Meet the Residents
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residents
Caly Chu
Pharmacy School: Keck Graduate Institute
Describe Yourself/About Me: Hello, my name is Caly and I was born and raised in San Gabriel Valley.
I completed my Pharm.D. at Keck Graduate Institute. While I was in school,
I interned at LA General Medical Center Inpatient Pharmacy. I am interested
in gaining more experience in critical care, infectious diseases, and
pediatrics/NICU. I am excited to be at PVHMC where I have the opportunity
to learn more about pharmacy in an acute care setting and engage in multidisciplinary
rounds. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my family and friends,
take my dog out for adventures, and explore new restaurants. I also enjoy
watching a variety of shows and movies to wind down after a long week,
especially action movies and Asian dramas.
Sharon Gip
Pharmacy School: University of California, San Francisco
Describe Yourself/About Me: My hometown is Rowland Heights, California. During pharmacy school, I
interned at Kaiser Permanente Ambulatory Care Clinics in South San Francisco
and at Kindred Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy in San Leandro. While on rotations,
I grew a strong interest in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, which
is why I chose to do residency at PVHMC. Due to the variety of inpatient
rotations and the warm, welcoming environment, I know PVHMC will train
me to be a well-rounded pharmacist and help me achieve my career goals.
Outside of pharmacy, I enjoy trying new foods and restaurants, going to
the gym or taking dance classes, and playing video games.
Verna Mouris
Pharmacy School: Western University
Describe Yourself/About Me: Hello, I’m Verna. I was born in Egypt and raised in Orange County,
California. I earned my bachelor's degree in biology with a minor in chemistry
from California State University, Long Beach, and my Pharm.D. from Western
University of Health Sciences. My passion for pharmacy became evident
early in life as I witnessed pharmacists optimize medication regimens
and mitigate adverse drug effects for my loved ones. During my general
medicine APPE rotation at PVHMC, I was impressed by the pharmacists' extensive
involvement in patient care and their collaborative approach to providing
patients with the most up-to-date treatments. Following such a rewarding
student experience, I am excited to return for residency and continue
learning from knowledgeable pharmacists while working with such a diverse
patient population. I have interests in oncology, infectious diseases,
and critical care, and I’m eager to advance my skills in these areas
during residency. During my free time, I enjoy playing with my dogs, working
out, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Brittney Wong
Pharmacy School: University of the Pacific
Describe Yourself/About Me: I grew up in the San Gabriel Valley area and completed my Pharm.D. at
University of the Pacific, where I was actively involved in community
outreach. I was drawn to PVHMC for its variety of inpatient experiences
from critical care to emergency medicine, strong pharmacy presence, and
unique resident development opportunities. PVHMC serves as an ideal environment
to explore my acute care interests while I hone my clinical skills to
become a well-rounded pharmacist able to succeed in any setting. In my
free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, watching Asian
dramas, and swimming.
PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident
Anna Burley
Pharmacy School: University of Michigan
Describe Yourself/About Me: Hello! I'm Anna Burley, and I am originally from Sterling Heights, Michigan
and a graduate of the University of Michigan pharmacy program. I completed
my PGY-1 at UCI Health – Fountain Valley, which had a strong focus
on acute care. This experience allowed me to thrive in clinical practice,
particularly in critical care and emergency medicine. Working with the
critical care population was both challenging and rewarding, sparking
my interest to delve deeper into this field. I wanted to pursue a PGY-2
in critical care to strengthen my understanding of the evidence supporting
my recommendations and enhance my teaching abilities to mentor future
students. I chose PVHMC due to its diverse critical care opportunities
and the exceptional mentorship provided by experienced preceptors I connected
with. Outside of pharmacy, I spend a lot of my time running, cooking,
and exploring various restaurants in the area.
