College of Pharmacy: University of Washington
Why I chose Providence: While rotating at PMG during my PGY1, I really appreciated that my preceptors were invested in my learning and growth. The community and respect between the pharmacists as well as between other healthcare providers on the team that I observed was one I wanted to be apart of. To me, it felt like an environment where I could learn and thrive as I continue my training for PGY2.
Clinical areas of interest: Chronic disease state management and cardiology.
Favorite hobbies: Baking, trying new restaurants, reading, spending time with friends and family.
Thing I want to do most while in Oregon this year: Visit Crater Lake and go on more hikes!
College of Pharmacy: University of Southern California
Why I chose Providence: I completed my PGY-1 in Portland and wanted to stay local. My passion for ambulatory care gravitated me to PMG because of the strong presence Providence has in the region. I knew I would be put in an environment that would challenge me and provide the most opportunities to grow professionally, while being surrounded by a highly supportive and talented pharmacy team.
Clinical areas of interest: Primary care, Cardiology, Geriatrics
Favorite hobbies: baseball, playing guitar, vinyl record collecting, trying new restaurants and bars
Thing I want to do most while in Oregon this year: go on more hikes, especially by the coast and along the Columbia River
College of Pharmacy: Xavier University of Louisiana
PGY1: Providence Portland Medical Center
Why I chose Providence: I discovered my passion for ambulatory care during my fourth year of pharmacy school. While exploring PGY2 programs, I felt that Providence would be a great fit because I felt it would be a place where I could continue learning and growing in a supportive environment that also offers meaningful challenges.
Clinical areas of interest: Primary Care, Psych, Cardiology, and Women's Health
Favorite hobbies: Reading, Binge watching TV, and spending time with the people I love
Thing I want to do most while in Oregon this year: Hike and enjoy the food scene
