Current PGY-1 Residents
Current PGY-1 Residents 2023-2024
Acute Care Focus Residents
Jennifer Choi, Pharm.D.
Jennifer received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacological Chemistry at University of California, San Diego and Doctor of Pharmacy at University of California, San Francisco. She completed her clinical rotations at UCSF, Stanford Health Care, and Kaiser San Francisco. Her professional interests include critical care, emergency medicine, psychiatry, and neurology. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys taking scenic walks, binge watching Netflix shows, and exploring farmer’s markets and new items at Trader Joe’s.
Emily Chu, Pharm.D.
Emily received her Bachelor of Science in Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She completed her clinical rotations at UCSF, Stanford Health Care, Kaiser San Francisco, and VA San Francisco. Her professional interests include cardiology, solid organ transplant, academia, and administration. In her free time, Emily enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, going on scenic hikes, and binge-watching Netflix shows.
Natalie Karapetian, Pharm.D.
Natalie received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and her Doctor of Pharmacy at UC San Diego Skaggs’s School of Pharmacy. She completed her clinical rotations at UC San Diego Health and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Her professional interests include internal medicine, critical care, and investigational drug research. In her free time, Natalie enjoys taking yoga classes, traveling, and hosting friends for dinner.
Liki Ng, Pharm.D.
Liki received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and her Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She completed her clinical rotations at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and UC Irvine Medical Center. Her professional interests include critical care, cardiology, emergency medicine, and hematology and oncology. In her free time, Liki enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, traveling, hiking, and snowboarding.
Nalea Trujillo, Pharm.D.
Nalea received her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Linfield University and Doctor of Pharmacy at Western University of Health Sciences. She completed her clinical rotations at Huntington Health, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Symba Center, and VA Loma Linda. Her professional interests include emergency medicine, trauma, stroke, and toxicology. In her free time, Nalea enjoys catching sunrises and sunsets, visiting farmer’s markets, and exploring the Bay Area.
Sean Van Helden, Pharm.D.
Sean received his Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse and Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He completed his clinical rotations at University of Wisconsin (UW) Health – University Hospital. His professional interests include infectious diseases, critical care, cardiology, and research. In his free time, Sean enjoys hiking, cooking, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family.
Ambulatory Care Focus Resident
Janille Miranda, Pharm.D.
Janille received her Bachelor of Science in Biology at St. Mary’s College and Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She completed her clinical rotations in the Central Valley at Kaweah Health, Kaiser Fresno, VA Fresno, and Komoto Pharmacy. Her professional interests include ambulatory care, solid organ transplant, and pharmacogenomics. In her free time, Janille enjoys exploring new coffee shops, trying new dance classes around the Bay Area, and petting dogs.
Transitions of Care Focus Resident
Nicole Truong, Pharm.D.
Nicole received her Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Studies from the University of Southern California (USC) and Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). She completed her clinical rotations at the VA San Francisco, UCSF, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, BeiGene, and the California Poison Control Center. Her professional interests include transition of care, internal medicine, and pediatrics. In her free time, Nicole enjoys weightlifting, exploring new restaurants, listening to Taylor Swift, and playing with her dogs and cat.
Specialty Pharmacy Focus Resident
April Ochoa, Pharm.D.
April received her Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology at UC Santa Cruz and Doctor of Pharmacy at UC San Francisco. She completed her clinical rotations at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital and UC Davis Medical Center. Her professional interests include primary care (diabetes and hypertension management), hepatology, and specialty pharmacy. In her free time, April enjoys cooking, hot Pilates, and spending time with friends and family.