Biography
Hometown: West Des Moines, Iowa
Pharmacy School: University of Iowa
Why did you choose Michigan's residency program? Michigan's residency program had everything I was looking for: diverse clinical rotations, teaching/academia opportunities, research, and strong mentorship. Also, I wanted to be at an academic medical center with a large residency class to connect with. The pharmacist here are great role models and mentors to learn from! Finally, the experiences offered at Michigan help residents to be well-rounded clinicians, and push you to become the best pharmacist you can be!
Research Topic: Prevalence of chronic overlapping pain conditions (COPCs) in patients with opioid use disorder (OUD)
Writing Topic: Intravenous ketamine for pain management in patients with opioid use disorder
Hobbies outside of pharmacy: Trying new restaurants and recipes, playing with my kitty cat (Theo), traveling, and collecting coffee mugs
Favorite Book: The Sun Does Shine, by Anthony Ray Hinton
Favorite Movie: Harry Potter Series
Favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor: Mediterrano, Frita Batidos, and Dalat Vietnamese Cuisine
Advice for future residents: Take risks, be bold, and be kind to yourself