Kroger Health’s Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program
Kroger Health
Our Care Network
Kroger Health operates over 2,000 pharmacies and 221 retail-based clinics, supported by a team of 24,000 health-care professionals – including pharmacists, nurse practitioners, dietitians and technicians – dedicated to providing exceptional care and helping people live healthier lives.Our Commitment
Kroger Health is proud to be recognized for our commitment to clinical services, becoming the first large community chain pharmacy to receive the NABP Community accreditation. Our community-based pharmacy residents are instrumental in driving innovation and enhancing patient care.Our Mission
Our mission is to improve outcomes by creating solutions that combine health, wellness, and nutrition; connecting with people on an emotional and personal level. Kroger Health is committed to providing a holistic, personalized and high-quality health experience.What to Expect
At Kroger Health, we offer more than just patient-centered prescription needs. Our personalized health services include health screenings, point-of-care testing, vaccines, medication management and optimization, as well as disease management and education.
Select pharmacy locations also offer specialized services, such as the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), transition of care services and advanced professional services, as allowed by state scope of practice.
Our pharmacists work closely with our nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dietitians, and external healthcare providers to deliver comprehensive patient care.
As a leader in COVID-19 vaccination and testing throughout the pandemic, we’re proud to continue our commitment to meeting the health needs of our communities quickly and conveniently, ensuring care is accessible when and where it’s needed most.
In addition to clinical care, our residency programs focus on leadership, management, practice-based research, teaching and advocacy to prepare the next generation of pharmacy leaders. Residents will:
- Participate in leadership-development programs
- Engage in professional development calls with industry experts
- Present research projects at the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition
- Teach and mentor student pharmacists, advocating for the profession
- Collaborate with Kroger Health leaders to advance the pharmacy practice
Graduates of our residency program are well-prepared to step into pharmacy management roles and take on leadership positions within The Kroger Company and beyond.
Kroger Health Resident Sites
Kroger Health offers over 20 residency positions across 15 states and is continuously growing! Each Kroger Health residency program is administered in collaboration with a school or college of pharmacy, as typical for community-based pharmacy residencies. Program instructors may be employed by either the university or The Kroger Company, providing residents with diverse experiences and opportunities for professional growth.
20+ Residency Positions Across 15 States
Arizona
- Midwestern University College of Pharmacy – Glendale
Kimberly Johnson
kimberly.johnson2@stores.kroger.com
Arkansas
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Rachel Stafford, PharmD
rastafford@uams.edu
California
- University of Southern California
Allison Chacon
achacon@usc.edu
- Western University of Health Sciences
Micah Harta, PharmD
mhata@westernu.com
Colorado
- University of Colorado College of Pharmacy
Kelsey Schwander
kelsey.schwander@cuanchutz.edu
Kansas
- University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
Bradley J. Newell, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP, FASCP
bnewell@ku.edu
Kentucky
- University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Clark Kebodeaux, PharmD, BCACP
Clark.kebodeaux@uky.edu
Nebraska
- University of Nebraska Medical Center
Logan Franck, PharmD, BCACP
Logan.franck@unmc.edu
North Carolina
- University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Macary Weck Marciniak, PharmD, BCACP, BCPS, FAPhA
Macary_marciniak@unc.edu
- Lauren Porter, PharmD
lporter@harristeeter.com
Ohio
- The Ohio State University
Jennifer Seifert, MS, RPh, BCGP
Seifert.20@osu.edu
- University of Cincinnati
PGY1: Ashley Johnson, PharmD, BCACP
Ashley.johnson6@stores.kroger.com
PGY2: Katelyn Johnson, PharmD, MS, BCACP
johns2k5@ucmail.uc.edu
- University of Toledo
Mitchell S. Howard
Mitchell.howard@utoledo.edu
Oregon
- Washington State University
Wassim Ayoub
Wassim.ayoub@fredmeyer.com
- Amy Jorgensen, PharmD
Amy.jorgensen@stores.fredmeyer.com
Tennessee
- University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy
Kenneth Hohmeier, PharmD
Khohmeie@uthsc.edu
Utah
- Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy
Jayme Garcia, PharmD
Jayme.garcia@sfdc.com
Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond:
Jess McDaniel, PharmD
Jess.mcdaniel@stores.kroger.com
Roanoke:
Jamie Remines, PharmD
Jamie.Remines@kroger.com
West Virginia
- West Virginia University
Lauren Maly, PharmD
Lauren.maly@stores.kroger.com
Erica Shelton, PharmD
Erica.shelton@stores.kroger.com
Wisconsin
- Medical College of Wisconsin
Brianna Goen
Brianna.goen@roundys.com
“I have learned so much about providing for my community in both the community pharmacy and the ambulatory care settings. It has been very rewarding to bring the two together and increase access to care for our patients.”
—Cierra Sitton
“I have learned so much about providing for my community in both the community pharmacy and the ambulatory care settings. It has been very rewarding to bring the two together and increase access to care for our patients.”
—Cierra Sitton