Pharmacy Residency Class of 2021-2022 - Memorial Hermann
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M E M O R I A L H E R M A N N - T E X A S M E D I C A L C E N T E R
Pharmacy Residency Class of 2021-2022
PGY1 Pharmacy Residents
Kasaandra Ibañez, PharmD
Kasaandra.Ibanez@memorialhermann.org
Dr. Ibañez, born in Temple, Texas, and raised in Red Oak, Texas, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May
of 2021 from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. Her practice areas of interest include pediatrics,
ambulatory care and pharmacy management. Additionally, Dr. Ibañez has an interest in teaching and plans
to complete the Teaching and Scholarship in Academia Program through the University of Houston. In addition
to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Ibañez is a member of the residency application review committee at
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Her research project is focused on time to blood culture positivity in
the NICU. Upon completion of her PGY1 residency, Dr. Ibañez plans to complete a specialized PGY2 residency
in pediatrics. Ultimately, she hopes to obtain a clinical position at a pediatric hospital where she can combine
her passions for patient care, education and research. In her spare time, Dr. Ibañez likes to read novels,
watch musical theater, and spend time with her family.
Advisor: Weng Man Lam, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCPPS
Taylor Jaramillo, PharmD
Taylor.Jaramillo@memorialhermann.org
Dr. Jaramillo, raised in Houston, Texas, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May of 2021 from the University
of Houston College of Pharmacy. Her practice areas of interest include infectious disease, cardiology and
transplant. Additionally, Dr. Jaramillo has an interest in teaching and plans to complete the University of Houston
teaching certificate. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Jaramillo is a member of the antimicrobial
stewardship committee. Her research project is focused on the observation of atrial fibrillation in patients post-
lung transplant. Upon completion of her PGY1 residency, Dr. Jaramillo plans to complete a specialized residency.
Ultimately, she hopes to obtain a clinical position at a large academic medical center that is associated with
a college of pharmacy where she can combine patient care, teaching and research. In her spare time,
Dr. Jaramillo likes to spend time with her family, plan her next tropical vacation and watch her favorite TV shows
(e.g., “Brooklyn 99,” “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation”). Dr. Jaramillo’s hobbies include painting, walking
trails with her dog and strategic napping.
Advisor: Melanie Madorsky, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP
Carlton Menchaca, PharmD
Carlton.Menchaca@memorialhermann.org
Dr. Menchaca, born and raised in Houston, Texas, received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May of 2021
from University of Houston College of Pharmacy. His practice areas of interest include emergency medicine and
critical care. Additionally, Dr. Menchaca has an interest in teaching and plans to complete the Teaching and
Scholarship in Academia program through the University of Houston. In addition to his clinical responsibilities,
Dr. Menchaca is a member of the resident application review committee. His research project is focused on the
timing of anticoagulation after recent traumatic and vascular brain injury in patients with DVT/PE and clinical
outcomes. Upon completion of his PGY1 residency, Dr. Menchaca plans to pursue a PGY2 in either critical care
or emergency medicine. Ultimately, he hopes to become a clinical pharmacist to provide patient care, serve as
a preceptor and continue to be a proponent for the profession. In his spare time, Dr. Menchaca likes to try new
places to eat and attend cycling classes.
Advisor: Sophie Samuel, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
PGY1 Pharmacy Residents continued
Jonny Nguyen, PharmD
Jonny.Nguyen@memorialhermann.org
Dr. Nguyen, born and raised in Mounds View, Minn., received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May of 2021
from The University of Kentucky. His practice areas of interest include critical care and emergency medicine.
Additionally, Dr. Nguyen has an interest in teaching and plans to complete the Teaching and Scholarship in
Academia program through the University of Houston. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Nguyen is
a member of the pharmacy social committee. His research project is focused on repeat BAL usage in trauma
patients. Upon completion of his PGY1 residency, Dr. Nguyen plans to pursue a PGY2 in one of his clinical
interest areas. Ultimately, he hopes to obtain a clinical position at a large academic medical center. In his
spare time, Dr. Nguyen likes to play video games and play with his dog, Klio.
Advisor: Karen Williams, PharmD, BCPPS
Jessica Pham, PharmD
Jessica.Pham@memorialhermann.org
Dr. Pham, born and raised in Orange County (Anaheim), Calif., received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May
of 2021 from the University of California, San Francisco. Her practice areas of interest include emergency med-
icine and critical care. Additionally, Dr. Pham has an interest in teaching and plans to complete the Teaching
and Scholarship and Academia program with the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. In addition to her
clinical responsibilities, Dr. Pham is a member of the Opioid Stewardship Committee. Her research project is
focused on appropriate time to blood pressure control in patients with hypertensive emergency. Upon comple-
tion of her PGY-1 residency, Dr. Pham, plans to complete a PGY2 residency specializing in one of her fields of
interest. Ultimately, she hopes to serve as a clinical pharmacist at a large academic medical center where she
can combine her passions for patient care, teaching and research. In her spare time (that is, when she isn’t fast
sleep), Dr. Pham likes to cook, rock climb and try new foods.
Advisor: Matthew Martin-Souza, PharmD
Kristen Underbrink, PharmD
Kristen.Underbrink@memorialhermann.org
Dr. Underbrink, born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May of 2021
from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. Her practice areas of interest include critical care, oncology
and internal medicine. Additionally, Dr. Underbrink has an interest in teaching and plans to complete the
Teaching and Scholarship in Academia Program at the University of Houston. In addition to her clinical
responsibilities, Dr. Underbrink is a member of the social committee. Her research project is focused on
treatment outcomes of ICU patients with Stenotrophomonas maltophilia pneumonia. Upon completion of her
PGY1 residency, Dr. Underbrink plans to complete a PGY2 in critical care or oncology. Ultimately, she hopes
to obtain a clinical position at a large academic medical center that is associated with a college of pharmacy
where she can combine patient care, teaching and research. In her spare time, Dr. Underbrink likes to spend
time with her family, play fetch with her dog, run and bake.
Advisor: Judith A. Smith, PharmD, B.S., BCOP, CPHQ, FCCP, FISOPP
PGY2 Cardiology Pharmacy Resident
Kelly Walsh, PharmD
Kelly.Walsh@memorialhermann.org
Dr. Walsh, born and raised in Portland, Maine, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May of 2020 from
University of New England College of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY1 residency at Lahey Hospital & Medical
Center and is currently a PGY2 resident in cardiology. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Walsh is a
member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Her
research project is focused on vasoactive medication requirements following initiation of veno-arterial ECMO
and associated outcomes. Dr. Walsh completed the Enhanced Teaching and Learning Seminar at Northeastern
University. Upon completion of her training, Dr. Walsh plans to pursue a clinical position as a CICU pharmacist
at a large academic medical center. In her spare time, Dr. Walsh likes to try new food in the Houston area, go
to breweries and listen to true-crime podcasts.
Advisor: Phillip Weeks, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residents
Sarah Brinson, PharmD, MBA
Sarah.Brinson@memorialhermann.org
Dr. Brinson, born and raised in Plano, Texas, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May of 2020 from
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She completed her PGY1 residency at Memorial Hermann-Texas
Medical Center and is currently a PGY2 resident in Critical Care. In addition to her clinical responsibilities,
Dr. Brinson is a member of the hospital’s Variance Review Committee, Resident Advisory Committee, the
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Brinson completed
the Teaching and Scholarship in Academia Program through the University of Houston. Upon completion of her
training, Dr. Brinson plans to pursue a critical care clinical pharmacist position at a large academic medical
center combining patient care, teaching and research. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with
her family, cooking and playing video games.
Advisor: Teresa Allison, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM
Catherine (Cathy) To, PharmD
Catherine.To@memorialhermann.org
Dr. To, born and raised in Warren, Mich., received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in April of 2020 from the
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY1 residency at Henry Ford Hospital in
Detroit, Mich., and is currently a PGY2 resident in Critical Care. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. To
is a member of Society of Critical Care Medicine, American College of Clinical Pharmacy and American Society
of Hospital Pharmacy. Her research project is focused on unfractionated heparin compared to enoxaparin for
venous thromboembolism prophylaxis and mortality. Upon completion of her training, Dr. To plans to pursue a
position as a critical care clinical pharmacy specialist at a large academic medical center with opportunities for
patient care, teaching and research. In her spare time, Dr. To likes to go on food adventures with her co-residents,
go to the gym and watch Netflix.
Advisor: Teresa Allison, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM
PGY2 Emergency Medicine Pharmacy Resident
Allen Kang, PharmD, BCPS
Allen.Kang@memorialhermann.org
Dr. Kang, raised in Charlotte, N.C., received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May of 2019 from Medical
University of South Carolina. He completed his PGY1 residency at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
and is currently a PGY2 resident in Emergency Medicine. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Kang is a
member of the Emergency Department Nursing Quality Review and The University of Texas Emergency Medicine
Quality Assurance committees. His research project is focused on the inappropriate treatment of asymptomatic
bacteriuria in the emergency department. Dr. Kang completed the Teaching and Scholarship in Academia
Program through the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. Upon completion of his training, Dr. Kang plans
to pursue a clinical position at a large academic medical center with opportunities for patient care, teaching
and research. In his spare time, Dr. Kang likes to travel, play his guitar and eat great food.
Advisor: Heather Hartman, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident
Satwinder (Sony) Kaur, PharmD
Satwinder.Kaur@memorialhermann.org
Dr. Kaur, raised in Galveston, Texas, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May of 2020 from University
of the Incarnate Word-Feik School of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY1 residency at TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge
School of Pharmacy, Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth and is currently a PGY2 resident in Infectious
Diseases. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Kaur is a member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship
Committee at Memorial Hermann, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Infectious
Diseases Society of America. Dr. Kaur completed the teaching certificate program at the TTUHSC Jerry H. Hodge
School of Pharmacy. Upon completion of her training, Dr. Kaur plans to obtain an infectious diseases clinical
pharmacist position at a large academic medical center combining patient care, stewardship, precepting and
research. In her free time, Dr. Kaur likes to try new food options in the Houston area, listen to true-crime
podcasts, collect chakra stones, travel and spend quality time with her family and friends.
Advisor: Jessica T. Babic, Pharm.D, BCPS, BCIDP
PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Resident
Hamsah Saif, PharmD
Hamsah.Saif@memorialhermann.org
Dr. Saif, born and raised in New York City, received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May of 2020 from Long
Island University. She completed her PGY1 residency at NYU Langone—Long Island and is currently a PGY2
resident in Pediatrics. In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Saif is a member of Pediatric Pharmacy
Association (PPA) and Kappa Psi. Her research project is focused on the safety and efficacy of low-dose heparin
infusion (10 unit/kg/hr) for thromboprophylaxis in post-cardiac surgery pediatric patients. Dr. Saif completed the
teaching certificate program at the St. John’s University College of Pharmacy. Upon completion of her training,
Dr. Saif plans to pursue a pediatric pharmacist clinical position in a large academic medical center with oppor-
tunities for patient care, teaching and research. In her spare time, Dr. Saif likes to go on hikes and long walks;
spend time with her family, friends and two dogs; watch movies; and play volleyball and box.
Advisor: Shannan K. Eades, PharmD, BCPPS
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