Why CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System?

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System is the region’s preferred healthcare provider, with a proud tradition of over 80 years of dedicated service to the people of East Texas. The organization includes CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospitals - Tyler, South Tyler, Jacksonville, Winnsboro and Sulphur Springs and CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic. CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic is the area’s preferred multi-specialty medical group, with more than 650 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers representing 41 specialties in 82 locations serving Northeast Texas across 41 counties.

A national leader in patient satisfaction, advanced technology and quality initiatives, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating healthy lives for people and communities by extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.

Pharmacy Residency Program Contacts

Alyssa Proctor, PharmD, BCACP

PGY1 (Amb Care Focus) Residency Program Director

903-606-8878

alyssa.proctor@christushealth.org


Craig Cocchio, PharmD, BCPS, DABAT

PGY 2 Residency Program Director

903-606-4311

craig.cocchio@christushealth.org


Dimpa D. Choksi, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP

PGY 1 Residency Program Director

903-606-5089

dimpa.choksi@christushealth.org


Payton Neeley, PharmD

PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator

903-606-5089

payton.neeley@christushealth.org

Why Tyler, Texas?

The largest community in East Texas with over 100,000 residents, Tyler offers cultural diversity, quality education and health care, easy access to large metropolitan areas and abundant recreational opportunities. Set amidst beautiful pine-covered, rolling hills, this vibrant and friendly community is known for the annual Azalea and Spring Flower Trails and Texas Rose Festival activities that attract thousands. For outdoor enthusiasts, nearby lakes and streams offer prime sporting opportunities. Golf, tennis and swimming venues, both public and private, abound.

Why CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Residency Programs?

The residency programs at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances are a one-year, postdoctoral training program designed to enhance and strengthen the resident's clinical skills and knowledge of the practice of pharmacy. The resident gains practice experience in direct patient care by working independently under the direction of his/her preceptor and participating in team-based interdisciplinary care. The resident works with a research mentor to develop a project to be presented at a pharmacy conference. While learning experiences are tailored to meet the needs of the resident based on personal interest and learning style, a high priority is placed on teaching principles of evidence-based care.

Current Residents & Preceptors

Current Residents 

Anu Kafle, PharmD

  • Program: PGY1

Ashton Bellamy, PharmD

  • Program: PGY1

Emmeline Li, PharmD

  • Program: PGY1

Mackenzie McBeth, PharmD

  • Program: PGY1

Mary Bliss, PharmD

  • Program: PGY2 Emergency Medicine

Nicole Anne Javier, PharmD

  • Program: PGY2 Emergency Medicine

Samantha Lee, PharmD

  • Program: PGY1 (Amb Care)
Current Preceptors 

Alisha Barron-ClarkAlisha Barron-Clark, PharmD, BCPPS

  • Programs: PGY1, PGY1 (Amb Care Focus)
  • Rotations Precepted: Neonatal ICU, Pediatrics

Alyssa ProctorAlyssa Proctor, PharmD, BCACP

  • Programs: PGY1, PGY1 (Amb Care Focus) 
  • Rotation Precepted: Ambulatory Warfarin Clinic
  • PGY1 (Amb Care Focus) Residency Program Director

Amanda Geisler, PharmD

  • Program: PGY1
  • Rotation Precepted: Internal Medicine, Staffing

Andrea RiesAndrea Ries, PharmD, BCPS

  • Programs: PGY1, PGY1 (Amb Care Focus)
  • Rotations Precepted: Drug Information, Medication Safety

Ashley Peck, PharmD, MPH

  • Program: PGY1 (Amb Care Focus)
  • Rotation Precepted: Ambulatory Cardiology Warfarin Clinic

Barakha SilviaBarakha Silvia, PharmD

  • Programs: PGY1, PGY1 (Amb Care Focus)
  • Rotation Precepted: Ambulatory Warfarin Clinic

Britney Henning, PharmD, BCPS

  • Program: PGY1
  • Rotations Precepted: Cardiology, Staffing

Corey CicciCorey Cicci, PharmD, BCPS, BCEMP

  • Programs: PGY1, PGY1 (Amb Care Focus), PGY2
  • Rotation Precepted: Emergency Medicine

Craig CocchioCraig Cocchio, PharmD, BCPS, DABAT

  • Programs: PGY1, PGY1 (Amb Care Focus), PGY2
  • Rotation Precepted: Emergency Medicine
  • PGY2 Residency Program Director

Dimpa ChoksiDimpa Choksi, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP

  • Program: PGY1
  • Rotation Precepted: Cardiology
  • PGY1 Residency Program Director

Jackie BozickJacqueline Bozick, PharmD, BCPS

  • Programs: PGY1, PGY1 (Amb Care Focus)
  • Rotation Precepted: Management

James TylerJames Tyler, PharmD, BCPS

  • Program: PGY1
  • Rotation Precepted: Management

Jean Dib, PharmD

  • Program: PGY1 (Amb Care Focus)
  • Rotation Precepted: Management

Karen CostiloeKaren Costiloe, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

  • Programs: PGY1, PGY2
  • Rotation Precepted: Critical Care

Kiersi Harmon, PharmD

  • Program: PGY1 (Amb Care Focus)
  • Rotation Precepted: Rheumatology

Kristen LawrenceKristen Lawrence, PharmD, CSP

  • Program: PGY1 (Amb Care Focus)
  • Rotation Precepted: Specialty Pharmacy

Matt BlahaMatt Blaha, PharmD, BCPS

  • Program: PGY1
  • Rotations Precepted: Internal Medicine, Staffing, Integrated Practice

Merissa Yucker, PharmD

  • Program: PGY1 (Amb Care Focus)
  • Rotation Precepted: Endocrinology

Payton Neeley, PharmD

  • Programs: PGY1, PGY1 (Amb Care Focus)
  • Rotations Precepted: Internal Medicine, Staffing, Integrated Practice
  • PGY1 Residency Program Coordinator 

Ryan KeulRyan Keul, PharmD, BCIDP

  • Programs: PGY1
  • Rotations Precepted: Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease

Tracy Carter, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

  • Programs: PGY1
  • Rotation Precepted: Neuro Critical Care

Vu TaVu Ta, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP

  • Program: PGY1
  • Rotations Precepted: Infectious Diseases, Pharmacokinetics

Zachary Lawrence, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

  • Program: PGY1
  • Rotations Precepted: Internal Medicine, Oncology Supportive Care and Outpatient Infusion Center, Staffing