PGY1 Pharmacy Residents
2025-2026 PGY1 Pharmacy Residents
Josh Gaynier, PharmD
Title: PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Practice Site: Atrium Health Navicent - The Medical Center
Pharmacy School: South University School of Pharmacy
Major Project: Evaluation of Inpatient Treatment of Neutropenic Fever
Email: joshua.gaynier@advocatehealth.org
Dr. Gaynier is originally from McDonough, Georgia. His professional interest is in oncology pharmacy. After completing his PGY1 residency, Dr. Gaynier plans to pursue a PGY2 residency in oncology, with the goal of becoming a board-certified oncology pharmacy specialist (BCOP). He is passionate about precision medicine in cancer care and improving patient outcomes through optimal medication management and supportive care. Outside of pharmacy, Dr. Gaynier enjoys spending time outdoors, particularly fishing in lakes.
Michael Kim, PharmD
Title: PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Practice Site: Atrium Health Navicent - The Medical Center
Pharmacy School: University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
Major Project: Levetiracetam Prescribing as Post-Traumatic Seizure Prophylaxis
Email: min.kim1@advocatehealth.org
Dr. Kim was raised in Alpharetta, GA. His professional interests include critical care and acute care. After completing his PGY1 residency, Dr. Kim hopes to receive his Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist certification and eventually a Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist certification. Outside of pharmacy, Dr. Kim enjoys watching all sports besides basketball and taking care of his fur-baby, Juno.
Liz Lively, PharmD
Title: PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Practice Site: Atrium Health Navicent - The Medical Center
Pharmacy School: University of Georgia College of Pharmacy
Major Project: Evaluation of Antibiotic Prescribing Practices in Adult Female Patients with Asymptomatic Bacteriuria
Email: elizabeth.lively@advocatehealth.org
Dr. Lively was born in Princeton, Illinois and grew up in Woodstock, Georgia. Her professional interests include ambulatory care and critical care. After completing her PGY1 residency, Dr. Lively hopes to obtain board certification in pharmacotherapy and to work towards a board certification in ambulatory care in the following years. Outside of pharmacy, Dr. Lively can be found at comic conventions with friends and family, catching up on the latest Netflix show at home, or at a local café or bakery looking for a sweet treat.
Kayla Phillips, PharmD
Title: PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Practice Site: Atrium Health Navicent - The Medical Center
Pharmacy School: Mercer University College of Pharmacy
Major Project: Comparison of Dexamethasone versus Methylprednisolone in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Email: kayla.phillips1@advocatehealth.org
Dr. Phillips was raised in Locust Grove, Georgia. Her professional interests include emergency medicine and critical care. After completing her PGY1 residency, Dr. Phillips hopes to complete a PGY2 residency in one of her areas of interest. She enjoys teaching and precepting and is looking forward to working with students in the future. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys spending time with her husband and dog, trying new restaurants, and rewatching her favorite comfort shows.