Current Residents

E-mail: [email protected]
Hometown:  Nogales, AZ
School of Pharmacy: Midwestern University College of Pharmacy Glendale 
Professional interests: Infectious Disease
Hobbies: Going to the movies, building Lego, hanging out with friends/family
Research project: Incidence and Outcomes of Pleural Effusion Culture Positivity Following Lung Transplantation

What attracted you to SJHMC? 
During my APPE rotation here, I was able to observe the culture of collaboration, with the pharmacist being a crucial role in the team. I was able to experience how supportive the staff is when it comes to teaching and cultivating growth in their residents as well. The program also offers a variety of learning experiences in complex areas that may not be available in other programs, such as solid organ transplant and neurology. I knew I was going to grow as a pharmacist by having all these amazing people supporting me during my residency.

E-mail: [email protected]
Hometown: Mesa, AZ
School of Pharmacy: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Professional interests: Trauma, medication safety, cardiology 
Hobbies: Pickleball, reading, Crossfit, making craft cocktails with my husband
Research project: Vascular Access for Parenteral Nutrition - Focus on Midline Administration

What attracted you to the SJHMC residency program?
After completing a rotation in the trauma ICU in Memphis, I knew having a Level 1 Trauma Center and large academic hospital was a top priority when looking at potential residencies. The required rotations align with what I feel I need to be successful later on, either as a PGY2 resident or clinical pharmacist. All the staff and preceptors during my interview were so welcoming and it felt like home when I stepped on campus. I knew that I would be challenged by coming here, but the experiences would be unmatched. Plus, I wanted to get away from the humidity and back to the dry heat!

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Hometown: Diamond Bar, CA
School of Pharmacy: Midwestern University College of Pharmacy Glendale 
Professional interests: Critical Care, Trauma
Hobbies: Hiking, powerlifting, cooking, going to Costco and Target, spending time with my two dogs
Research project: Evaluating the Safety of the 40 mEq Limit for Potassium Chloride Extended Release tablets

What attracted you to the SJHMC residency program? 
I was initially drawn to SJHMC after completing an infectious disease APPE here, and was overwhelmed by the extremely knowledgeable clinical preceptors who take the time to educate and provide exceptional patient care. As a Level 1 trauma center and academic teaching institution, I knew that I would receive ample learning opportunities in a high-acuity patient population. The strong support and focus on resident wellness definitely sealed the deal for me.

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Hometown: Tucson, AZ
School of Pharmacy: University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
Professional interests: Critical Care, Oncology, Transplant
Hobbies: Traveling, pilates, and trying new bars and restaurants
Research project: 4T Score and Risk of HIT in Lung Transplant Recipients

What attracted you to the SJHMC residency program?
I was first drawn to SJHMC because it is a large academic teaching facility with high-acuity patients. My interest in the program was solidified after learning about the research opportunities and  extensive clinical opportunities that aligned closely with career goals. Meeting the experienced and friendly pharmacy staff further confirmed that this would be an ideal environment for both professional and personal growth.

E-mail: [email protected]
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
School of Pharmacy: University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency: Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
Professional interests: Medical ICU, ED
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, playing piano, trying new restaurants with family & friends
Research project: Predictive Value of  Thromboelastography with Platelet Mapping on Hematoma Expansion in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage

What attracted you to the SJHMC residency program?
I was drawn to the PGY-2 Critical Care Program at SJHMC for many reasons. As a high volume, Level 1 trauma center and home to Barrow Neurological Institute, the SJHMC PGY-2 program provides extensive opportunities to care for high acuity patients.  Furthermore, SJHMC's role as an academic medical center promotes collaboration with residents from various healthcare professions and provides opportunities for precepting students. Lastly, the presence of inspiring and supportive preceptors, combined with the center’s strong emphasis on education, mentorship and research makes it an excellent environment for my professional and personal growth.