Pharmacy Residency Program
Lynn Thoma
Pharmacy Residency Program Director
lthoma@healthlincchc.org
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HealthLinc is a Federally Qualified Health Center and Patient-Centered Medical Home Level 3, where there is a multi-disciplinary approach to patients. Besides pharmacy residents, there are nurse practitioner residents and P4 pharmacy students on site. The pharmacy resident has the opportunity to work under collaborative practice agreements with multiple disease states. A mental health rotation can be set up if the resident has an interest. The resident completes teaching certificate requirements at Purdue University.
The HealthLinc Pharmacy Residency Program is a PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Residency with a focus in ambulatory care. The resident will be exposed to direct patient care with diabetes, anticoagulation, dyslipidemia, and hypertension being the primary disease states encountered. The medication distribution learning experience is completed at HealthLinc in-house pharmacies. The residency partners with Purdue University for the teaching, research, and drug information components.
Universal Residency Program Purpose
To build upon the doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) education and outcomes to develop community-based pharmacist practitioners with diverse patient care, leadership, and education skills who are eligible to pursue advanced training opportunities including postgraduate year two (PGY2) residencies and professional certifications.
HealthLinc Residency Program Purpose
Graduates will be able to provide, develop, and manage advanced patient care services to the underserved and underinsured patient population at a Federally Qualified Health Center.
- Rotation Learning Experiences
- Orientation
- Drug Information
- Longitudinal Learning Experiences
- Patient Care
- Medication Distribution
- Research Series
- Leadership and Self-Improvement
- Business Plan and Quality Improvement
- Management
- Teaching
Purdue University College of Pharmacy, 2015
Dr. Kubal is the Pharmacy Manager at the Valparaiso Clinic. She finds great fulfillment in providing services to the patients of our community and loves the amazing staff she works with daily! She lives in Valparaiso, IN with her fiancé (Dan), two dogs (Biff and Brody), and two cats (Jager and Bomber). She enjoys anything outdoors (camping, hiking, wakeboarding, and snowboarding), being with friends and family, and traveling as much as possible.
Brock Davis – PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, MATS (Mishawaka Site Coordinator & Mishawaka Patient Care)
Purdue University College of Pharmacy, 2017
Dr. Davis is the Site Coordinator for the Mishawaka residency site and serves as the Clinical Pharmacist for Mishawaka clinic. He lives in Granger, IN with his wife (Cheaney) and sons (Holden and Harrison). He enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching Purdue sports and “Mickey Racecar” with Holden, and being a Starbucks enthusiast.
Elizabeth Shinn – PharmD, BC-ADM (Leadership and Self-Improvement)
Purdue University College of Pharmacy, 2016
Dr. Shinn is currently the clinical pharmacist at our Michigan City clinic. Having spent time in Kenya, she is interested in HIV and infectious diseases, as well as diabetes management and tobacco cessation. She enjoys traveling, hiking at the Indiana Dunes, and spending time with friends and family.
Jessica Sinclair – PharmD, MATS (Teaching)
Purdue University College of Pharmacy, 2018
Dr. Sinclair is currently the clinical pharmacist in East Chicago. She lives in St John, IN with her husband, Noah and has a passion for diabetes management and an interest in substance use disorder. She is hoping to start learning Spanish to be able to connect better with her patients in East Chicago. Jessica loves pizza and is busy with her new puppy!
Lynn Thoma – PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDE, LDE, LDIF (Residency Program Director & Valparaiso Patient Care)
Purdue University, 2012
Dr. Thoma is the Director of Pharmacy for HealthLinc. Additionally, she is the Residency Program Director and the primary preceptor at the Valparaiso clinic. She lives in Valparaiso, IN with her husband (Gage), son (Fletcher), and dog (Violet). She enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, and anything and everything fitness.
Marjie Laciak – PharmD, BC-ADM, CDCES, 340B ACE (Management)
Purdue University College of Pharmacy, 2002
Dr. Laciak is currently the Senior Pharmacy Manager at HealthLinc. She is also passionate about diabetes education and educates patients at our Valparaiso clinic. She lives in Porter, Indiana with her husband Geoff, son Lucas, and daughter Leightyn. She enjoys running, playing sports and traveling the world with her family.
Mark Sundh – PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM (Business Plan and Quality Improvement)
Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy, 2018
Dr. Sundh is the current Clinical Pharmacist at our South Bend Centennial clinic. His interests include diabetes management, healthcare and diabetes technologies, and pharmacy advocacy. Outside of clinic, Mark enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and is passionate about his Chicago sports teams, especially the Chicago Cubs.
Monica Rivers – PharmD, MBA (Mishawaka Medication Distribution)
Purdue University College of Pharmacy, 2007
Dr. Rivers is the Pharmacy Manager at the Mishawaka Clinic. She is passionate providing great patient care and motivating patients to take responsibility of their overall healthcare! She lives in Granger, IN with her husband (Nathan), five children (Collin, Carter, Creedon, Corbin, Cora), dog (Trina), Cat (Gouda). She enjoys being as active as possible with the family and all aspects of home décor: refurbishing, building, staging, you name it!!
Margie Snyder – PharmD
Amy Sheehan – PharmD
- 10 PTO days
- Paid holidays (2 floating)
- Eligible for health insurance after 60 days
- Paid memberships to applicable professional organizations
- Stipends for conferences/travel
Henry Papineau – PharmD
Purdue University College of Pharmacy, 2019
HealthLinc/Purdue PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency, 2020
Dr. Papineau is currently serving as the Clinical Pharmacist at our La Porte and Knox clinics after completing his PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency in 2019-2020 with HealthLinc in Valparaiso. Henry entered the residency with a strong interest in the ambulatory care, teaching, professional development, and interdisciplinary care opportunities that HealthLinc’s residency program had to offer. The personal relationships developed with patients, caring nature of HealthLinc employees, and strong team dynamic of the pharmacists made a lasting impression on Henry. Henry’s professional areas of interested include ambulatory care, pharmacy education, and expansion of pharmacy practice. Outside of work, Henry spends his time playing guitar, fishing, going for walks, and watching movies.
Kristen Bessler – PharmD
Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy, 2019
HealthLinc/Purdue PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency, 2020
Dr. Bessler is currently serving as the Clinical Pharmacist at our Southeast and IUSB Healthlinc clinics located in South Bend, IN. She completed her PGY1 Community Pharmacy residency with HealthLinc/Purdue University in 2019-2020 and was the first pharmacy resident at the Mishawaka HealthLinc location. Kristen was inspired by HealthLinc’s inter-professional approach to health care which allows everyone to work at the top of their respective license and work together to provide exceptional health care for their patients. Kristen’s professional areas of interests include diabetes management, nutrition, and precepting various learners. During her down time, Kristen loves to cheer on the Chicago Blackhawks, stay active and craft!
Mark Sundh – PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM
Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy, 2018
HealthLinc/Purdue/Walgreens PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency, 2019
Dr. Sundh is currently serving as the Clinical Pharmacist at our South Bend Centennial clinic after completing his PGY1 Community Pharmacy residency in 2018-2019 with HealthLinc. Mark was initially interested in the diverse learning experiences in ambulatory care, community-based pharmacy practice, teaching, research, leadership and management offered by the HealthLinc Pharmacy Residency Program, but it was the patient-focused culture of collaboration and care that made the program truly stand out to him. Mark’s professional areas of interest include diabetes management, healthcare and diabetes technologies, and pharmacy advocacy. Outside of clinic, Mark enjoys traveling, hiking, reading, and is passionate about his Chicago sports teams, especially the Chicago Cubs.
Jessica Sinclair – PharmD, MATS
Purdue University College of Pharmacy, 2018
HealthLinc/Purdue/Walgreens PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency, 2018 – 2019
Dr. Sinclair serves as a clinical pharmacist post-residency at the East Chicago clinic, serving the Lake County community. She had her second APPE rotation at HealthLinc Vaparaiso as a student, and that’s where she fell in love with HealthLinc and what it offers. Jessica loved the atmosphere and the relationships that she was able to create with her co-workers and her patients. Her area of interests includes patient education, diabetes management, substance use disorder, and pharmacy student/resident precepting. During her downtime, Jessica LOVES to play games, watch the Cubs, hangout with friends and her husband, and eat pizza! She just got a new puppy, named Pete!
Brock Davis – PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, MATS
Purdue University College of Pharmacy, 2017
HealthLinc/Purdue/Walgreens PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency, 2018
Dr. Davis is currently serving as the Clinical Pharmacist at our Mishawaka clinic location after completing his PGY1 Community Pharmacy residency in 2017-2018 with HealthLinc. He was interested in this residency program due to its wealth of ambulatory care clinic hours, affiliation with other community pharmacy residencies through the Purdue College of Pharmacy, and the community pharmacy experience as well. His area of interests includes diabetes management, substance use disorder, and pharmacy student/resident education. Outside of his work responsibilities, Brock is an avid Purdue sports fan, enjoys playing the piano, and spending time with his wife Cheaney, and sons Holden and Harrison.
Maureen Moynihan – PharmD
Ohio Northern University, 2016
HealthLinc/Purdue/Walgreens PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency, 2017
HealthLinc utilizes PhORCAS for all application materials and National Matching Services for resident selection.
Requirements in PhORCAS
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Intent
- Current Transcript(s)
- 3 Formal Letters of Recommendation
Requirements for acceptance
- PharmD Degree
- US Citizenship
- Eligible for Indiana Licensure
Specific questions about the residency program should be addressed to the Residency Program Director, Lynn Thoma, at lthoma@healthlincchc.org or 219-462-7173, ext. 2608.
“I was incredibly drawn to the great mix of a well-respected and heavily utilized ambulatory pharmacy department, the opportunity to maintain long-lasting relationships with patients, and the strong family feel within the Pharmacy department. HealthLinc as a whole truly lives out the interprofessional mentality at every level from the providers and staff in the clinics all the way to Senior Team. Within the pharmacy team itself, I have never felt more immediately welcomed and supported. The culture of support and mentorship in this program is unparalleled and truly allows us to become the best clinical ambulatory care pharmacists that we can be.”
“Here at HealthLinc, the values, vision, and mission are lived out daily within each practice site. This organization works relentlessly to build up communities, ensure patients know they are valued, and provide superlative care. This patient-centered mantra is evident upon speaking to any employee or staff member and is one of the things that sets this residency program apart. Another distinctive feature of the pharmacy residency program is the pharmacy department’s culture of servant-care, as well as the opportunity to practice at the top of one’s pharmacy education. Pharmacists are greatly valued and heavily depended on in our unique role and the pharmacy department is a family that encourages and supports one another. There is nowhere better to pursue an ambulatory-based community pharmacy residency. I cannot image completing a residency elsewhere and am thankful to be challenged and mentored by tremendous leaders.”
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