Current Residents
Justin Ashburn, PharmD
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident
Chief Resident
Email: jdashburn@houstonmethodist.org
Justin is originally from the Texas panhandle, having grown up in Amarillo, TX. He received his B.S. degree in chemistry from Baylor University in 2018. He later earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2024 and completed his PGY1 residency at Houston Methodist Hospital in 2025. His clinical interests include infections in immunocompromised hosts and antimicrobial stewardship. His hobbies and pastimes include playing/watching sports, enjoying the outdoors, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Major research project: Incidence of community-acquired Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in solid organ transplant recipients
Quality improvement project: Pending
Continuing education program: Updates on management of pulmonary tuberculosis
PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident
Email: mthomas8@houstonmethodist.org
Originally from India, Milen grew up in New York before moving to Houston, Texas, where he attended the University of Houston for his undergraduate studies. Later, he received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy in 2024. Milen completed his PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Houston Methodist Hospital. In his free time, he enjoys outdoor activities, volunteering, and spending time with his family and friends.
Major research project: Penicillin allergy and surgical prophylaxis prescribing and infection rates in solid organ transplant patients
Quality improvement project: To be determined
Continuing education program: Breaking Biofilms: The Candidozyma Auris Problem