Pharmacy Practice Preceptors

Dr. Dehoorne obtained her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from Wayne State University, in Detroit Michigan. Upon graduation, she completed residency training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. At ASJH, Dr. Dehoorne began her career as our first clinical specialist. Dr. Dehoorne quickly became involved in the clinical practice model and took a lead role in developing our decentralized pharmacist model.  Through this work, Dr. Dehoorne’s role evolved into various leadership positions where she has focused on expanding the role of pharmacists through the development of various medication management services including anticoagulation, pain management, and antimicrobial stewardship. She has also led the expansion of clinical pharmacy specialist positions in high risk populations, ambulatory pharmacy, and oncology infusion centers. 

Dr. Dehoorne is very passionate about education, training and promoting pharmacists to practice at the top of their skill set. She has served as an adjunct professor at various colleges including the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences for over 30 years and precepts numerous students and residents in various clinical and administrative experiential rotations. Her passion for advancing practice and training of pharmacists is demonstrated best by her leadership in residency training. At our institution, she served as the residency program director for over 20 years and expanded the program to include 4 residents. Outside of Ascension, she has presented on and taken on leadership roles in advancing residency training programs. Through her leadership in the Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists, she leads projects and conferences focused on expanding residency programs, supporting preceptor development in Michigan and progressive pharmacy practice. Currently she is the President of Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists. On a personal note, Michelle enjoys spending time with her 3 adult children, photography, traveling abroad, exploring cities, national parks and wildlife, kayaking, cooking and discovering new restaurants and cuisine.

Dr. Delgado is a clinical pharmacy specialist of emergency medicine.  He earned his Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Illinois in Chicago.  He completed PGY1 Pharmacy Practice and PGY2 Infectious Disease residencies at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Dr. Delgado joined Ascension St. John in 2010 with the goal of expanding pharmacy services in the emergency department. Dr. Delgado is passionate about teaching, as demonstrated by his precepting of pharmacy residents and students.  Dr. Delgado holds college of pharmacy faculty positions at the University of Michigan, Ohio Northern University, Midwestern University, Chicago State University, and Wayne State University. Over the past few years, Dr Delgado has expanded Emergency Medicine pharmacy services through a collaborative agreement for culture callback, 24/7 pharmacy coverage, and the Michigan Open/Medic ED Naloxone distribution program.

Dr. Doshi is the Clinical Coordinator for the inpatient pharmacy department. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. After graduation, Dr. Doshi completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice residency at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. Post-residency, Dr. Doshi practiced as a Clinical Pharmacist at St. John for approximately 3 years, and then transitioned into his current role as Clinical Coordinator in 2018. As part of his current role, Dr. Doshi oversees pharmacist clinical services, expands and creates new clinical services, promotes medication safety and continuing education, and precepts pharmacy students and residents. Along with precepting CE presentations, MUEs/major projects, and Orientation, Dr. Doshi has expanded his role within the residency program by creating and precepting the Clinical Pharmacy Experience (CPE) rotation on the recently created neurology unit.  Dr. Doshi has practice interests in quality/process improvements, medication safety, anticoagulation, infectious diseases, and student, intern, and resident education. In his spare time, Dr. Doshi enjoys reading, watching and playing sports, and spending time with family and friends. 

Dr. Kale-Pradhan is a clinical pharmacy specialist in infectious diseases. She earned her BS in Pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin and Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Sciences. Dr. Kale-Pradhan completed a Residency and Fellowship at the University of Illinois in Chicago in Infectious Diseases and Surgery.  Dr. Kale-Pradhan initiated clinical services at Ascension St. John Hospital which led to the expansion of over ten clinical services. Dr. Kale-Pradhan was a founding member of the Pharmacy Education Council and Residency Advisory Committee at ASJH. She has mentored many pharmacy residents through the years. Dr. Kale-Pradhan’s research has been successfully presented at local, national and international meetings. She involves many pharmacy trainees in such projects and gives them a platform to showcase their findings and has over 70 publications. Dr. Kale-Pradhan is Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Wayne State University.  She teaches in all four years of the program and coordinates the first Pharmacotherapy Course for the first year students. At ASJH, she coordinates the Longitudinal Advanced Pharmacy Practice Program (LAPP) for the fourth year students. She is actively involved in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy and has served on a number of committees. Dr. Kale-Pradhan’s extracurricular interests include tennis, travel and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Lipari is a clinical pharmacy specialist of ambulatory care who provides patient care in the Ascension St. John Family Medicine Clinic.  Dr. Lipari is also a Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Wayne State University.  She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Wayne State University and completed PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice and PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy residencies at DMC Harper University Hospital.  She has a record of excellence in teaching, service, and scholarship that promotes pharmacy education and improves patient outcomes. Dr. Lipari  has spent the past 10 years developing a model of practice to improve patient care, and has successfully integrated her patient care skills into her didactic and experiential teaching. Dr. Lipari has become a vital member of the family medicine team by achieving patient care goals that have promoted healthcare reform models at her clinic site. She has also taken on leadership roles at the local, state, and national level. This is evidenced through her work on college curriculum and assessment committees, and chairing committees at the Michigan Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.