Pharmacy School:University of California, San Francisco; School of Pharmacy

Hometown: Fresno, California

Why I chose Community Regional Medical Center: As a Fresno native with immigrant parents, I know firsthand the health disparity that exists within the Central Valley. This disparity was one of the main reasons I wanted to become a pharmacist, because I wanted to help patients like my parents by advocating for them. Community Medical Regional Center is actively trying to bridge this gap. Being part of this team will allow me to give back to my community while continuing to develop as a pharmacist. Additionally, I chose CRMC for my PGY-1 Residency because of its dynamic learning environment. As a teaching institution, CRMC is familiar with training students and residents from various disciplines, ensuring excellent interdisciplinary collaboration. As someone interested in pediatrics, I know how essential teamwork is in serving the pediatric patient population best. This, along with the pharmacy residency program’s diverse rotations offered, the Residency Program Director and preceptors’ dedication to holistic resident development, left no question that I wanted to join this team.

Hobbies: Going to sporting events, watching/listening to crime documentaries/podcasts, traveling with friends and family, and crocheting

Pharmacy School: University of the Pacific, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy 

Hometown: Pittsburg, CA

Why I chose Community Regional Medical Center: I chose Community Regional Medical Center because it was everything I wanted in a residency program. From a caring Rpd to 25 rotations being offered, CRMC is the place that has it all. Early on in my pharmacy school experience, I discovered I wanted to do critical care in the future. Here at Community, there is a vast variety of rotations that are specific to the critical care setting (neuro ICU, trauma ICU, burns ICU). These electives are generally reserved for a PGY-2, but being able to experience this in a PGY-1 is very unique to CRMC. In addition to that, the site offers many other opportunities for growth beyond acute care (rotations in oncology, administration, pediatrics). For me, Dr. Mahal was one of the biggest selling points to this program. She genuinely cares for her residents and goes above and beyond for their career goals. I was also particularly drawn to the support offered here and the team of very well trained preceptors. I look forward to see the growth I make over my year here at CRMC!

Professional Interests: Critical Care and Emergency Medicine

Hobbies: Weightlifting, hiking, designer bag shopping, and watching the sunset

Pharmacy School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson College of Pharmacy

Hometown: River Edge, NJ

Why I chose Community Regional Medical Center: I chose Community Regional Medical Centers for my PGY-1 Residency Program because it aligns with my clinical and professional interests in acute care pharmacy. Many of my APPEs had clinical focus, with rotations such as emergency medicine, internal medicine, and hospital operations. It was through these experiences that I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in an inpatient acute care setting. The Community Regional  residency program offers a comprehensive selection of rotations related to both general hospital and as well as acute care. I was drawn further into the program after the interview process where I was able to meet the Community Regional team and gain an understanding for the workplace culture. I was pleased to find a supportive and communicative Residency Program Director and a residency program that places emphasis on well-being and resiliency. I am excited to learn more through my rotational experiences and develop my skills as a clinical pharmacist.

Professional Interests: Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine

Hobbies: cooking, painting, going for walks, making candles

Pharmacy School: University of the Pacific, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy 

Hometown: Lathrop, CA 

Why I chose Clovis Community Medical Center: I chose to apply to Community Medical Centers' (CMC) for my PGY-1 residency because of its extensive critical care rotations offered and its commitment to serving a diverse patient population. In evaluating residency programs, CMC offered everything that I l was looking for in a program: providing high-quality care to the underserved, low-income communities, diverse selection of rotations, and the opportunity to train within a teaching hospital. As a resident, I am confident that CMC will be able to provide me strong, clinical experiences across various rotations, allowing me to develop into a well-rounded pharmacist. What resonated with me the most was the evident support received from the preceptors and the residency program director. I believe that a nurturing and collaborative environment is essential for both personal and professional growth and CMC is able to provide just that. Lastly, the program's opportunity to mentor pharmacy students and engage in teaching aligned with my long-term goals in pharmacy education. I am excited to expand my clinical knowledge under the guidance of experienced preceptors in a dynamic, academic setting and I look forward to seeing how I grow professionally and clinically at CMC!

Professional Interests: Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine

Hobbies: Photography, playing basketball, and reading

Pharmacy School:  University of California, San Francisco

Hometown: San Ramon, CA

Why I chose Clovis Community Medical Center: When searching for residency programs, I looked for places that were acute care focused, offered a wide variety of rotations, fostered a collaborative and supportive environment, and placed real value on resident wellbeing and resilience. Community Medical Centers checked all those boxes, and more! I was especially drawn to the opportunity to care for a uniquely diverse and underserved patient population. The program’s strong emphasis on inter-professional collaboration and patient-centered care really stood out to me. I also genuinely enjoyed meeting the team which consists of people who are hardworking, kind, and clearly passionate about what they do. All these aspects reflect what I was seeking in a residency to support my long-term goal of becoming an emergency medicine pharmacist. I’m excited to continue growing here, both clinically and personally, in a setting that truly supports its residents.

Professional Interests: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care

Hobbies: Singing, art, anime, horror movies/content, baking/cooking, audiobooks