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Faculty | MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital Pharmacy Residency

Residency Preceptors

MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital is a small yet strong community hospital setting. Our preceptors have trained and practiced at top notch institutions from all over the country bringing diverse backgrounds and experience. Our pharmacy residents are able to benefit from this as they are well-integrated in the multi-disciplinary teams caring for patients.

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Aaron Koch, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Coordinator/PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director

Hometown: Turbotville, PA
Pharmacy School:  Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Residency:  MaineHealth Maine Medical Center (PGY-1)
Interests/Hobbies:  Golfing, Traveling, Astronomy
Favorite Place in Maine:  Mooselookmeguntic Lake
Why MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital?  Mid Coast Hospital offers a unique, personal experience in which to collaborate closely with patients, clinicians, and the community.
If I were not a pharmacist, I would be a... Busy stay-at-home dad!

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Bethany Nash, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist

Hometown: Falmouth, Maine
Pharmacy School: University of Rhode Island     
Residency (if applicable): Temple University Hospital
Interests/Hobbies: Gardening; Hiking; Volunteering; Camping; Hanging out with family and friends at local establishments
Favorite Place in Maine: Couldn't possibly pick just one. But perhaps, home with my sweet, sweet children!
Why MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital? The community hospital feel with the access to larger centers is a just-right fit.
If I were not a pharmacist, I would be a... Childcare specialist, working with very young kids

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Lindsey Parmelee, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio
Pharmacy School: University of New England
Residency (if applicable): PGY1 - Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Interests/Hobbies: Art (watercolor), traveling, cats, and trying new restaurants/breweries
Favorite Place in Maine: Pine Point Beach in Scarborough
Why MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital? I enjoy working as a clinical pharmacist at a community hospital within a larger health system as there are opportunities to influence how medicine is practiced on both a local and system level. I believe patient care is improved through the meaningful and collaborative relationships I've cultivated with colleagues here at MHMCH.
If I were not a pharmacist, I would be a... an event coordinator

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Rachel McPherson
Clinical Pharmacist

Hometown: Houlton, Maine
Pharmacy School: University of New England
Residency:  Eastern Maine Medical Center
Interests/Hobbies:  gardening, running, spending time at camp
Favorite Place in Maine:  Schoodic and East Grand Lakes
Why MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital?  Mid Coast Hospital is home to a large group of friendly and hardworking care team members who are passionate about providing high-quality healthcare.
If I were not a pharmacist, I would be a... private investigator or lawyer

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Lauren Alderman, PharmD
Ambulatory Pharmacist
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Sara Nussbaum, Rph
Informatics Pharmacist

Hometown:  Saco, Maine
Pharmacy School:  Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
Interests/Hobbies:  travel, hiking, being outside
Favorite Place in Maine:   Acadia National Park
Why MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital?   We are a community hospital that allows connections to patients and staff while also provides exposure to a variety of specialties.
If I were not a pharmacist, I would be a... baker

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Samantha Koch, PharmD, BCPS
Operations Manager

Hometown: Brunswick, ME
Pharmacy School: Medical University of South Carolina
Residency (if applicable): N/A
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy hiking, tennis, running, home projects, and being with my husband and three young children.
Favorite Place in Maine: Camden
Why MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital? Mid Coast still has a small community feel, yet we have all the benefits of being part of MaineHealth. As someone who did not do a residency, I have had career growth opportunities here I would not have had elsewhere. We also have a wonderful team, and I have found some lifelong friends here.
If I were not a pharmacist, I would work in finance or be an interior designer. 

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Kelly Bussone, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist

Hometown:  Los Angeles, California
Pharmacy School: University of New England College of Pharmacy
Residency (if applicable):  VA Maine Healthcare System
Interests/Hobbies: Yoga, traveling and gardening
Favorite Place in Maine:  The Portland Headlight and my Grammie's front porch
Why MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital?   I love making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients in the Brunswick community. The hospital maintains a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, even as part of the larger MaineHealth network. 
If I were not a pharmacist, I would be a... Travel blogger so I can travel and see the world 

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Kevin Dumas, PharmD, MBA, MSIS
Director of Pharmacy

Hometown:  Rutland, VT
Pharmacy School:  Wilkes University
Interests/Hobbies:  Fun with Family, Watching Sports
Favorite Place in Maine:   Too many to count! (Lakes, Ocean, Trails)
Why MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital?   Extraordinary patient and community health focus with exceptional collaboration and innovation
If I were not a pharmacist, I would be a...  Carpenter or Architect