Email: Sheena.Antony@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Houston, TX Pharmacy School: University of Houston, Texas
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/Hendrick Medical Center
About Sheena: Sheena was born and raised in Houston, Texas and attended The University of Houston
College of Pharmacy. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020. Sheena
is currently a member of American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and
Rho Chi Society.
Professional interests: Infectious Disease, Ambulatory Care and Academia
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy traveling, watching Netflix, working out, and spending time with family and
friends.
Adam Hilgemeier, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: Adam.Hilgemeier@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Midland, TX Pharmacy School: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, Abilene
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/Hendrick Medical Center
About Adam: Adam was born and raised in Midland, Texas and received his undergraduate in technical
writing from the University of North Texas. He attended business and pharmacy school
through Texas Tech, and he received his Master of Business Administration in 2019
and his Doctor of Pharmacy in 2020.
Professional interests: Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Academia
Personal interests outside of the residency program: He enjoys putting down review articles to read some fiction, building things for his
kids, playing relaxing video games, and finding new music.
Lincoln Riley, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: Lincoln.Riley@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Sherwood, AR Pharmacy School: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, Abilene
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/Hendrick Medical Center
About Lincoln: Dr. Riley was born and raised in Sherwood, Arkansas and attended Hendrix College for
undergraduate studies before matriculating into Texas Tech University Health Sciences
Center School of Pharmacy. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020. Dr.
Riley is currently a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP),
Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP).
Professional interests: Emergency Medicine and Critical Care
Personal interests outside of the residency program: Working out, Hiking, Fishing/Hunting, Spending time with wife and son, Playing with
his two golden-retrievers, and Traveling when he has the time.
Matthew Mohr, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: matthmoh@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: San Antonio, TX Pharmacy School: University of Texas at Austin
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/Hendrick Medical Center
About Matthew: Matthew was born and raised in San Antonio, TX and attended Texas A&M University for
his undergraduate studies before matriculating into The University of Texas at Austin
College of Pharmacy. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020.
Professional interests: Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy playing and watching sports. I like to play soccer and sand volleyball.
I am also a big San Antonio Spurs fan and enjoy watching the NBA and college football.
I am also trying to learn how to cook more food, but I am not very good at it yet.
Olusegun “Shegs” Adeshola, Pharm.D. PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident
Email: oadeshol@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria Pharmacy School: Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy (University of Texas at
Tyler)
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/TTUHSC Family Medicine
About Olusegun: Dr. Adeshola received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2019 from Ben and Maytee Fisch
college of Pharmacy (University of Texas at Tyler). He completed his PGY1 community
practice residency at Chicago State University / Walmart in Chicago Illinois. Dr.
Adeshola is currently a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
(ASHP) and American Pharmacist Association (APhA).
Professional interests: Cardiovascular risk reduction, Transitions of care, and Academia
Personal interests outside of the residency program: He enjoys cooking and spending time with family.
Email: Emily.Buatois@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Wildwood, MO Pharmacy School: Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/Northwest Texas Hospital
About Emily: Emily is currently a PGY2 Pharmacotherapy Resident at Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center and Northwest Texas Hospital in Amarillo, TX. She is also appointed
as an Assistant Clinical Instructor at the School of Pharmacy and will be precepting
third and fourth year professional students. Emily grew up in Wildwood, MO and received
her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Purdue University College of Pharmacy in 2019.
She is currently a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP),
the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP), and the American College
of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP).
Professional interests: Adult Medicine and Academia
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I love being outside, and I have spent many weekends at Palo Duro Canyon during my
time in Amarillo. I am currently training to run a half marathon. I also enjoy cooking,
baking, and cheering on the Purdue Boilermakers!
Email: Nicole.M.Moreno@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Gruver, TX Pharmacy School: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/Northwest Texas Hospital
About Nikki: Nikki Moreno is a PGY2 Pharmacotherapy Resident at Texas Tech University Health Sciences
Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy and Northwest Texas hospital in Amarillo,
Texas. Dr. Moreno is also appointed as an Assistant Clinical Instructor at the School
of Pharmacy and will be precepting student pharmacists during their third and fourth
professional years. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from TTUHSC School
of Pharmacy in May 2019.
Professional interests: Academia, Critical Care, and Infectious Diseases.
Personal interests outside of the residency program: During her free time, she enjoys bowling and spending time with her friends and family.
Jordan Armstrong, Pharm.D., M.B.A. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: Jordan.Armstrong@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Borger, TX Pharmacy School: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
Residency Program: Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
About Jordan: Jordan Armstrong was born and raised in Borger, TX and attended Texas Tech University
in Lubbock for undergraduate studies. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology
before matriculating into the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy where she received
her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020 while also concurrently completing her M.B.A.
in the dual program. She is currently completing a PGY-1 residency at BSA Health
System in Amarillo, TX.
Professional interests: Administration, Infectious Diseases, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs, watching Netflix, and traveling.
Email: Goravpaul.Chatrath@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: San Jose, CA Pharmacy School: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, Amarillo
Residency Program: Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
About Goravpaul: Goravpaul “Gray” Chatrath was born in San Jose California, and moved to San Antonio,
Texas when he was 12 and attended Texas Tech for undergraduate studies, and then Jerry
H. Hodge School of Pharmacy. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020.
Professional interests: Psychiatry, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I like hiking, binge watching shows on Netflix and Hulu, and drinking copious amounts
of caffeine.
Email: Karly.Hood@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Woodbury, MN Pharmacy School: University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Minneapolis
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/Northwest Texas Hospital
About Karly: Karly was born and raised in Woodbury, Minnesota (a suburb southeast of St. Paul,
MN). She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the University
of Minnesota and completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Minnesota
College of Pharmacy.
Professional interests: Academia, ambulatory care, and mental health
Personal interests outside of the residency program: In her free time, she enjoys beating people at board games, doing DIY projects, attempting
to cook/bake new things, traveling to new places, painting, and spending time with
her two cats and her dog, Beans.
Ryan Kellerman, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: Ryan.Kellerman@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Canyon, TX Pharmacy School: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, Amarillo
Residency Program: Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
About Ryan: Ryan was born and raised in the Texas panhandle and attended The West Texas A&M University
for pharmacy school prerequisites before matriculating into Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy. He received his Doctor
of Pharmacy degree in 2020. John is currently a member of the American College of
Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) & Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity.
Professional interests: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU,) Administration
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy cooking for people, reading fantasy novels, keeping up with plants, and traveling
to new places.
Lakshmi Pillai, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: Lakshmi.Pillai@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Houston, TX Pharmacy School: University of Houston, Houston
Residency Program: Baptist Saint Anthony's Hospital
About Lakshmi: Lakshmi was born and raised in Houston, TX and attended The University of Houston
for undergraduate studies. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
and Foods before matriculating into The University of Houston College of Pharmacy.
She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020 and is currently completing a PGY1
residency at BSA Health System in Amarillo, TX. She is a member of APhA and ASHP.
Professional interests: Pediatrics, Neonatology, Infectious Disease, and Emergency Medicine
Personal interests outside of the residency program: During her free time, Lakshmi enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews, playing
with her dogs, binge watching Netflix shows, taking on DIY projects, hanging out with
friends, running, hiking and exploring new places outdoors.
Email: Kaden.Ridley@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Lone Grove, OK Pharmacy School: University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/Northwest Texas Hospital
About Kaden: Kaden was born and raised in south-central Oklahoma. He comes from a family of teachers
and coaches and was the first in his family to pursue a career in the medical field.
He completed his undergraduate coursework and pharmacy education at The University
of Oklahoma, graduating with his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020. Kaden is currently
a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), American Pharmacists
Association (APhA), and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP).
Professional interests: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Academia, Ambulatory Care
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy traveling, going to Red Dirt concerts, cooking/baking, snow skiing, any outdoor
activity, and hanging out with my chocolate lab, Misty.
Ganiat Animashawun, Pharm.D. PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident
Email: gaanimas@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Sugarland, TX Pharmacy School: Xavier University of Louisiana
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/VA North Texas Health Care System
About Ganiat: Ganiat Animashawun is currently a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident at the VA North Texas
Health Care System in Dallas, TX. Dr. Animashawun received her Doctor of Pharmacy
degree from the Xavier University of Louisiana. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice
Residency at the at G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
Her practice interests include ambulatory care focusing on primary care, mental health
and chronic health failure management. Dr. Animashawun is a member of the American
Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Mississippi Health-System Pharmacists
(MSHP), Phi Lambda Sigma Honor Society, and Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Incorporated.
Professional interests: Ambulatory Care, primary care, mental health and chronic health failure
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I traveling, planting, community service and spending quality time with her friends
and family.
Email: caitlin.burton@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: New Braunfels, TX Pharmacy School: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/VA North Texas Health Care System
About Caitlin: Caitlin was born in San Diego, California, but raised in Texas most of her life. She
attended Angelo State University to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree
before moving on to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for pharmacy school.
She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2019. Caitlin is currently a member
of the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP).
Professional interests: Geriatric psychiatry, pain management, research
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy spending time with my dog and cat, working on different sewing projects, reading
science fiction novels, and biking or doing yoga.
Email: Chinedu.Diokpa@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Huntsville, TX Pharmacy School: University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/VA North Texas Health Care System
About Chinedu: Chinedu grew up in Southeast Texas and attended The University of Texas at Austin
for undergraduate studies before matriculating into The University of North Texas
System College of Pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy
degree in 2019. Chinedu is currently a member of the American Society of Health-System
Pharmacists (ASHP), American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), and Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical
Fraternity, Inc.
Professional interests: Mental Health/Psychiatry
Personal interests outside of the residency program: Chinedu enjoys spending time with friends and family, listening to podcasts and music,
and playing anything competitive.
Email: kaigaine@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Longview, TX Pharmacy School: University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
About Kailee: Kailee grew up in many different areas of Texas and Kentucky. She obtained her Bachelor
of Science at Texas A&M University-Commerce, then continued her education at The University
of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree
in 2019. Kailee is currently a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
(ASHP) and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP).
Professional interests: Oncology, Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy being outdoors, finding new dog parks or trails to explore, watching movies,
and finding new places to eat.
Nida Khan, Pharm.D. PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident
Email: nida.khan@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Indianapolis, IN Pharmacy School: Butler University, Indiana
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/VA North Texas Health Care System
About Nida: Nida was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN where she attended Butler University’s
Pharmacy program. In 2018 she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and
her Doctor of Pharmacy degree with Medical Spanish track. Nida is currently a member
of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the Society of Critical
Care Medicine (SCCM).
Professional interests: Cardiac ICU, Emergency Medicine and Nephrology
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy trying new local restaurants or coffee shops, binging shows on Netflix (the
100, Schitt’s Creek, and All American, to name a few), crushing my friends at board
games, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts.
Email: Abby.MacCauley@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Chesapeake, VA Pharmacy School: University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy
Residency Program: Parkland Health and Hospital System
About Abby: Abby was born and raised in Chesapeake, Virginia and attended the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill for both undergraduate and pharmacy studies. She received
her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2019. Abby completed her PGY1 residency at Parkland
Health & Hospital System in Dallas, TX. She is currently a member of the American
Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and the College of Psychiatric and Neurologic
Pharmacists (CPNP).
Professional interests: Substance Use Disorders, Correctional Health, Psychiatry, Pain
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy exploring new parts of Dallas, traveling to other countries, hanging out in
craft breweries (ideally with my co-residents), and trying new recipes with my fiancé.
Email: Kimberly.Nguyen@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Port Arthur, Texas Pharmacy School: University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy – Austin, TX
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/VA North Texas Health Care System
About Kimberly: Kimberly was born and raised in Port Arthur, TX and received her B.S. in Biology at
Lamar University before matriculating into The University of Texas at Austin College
of Pharmacy. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2019 and completed her
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, TX. Kimberly
is currently a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Professional interests: Transitions of Care, Palliative Care
Personal interests outside of the residency program: In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, eating her favorite
foods, learning to cook, exploring new places, playing Tetris, and listening to music.
Alaina Van Dyke, Pharm.D., M.B.A. PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident
Email: Alaina.VanDyke@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Montgomery, AL Pharmacy School: Samford University McWhorter School of Pharmacy
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/VA North Texas Health Care System
About Alaina: Alaina was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. She received her dual PharmD/MBA
from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama and completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice
Residency at DCH Regional Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alaina is currently
a member of Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society, American Society of Health-System
Pharmacists (ASHP), and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP).
Professional interests: Academia, Chronic Disease Management, Transitions of Care, Geriatrics
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy traveling and exploring new places, attending concerts and music festivals
(pre-COVID), working out, and spending time with my husband, family, and friends.
Email: Shaina.Varughese@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL Pharmacy School: South University School of Pharmacy, Savannah, GA
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/VA North Texas Health Care System
About Shaina: Shaina was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She received her Bachelor
of Sciences degree in Biology at the University of Florida and Doctor of Pharmacy
degree from South University School of Pharmacy in 2019. Shaina is currently a member
of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and DFW American College
of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP).
Professional interests: Mental Health, Community Outreach
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy finding new places to explore in the Dallas-Fort Worth area whether it is
a new restaurant, local park, local bookstore, etc. I also love any event that involves
spending time with my friends and family. I’m also always open to a new podcast, book,
or tv show recommendation!
Amika Alibhai, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: amika.alibhai@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Fort Worth, TX Pharmacy School: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
Residency Program: VA North Texas Health Care System
About Amika: Amika was raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and graduated from the University of
Texas with a Bachelor of Science degree, majoring in biochemistry. She received her
Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020 from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy in Dallas. Amika is currently a member of the American
Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA).
Professional interests: Ambulatory Care, Academia, Geriatrics
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading, and binge-watching TV shows.
Carol Baby, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: Carol.Baby@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Houston, TX Pharmacy School: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Residency Program: VA North Texas Health Care System
About Carol: Carol was born in Brooklyn, New York, but raised in the great state of Texas. She
attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock before matriculating into The University
of Houston College of Pharmacy. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020.
Carol is currently a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
and Phi Delta Chi Fraternity.
Professional interests: Mental Health, Ambulatory Care, Research, Academia
Personal interests outside of the residency program: When there’s not a pandemic, I enjoy traveling and seeing the world, trying out different
restaurants, and being outdoors. I also love watching scary/suspenseful movies and
documentaries on Netflix!
Katie Calkins, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: Katie.Calkins@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Pharmacy School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Residency Program: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
About Katie: Katie was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee and attended The University of
Tennessee, Knoxville for undergraduate studies then worked in a pharmacy for a year
before attending The University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Pharmacy.
She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2019 and after worked as a Medication
Therapy Management pharmacist before starting residency. Katie is currently a member
of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Tennessee Pharmacists
Association, Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), Kappa Psi, and the American Pharmacists Association.
Professional interests: Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Cardiology, Infectious Disease
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy exploring local establishments, hiking, being outdoors, hanging out with my
husband and our pets, going on adventures, and cooking/baking.
Email: Roberto.J.Galindo@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Mission, TX Pharmacy School: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Residency Program: Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas
About Bobby: Bobby was born and raised in Mission, TX and attended The University of Texas at Rio
Grande Valley for undergraduate studies before matriculating into The University of
Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in
2020. Bobby is currently a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
(ASHP) and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP).
Professional interests: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease,
Personal interests outside of the residency program: Enjoys being outdoors such as playing basketball or golfing with friends, working
out, going for jogs (not long ones) at local parks, and trying new food and craft
beer places.
Satwinder Sony Kaur, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: satwkaur@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Galveston, TX Pharmacy School: Feik School of Pharmacy, San Antonio, TX
Residency Program: Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth
About Sony: Sony was born in New York City but raised in Texas. She attended University of Houston-Main
Campus where she received her bachelor’s degree in nutrition before matriculating
into University of the Incarnate Word-Feik School of Pharmacy. She received my Doctor
of Pharmacy degree in 2020. Sony is currently a member of the American Society of
Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Professional interests: Infectious Disease, Solid-Organ Transplant
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy traveling to new places, hiking, yoga/meditation, binge watching random shows
on different streaming platforms, trying new foods and collecting different crystals
and stones.
Nicole Northcutt, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Emai: Nicole.Northcutt@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Nashville, TN Pharmacy School: Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy, Nashville, TN
Residency Program: VA North Texas Health Care System
About Nicole: Nicole was born and raised in Nashville, TN and attended Lipscomb University for undergraduate
studies before matriculating into the College of Pharmacy at Lipscomb University.
She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020. Nicole is currently a member of
the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), American Pharmacists Association
(APhA), and Kappa Psi.
Professional interests: Ambulatory care, Internal medicine
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy traveling on the weekends when I can or exploring around different cities.
I love to eat food (specifically tacos and queso), binge watch movies, hanging out
with friends, and spending time with my family when I can. I also enjoy crafting,
painting, or doing projects around the house.
Email: Carly.Oberdieck@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: McKinney, TX Pharmacy School: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
Residency Program: Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas
About Carly: Carly Oberdieck attended The University of Texas at Dallas for undergraduate studies
earning a B.S. in biology as well as a minor in music before matriculating into the
TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy. After enrolling in the PharmD/MBA dual degree
program, she received her MBA from Texas Tech University in 2019 and her Doctor of
Pharmacy degree in 2020. Carly is currently a member of the American Society of Health-System
Pharmacists (ASHP) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
Professional interests: PGY2 Residency
Personal interests outside of the residency program: Board games, crafting, escape rooms, playing flute.
Valeria Perez, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: Valeria.Perez@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: El Paso, TX Pharmacy School: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
Residency Program: Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas
About Valeria: Valeria was born and raised in El Paso, TX and attended The University of Texas at
Austin for undergraduate studies before matriculating into Texas Tech University Health
Sciences Center Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy
degree in 2020. Valeria is currently a member of the American Society of Health-System
Pharmacists (ASHP) and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and alumni of
Phi Delta Chi Gamma Eta chapter.
Professional interests: Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Oncology
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy trying new places to eat (especially brunch), hiking with my precious dog
(Zya), and patiently waiting for the next “Ozarks and Narcos” seasons to come out!
Kelly Posthumus, Pharm.D. PGY1 Community Pharmacy Resident
Email: Kelly.Posthumus@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Wheaton, Minnesota Pharmacy School: North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
About Kelly: Kelly was born in Harlingen, TX and moved to Minnesota with her family when she was
seven years old. She attended North Dakota State University for undergraduate and
pharmacy school where she graduated with her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree in May of
2020.
Professional interests: Independent community pharmacy, ambulatory care, ownership
Personal interests outside of the residency program: Since I am new to the area, I enjoy finding fun things to do and new places to eat
in DFW, going to the lake, walking my two dogs, and traveling.
Julia Smith, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: Julia.Smith@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Dripping Springs, Texas Pharmacy School: Purdue University College of Pharmacy, West Lafayette, Indiana
Residency Program: VA North Texas Health Care System
About Julia: Julia was born in Akron, Ohio and moved around quite a bit before attending the Purdue
University College of Pharmacy. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020.
Julia is a member of the Rho Chi Society and American Pharmacists Association (APhA).
Professional interests: Geriatrics, Ambulatory Care, Infectious Disease
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy golfing, hiking, and kayaking as well as binge watching TV series on Netflix,
spending time with my family.
Helen Zhou, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: Chenyuan.Zhou@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Plano, TX Pharmacy School: University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Residency Program: VA North Texas Health Care System
About Helen: Helen was born in Shanghai, China, but grew up in Plano, TX. She attended the University
of Texas at Austin for her undergraduate studies before matriculating into The University
of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree
in May 2020. Helen is currently a member of American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
(ASHP), American Pharmacists Association (APhA), and the Phi Lambda Sigma Honor Society.
Professional interests: Ambulatory Care, Transitions of Care
Personal interests outside of the residency program: Playing board games, trying new restaurants, watching Netflix
Edward Bergman, Pharm.D., M.B.A. PGY2 Pharmacotherapy Pharmacy Resident
Email: Edward.Bergman@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Lubbock, TX Pharmacy School: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/University Medical Center
About Ed: Ed was born and raised in Lubbock, Texas and attended Texas A&M University for undergraduate
studies before matriculating into TTUHSC SOP. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy
degree in 2019. Ed is currently a member of the American Society of Health-System
Pharmacists (ASHP) and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP).
Professional interests: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy hunting, golfing, watching sports, traveling with my wife and dog, and hanging
out with friends.
Email: Neely.Hudson@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Saginaw, TX Pharmacy School: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/University Medical Center
About Neely: Dr. Hudson grew up in Saginaw, TX, received his Bachelor’s of Science in Animal Science
from Texas Tech University and his Pharm.D. from TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy
in 2019.
Professional interests: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, and Internal Medicine
Personal interests outside of the residency program: Enjoys hiking, trivia nights, playing basketball, and spending time with his Goldendoodle,
Pete.
Chelsea Drake, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: Chelsea.Drake@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Mesa, AZ Pharmacy School: University of Arizona, Phoenix
Residency Program: Covenant Health System
About Chelsea: Chelsea was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona and attended Arizona State University
for ungraduated studies before enrolling in the University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
in Phoenix. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020. Chelsea is currently
a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), American College
of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), and Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity.
Professional interests: Oncology, Critical Care
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy reading and watching true crime documentaries, trying new places to eat, baking,
cooking, and watching cooking shows on Hulu with my husband.
Zachary Nava, Pharm.D. PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: Zachary.Nava@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Post, TX Pharmacy School: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy, Amarillo/Lubbock
Residency Program: Covenant Health System
About Zachary: Zachary Nava was born and raised in Post, TX and graduated from Texas Tech University
with a Bachelor’s in Animal Science. He graduated from TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School
of Pharmacy and received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020. Zach is currently
a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Kappa Psi.
Professional interests: Infectious Disease, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Academia
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy working out, binge watching TV series on Hulu/Netflix, hanging out with my
dog, traveling to new places, and complaining about the ending to Game of Thrones.
Email: Zach.Stephens@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Columbus, OH Pharmacy School: The Ohio State University, Columbus
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/University Medical Center
About Zach: Zach was born in Mansfield, OH and moved to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University
for undergraduate studies in pharmacy before attending the College of Pharmacy at
Ohio State to complete his Pharm.D. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2020.
Zach is currently a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).
Professional interests: Cardiology, Neurology, Psychiatry
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy making and listening to music and playing video games when I get the chance.
I also like to cook and learn new recipes. I try to travel as much as I can whenever
I can and enjoy visiting new places.
Email: Maryam.Yassa@ttuhsc.edu Hometown: Brockville, Ontario Pharmacy School: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Albany NY
Residency Program: TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy/University Medical Center
About Maryam: Maryam Yassa is a PGY1 Pharmacotherapy Resident at TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge School of
Pharmacy and University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. She is also appointed as
an assistant clinical instructor. Maryam lived in Canada for several years before
attending Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences where she received her Pharm.D.
in 2020. Maryam is currently a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
(ASHP) and American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP).
Professional interests: Cardiology, Nephrology, Rheumatology and Academia.
Personal interests outside of the residency program: I enjoy visiting new places, playing the piano and violin, and baking.
