Alumni resident bios

Bethanie Stein, PharmD, is a graduate of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

“The residency program exposed me to each core business unit within Humana Pharmacy Solutions and also uniquely connected pharmacy into the broader Humana landscape. I still use the knowledge, experiences and connections made during that one year to help support and execute Humana’s broader vision in my everyday work as the President of Humana’s Pharmacy Segment. This program shaped me as a leader and continues to motivate me to navigate through the complexity of healthcare to ultimately make drug costs more affordable for our members.”

Kori Asante, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati. Kori also received a graduate certificate in clinical trials and research design.

“Completing a residency with Humana has provided me with a strong foundation in core managed care concepts and a solid understanding of how they can be applied toward helping patients to achieve their best health. I was able to have the unique experience of seeing the broader picture of Humana Pharmacy Solutions and serve in clinical, strategic and operational functions. From the first day I set foot in the office up until the day I received my residency certificate, I had the opportunity to support projects that were both meaningful and value adding. I felt confident in my ability to work and succeed in virtually any managed care setting upon completion of the program.”

Ruth Beucker, PharmD, is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh.

“The pharmacy resident program at Humana has benefited me in more ways than I could have imagined. The program submerged me in many areas within Humana and provided me meaningful projects, allowing me to appreciate the ‘big picture’ view and how interconnected the various teams and departments within Humana truly are. Most notably, however, it is the relationships and people that I met during the yearlong residency program that are truly irreplaceable.”

Claire Bugner Kiss, PharmD, BCPS, is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

“Humana’s residency program provided me with a year of continuous learning and growth. I expanded my knowledge of managed care pharmacy, networked with pharmacy and business leaders across the company, and developed skills that will be valuable throughout my career.”

Jonathan Chiang, PharmD, is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego.

“Humana’s residency program offers unparalleled resources that have accelerated my growth as a new pharmacist practitioner. It’s a one-stop shop for all your managed care needs.”

Brady Dalton, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, is a graduate of Roseman University of Health Sciences in Utah.

“Humana’s residency program helps to prepare pharmacists for excellence in managed care pharmacy. As a resident, you have exposure to numerous areas of the business and have the opportunity to learn from some of the brightest minds in pharmacy. This program provided me with the backbone of my managed care knowledge and grew my abilities both clinically and as a leader, allowing me to fulfill my passion of helping patients who are our members. The skills and relationships I developed during the residency program changed my life both personally and professionally.”

Alex James, PharmD, BCPS, is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy.

“Humana’s residency program prepares pharmacists to excel in a wide variety of pharmaceutical industries. A Humana resident is provided the opportunity to learn from mentors with years of deep clinical and operational experience through project emersion and exposure to PBM and health plan activities. After completion of Humana’s residency, a pharmacist has the leadership tools necessary for long-term success in the ever-evolving world of pharmacy.”

Lilian Ndehi-Rice, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, is a graduate of Mercer University in Georgia.

“Humana’s Residency Program was a vital component of my professional and personal development and was essential in my successful progression from a full-time student to an experienced professional in managed care. The comprehensive one-year immersion program allowed me to strengthen both my clinical and business acumen. This was due to the exposure to a wide range of experiences, access to dedicated mentors with a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and the opportunity to customize my rotations to meet my needs. Furthermore, the residency program allowed me to enhance my soft skills, including, but not limited to, adaptability, time management, critical thinking and leadership.”

Mary Hayes, PharmD, BCPS is a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy.

“Humana’s residency program shaped me to become a well-rounded leader in the health care industry by providing me with a breadth of experiences within the company. The residency program was invested in my growth and development, creating opportunities that allowed me to build upon my clinical and business acumen. I am grateful for the lifelong connections and mentor relationships I was able to establish as a pharmacy resident.”

Jon Rosen, PharmD is a graduate of Rutgers University in New Jersey.

“The pharmacy residency program gave me opportunities to form experiences and connections in the earliest part of my pharmacy career. It not only was crucial to helping me understand how change can impact the business broadly, but also allowed me to start thinking that way proactively. The skills and connections I made in that one year I use every day. The immersive nature of the program really gives you the opportunity to learn an area before moving on to the next rotation. The truth is though, the residency program helped me grow from a college student into a professional pharmacist by allowing me to practice my communication, presentation, time management, and leadership skills. I’m happy to look back fondly at the Humana residency program jump-starting my career.”