Taylor Beauchamp, PharmD
Pharmacy School: University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy
Hometown: Jackson, Mississippi
Professional interests: Ambulatory Care, Infectious Diseases
Major Project: Clinician education to promote Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT)-guided de-escalation
Why I chose Providence: I liked its large cohort size and variety of rotations offered.
Fun Fact: I can walk on my hands
Ryan Brower, PharmD
Pharmacy School: University of Louisiana at Monroe College of Pharmacy
Hometown: Tacoma, WA
Professional interests: Ambulatory Care, Cardiology
Major Project: MAT Pain Management In OUD Patients
Why I chose Providence: Large hospital system with opportunity for variation in my elective rotations
Fun Fact: I won a backflip competition at a trampoline park in undergrad.
Spencer Hayashi, PharmD
Pharmacy School: Oregon State University/Oregon Health & Science University
Hometown: Tualatin, OR
Professional interests: Critical care, Emergency medicine, Infectious disease
Major Project: Phenobarbital in the management of acute alcohol withdrawal syndrome in the emergency department
Why I chose Providence: The main factors that drove me towards Providence was hearing about the incredible preceptors and the support they offer to residents.
Fun Fact: When I was 7, I puked on a bald man’s head.
Gina Kim, PharmD
Pharmacy School: Oregon State University College of Pharmacy
Hometown: Portland, OR
Professional interests: Cardiology, Transplant
Major Project: Review of patients who may be indicated for adjustment to DAPT/triple therapy (working title)
Why I chose Providence: I chose Providence for its diverse rotation opportunities that will allow me to further explore my interest areas as well as new ones, its collaborative healthcare practice environment, and its large cohort size to go through this year with other amazing people.
Fun Fact: I learned how to read and write in Korean through Google when I was younger, and it made my first solo trip to South Korea much easier!
Shannon Blaise Leighton, PharmD
Pharmacy school: University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Hometown: Miami Lakes, FL
Professional interests: Ambulatory Care, Infectious Diseases
Major project: Clinical outcomes associated with MRSA NAAT utilization
Why I chose Providence: The hospital’s message of serving those who truly needed care aligned with my personal beliefs. I was excited to join a program with a larger resident class and one that had multiple ambulatory care opportunities while still giving core inpatient experience.
Fun fact: If I didn’t choose pharmacy as a career, I would have opened a book/coffee shop called “Blaise’s Corner”
Katherine Lyon, PharmD
Pharmacy School: Chapman University | Irvine, CA
Hometown: Orange, CA
Professional interests: ambulatory care, infectious disease
Major Project: Assessment of appropriate anticoagulation and rates of VTEs in ambulatory oncology patients using validated risk assessment model (Khorana Score)
Why I chose Providence: I chose Providence because of the variety of rotation experiences in both acute and ambulatory care settings that would support my growth to be a well-rounded clinical pharmacist. Having a large cohort to learn with and from was another added bonus!
Fun Fact: I'm an avid baker, and currently trying to bake every recipe in the Dessert Person cookbook.
Nanako Miimi, PharmD
Pharmacy School: University of Washington School of Pharmacy
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Professional interests: Critical care, emergency medicine, ambulatory care
Major Project: Titratable, weight-based cisatracurium infusions for ventilation synchrony in ARDS
Why I chose Providence: Diverse rotation options, dedicated preceptors, and large cohort size
Fun Fact: I've lived in 7 cities in 4 different countries.
Ngoc Nguyen, PharmD
Pharmacy School: R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy, University of Arizona
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Professional interests: Transplant Pharmacy, Critical Care
Major Project: Impact of injectable calcitonin non-formulary status on treatment of hypercalcemia of malignancy in hospitalized patients
Why I chose Providence: One of the best parts about Providence is having a large cohort to bond and grow with. I also love how pet-friendly and beautiful Portland is, especially with the views of the river.
Fun Fact: I am a Wii tennis pro. In my free time, I love to watch the Suns play and this year I hope to get into snowboarding more.
Nyda Ouch, PharmD
Pharmacy School: University of Washington
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Professional interests: Critical care, Infectious disease, Emergency medicine
Major Project: Development and Validation of a Risk Stratification Pathway for Linezolid Administration in Patients Receiving Serotonergic Agents
Why I chose Providence: I wanted to find community during my residency
Fun Fact: I lost my last pair of glasses swimming in the ocean
