Neeley Cox, PharmD
Advanced Practice Pharmacist
Dr. Cox received a bachelor of pharmaceutical science degree at the University of Mississippi in 2008, and doctorate of pharmacy degree in 2010. She then completed her PGY-1 residency at NMMC in 2011. Dr. Cox's professional experience has been in orthopedic surgery (trauma and Joint Replacement Center), neurosurgery and pediatrics. Currently, she manages the nutrition support collaborative practice agreement at our facility and leads our multidisciplinary nutrition support team. Dr. Cox has served on the board of MSHP as vice president and other committee seats. She is a residency preceptor for our pediatrics elective rotation.
Lori V. Eschete, PharmD, MBA
Advanced Practice Pharmacist
Dr. Eschete obtained her doctorate of pharmacy degree from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2002 and a master of business administration from Mississippi College in 2021. After completing an ASHP accredited pharmacy residency at North Mississippi Medical Center in 2003, she accepted a clinical pharmacy specialist position at NMMC with emphasis in surgical services. She currently serves as a critical care pharmacy specialist in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit as well as coordinator of the pharmacy satellite in the OR. She is the clinical preceptor for the surgical intensive care required rotation for the residency program. She is an active member of the NMMC Surgical Service Line Operations Group and multiple Surgical Committees within the hospital system with particular interest in surgical and anesthesia care. Dr. Eschete is a Clinical Assistant Professor for the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and a Clinical Preceptor for Union University School of Pharmacy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family which includes her husband, Jai, and three children, Nathan, Brennan and Corinne, as well as her church family. She is also a triathlete who enjoys living an active lifestyle in Tupelo and surrounding areas.
Sarah Goff, PharmD, BCPS
Advanced Practice Pharmacist
Dr. Goff received her doctorate of pharmacy from the University of Mississippi in 2017. Upon graduating, she completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at NMMC in 2018. She then joined the team at NMMC as an Advanced Practice Pharmacist. She has worked with the cardiology and CV surgery units along with surgical services and centralized pharmacy services. She currently practices on one of our general medicine units. She is the education chair for our residency program and manages the hospital’s adverse drug reaction service. She is a preceptor in for the required adult medicine rotation for the residency program at NMMC.
Samantha Graddy, PharmD, BCSCP
Dr. Graddy received her bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science in 2015 and doctor of pharmacy in 2018, both from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. She went on to complete a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS. After residency, she joined the NMMC team as a staff pharmacist in the central pharmacy. With this role, she has experience with clinical and drug information services including robotics, sterile compounding (including USP 797 and USP 800), drug distribution systems and after-hours clinical consults. Dr. Graddy currently practices as one of NMMC’s IV lab pharmacists and the pharmacy and therapeutics longitudinal rotation. She is a Central Operations preceptor for pharmacy students at Union University and the University of Mississippi. Dr. Graddy is also a residency preceptor for the Central Operations rotation for the residency program at NMMC.
Kaley Kennedy, PharmD
Advanced Practice Pharmacist
Dr. Kennedy received her bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical science in 2013 and doctor of pharmacy in 2016, both from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. She completed a PGY-1 residency following the completion of graduation in 2017 at NMMC. She currently practices as the clinical pharmacist on an internal medicine floor, where she participates in daily multi-disciplinary rounds. She serves an active role for the outpatient hospice team and interdepartmental antibiotic stewardship committee. She has been awarded Mentor of the Year two years in a row and was recently named a Patient Safety Hero. Dr. Kennedy is an adult medicine preceptor for APPE students at the University of Mississippi. She is a residency preceptor for a required adult medicine rotation.
Alix McCay, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Advanced Practice Pharmacist
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Dr. McCay completed her bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical sciences in 2016 and doctor of pharmacy in 2019 from the University of Mississippi. She completed a PGY-1 residency at Huntsville Hospital in Alabama. After completing residency, she joined the NMMC team and now serves on one of the general medicine units. She has experience all over the health system in areas such as adult medicine, central pharmacy, surgery, intensive care, L&D and NICU pharmacy, community pharmacy and ambulatory care. She serves as a preceptor for the required adult medicine rotations and infectious disease elective, and an APPE preceptor for the University of Mississippi. Dr. McCay is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and a Board Certified Infectious Disease Pharmacist.
Kim McCrory, PharmD, MBA
Advanced Practice Pharmacist
Dr. McCrory received her bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical science (1999) and doctorate of pharmacy (2001) from the University of Mississippi. She completed a master of business administration in 2020 from Blue Mountain College. She completed a PGY1 pharmacy practice residency in 2004 and a year of intensive training in internal medicine with a focus in infectious disease in 2005 at NMMC. She currently practices on a stepdown unit and serves as the pharmacy leader for the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. Dr. McCrory is the residency preceptor for the elective infectious disease rotation.
Tressa McMorris, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Associate Professor, University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy
Dr. McMorris is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Mississippi. Dr. McMorris received her doctor of pharmacy degree from Auburn University in 2013, then completed a PGY-1 residency at Oklahoma State University Medical Center and a PGY-2 residency in internal medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy. She maintains an active ambulatory care practice site in New Albany and provides chronic care management and annual wellness visit services to patients. She is actively engaged in the profession and is a member of ACCP, MCCP and AACP. She is a preceptor for the required ambulatory care longitudinal rotation.
Grace Orman, PharmD
Central Operations Pharmacist
Dr. Orman completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Mississippi and her doctorate of pharmacy at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy in 2020. She completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at NMMC in 2021. After residency, she joined the NMMC team as a staff pharmacist in the central pharmacy. Dr. Orman is the preceptor for the required longitudinal central operations rotation.
Marcie Parker, PharmD
Advanced Practice Pharmacist
Dr. Parker manages the behavioral health unit pharmacy and is an advanced practice pharmacist for a pulmonary step-down unit. After completing her doctorate of pharmacy degree at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy in 2016, she joined the NMMC team as a PRN pharmacist for three years before transitioning to her current full-time role and has experience throughout NMMC including central pharmacy, OR pharmacy, intensive care units, general medical floors, community pharmacy and ambulatory care. Dr. Parker is a residency preceptor for a psychiatric elective rotation.
Hunter Reeves, PharmD, BCPS
Advanced Practice Pharmacist
Dr. Reeves received his doctorate of pharmacy degree from the University of Mississippi in 2014. He then went on to complete his PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at NMMC in 2016. Reeves is a Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist and is an active participant in the Cardiology Section. His current interests include cardiology and emergency medicine. Reeves currently serves as unit-based pharmacist for the cardiology unit and is the residency preceptor for the cardiology elective rotation.
Katy Anna Richardson, PharmD
Advanced Practice Pharmacist
Dr. Richardson received her bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Mississippi. After teaching high school for a year at New Albany High School, she attended the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and received her doctorate of pharmacy degree in 2011. After graduation, Richardson went on to complete a PGY1 residency at NMMC (2011). Her professional experience includes emergency medicine, med/surg, GI/GU, rehabilitation and bariatrics. She currently serves as the clinical pharmacist for NMMC's emergency department and is the preceptor for the emergency medicine elective rotation. She is an active member of the Trauma Neuro Team.
Grant Smith, PharmD
Advanced Practice Pharmacist, IRB Manager
Dr. Smith received his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Mississippi State University, and a doctor of pharmacy from the University of Mississippi. He completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and a post-doctoral fellowship in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the University of Mississippi Medical Center under the mentorship of Dr. John Hall. He has extensive experience in various settings including community, poison control and long-term care. Dr. Smith currently serves as the unit pharmacist for the medical/stroke unit directing both the renal drug dosing service and epoetin dosing service, and is a residency preceptor for the nephrology and neurology elective rotations. He also serves as manager of the Institutional Review Board for North Mississippi Health Services.
Amanda Pitts Summers, PharmD
Clinical Operations Manager, Specialty Pharmacy
Dr. Summers graduated cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and completed graduate work at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with a 4.0 GPA. She has been named Pharmacist of the Year two times during her career by the Mississippi Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and most recently, her team received the Innovative Practice Award from MSHP. Summers is a life member of the University of Mississippi Alumni Association, volunteers at the Good Samaritan Free Clinic in Tupelo, serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor for the Ole Miss Pharmacy School and is a member and past president of the Itawamba Community College Alumni Board of Directors.
James L. Taylor, PharmD, FASHP
Pharmacy Services Manager
Dr. Taylor earned his bachelor’s degree in pharmacy in 1991 and his doctor of pharmacy degree in 2000, both from the University of Mississippi. He began his career with NMMC after graduation in 1991. He has clinical hospital experience managing cardiology, geriatric, neonatal and nephrology patients. Since 2001 he has served as a faculty member at the Family Medicine Residency Center where he teaches family practice residents and medical students. He is the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Manager for NMMC and provides clinical pharmacy services for the Connected Care Alliance ACO. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor preceptor for both the University of Mississippi and Union University and is the ambulatory care preceptor for pharmacy residents at NMMC.
Elizabeth Holley, PharmDAmbulatory Care Pharmacist – Internal Medicine Residency Center
Dr. Holley completed her bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences in 2019 and doctor of pharmacy degree in 2022 from the University of Mississippi. After graduation, she completed a PGY-1 residency at NMMC (2023). After residency, she joined the NMMC team as a PRN pharmacist and further transitioned to be the clinical pharmacist at the Internal Medicine Residency Clinic. In her role, she participates in interprofessional discussions with residents, physicians, social work, and clinic staff. She provides anticoagulation services, chronic care management, prior authorization requests, and presentations for residents and patients. Dr. Holley is a residency preceptor for one of the longitudinal ambulatory care rotations.
