Pharmacy Residency Administration & Preceptors

System Director of Pharmacy

Dr. Pitts received his PharmD degree from the University of Mississippi and was named Fellow of ASHP in 2014. He is highly involved in both state and national pharmacy organizations. Dr. Pitts has extensive experience in implementing and improving clinical service collaborative practice agreements, managing performance and safety improvement initiatives for medication management, and improving technology integration into provider workflows. Dr. Pitts is a clinical assistant professor for the University of Mississippi and Union University Schools of Pharmacy. He is the residency preceptor for the practice management required rotation.

Assistant Director of Pharmacy—Clinical Services
Residency Program Director

Dr. Griffin completed her doctorate of pharmacy degree from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy in 2017. Upon graduation, she completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at NMMC in 2018. After residency, Dr. Griffin joined the NMMC team as an advanced practice pharmacist, and she now serves as the Assistant Director of Pharmacy for Clinical Services and the Residency Program Director. She also manages the inpatient intensive IV insulin service. She is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist. Dr. Griffin is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Mississippi and Union University and a residency preceptor for the required internal medicine rotation.

Assistant Director of Pharmacy—Operations

Dr. Kelly received his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Mississippi State University in 2014. He received his doctorate of pharmacy in 2018 from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. He joined NMMC after graduation as a PRN pharmacist, working in both inpatient and outpatient/clinic settings. He received specialty training in hazardous and non-hazardous sterile compounding from CriticalPoint in Totowa, New Jersey, in 2019. Dr. Kelly is a Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist. He now serves as the Assistant Director of Pharmacy for Operations as well as the NMMC Women’s Hospital pharmacy manager. Dr. Kelly serves as an APPE preceptor for Union University and Ole Miss School of Pharmacy students. Dr. Kelly is a residency preceptor for the required medication management/medication safety and drug policy rotation.

Advanced Practice Pharmacist

Dr. Carter received her bachelor of science in pharmacy at the University of Mississippi (1994) and her doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Arkansas (2002). In 1997, she completed a pharmacy practice residency at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. She is currently a preceptor for APPE pharmacy students at Union University and University of Mississippi and for PGY-1 residents electing an oncology rotation. Dr. Carter is an active member of the Mississippi Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP), Mississippi Pharmacist Association (MPhA), Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

Advanced Practice Pharmacist

Dr. Clark completed her doctorate of pharmacy degree at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy in 2015. Upon graduation, she completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at NMMC in 2016. After residency, she joined the NMMC team as an Advanced Practice Pharmacist. She has experience as a pharmacist for the cardiology, CV surgery and adult medicine units, and she currently practices on the medical intensive care unit. Currently, she manages the anticoagulation service collaborative practice agreement at NMMC. Dr. Clark is a critical care preceptor for pharmacy students at the University of Mississippi. She is also a residency preceptor for the required medical intensive care unit rotation and the pharmacy and therapeutics longitudinal rotation for the residency program at NMMC.

Advanced Practice Pharmacist

Dr. Collier received her bachelor of science in pharmaceutical sciences in 2013 and her doctor of pharmacy in 2016 from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. Upon graduation, she completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at North Mississippi Medical Center (NMMC) in 2017. After residency, she joined the NMMC team as a staff pharmacist working an evening position in central pharmacy. She has experience as a pharmacist for outpatient hospice as well as the cardiology/CV surgery units. She currently practices as an advanced practice pharmacist on the general surgery, bariatric surgery and inpatient rehabilitation units at NMMC. Dr. Collier is an Adult Medicine preceptor for APPE students at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. She also serves as a preceptor for the required longitudinal Pharmacy Service Commitment rotation and offers a general surgery elective rotation for the residency program at NMMC. Dr. Collier is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and is an active participant on both the Bariatric Care Team and systemwide Order Set Committee. Dr. Collier is a member of ASHP, MSHP and ACCP.

Advanced Practice Pharmacist

Dr. Cox received a bachelor of pharmaceutical science degree at the University of Mississippi in 2008, and doctorate of pharmacy degree in 2010. She then completed her PGY-1 residency at NMMC in 2011. Dr. Cox's professional experience has been in orthopedic surgery (trauma and Joint Replacement Center), neurosurgery and pediatrics. Currently, she manages the nutrition support collaborative practice agreement at our facility and leads our multidisciplinary nutrition support team. Dr. Cox has served on the board of MSHP as vice president and other committee seats. She is a residency preceptor for our pediatrics elective rotation.

Advanced Practice Pharmacist

Dr. Eschete obtained her doctorate of pharmacy degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2002 and a master of business administration from Mississippi College in 2021. After completing an ASHP accredited pharmacy residency at North Mississippi Medical Center in 2003, she accepted a clinical pharmacy specialist position at NMMC with emphasis in surgical services. She currently serves as a critical care pharmacy specialist in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit as well as coordinator of the pharmacy satellite in the OR. She is the clinical preceptor for the surgical intensive care required rotation for the residency program. She is an active member of the NMMC Surgical Service Line Operations Group and multiple Surgical Committees within the hospital system with particular interest in surgical and anesthesia care. Dr. Eschete is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and a Clinical Preceptor for Union University School of Pharmacy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family which includes her husband, Jai, and three children, Nathan, Brennan and Corinne, as well as her church family. She is also a triathlete who enjoys living an active lifestyle in Tupelo and surrounding areas.

Advanced Practice Pharmacist

Dr. Goff received her doctorate of pharmacy from the University of Mississippi in 2017. Upon graduating, she completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at NMMC in 2018. She then joined the team at NMMC as an Advanced Practice Pharmacist. She has worked with the cardiology and CV surgery units along with surgical services and centralized pharmacy services. She currently practices on one of our general medicine units. She is the education chair for our residency program and manages the hospital’s adverse drug reaction service. She is a preceptor in for the required adult medicine rotation for the residency program at NMMC.

Dr. Graddy received her bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science in 2015 and doctor of pharmacy in 2018, both from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. She went on to complete a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. After residency, she joined the NMMC team as a staff pharmacist in the central pharmacy. With this role, she has experience with clinical and drug information services including robotics, sterile compounding (including USP 797 and USP 800), drug distribution systems and after-hours clinical consults. Dr. Graddy currently practices as one of NMMC’s IV lab pharmacists and the pharmacy and therapeutics longitudinal rotation. She is a Central Operations preceptor for pharmacy students at Union University and the University of Mississippi. Dr. Graddy is also a residency preceptor for the Central Operations rotation for the residency program at NMMC.

Advanced Practice Pharmacist

Dr. Kennedy received her bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science in 2013 and doctor of pharmacy in 2016, both from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. She completed a PGY-1 residency following the completion of graduation in 2017 at NMMC. She currently practices as the clinical pharmacist on an internal medicine floor, where she participates in daily multi-disciplinary rounds. She serves an active role for the outpatient hospice team and interdepartmental antibiotic stewardship committee. She has been awarded Mentor of the Year two years in a row and was recently named a Patient Safety Hero. Dr. Kennedy is an adult medicine preceptor for APPE students at the University of Mississippi. She is a residency preceptor for a required adult medicine rotation.

Advanced Practice Pharmacist

Dr. McCay completed her bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences in 2016 and doctor of pharmacy in 2019 from the University of Mississippi. She completed a PGY-1 residency at Huntsville Hospital in Alabama. After completing residency, she joined the NMMC team and now serves on one of the general medicine units. She has experience all over the health system in areas such as adult medicine, central pharmacy, surgery, intensive care, L&D and NICU pharmacy, community pharmacy and ambulatory care. She serves as a preceptor for the required adult medicine rotations and infectious disease elective, and an APPE preceptor for the University of Mississippi. Dr. McCay is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and a Board Certified Infectious Disease Pharmacist.

Advanced Practice Pharmacist

Dr. McCrory received her bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical science (1999) and doctorate of pharmacy (2001) from the University of Mississippi. She completed a master of business administration in 2020 from Blue Mountain College. She completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency in 2004 and a year of intensive training in internal medicine with a focus in infectious disease in 2005 at NMMC. She currently practices on a stepdown unit and serves as the pharmacy leader for the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. Dr. McCrory is the residency preceptor for the elective infectious disease rotation.

Central Operations Pharmacist

Dr. Orman completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Mississippi and her doctorate of pharmacy at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy in 2020. She completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at NMMC in 2021. After residency, she joined the NMMC team as a staff pharmacist in the central pharmacy. Dr. Orman is the preceptor for the required longitudinal central operations rotation.

Advanced Practice Pharmacist

Dr. Parker manages the behavioral health unit pharmacy and is an advanced practice pharmacist for a pulmonary step-down unit. After completing her doctorate of pharmacy degree at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy in 2016, she joined the NMMC team as a PRN pharmacist for three years before transitioning to her current full-time role and has experience throughout NMMC including central pharmacy, OR pharmacy, intensive care units, general medical floors, community pharmacy and ambulatory care. Dr. Parker is a residency preceptor for a psychiatric elective rotation.

Advanced Practice Pharmacist

Dr. Reeves received his doctorate of pharmacy degree from the University of Mississippi in 2014. He then went on to complete his PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at NMMC in 2016. Reeves is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and is an active participant in the Cardiology Section. His current interests include cardiology and emergency medicine. Reeves currently serves as unit-based pharmacist for the cardiology unit and is the residency preceptor for the cardiology elective rotation.

Advanced Practice Pharmacist

Dr. Richardson received her bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Mississippi. After teaching high school for a year at New Albany High School, she attended the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and received her doctorate of pharmacy degree in 2011. After graduation, Richardson went on to complete a PGY1 residency at NMMC (2011). Her professional experience includes emergency medicine, med/surg, GI/GU, rehabilitation and bariatrics. She currently serves as the clinical pharmacist for NMMC's emergency department and is the preceptor for the emergency medicine elective rotation. She is an active member of the Trauma Neuro Team.

Advanced Practice Pharmacist, IRB Manager

Dr. Smith received his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Mississippi State University, and a doctor of pharmacy from the University of Mississippi. He completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and a post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center under the mentorship of Dr. John Hall. He has extensive experience in various settings including community, poison control and long-term care. Dr. Smith currently serves as the unit pharmacist for the medical/stroke unit directing both the renal drug dosing service and epoetin dosing service, and is a residency preceptor for the nephrology and neurology elective rotations. He also serves as manager of the Institutional Review Board for North Mississippi Health Services.

Clinical Operations Manager, Specialty Pharmacy

Dr. Summers graduated cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and completed graduate work at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with a 4.0 GPA. She has been named Pharmacist of the Year two times during her career by the Mississippi Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and most recently, her team received the Innovative Practice Award from MSHP. Summers is a life member of the University of Mississippi Alumni Association, volunteers at the Good Samaritan Free Clinic in Tupelo, serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Ole Miss Pharmacy School and is a member and past president of the Itawamba Community College Alumni Board of Directors.

Pharmacy Services Manager

Dr. Taylor earned his bachelor’s degree in pharmacy in 1991 and his doctor of pharmacy degree in 2000, both from the University of Mississippi. He began his career with NMMC after graduation in 1991. He has clinical hospital experience managing cardiology, geriatric, neonatal and nephrology patients. Since 2001 he has served as a faculty member at the Family Medicine Residency Center where he teaches family practice residents and medical students. He is the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Manager for NMMC and provides clinical pharmacy services for the Connected Care Alliance ACO. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor preceptor for both the University of Mississippi and Union University and is the ambulatory care preceptor for pharmacy residents at NMMC.

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist – Internal Medicine Residency Center 

Dr. Holley completed her bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences in 2019 and doctor of pharmacy degree in 2022 from the University of Mississippi. After graduation, she completed a PGY-1 residency at NMMC (2023). After residency, she joined the NMMC team as a PRN pharmacist and further transitioned to be the clinical pharmacist at the Internal Medicine Residency Clinic. In her role, she participates in interprofessional discussions with residents, physicians, social work, and clinic staff. She provides anticoagulation services, chronic care management, prior authorization requests, and presentations for residents and patients. Dr. Holley is a residency preceptor for one of the longitudinal ambulatory care rotations.