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PGY1 Pharmacy Residents

Sophia Clinton, PharmD

Sophia Clinton

Pharmacy School: Washington State University | Spokane, WA

Hometown: Ridgefield, WA

Professional Interests: Critical Care and Emergency Medicine

Major Project: Impact of adjunct α2-agonism and dosing weight of phenobarbital on severe alcohol withdrawal syndrome resolution

Why I chose Providence: I loved Providence's inclusivity and many different areas of practice. I felt as though I would be supported throughout my year and would be able to be exposed to as many different services as possible. Along with support from the pharmacy team, I was very excited to have 5 other co-residents to experience this year with and make lasting friendships!

Fun Fact: I am addicted to collecting smiskis.

Shaye Fowler, PharmD

Pharmacy School: Washington State University | Spokane, WA

Hometown: Bellingham, WA

Professional Interests: Ambulatory Care, Emergency Medicine

Major Project: PPIs vs H2RAs for stress ulcer prophylaxis in cardiac surgery patients

Why I chose Providence: From my APPEs and my time as a pharmacy intern, I was fortunate enough to work within the Providence system and got to learn their values hands-on. I liked their approach to patient care, and when I interviewed & toured St. Vincent, I really enjoyed the energy within the pharmacy and the approachability of the staff - I felt welcomed from the start.

Fun Fact: I have been skydiving twice! On the second go-around, I was able to backflip out of the plane!

Nicole Larroza, PharmD

Pharmacy School: Oregon State University/Oregon Health & Science University | Corvallis, OR/Portland, OR

Hometown: Winter Garden, FL

Professional Interests: Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine

Major Project: "Abrys-No or Abrys-Yes" Appropriateness and Effectiveness of Inpatient Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine (Abrysvo®) Administration in Pregnant Patients

Why I chose Providence: I chose Providence St. Vincent because of all the experiential rotation options and when interacting with the staff and preceptors prior to applying to residency, everyone was incredibly friendly and genuinely interested in my future!

Fun Fact: I have lived in 2 countries, 4 states, and on both coasts!

Rachel Salmon, PharmD

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Pharmacy School: Oregon State University/Oregon Health & Science University | Corvallis, OR/Portland, OR

Hometown: Clackamas, OR

Professional Interests: Infectious disease, Neurology

Major Project: Extravasation Evaluation: Hyaluronidase and Phentolamine Administration

Why I chose Providence: PSVMC not only provides a plethora of fantastic rotational experiences, but a wonderfully supportive group of preceptors and pharmacists to help support me throughout my residency journey!

Fun Fact: I do sports photography in my free time!

Joanna Wattimena, PharmD

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Pharmacy School: Oregon State University/Oregon Health & Science University | Corvallis, OR/Portland, OR

Hometown: Salem, OR

Professional Interests: Ambulatory Care and Emergency Medicine

Major Project: Transitions in Tandem: The Impact of Pharmacist Intervention in Complex Transitions of Care within the Providence Mobile Health Program

Why I chose Providence: The robust rotation choices for the acute and ambulatory care experiences was a big factor for me, as well as having a warm learning environment with supportive preceptors. Having co-residents is fun, too!

Fun Fact: I love to travel and go to concerts whenever I get a free weekend.