Current Residents

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School of Pharmacy: Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions

Professional interests: Critical care, oncology

Hobbies: Exercise, reading/audiobooks, and enjoying the Arizona sun

Research project:  Implementation of a Nurse-Initiated Protocol to Improve Enteral Medication Administration Documentation in Stroke Patients

What attracted you to SJHMC? I was drawn to SJHMC for PGY-1 residency for several reasons. Not only is it a Level 1 trauma center and home to the Barrow Neurological Institute, but SJHMC is an academic medical center that offers opportunity to collaborate with residents from other healthcare professions and precept students. What really set SJHMC apart for me was my own experience as a student. I was lucky enough to complete several of my APPE rotations at SJHMC. During this time, I got to know many of the clinical specialists and the pharmacy residents. What stood out the most to me about SJHMC was how passionate the preceptors and entire pharmacy team were about helping their residents grow and become capable pharmacists.  

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Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

School of Pharmacy: Roseman University of Health Sciences - Henderson Campus 

Professional interests: Cardiology, pharmacy management, internal medicine

Hobbies: Weight lifting, watching YouTube, playing videogames 

Research project: Utility of Anti-Xa Levels in Lung Transplant Recipients on Apixaban (ULTRA) 

What attracted you to the SJHMC residency program? The attention to detail and the knowledgeable clinical preceptors attracted me to apply to become a SJHMC pharmacy resident. From the high level of organization on their residency website to talking with clinical preceptors at ASHP MCM, I knew that this program puts an emphasis on their structure and support for their residents. From attending open houses and participating in the interview, I witnessed the benefit of pursuing a residency here in furthering my career with the variety of clinical rotations offered. I am extremely grateful to have matched at SJHMC’s pharmacy residency program and I encouraged others who are interested to apply. 

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Hometown: Chandler, AZ

School of Pharmacy: University of Arizona R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy - Tucson 

PGY1 Residency: St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center

Professional interests: Medical/surgical ICU, neurology, trauma, emergency medicine

Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, hiking, reading, watching movies

Research project: Rapid Intravenous Administration of Loading Dose Levetiracetam

What attracted you to the SJHMC residency program? I was initially interested in this residency program as SJHMC is an academic teaching facility and a Level 1 trauma center, providing ample learning opportunities with a high-acuity patient population. I was exposed to a variety of rotations and experiences here during my PGY1 which furthered my interest in critical care. I wanted to continue my critical care training at SJHMC to work with diversely trained preceptors who help residents achieve their goals while providing a rigorous training program. 

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Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

School of Pharmacy: Midwestern University College of Pharmacy - Glendale

Professional interests: Critical care, infectious disease, solid organ transplant 

Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, trying new restaurants/ bars

Research project: Incidence and Outcomes of Pleural Effusion Culture Positivity Following Lung Transplantation

What attracted you to the SJHMC residency program? The mission and values of SJHMC resonated with me. Additionally, it is a Level 1 trauma center with an outstanding reputation for research, and home of Barrow Neurological Institute as well as Norton Thoracic Institute. Because of this, the pharmacy residency is capable of offering a wide variety of electives that cater to my interests. Last but certainly not the least, it is clear to see how dedicated and supportive the pharmacy team is at SJHMC with regards to the growth of their residents. I am extremely grateful to be here.

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Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

School of Pharmacy: Purdue University College of Pharmacy

Professional interests: Critical care, emergency medicine

Hobbies: Baking, interior design, DIY projects

Research project: Evaluation of Insulin Infusion Protocol for the Management of Severe Hypertriglyceridemia

What attracted you to the SJHMC residency program? I was initially drawn to SJHMC because of the institution itself - Level I trauma center, academic teaching facility, many opportunities for rotations in my areas of interest as well as unique rotation opportunities, etc.  But what really solidified my desire to seek out this program was the genuine emphasis placed on resident wellness and the supportive first impressions I gathered from all of the preceptors.  I was very impressed with the culture of the SJHMC pharmacy department from the very start and knew it would be a place where I could develop professionally and personally.