Current Residents
Ashlyn Okada, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Hometown: Waipahu, Hawaii
College Attended: Creighton University School of Pharmacy
Professional Interests: Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
Why this program: Miami Valley Hospital, a level I Trauma, Comprehensive Stroke, and Burn center, provides the highest care for patients surrounding the Dayton area. The program offers a variety of rotations including Neurocritical care, cardiology, and hematology/oncology. Additionally, the opportunity to elect to advanced training in areas such as emergency medicine and in critical care as electives will ultimately assist me in my future career goals. My desire to pursue a career in critical care or emergency medicine made Miami Valley an excellent place to learn and practice at the top of my license.
Post Residency Plans: I plan to pursue a PGY2 in critical care.
Colin Smith, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Hometown: East Liverpool, Ohio
College Attended: Ohio Northern University, Raabe College of Pharmacy
Professional Interests: Critical Care and Emergency Medicine
Why this program: Miami Valley Hospital serves as the only Level I trauma center in the Dayton metro area, allowing pharmacy residents to gain valuable experiences in several unique critical care areas of practice, and serving many different patient populations. The welcoming attitude of pharmacy preceptors and staff made me excited to continue further clinical training.
Post Residency Plans: I plan to become Board-Certified in Pharmacotherapy and pursue further PGY2 training.
Luis Torres-Jimenez, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Hometown: Camuy, Puerto Rico
College Attended: University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus
Professional Interests: Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Critical Care
Why this program: I chose Miami Valley Hospital because of the institution’s renowned excellence in Critical Care and Infectious Disease, the diverse team of preceptors, and encouraging work environment that this pharmacy residency program has to offer.
Post Residency plans: I plan to become Board-Certified in Pharmacotherapy and pursue a career as a clinical pharmacist.
Xinyue (Ariel) Zhang, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Hometown: Findlay, Ohio
College Attended: Ohio Northern University, Raabe College of Pharmacy
Professional Interests: Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Critical Care
Why this program: Miami Valley Hospital offers a comprehensive and diverse clinical experience through various specialties and patient populations. Additionally, the supportive and collaborative culture among staff fosters a positive learning environment. The program demonstrates commitment to professional development and provides residents with the skills and confidence needed to become well-rounded pharmacists. These areas make Miami Valley Hospital an excellent choice for a PGY1 residency.
Post Residency Plans: My plan is to become Board-Certified and pursue a PGY2 in Cardiology.