Alisia Chen, PharmD

PGY2 Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy Resident

Biography

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Pharmacy School: Northeastern University 

Why did you choose Michigan's residency program? What stood out to me was the opportunity to care for transplant recipients across all phases of their care, from their index admission to outpatient clinic visits, and the high level of involvement pharmacists had in patient care. I could tell that there was a strong culture of learning and collaboration here, and I knew that it would be an excellent place to train.

Research Topic: The Impact of Mycophenolate Mofetil Stewardship on Infectious Complications in Elderly Kidney Transplant Recipients

Writing Topic: Belatacept for Immunosuppression in Lung Transplant Recipients

Hobbies outside of pharmacy: Hiking, climbing, visiting the art museum, attending symphony orchestra concerts

Favorite Book: All the Light We Cannot See

Favorite Movie: I do not watch a lot of movies…here is another book: Gentleman in Moscow

Favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor: Mani Osteria

Advice for future residents: Practice gratitude often and take time to recognize your own growth!