Accelerate Your Pharmacy Education
Our PGY1 pharmacy residency program builds on a doctor of pharmacy education to equip clinical pharmacists with the knowledge base and skill sets needed to excel in the profession.
Upon completing the program, pharmacists will be well-equipped to practice clinical pharmacy. Residency graduates will gain eligibility for board certification or for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.
Hear from the Expert
Listen to Tyler Van Schyndel, Clinical Coordinator and Program Director, discuss ThedaCare’s PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program.
Why ThedaCare
ThedaCare has an outstanding group of qualified preceptors who are passionate about educating new pharmacists. Residents can take advantage of our beneficial residency staffing model. This will allow them to progressively achieve autonomy and become proficient in a broad spectrum of clinical practice areas. Residents will have the opportunity to teach pharmacy students in introductory and advanced pharmacy practice experiences.
PGY1 Program Director
Tyler Van Schyndel PharmD, BCCCP
Clinical Coordinator, Pharmacy
Email: tyler.vanschyndel@thedacare.orgPGY1 Program Coordinator
Ryan Stanke, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist
Email: ryan.stanke@thedacare.orgPharmacy Director
Wendy Biese PharmD, MBA, DPLA
Email: Wendy.Biese@thedacare.org- Duration/type: 12-month residency
- Number of positions: 2
- Application deadline: Jan. 2
- Estimated stipend: $49,920
- Other benefits: Health insurance, PTO, travel reimbursement, free parking
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton is a 147-bed community hospital specializing in cardiac, oncologic, and orthopedic care. Our inpatient pharmacy is open 24/7. In addition to traditional medication dispensing services, our pharmacist team delivers decentralized clinical services on the patient care units.
Our pharmacists provide clinical services including pharmacokinetic dosing, anticoagulant management, insulin monitoring, renal dose adjustments, medication education, and other therapeutic interventions through various delegated authority protocols. Pharmacists collaborate with other health care practitioners during multidisciplinary patient care rounds. The pharmacists are a part of the code team and respond to medical emergencies on the inpatient units, operating rooms, and emergency departments.
Our hospital is part of Froedtert ThedaCare Health. We’re an integrated health care delivery network offering coordinated, local care to help the people of Wisconsin live their unique, best lives. The combined organization has 3,400-plus providers offering services in 18 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations.
Applicants must submit a program application through PhORCAS. Please follow the application instructions.
The ThedaCare Pharmacy Residency Program is committed to recruiting and training pharmacists from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We value the different perspectives each resident offers. In training pharmacists as one of the most accessible members on the health care team, a diverse workforce is essential to advance the health of the people we serve.
Our Pharmacy Preceptors
Pharmacy preceptors serve as mentors and role models, guiding residents through hands-on learning experiences across the continuum of care. Through instruction, demonstration, and constructive feedback, preceptors support residents in developing clinical skills and achieving their professional goals.

Elizabeth Besenhofer, PharmD
Learning Experiences Precepted: Ambulatory Care – Heart Failure
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: Purdue University, 2022
Residency Training: PGY1 at Marshfield Clinic
Professional Interests: Heart Failure
Hobbies: Reading, walking my dog, strength training
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Breweries, Timber Rattlers games, farmers markets, trying new restaurantsAmber Burg, PharmD
Learning Experiences Precepted: Cardiology, Critical Care
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: University of Wisconsin, 2017
Residency Training: PGY1 at Froedtert Hospital
Professional Interests: Cardiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
Hobbies: Traveling, downhill skiing, camping, spending time with friends and family
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Coffee shops, breweries, Appleton Farmer’s Market, Timber Rattlers games, High Cliff State Park
Hilary Ince, PharmD, BCPS
Learning Experiences Precepted: Cardiology, Critical Care
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: University of Wisconsin, 2009
Professional Interests: Critical Care, Medical Emergencies, Anticoagulation
Hobbies: Cycling, running, camping, traveling
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Biking county roads and trails, shows at the PAC, local festivalsBrian Lang, PharmD, BCPS
Learning Experiences Precepted: Critical Care
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: University of Wisconsin, 2009
Residency Training: PGY1 at Ministry St. Joseph’s, Marshfield, WI
Professional Interests: Critical Care, Internal Medicine
Hobbies: Sailing, water activities, snow skiing
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Outdoor and lake activitiesAmber Burg, PharmD
Learning Experiences Precepted: Cardiology, Critical Care
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: University of Wisconsin, 2017
Residency Training: PGY1 at Froedtert Hospital
Professional Interests: Cardiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
Hobbies: Traveling, downhill skiing, camping, spending time with friends and family
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Coffee shops, breweries, Appleton Farmer’s Market, Timber Rattlers games, High Cliff State ParkSithichok Chang, PharmD, BCPS
Learning Experiences Precepted: Hematology-Oncology
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: Concordia University Wisconsin, 2019
Residency Training: PGY1 at Aspirus, Wausau, WI
Professional Interests: Hematology, Oncology, Clinical Informatics
Hobbies: Hunting, traveling, gaming
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Food tours and excursionsBeth Frorenza, PharmD, BCPS
Learning Experiences Precepted: Hematology-Oncology, Central/Distribution
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: University of Wisconsin, 2015
Professional Interests: Hematology, Oncology
Hobbies: Traveling (especially national parks), sports, spoiling my dogs
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Farmers markets, outdoor activities, coffee shops, restaurants, wineries, breweriesTravis Gilbert, PharmD, BCPS
Learning Experiences Precepted: Critical Care
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: University of Wisconsin, 2016
Residency Training: PGY1 at Mayo–Franciscan Healthcare (La Crosse, WI)
Professional Interests: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
Hobbies: Skiing, hunting, traveling
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Biking, hiking, boatingSam Glogovsky, PharmD
Learning Experiences Precepted: Critical Access Elective
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: Rosalind Franklin, 2018
Residency Training: PGY1 at Ascension All Saints Hospital, Racine, WI
Professional Interests: Critical Access, Emergency Medicine, Antimicrobial Stewardship
Hobbies: Hiking with my dog, traveling, video games, Dungeons & Dragons
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Getting coffee and walking my dog in different parks
Heather Grundy, PharmD, MBA
Learning Experiences Precepted: Administration
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: Roseman University, 2013
Professional Interests: Diversion, Compliance, Operations
Hobbies: Home projects, boating, cooking
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Spending time on a lake, outdoor activities
Andrew Ince, PharmD, BCPS
Learning Experiences Precepted: Emergency Medicine
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: University of Wisconsin, 2009
Residency Training: PGY1 at Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, WI
Professional Interests: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Medication Safety
Hobbies: Cycling, camping, traveling, fishing, supporting Wisconsin sports teams
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Trying new restaurants, biking quiet country roads, PAC shows, local festivals
Cindy Kissack, RPh
Learning Experiences Precepted: Administration
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: University of Wisconsin, 1987
Professional Interests: Pharmacy Operations
Hobbies: Sewing, cooking, hobby farm
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Visiting nature preserves, dining, shoppingBrian Lang, PharmD, BCPS
Learning Experiences Precepted: Critical Care
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: University of Wisconsin, 2009
Residency Training: PGY1 at Ministry St. Joseph’s, Marshfield, WI
Professional Interests: Critical Care, Internal Medicine
Hobbies: Sailing, water activities, snow skiing
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Outdoor and lake activitiesLaura Lobner, PharmD
Learning Experiences Precepted: Internal Medicine, Diabetes
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: Drake University, 2007
Residency Training: PGY1 at University of Iowa
Professional Interests: Internal Medicine, Diabetes, Critical Care
Hobbies: Travel, dog training
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Hiking nature trails, farmers markets
Alex Mohr, PharmD
Learning Experiences Precepted: Medication Use and Formulary Management
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: University of Wisconsin, 2022
Residency Training: PGY1-2 Medication Use Safety and Policy at Froedtert Hospital
Professional Interests: Formulary Management, Drug Information, Medication Safety, Margin Optimization
Hobbies: Birding, thrifting, traveling, gardening, working out
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, Horicon MarshRyan Polzin, PharmD
Learning Experiences Precepted: Hematology-Oncology
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: St. Louis College of Pharmacy, 2011
Professional Interests: Hematology/Oncology
Hobbies: Golf, kids’ sports
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Sporting events, comedy club, restaurants, Appleton Farmer’s Market
Trevor Schmidt, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Learning Experiences Precepted: Infectious Disease
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: University of Wisconsin, 2014
Professional Interests: Infectious Disease, Critical Care
Hobbies: Sports, coaching, real estate, exercise, fishing, reading
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Golf, skiing, fishing, restaurants, kids’ sporting events, Timber RattlersMagdala Schmitz, PharmD
Learning Experiences Precepted: Central/Distribution
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: Creighton University, 2023
Residency Training: PGY1 at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital
Professional Interests: Critical Care, Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine
Hobbies: Traveling, trying new restaurants
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Walking Loop the Little Lake Trail
Ryan Stanke, PharmD, BCPS
Learning Experiences Precepted: Internal Medicine, Education and Precepting, Orientation and Training
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: University of Wisconsin, 2014
Residency Training: PGY1 at Ministry St. Joseph’s, Marshfield, WI
Professional Interests: Anticoagulation, Precepting, Internal Medicine, Anti-infectives
Hobbies: Golf, Wisconsin sports, traveling, grilling, hiking, kids’ activities, volunteering at kids’ school
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Packers games, PAC shows, Timber Rattlers games, College Ave Farmer’s Market, St. James Cocktail Lounge, Hilbert 4th of July Parade
Aly Treu, PharmD
Learning Experiences Precepted: Emergency Medicine
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: Concordia University Wisconsin, 2019
Professional Interests: Trauma, Emergency Medicine, Toxicology
Hobbies: Triathlon, travel
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Trying new coffee shops, outdoor activities
Tyler Van Schyndel, PharmD, BCCCP
Learning Experiences Precepted: Medication Use and Formulary Management
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: University of Wisconsin, 2011
Residency Training: PGY1 at Froedtert Hospital; PGY2 in Critical Care at UW Hospital and Clinics
Professional Interests: Critical Care, Pharmacokinetics, Residency Training
Hobbies: Waterskiing, Hunting, Camping
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Packer games, spending time on the Fox River, farmers markets
Jennifer Zimmer-Young, PharmD, CCRP, CPPS, DPLA
Learning Experiences Precepted: Medication Safety
Pharmacy School, Graduation Year: Drake University, 2000
Residency Training: Pharmacy Practice Residency, ThedaCare
Professional Interests: Medication Safety, Quality Improvement, Clinical Informatics, Infusion Pump Integration
Hobbies: Biking, running, reading, gardening, hiking
Favorite Things to Do in the Fox Valley Area: Local trails, Appleton Farmer’s Market, Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra, Mile of Music
