Meet Our Residents

Zach Nunemaker, PharmD

Training and education:

• University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, PharmD
• University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, Leadership Certificate and pursuing MBA
• University of Northern Iowa, Biochemistry, BA

Current Residency Project: TBD

Why I Chose Providence:

The Managed Care Residency at Providence offers a diverse set of rotational experiences that allow me to explore a multitude of core areas in managed care pharmacy while gaining exposure to ambulatory care or primary care electives and teaching opportunities. This unique experience will expose me to a variety of projects and prepare me to work effectively with cross-functional teams throughout the integrated Providence delivery system. The invaluable set of skills and knowledge gained during residency will help prepare me for a wide variety of careers in managed care pharmacy. I am incredibly happy to be a part of the Providence family!

Professional Interests: Managed Care Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Industry, Hospital Pharmacy

Practice Setting of Interest: Formulary Management, Outcomes Research, Specialty Pharmacy, Oncology, Rare Diseases, Clinical Program Development

Hobbies: Golf, working out, running, hiking, intramural sand volleyball, woodworking

Vy Nguyen-Tran, PharmD, MBA (she/they)

Training and education: Oregon State University | Oregon Health & Science University

Current Residency Project: TBD

Why I Chose Providence:

• Clear alignment of institutional mission, vision, and values with my own, including commitments to health equity & environmental stewardship
• Ideal learning environment as a not-for-profit health plan with diverse lines of business in an integrated healthcare system
• Supportive preceptors in a collaborative, innovative culture

Professional Interest:

• General: Health Equity, Environmental Stewardship, Education, Project Management
• Managed care: Population Health, Quality Improvement, Formulary Management
• Clinical: Program Development, Medication Therapy Management, Transitions of Care

Hobbies: Reading, learning to roller skate, & completing Duolingo quests with my mom