Raneem Pallotta, PharmD

PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident '23

Biography

Hometown: Troy, MI 

Pharmacy School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)

Why did you choose Michigan's residency program? Wide variety of rotation experiences, incredible preceptors, mentorship opportunities with the PGY1/2 class, amplitude of teaching experiences with the College of Pharmacy.

Research Topic:

  • PGY1: Impact of Care bundle element compliance on clinical outcomes for pediatric patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
  • PGY2: Treatment Emergent Resistance in Pseudomonas Pneumonias

Writing Topic: 

  • PGY1: ED Pharmacy Assessment, Comparison and Suggestions for ED Pharmacy Workload Metrics
  • PGY2: Echinocandins for the Treatment of Candida Endocarditis

Hobbies outside of pharmacy: Baking/cooking, watching the Detroit Lions, visiting the farmer's market, hanging out with family & friends, disliking Wisconsin. 

Favorite Book: IDSA 2023 Guidance on the Treatment of Antimicrobial Resistant Gram-Negative Infections

Favorite Movie: The Boondock Saints

Favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor: Aventura or Zingerman's 

Advice for future residents: You hear everyone say it a million times but is it true... pharmacy is a small world! Don't be afraid to reach out to people or ask your current preceptors about their experiences and career path. You will meet some amazing people who can help make connections for you and/or become life-long mentors. Simply getting to know someone and grabbing a coffee to chat can go a long way.