By Ethan Knox ’20
July 09, 2026
The Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPPS) and Hackensack Meridian Health(HMH) continue to advance an enduring partnership with the addition of the third PGY2 ambulatory care resident to the program, Sabina Kapkayeva
“Sabina is a highly motivated individual with a strong commitment to patient-centered care and improving patient outcomes. She possesses the professionalism, intellectual curiosity, and passion for ambulatory care that align closely with the values of our program,” said Devang Shah, an HMH specialty pharmacy clinical pharmacist and PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency program director. “Her dedication to continuous learning and desire to make a meaningful impact make her an excellent fit for our team. We look forward to supporting her growth as a future ambulatory care clinician and leader.”
Kapkayeva recently completed her PGY1 year at the Brooklyn Veterans Affairs Medical Center. On April 22, she matched with HMH for the third iteration of the co-funded PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency, following residents Patricia Lorquet, PharmD ’23, and Jae Hee Park ’13
Residents are appointed as an adjunct faculty member in the Doctor of Pharmacy Practice program and teach in the classroom, focusing on population health. They also precept students during their rotations at the practice site and collaborate with Binghamton faculty on research
“I’m looking forward to working with students. I like to see that light bulb go off when I’m teaching, when they understand what I’m saying. I’m excited to strengthen my teaching skills,” Kapkayeva said. “As a pharmacist, you’re always educating people, and this teaching certificate is going to solidify that for me.”
Kapkayeva earned her undergraduate and PharmD degrees from St. John’s University through an accelerated six-year program. Growing up in a family of healthcare professionals — including her parents, who were registered nurses — she always knew she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare
After her parents introduced her to pharmacy, she discovered it was the perfect fit, combining her love for chemistry and math along with the desire to help others. Her parents’ dedication to education also inspired her; both earned master’s degrees, and her mother went on to become a nurse practitioner. Her father died during her first year of pharmacy school, but he continues to inspire her to keep reaching for the stars
The history of the Binghamton/HMH ambulatory care program
The collaboration between HMH Population Health Pharmacy and Binghamton University began in 2020 with the establishment of a COVID vaccination clinic, where pharmacy students were recruited for vaccine-related activities. This partnership expanded in 2021 with the introduction of Comprehensive Remote Medication Management, a joint effort between a faculty pharmacist and an HMH ambulatory physician to serve patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
Kenneth “Mac” McCall, chair and clinical professor of pharmacy practice, as well as a preceptor and coordinator within the program, said the partnership was also created to give students from downstate New York, New Jersey, and the greater Philadelphia region more opportunities to complete internships closer to home while gaining meaningful professional experience.
Because HMH is one of New Jersey’s largest health systems, the collaboration offered a strong foundation for connecting students with high-quality clinical training. Over time, the partnership expanded beyond those initial goals to benefit students more broadly, providing formal training, integrating teaching into the PharmD curriculum, supporting postgraduate pathways, and creating additional professional development opportunities
“Having these partnerships with key area health systems elevates opportunities for our students and graduates while strengthening connections with key employers,” McCall said
Kapkayeva is a returning member of the HMH family, as she previously served as an introductory pharmacy practice experience student at Palisades Medical Center. That opportunity helped shape the pharmacist she is today, and she is excited to return to HMH to be a pharmacist who works with patients holistically, across the entire body
“Ambulatory care is the big reason I pursued this path. I think that it’ll solidify my future as a pharmacist. My PGY1 residency is amazing, but it is very general. You do a lot of different things, trying to figure out what you like,” she said. “I like to be in the ambulatory care setting; I like being one-on-one with patients, getting to know them. I just love Hackensack Meridian, too. It’s an amazing network of people: kind, motivated, and very supportive in every aspect.”
Likewise, HMH and Binghamton faculty are excited to welcome Kapkayeva to the fold, noting her dedication to the field and care for patients
“Sabina earned the admiration of every preceptor she worked with,” said Lucrecia M. Campisi, network manager of population health pharmacy at HMH and the PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency coordinator. “That kind of universal recognition reflects not only her clinical strength, but the quality of person she is. As she steps into the greater complexity of advanced ambulatory practice, Sabina will thrive in this role and leave a lasting impact on our patients, our program, and every colleague fortunate enough to work beside her. We look forward to all she will achieve in the year ahead.”
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