Southern Ohio Medical Center Anticoagulation Clinic
Description: This month, I learned the science/art behind warfarin dosing. Working with three different pharmacists this rotation allowed me to experience different styles and techniques in dosing. With this, I was able to create my own style of patient specific dosing and use this to improve patient health outcomes every day. It was overall a great experience.
Southern Ohio Medical Center
I completed my IPPE hours at SOMC in Portsmouth, Ohio. This was a great experience for me as I was able to visit and learn from people on every floor. I experienced multiple different pharmacist responsibilities.
Blanchard Valley Health System
I completed my IPPE hours here at this Cancer center. This introduced my to oncology and taught me about many new drugs I didn't know before.
Wyandot Memorial Hospital
I completed my IPPE hours at this very small critical care hospital. It was only a 25 bed hospital where most of the patients were elderly and cancer patients.
Stultz Pharmacy
I completed my IPPE hours here, a very busy independent pharmacy, and I learned a lot about working under pressure and doing the most you can with what you have.
Great Scot Pharmacy
I completed my IPPE hours here and learned a lot about community pharmacies and the relationships you build with the patients.

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