Pharmacy residency | veterans affairs

CURRENT RESIDENTS KALEE JO BANKS Kalee Jo Banks, Pharm.D., received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from The University of Mississippi as well as her Doctor of Pharmacy

from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy.  She is originally from Gretna, Louisiana, and her current interest is ambulatory care.  After completion of her PGY1 year, she hopes

to continue her career within the VA as an ambulatory care pharmacist. Her current disease state interests include diabetes and cardiology. Kalee Jo’s interests outside of pharmacy include

spending time with her family, attending concerts, traveling, and trying out new recipes.  NATALIE DURELL Natalie Durell, Pharm.D. received her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences at

the University of South Florida and her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy. She is originally from Tampa, Florida, and her current career

interests include geriatrics, mental health, ambulatory care, and academia. Following her PGY1 year, she hopes to continue her clinical career serving veterans or active-duty military as

well as pursuing a role in academia. She enjoys spending time with her family and three-legged dog, Willow, paddleboarding, running, and trying new foods.  MOLLY KRACHT Molly Kracht,

Pharm.D., received her Doctor of Pharmacy with a minor in chemistry from Butler University. She is from Carmel, Indiana, and her current career interests include ambulatory care, behavioral

health, and substance use disorder.  After completion of her PGY1 residency, she plans to continue her career within the VA and hopes to positively impact Veterans’ mental health. She hopes

to either pursue a PGY2 residency in psychiatry or a position as an ambulatory care pharmacist. Molly’s interests include spending time with family and friends, working out, baking, and

listening to live music.