Current Residents 2022-2023

Marissa Boujikian was born and raised in Torrance, CA and has spent the last 4 years living in San Clemente, CA. She graduated from UC Riverside with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and went on to complete her Doctor of Pharmacy at Chapman University. Her current clinical interests include Emergency Medicine and Critical care. For fun, she loves to hang out at the beach, have bonfires, lift weights in the gym, and travel to her favorite island, Kauai. She also enjoys laughing and spending quality time with her family, friends, and chihuahua named Coco. Fun Fact she loves to drive her big loud lifted truck. 

Dr. Ryley Collard was born and raised in San Jose, California. She completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at University of Utah College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include ambulatory care and academia. She is an advocate of health equity and hopes to continue her career working to promote public health awareness. Outside of pharmacy, Ryley enjoys rock climbing, gardening, and traveling.

Dr. Keven Gomez was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry with a minor in History at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He returned to UNC to complete his Doctor of Pharmacy degree. His clinical interests include solid organ transplant and critical care. Outside of pharmacy Keven enjoys playing guitar, watching sports, attending concerts and exploring new places.

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. His current clinical interests include cardiology and oncology. Outside of pharmacy, he enjoys exploring new restaurants, watching all things Disney and Marvel, playing music, and playing video games.

Dr. Shawn Idnani was born in Blacksburg, Virginia, but grew up partly in Texas and partly in Southern California. He received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine. He then went on to complete his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Loma Linda University. His current clinical interests include emergency medicine and oncology. Outside of pharmacy, Shawn enjoys traveling, watching basketball, watching movies and tv shows, playing tennis and video games, and spending time with friends and family. 

Dr. Anna Peyton-Navarrete was born and raised in sunny Redlands, California. She completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Biochemistry at California State University San Bernardino and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Loma Linda University. Her current professional interests include chronic disease management, infectious diseases, academia, and psychiatry. Outside of pharmacy, Anna enjoys cooking, drawing, going to Disneyland, playing with her 1 year old son Wyatt, and video/board games.

Dr. Paul Phan was born and raised in Orange County, CA. He was a part of Chapman University’s two-year Freshman Early Assurance Program during his undergraduate studies and completed is Doctor of Pharmacy at Chapman University, School of Pharmacy. 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. Melina Nishida was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA. She completed her Associates in Arts degree in General Studies with an Emphasis in Social and Behavioral Studies at East Los Angeles College. She then transferred to University of California, Davis where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Dr. Nishida returned to Southern California to complete her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from USC School of Pharmacy. For fun, she enjoys reading romance novels, cooking Italian and Asian foods, watching reality TV shows, and playing with Phillip, her tabby cat.

Dr. Martin Bailey was born in sunny San Diego, California and grew up in different parts of the country and world (California, Illinois, Texas, and Japan) thanks to his parents who served in the United States Navy. He graduated from La Sierra University in Riverside, California with a Bachelor of Science in Bio-Health Science. He later completed his Doctor of Pharmacy at Loma Linda University. His current professional interests include oncology and diabetes management and looks to make clinical pharmacy within the community setting a standard. Outside of pharmacy his interests and hobbies include food, traveling, anime, making memes, Disneyland and comics.

Dr. Patricia Evangelista was born in the Philippines and raised in Los Angeles, CA and Orange County, CA. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at University of California, Los Angeles and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at University of Southern California. Her professional interests include geriatric care and pharmacy management in the outpatient setting. Outside of pharmacy, her interests include working out, exploring new food places and coffee shops, cuddling with her three dogs, and spending quality time with her loved ones. 

Dr. Kirsten Vyhmeister was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. She then went on to complete a dual degree Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Arts in Bioethics program, as well as a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Loma Linda University. Her professional interests include internal medicine, cardiology, and academia. For fun, she enjoys reading mystery novels and non-fiction, hiking, painting, playing intramural sports, and learning guitar. 

Dr. Jacqueline Mae Paz was born and raised in Oxnard, California. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from West Coast University in Los Angeles, California and completed her PGY-1 pharmacy practice residency at Desert Valley Hospital in Victorville, California. Her clinical interests include Critical Care and Emergency Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, and trying new foods and restaurants.

Dr. Josephine McDonald was born and raised on the beautiful island of Guam. She completed her pre-pharmacy coursework at the University of Guam and her Doctorate of Pharmacy at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Dr. McDonald completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, Arizona. Her professional interests include critical care and emergency medicine. Outside of pharmacy, she enjoys weight lifting, watching movies, trying new restaurants, and playing with her dog Nala.

Dr. Michelle She was born in Los Angeles, CA and grew up in Carlsbad, CA. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sciences degrees through completing a 5-year PharmD program at University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. Dr. She completed her PGY1 pharmacy residency with an acute care-focus at County of Santa Clara Health System in San Jose, CA. Her professional interests include hematologic malignancies, transplant, and infectious diseases. During her free time, she enjoys discovering new music, taking care of plants, film photography, and traveling. 

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.

Caleb is originally from Elsberry, Missouri.  He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Saint Louis University and completed his Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and his Doctor of Pharmacy at St. Louis College of Pharmacy.  He went on to complete his PGY1 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois.  His infectious disease interests include antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship.  Outside of pharmacy, Caleb enjoys playing video and board games, reading, cooking, and video chatting his family.