Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Texas Tech University HSC SOP
Project: Evaluation of Balfaxar® for anticoagulation reversal in a community hospital
Professional interests: Infectious Diseases, Critical Care
Hobbies: 3D Printing
Favorite things to do in Nevada: I love to attend all the events and festivals they host here!
Why Renown? A previous resident left quite the impression on me and spoke highly of the program that is offered, and I have been pleased to find out that it was all I had hoped for. I have seen an exponential growth in my clinical skills in the short time I have been here.
Interesting/Fun Fact: I 3D print... Like all the time, and I love to make life size statues of nerdy things!
Eli Dolati, PharmD
Hometown: Corsicana, TX, Irvine, CA, Las Vegas, NV
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy from Roseman University College of Pharmacy and University of California, Irvine for Bachelors of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Project: Evaluation of Pharmacist Involvement in Code Aorta and Time to Vital Sign Correction
Professional interests: Internal Medicine and Intensive Care
Favorite things to do in Nevada: My hobbies! Reno is a great place for outdoor activities in general and Tahoe is just up the mountain.
Why Renown? I chose Renown due to its multiple PGY2 options as well as their tendency to hire their residents.
Interesting/Fun Fact: I have two dogs who are my children. A dachshund-schnauzer mix and a white German Shepherd.
Amanda Jeppesen, PharmD
Hometown: El Dorado Hills, California
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, Idaho State University, Meridian ID
Project: Evaluation of a Pharmacist-Driven Inpatient Chemotherapy Counseling Program
Professional interests: Infectious diseases, oncology
Hobbies: Hiking, snowshoeing, baking, open-world video games
Favorite things to do in Nevada: Spending time in the mountains, trying all the restaurants here and in Tahoe/Truckee
Why Renown? I came to Renown as a 4th year student to complete my APPEs and loved the strong community in the pharmacy department and the focus on lifelong learning. I chose to stay and continue the exponential learning I have already experienced here!
Interesting/Fun Fact: I’ve had my SCUBA license for 13 years
PGY2
Lyndsey Hagood, PharmD - PGY2 Critical Care
Hometown: Johnson City, TN
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University
PGY1 Residency: Bristol Regional Medical Center – Bristol, TN
Project: Evaluation of Etomidate-Induced Adrenal Insufficiency in the Adult Trauma Population
Professional interests: Critical Care and Emergency Medicine
Hobbies: Traveling and playing with my dog
Favorite things to do in Nevada: Taking my dog on walks and visiting new places
Why Renown? Tons of experienced pharmacists to learn from
Interesting/Fun Fact: I am left-handed
Miah Thompson, PharmD - PGY2 Emergency Medicine
Hometown: Hampshire, IL
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Iowa City, IA
PGY1 Residency: Renown Regional Medical Center – Reno, NV
Project: Retrospective Safety Review of IV Push Levetiracetam in Pediatric Patients
Professional interests: Emergency Medicine, Trauma, Cardiology
Hobbies: Reading, Pilates, and paddleboarding!
Favorite things to do in Nevada: Trying new restaurants/coffee spots, attending local events (Food Truck Fridays, farmers markets, etc.) and enjoying my time at Lake Tahoe!
Why Renown? Renown allows residents to tailor their residency experiences to what truly interests them! The preceptors at Renown are passionate and knowledgeable about their areas of expertise, which promotes a fun environment for learning. Moving across the country for residency was daunting at first, but the knowledge I have gained from this program will allow me to comfortably work in any environment or institution!
Interesting/Fun Fact: I used to have pet shrimp and snails (RIP).
Favorite things to do in Nevada: Hiking, trying new coffee shops and restaurants, going to Lake Tahoe
Why Renown? I choose Renown because of the many different opportunities available for antimicrobial stewardship and working in an outpatient hepatitis C clinic. Additionally, during the interview process, it was very clear that I would receive endless support and encouragement from my preceptors which was very important to me.
Interesting/Fun Fact: I love turtles and enjoy traveling to new places around the world
Ngan Pham, PharmD - PGY2 Infectious Diseases
Hometown: Maryland
Education: Shenandoah University, VA – Doctor of Pharmacy
PGY1: Medstar Montgomery Medical Center – Olney, MD
Project: Evaluation of the Impact of a Nurse-Driven Screening Protocol for Sexually Transmitted Infections in the Emergency Department
Professional interests: Infectious Diseases
Hobbies: Cooking, watching movies, and cuddling with my cats
Favorite things to do in Nevada: Hang out with my co-residents, visiting Lake Tahoe, and trying new restaurants
Why Renown? Renown is a large academic institution and has an outstanding infectious diseases program. I also appreciate the strong sense of community within my residency class and the exceptional support from our preceptors!
Interesting/Fun Fact: I like to build do-it-yourself miniature houses and find joy in miniature things
Brooke Toller, PharmD - PGY2 Ambulatory Care
Hometown: Mesa, Arizona
Education: Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Brigham Young University; Doctor of Pharmacy, South Jordan Campus of Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Residency: King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY
Project: Pharmacist Prescribing of PEP and PrEP in an Outpatient Hospital-based Pharmacy
Professional interests: Women’s health, substance use disorders, diabetes, and preventing infectious diseases through chronic disease management
Hobbies: Geeking out about Star Wars and paleontology, or baking up a storm
Favorite things to do in Nevada: I have been enjoying the dry heat, the beautiful nature, and access to the abundance of fresh produce
Why Renown? Longitudinal rotations, opportunities to learn from amazing pharmacists, and a diverse selection of experiences
Interesting/Fun Fact: I was named after the brook trout