Biography
Hometown: Adrian, MI
Pharmacy School: University of Michigan
Why did you choose Michigan's residency program: Between the unmatched exposure to different patient populations and complex conditions, and the innovative new services (Addiction Consult, Pain Pharmacy, etc.) consistently being implemented to advance pharmacy practice, Michigan Medicine was always at the top of my list for things I wanted in a residency program. Ultimately, though, it was the people comprising the department and program who I could learn from that led me to apply.
Research Project: Buprenorphine Treatment Retention Rates Following Initiation by an Inpatient Pharmacist-Led Pain Service
Writing Project: TBD
What are your hobbies outside of pharmacy? Spending time with my family, hiking, board games, balcony gardening, cooking
Favorite book: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Favorite movie: The Matrix
What is your favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor? Totoro
What advice do you have for future residents? Get comfortable recognizing what you don't know and take every opportunity to learn throughout the next year. Arrive to each rotation with an open mind, ready to grow your knowledge in whatever topic or situation you find yourself in.