Resident Profiles

PGY-1 Residents

Griffin Cooper, PharmD

Griffin Cooper earned his doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Kansas. His clinical interests include oncology and medication safety. Griffin plans to pursue a PGY-2 in oncology and then work as a clinical pharmacist in the Kansas City area. Dr. Cooper's research project involves evaluating the appropriateness of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor initiation and dosing.

Originally from Chanute, Kansas, in his free time Griffin enjoys grilling, hiking, traveling and playing or watching sports.

If you have questions for Griffin about his PGY-1 experience at North Kansas City Hospital, email Griffin.Cooper@nkch.org.

Balthas Eiberger, PharmD

Balthas Eiberger earned his doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy. His clinical interests include infectious diseases and critical care. He hopes to work as a clinical pharmacist in the Kansas City area. Dr. Eiberger's research project involves utility of MRSA nares in diabetic foot infections.

Originally from King City, in his free time Balthas enjoys playing sports, traveling, hanging out with friends and homebrewing. 

If you have questions for Balthas about his PGY-1 experience at North Kansas City Hospital, email Balthas.Eiberger@nkch.org.

Mason Schroeder, PharmD

Mason Schroeder earned his doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy. His clinical interests critical care, infectious disease and administration/drug policy. Mason is planning to complete his residency and continue practicing clinical pharmacy in a hospital setting. Dr. Schroeder's research project is on the development and implementation of a Transitions of Care protocol out of the ICU.

Originally from Heber Springs, Arkansas, Mason enjoys hiking, Chiefs Football, Oklahoma City Thunder basketball and watching Survivor, which he intends to win someday. 

If you have questions for Mason about his PGY-1 experience at North Kansas City Hospital, email Mason.Schroeder@nkch.org.

PGY-2 Emergency Medicine Resident

Madeline Burling, PharmD

Madeline Burling graduated with her doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy before completing her PGY1 residency at Olathe Medical Center in Kansas.

Her clinical interests include optimizing resuscitation efforts and managing emergency coagulopathies. Her research this year will focus on evaluating the effects of a previously implemented 2-bag NAC protocol in acetaminophen overdose management. Following completion of her PGY2 in Emergency Medicine, Maddie's goal is to become board certified in Emergency Medicine and practice in an emergency department as a clinical pharmacy specialist.

When she's not at work, Maddie enjoys going to local farmers markets, being with her friends and family, and shopping for new house plants.

If you have any questions for Madeline about her PGY2 experience at North Kansas City Hospital, email Madeline.Burling@nkch.org.