Pharmacy Residency Program
Current Residents & Preceptors
Current Residents: PGY1
Robyn Best, Pharm.D.
Robyn Best, Pharm.D. completed a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science from Auburn University in 2015, then went on to graduate with her Pharm.D. from Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy in 2022. Her primary area of interest is infectious disease. She currently spends her free time reading fantasy novels and convincing her toddler not to touch things.
W. Creed Carleton, Pharm.D.
W. Creed Carleton, Pharm.D. graduated from Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy in May of 2022. His primary areas of interest are critical care and emergency medicine. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, and spending time with his family and his dogs.
J. Tyler Mitchell,
Pharm.D.
J. Tyler Mitchell, Pharm.D. graduated from Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy in May of 2022. His primary areas of interest are critical care and emergency medicine. In his free time, he enjoys reading, watching football, and spending time with friends and family.
Current Residents: PGY2
James D. Miracle, Pharm.D.
Dr. James Miracle is originally from Auburn, Alabama. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy. After graduating, he completed his PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Jackson Hospital. His long-term goals include obtaining an emergency medicine clinical specialist position where he will have the opportunity to provide the highest quality of care to his patients. Outside of the hospital, James enjoys traveling, attending Auburn football games, fishing, and spending time with friends and family.
Anna-Kathryn Priest, Pharm.D.
Dr. Anna-Kathryn Priest is from Huntsville, Alabama. She received her bachelor’s degree from Auburn University before receiving her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Auburn University's Harrison College of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Jackson Hospital. Her long-term goals include obtaining an emergency medicine clinical specialist position where she will have the opportunity to mentor residents and precept students. Outside of the hospital, Anna-Kathryn enjoys traveling, going to concerts, discovering new restaurants, and spending time with friends, family, and her miniature dachshund Gracie.
Preceptors
Preceptors
Thomas Cobb, Pharm.D.
Thomas Cobb, Pharm.D. is a native of Scottsboro, Alabama and a 1998 graduate of Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy. Dr. Cobb completed a specialty residency in Primary Care at The Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia. He became the Assistant Vice President of Pharmacy Services/Chief Pharmacy Officer at Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc. in 2015. Thomas Cobb had the honor of being awarded Pharmacist of the Year by the Alabama Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ALSHP) in 2018. He is currently serving on the Alabama Board of Pharmacy in a five year term in the institutional seat.
Nancy Bailey, Pharm.D., BCPS
Nancy Bailey, Pharm.D., BCPS graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Pharmacy with a B.S. degree in Pharmacy. She graduated from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy with a Pharmacy Doctorate. Dr. Bailey is the Assistant Director of Clinical Pharmacy Services and PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director at Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc.
Kaitlyn Claybrook, Pharm.D.
Kaitlyn Claybrook, Pharm.D. graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Auburn University. In 2020, she obtained her Pharm.D. from Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. She then completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Jackson Hospital and Clinic and a PGY2 Emergency Medicine pharmacy residency at OhioHealth Grant Medical Center in Columbus, OH. Dr. Claybrook works as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist.
J. Luke Britton, Pharm.D., BCPS
J. Luke Britton, PharmD graduated from the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University in 2012 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. Following this, Dr. Britton completed the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy in 2018. Dr. Britton completed his PGY1 pharmacy residency at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL in 2019. Dr. Britton currently works as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, specializing in Critical Care Medicine.
Michael Trey Dailey, Pharm.D., MBA
Michael Trey Dailey, Pharm.D. graduated with a B.S. in Biology and Physical Sciences from Auburn University of Montgomery as well as a B.S. in Business, with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration from Faulkner University. In 2015, he obtained his Pharm.D. from Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy. Dr. Dailey went on to receive a B.S. in Business, with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration, in 2018 and an Executive Master of Business Administration from the Harris College of Business in 2021, both from Faulkner University. Dr. Dailey completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc. Dr. Dailey currently works as the Assistant Director of Pharmacy Operations and oversees pharmacy operations, various management projects, and leadership initiatives.
Catelin Fulghum, Pharm.D., BCPS
Catelin Fulghum, Pharm.D., graduated with a B.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy in 2019. Following graduation, she moved to Pennsylvania to complete a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Dr. Fulghum is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc. with a focus in general surgical and medicine patients.
Adam Harnden, Pharm.D., BCPS
Adam Harnden, Pharm.D., BCPS is a graduate of Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy. Dr. Harnden completed his PGY1 pharmacy residency at Sacred Heart Health Systems in Pensacola, Florida. He currently works as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and oversees the neurology, urology, and post-operative care units at Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc.
William R. Johnson, Pharm.D., BCCCP
William R. Johnson, Pharm.D., BCCCP graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Alabama. In 2015, he obtained his Pharm.D. from Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy. Dr. Johnson completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville in 2016. He has been practicing at Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc. as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist since 2016 and currently serves as the pharmacy department research chair, on the Jackson Hospital Institutional Review Board, and PGY2 Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director.
Leborah Cole Lee, Pharm.D., BCPS, DPLA
Leborah Cole Lee, Pharm.D., BCPS, DPLA graduated with a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Auburn University and from Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy in 2016. Following graduation, she moved to Ohio to complete a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Cleveland Clinic Akron General. From 2021 – 2022, she completed the Academy of Pharmacy Leadership through the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacy (ASHP). Dr. Lee is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc. with a focus in patients on general surgical/medicine, progressive care and cardiology units. Additionally, Dr. Lee is currently serving as the PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Coordinator.
James (Steve) Phillips,
RPh
James (Steve) Phillips, RPh is a graduate of Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy. After graduation, Mr. Phillips served an internship at Sacred Heart Hospital and then accepted a staff pharmacist position at this facility working there from 1979-1991. He has also worked in several roles including Director of Pharmacy for Greil Psychiatric Hospital. Mr. Phillips currently works an operational pharmacist at Jackson Hospital & Clinic, Inc.
Alanna Rufe, Pharm.D., BCIDP
Alanna Rufe, Pharm.D. graduated from The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in 2018 in Toledo, Ohio. She then completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee and a PGY2 Infectious Diseases pharmacy residency at the University of Arizona/Banner University Medical Center-Tucson in Tucson Arizona. Dr. Rufe serves as the Infectious Diseases Pharmacist focusing on antimicrobial stewardship and the care of patients with infectious diseases.