Current Residents 2023-2024

Dr. Catherine Aquino was born and raised in Manila, Philippines and moved to the United States at the age of twelve. She graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a minor in Management. She completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in the University of Southern California. Her clinical interests include infectious diseases, cardiology, and critical care. In her free time, she enjoys watching reruns of Friends, discovering new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.

Dr. Allyson Chan was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. She completed her PharmD, BAAS from the University of the Pacific as part of the 5-year PharmD Program. Her professional interests include cardiology and critical care. Outside of pharmacy, Allyson enjoys playing tennis, baking banana bread and cinnamon rolls, playing piano for church, and spending time with friends and family.

Dr. Ryley Collard was born and raised in San Jose, California. She finished her prerequisites at Chapman University and completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Utah College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include ambulatory care and academia. Outside of pharmacy, Ryley enjoys rock climbing, indoor gardening, and exploring new food places.

Caeley Dye was born and raised in Santa Monica, California. She graduated CSU Channel Islands with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry, and then went on to complete her dual degree of a Doctorate of Pharmacy and a Masters Degree in Regulatory Science at the University of Southern California School of Pharmacy.  Her clinical areas of interests include critical care, emergency medicine, and cardiology.  Outside of pharmacy, she loves hanging out with her close friends, trying new restaurants, going to Disneyland, and playing video games.

Dr. Sarah Graham, a native of Fresno, California completed her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at California State University, Fresno before venturing to Southern California to earn her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Loma Linda University.  Her current clinical interests include oncology, pediatrics, critical care, and ambulatory care. Beyond pharmacy, Sarah finds solace in reading fantasy and romance novels, building intricate Lego sets with her fiancé, embarking on culinary adventures to discover the best dining spots, delights in playing with her beloved dog Kaila, and prioritizing quality time with her loved ones.

Dr. Tommy Thai grew up in Sun Valley, California. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacological Chemistry at University of California, San Diego. He then returned to UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy to complete his Doctor of Pharmacy. His current clinical interests include cardiology and infectious diseases. Outside of pharmacy, he enjoys hiking, trying new boba shops, tinkering with computers, and playing video games.

Dr. Kendall Wick was born and raised in Hendersonville, NC. She spent two years fulfilling prerequisites for pharmacy school, then went on to complete her Doctor of Pharmacy at Wingate University. Her last year of pharmacy school was spent practicing at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. Her clinical interest is in oncology. Outside of pharmacy, Kendall loves spending time outdoors and being active through activities like hiking, biking, paddle boarding and snow skiing.

Dr. Nicole Chang was born in South Korea and raised in Atlanta, GA. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at Pacific Union College in Angwin, CA. She then completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Loma Linda University. Her current clinical interests include oncology and autoimmune disorders. Outside of pharmacy, Nicole enjoys spending time with family and friends, listening to podcasts, and trying new restaurants and coffee shops. 

Dr. Jennifer Lee was born in South Korea and raised in Northbrook, IL and Irvine, CA. Through the Pre-Pharmacy Early Assurance Program, she was able to complete her two-year undergraduate education as well as her Doctor of Pharmacy at Chapman University. Her professional interests include pharmacy management in the outpatient setting and behavioral health. Outside of pharmacy, her interests include watching television, doing arts and crafts, laying around with her three cats, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Dr. Mikael Habtezion hails from a small city called Santa Rosa, just north of San Francisco. He earned his bachelors from UC Davis where he studied biochemistry and music. He later went on to complete his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of California, San Francisco and completed a PGY-1 pharmacy residency at USC Mann School of Pharmacy. His professional interests include cardiology, academia and expanding clinical services. Outside of pharmacy he enjoys playing tennis, making music and exploring new cultures.

Dr. Salfee Bhathal was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Midwestern University College of Pharmacy in Glendale, Arizona and completed her PGY1 pharmacy practice residency at Banner Estrella Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. Her clinical interests include Critical Care and Emergency Medicine. During her free time, she enjoys social hour with her friends, going on evening strolls and exploring new cities.

Dr. Paul Phan was born and raised in Orange County, CA. He was a part of Chapman University’s two-year Accelerated Pre-Pharmacy Experience Program during his undergraduate studies and completed his Doctor of Pharmacy at Chapman University, School of Pharmacy, as well as a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Loma Linda University. His professional interests include critical care and emergency medicine. Outside of pharmacy, he enjoys traveling, eating and finding the best spots for food, going to concerts, spending time with family and friends, and drinking boba.

Dr. Harry Jeong was born in Seoul, South Korea, and grew up in San Jose, CA. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree by completing a 6-year PharmD program at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. Dr. Jeong completed his PGY-1 pharmacy residency with an acute care focus at Scripps Mercy in San Diego, CA. His professional interests include hematologic malignancy, solid tumors, and infectious diseases. During his free time, he enjoys traveling, trying new foods and restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.

Sana was born at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital. She was raised in Riverside, California, where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of California, Riverside. She proceeded to earn her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Loma Linda University, then moved to the east coast to complete her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Peconic Bay Medical Center on Long Island, New York. Her clinical interests include pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant. During her free time, she loves spending time with her large family including her 8 nieces and nephews, finding new coffee shops and parks, and shopping at Target.

Dr. Anthony Huynh grew up in Orange County, CA. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at University of California, Irvine. He then completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at University of California, San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy as well as a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice residency at Loma Linda University Health. His current clinical interests include infectious disease and pharmacokinetics. Outside of pharmacy, he enjoys exploring new restaurants, traveling, watching all things Disney and Marvel as well as playing music and video games.

Dr. Abdulwhab Shremo Msdi is from Aleppo, Syria. He received his Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Kalamoon in Syria. He then completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the Palm Beach Atlantic University, Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy in West Palm Beach, Florida. His PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency training was obtained at Orlando Health in Orlando, Florida. His current clinical interests include pharmacokinetics and gram negative resistance. Outside of pharmacy, he enjoys kickboxing and playing soccer.

Dr. Emily Gonzalez grew up in Corona, California. She completed her undergraduate studies at Chapman University through the two-year Accelerated Pre-Pharmacy Experience Program (APEx). She matriculated at Chapman’s year-round School Pharmacy to complete her Doctor of Pharmacy degree. With a passion for healthcare, Emily is driven to address health disparities within the Hispanic community and become an advocate for underrepresented communities. During her free time, she likes to go for walks while listening to podcasts, hike, go to concerts, and try new food recommended by friends and family.

John Huynh, PharmD, was born and raised in Oakland, California. Guided by his passion for understanding the intricate relationship between science and human health, he completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology at University of California, Santa Cruz. This unconventional decision allowed him to gain a holistic view of science, augmenting his knowledge and providing a unique lens through which to approach pharmacy. Thereafter, he earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Marshall B Ketchum University with the professional interest in psychology and improving healthcare quality and access for patients. Beyond his pursuit of pharmacy, he deeply values the joy of exploration and spending quality time with friends, whether it be through outdoor activities, travel, or lounging.