Meet Our Residents

PGY1

Hometown: Tuscon, Arizona
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Arizona
Project: Safety of peripherally administered 3% hypertonic saline boluses
Professional interests: Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
Hobbies: Pilates, reading, and cooking
Favorite things to do in Nevada: Hiking, visiting Lake Tahoe, and trying new restaurants
Why Renown? Renown's PGY1 program is clinically comprehensive and all my areas of interest are included in either the core or elective rotations. There are so many experienced pharmacists who are highly invested in promoting the learning and success of the residents here!
Interesting/Fun Fact: I did competitive cheerleading for 10 years and am now a nationally ranked choreographer

Hometown: Shelley, Idaho
Education: Idaho State University College of Pharmacy
Project: Ketamine for Suicidality in the Emergency Department
Professional interests: Emergency Medicine
Hobbies: Snowboarding and scuba diving
Favorite things to do in Nevada: Visit different alpine lakes
Why Renown? I had a great learning experience at Renown as an APPE student and wanted to continue learning as a resident!
Interesting/Fun Fact: My high school mascot was a potato.

Hometown: Either St. Albans, England or Toronto, Canada – I moved a lot as a kid
Education: BSc in Psychology and Neuroscience at McMaster University, PharmD at St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Project: Dose rounding of Immune globulin for Rabies
Professional interests: Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Hobbies: Rock climbing, Sci-fi & fantasy books, Skiing, Mountain biking
Favorite things to do in Nevada: All the outdoor stuff! Nevada has so many beautiful mountains and lakes, and the weather is always incredible! Reno also has tons of fun free events going on every month that are always cool to check out.
Why Renown? In addition to the beautiful location, I ranked Renown #1 during the match because it is an academic medical center with a huge catchment area, many PGY2 options, and a great culture – everyone has been warm and welcoming. I was also drawn to the fact that Reno and Renown are growing, so historically they’ve hired 80% of their residents on for full time positions after they graduate.
Interesting/Fun Fact: Before pharmacy school I worked in a molecular biology lab, a climbing gym, and an industrial bee farm.

Hometown: Boone, Iowa
Education: University of Iowa (Pharmacy School)
PGY1 Residency: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Project: Buprenorphine Patches for MOUD
Professional interests: Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Policy Development and Implementation
Hobbies: Working out and snowboarding
Favorite things to do in Nevada: Finding the best pizza in Reno
Why Renown? To get a new perspective on pharmacy practice while further developing my skill and emergency medicine practice. Experiencing a new healthcare system and patient population will help to make me more well-rounded and challenge me with new opportunities. I am confident that the Emergency Medicine program will help me to achieve the growth that is needed to become a respected emergency medicine pharmacist.
Interesting/Fun Fact: I have never been stung by a bee/wasp

Hometown: Augusta, Georgia
Education: University of Utah College of Pharmacy (PharmD, 2024)
PG1 Residency: University of New Mexico Hospital
Project: Real-life evaluation of Anavip® vs. CroFab® in a tertiary medical center ED.
Professional interests: Emergency medicine with a focus on toxicology, antithrombosis, sepsis, trauma resuscitation, rapid sequence intubation, and optimizing medication access and delivery in the ED.
Hobbies: I spend a lot of time outdoors playing disc golf, camping, and traveling. I also enjoy working on cars and hanging out with my dog, Missy.
Favorite things to do in Nevada: Getting up to Tahoe as often as possible.
Why Renown? Renown came highly recommended by past Idaho State students, and when I interviewed it was clear why. The emergency department is high-acuity and fast-paced but also has a really supportive and collaborative culture. It felt like the right place to learn, be challenged, and make an impact.
Interesting/Fun Fact: I have a black belt in karate

Hometown: El Dorado Hills, California
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Idaho State University
PGY1 Residence: Renown Regional Medical Center
Project: Antimicrobial risk factors for surgical site infections in spinal fusions and laminectomies
Professional interests: Antimicrobial stewardship, rare/opportunistic infections, oncology
Hobbies: Disc golf, hiking, snowshoeing, open-world video games, annoying my cat with love
Favorite things to do in Nevada: Finding interesting places in the mountains
Why Renown? I completed my PGY1 residency through Renown and love this community. The whole department is supportive and caring, and there is a strong culture of life-long learning that I greatly appreciate.
Interesting/Fun Fact: I can recite the alphabet backwards