Current LAPPE Students
Shahad Alfartosy
ssalfartosy@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Pharmacy School: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Shahad Intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of her areas of interest, which includes solid organ transplant, oncology, and cardiology. She is currently an active member of the Rho Chi Society, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP). She previously served as the Vice-President of Programming and Medication Safety Officer for the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP). She currently works as a pharmacist intern in the Houston Methodist Internship Longitudinal Experience (MILE) program at the Texas Medical Center where she served as the recruitment chair. Outside of pharmacy, Shahad enjoys reading books, exploring coffee shops, and visiting museum exhibits. Her electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include cardiology, medication safety, and solid organ transplant.
Research: Evaluation of verbal order transcription by nurses for high risk-medications
ssalfartosy@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Pharmacy School: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Shahad Intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of her areas of interest, which includes solid organ transplant, oncology, and cardiology. She is currently an active member of the Rho Chi Society, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP). She previously served as the Vice-President of Programming and Medication Safety Officer for the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP). She currently works as a pharmacist intern in the Houston Methodist Internship Longitudinal Experience (MILE) program at the Texas Medical Center where she served as the recruitment chair. Outside of pharmacy, Shahad enjoys reading books, exploring coffee shops, and visiting museum exhibits. Her electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include cardiology, medication safety, and solid organ transplant.
Research: Evaluation of verbal order transcription by nurses for high risk-medications
Adam Campos
acampos2@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Pharmacy School: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Adam intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of his areas of interest, which include oncology, critical care, and pharmacy administration. He is currently an active member of the Rho Chi Society, Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacy (TSHP), the UT-Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (UT-SSHP), Phi Delta Chi (PDC), the Hispanic Association of Pharmacists (HAP), and the Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA). He previously served as the President for Pharmacy Council, Secretary of Phi Delta Chi (PDC), Secretary of the Hispanic Association of Pharmacists (HAP), and as a Texas Pharmacy Ambassador. He currently works as a pharmacist intern at CVS Pharmacy and is completing the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Aspiring Academics Program. Outside of pharmacy, Adam’s enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, and traveling. His electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include oncology, critical care, and pharmacy administration.
Research Project: Description of IV aminoglycoside use and pharmacokinetic profiles in critically ill patients with septic shock
acampos2@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Pharmacy School: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Adam intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of his areas of interest, which include oncology, critical care, and pharmacy administration. He is currently an active member of the Rho Chi Society, Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacy (TSHP), the UT-Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (UT-SSHP), Phi Delta Chi (PDC), the Hispanic Association of Pharmacists (HAP), and the Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA). He previously served as the President for Pharmacy Council, Secretary of Phi Delta Chi (PDC), Secretary of the Hispanic Association of Pharmacists (HAP), and as a Texas Pharmacy Ambassador. He currently works as a pharmacist intern at CVS Pharmacy and is completing the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Aspiring Academics Program. Outside of pharmacy, Adam’s enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, and traveling. His electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include oncology, critical care, and pharmacy administration.
Research Project: Description of IV aminoglycoside use and pharmacokinetic profiles in critically ill patients with septic shock
Alyssa Glass
arglass2@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Pharmacy School: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Alyssa intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 residency in one of her areas of interest, which include emergency medicine, ambulatory care, and pharmacy administration. She is currently an active member of the Rho Chi Society, Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP), American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), and the Texas Pharmacy Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (TPA-ASP). She currently serves as the Chair for the Texas Pharmacy Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (TPA-ASP), and previously served as the President of the Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP) and as the Substance Use Disorder Chair for the American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP). She previously worked as a pharmacist intern at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Outside of pharmacy, Alyssa enjoys walking her dog, exploring Houston’s food scene, and creating flower bouquets. Her electives include Solid Organ Transplant, Administration, and Emergency Medicine.
Research Project: Evaluation of early versus late tacrolimus initiation and renal outcomes post-kidney Transplantation
arglass2@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
Pharmacy School: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Alyssa intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 residency in one of her areas of interest, which include emergency medicine, ambulatory care, and pharmacy administration. She is currently an active member of the Rho Chi Society, Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP), American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), and the Texas Pharmacy Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (TPA-ASP). She currently serves as the Chair for the Texas Pharmacy Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (TPA-ASP), and previously served as the President of the Student College of Clinical Pharmacy (SCCP) and as the Substance Use Disorder Chair for the American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP). She previously worked as a pharmacist intern at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Outside of pharmacy, Alyssa enjoys walking her dog, exploring Houston’s food scene, and creating flower bouquets. Her electives include Solid Organ Transplant, Administration, and Emergency Medicine.
Research Project: Evaluation of early versus late tacrolimus initiation and renal outcomes post-kidney Transplantation
Megan Huang Frazier
mlhuangfrazier@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Mansfield, Texas
Pharmacy School: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Megan intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of her areas of interest, which include infectious diseases and pharmacy administration. She is currently an active member in Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), Gulf Coast Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP), Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP), and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). She previously served as the President for the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP), Student Section Executive Committee Member of Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP), University of Houston College of Pharmacy Student Representative of the Gulf Coast Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP), and Pharmacy Student Forum Group Member for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). She currently works as a pharmacist intern in the Houston Methodist Internship Longitudinal Experience (MILE) program at the Texas Medical Center where she currently serves as the Lead MILE Intern. Outside of pharmacy, Megan enjoys running, Pilates, and playing pickleball. Her electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include pharmacy administration, infectious diseases, and emergency medicine.
Research Project: Evaluation of anticoagulation strategies for index HeartMate 3 LVAD placement
mlhuangfrazier@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Mansfield, Texas
Pharmacy School: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Megan intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of her areas of interest, which include infectious diseases and pharmacy administration. She is currently an active member in Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), Gulf Coast Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP), Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP), and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). She previously served as the President for the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP), Student Section Executive Committee Member of Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP), University of Houston College of Pharmacy Student Representative of the Gulf Coast Society of Health-System Pharmacists (GCSHP), and Pharmacy Student Forum Group Member for the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). She currently works as a pharmacist intern in the Houston Methodist Internship Longitudinal Experience (MILE) program at the Texas Medical Center where she currently serves as the Lead MILE Intern. Outside of pharmacy, Megan enjoys running, Pilates, and playing pickleball. Her electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include pharmacy administration, infectious diseases, and emergency medicine.
Research Project: Evaluation of anticoagulation strategies for index HeartMate 3 LVAD placement
Makenna Kleibrink
mkleibrink@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: San Angelo, Texas
Pharmacy School: Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy
Makenna intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of her areas of interest, which include oncology and pharmacy administration. She is currently an active member of Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), American Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP), Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity (ΚΨ), Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), and the Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA). She previously served as the President for the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) and currently serves as a task force lead for the national student pharmacist committee for AMCP. She currently works as a quality assurance intern at Outcomes. Outside of pharmacy, Makenna enjoys trying new coffee shops, skiing, and collecting vinyl records. Her electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include oncology, psychology, and pharmacy administration.
Research Project: Comparison of TPN weaning versus abrupt discontinuation and hypoglycemia incidence
mkleibrink@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: San Angelo, Texas
Pharmacy School: Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy
Makenna intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of her areas of interest, which include oncology and pharmacy administration. She is currently an active member of Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), American Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP), Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity (ΚΨ), Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), and the Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA). She previously served as the President for the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) and currently serves as a task force lead for the national student pharmacist committee for AMCP. She currently works as a quality assurance intern at Outcomes. Outside of pharmacy, Makenna enjoys trying new coffee shops, skiing, and collecting vinyl records. Her electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include oncology, psychology, and pharmacy administration.
Research Project: Comparison of TPN weaning versus abrupt discontinuation and hypoglycemia incidence
Lyna Pham
lpham5@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Pharmacy School: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Lyna intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of her areas of interest, which include solid organ transplant, infectious diseases, and informatics. She is currently an active member of the Rho Chi Society, Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA), and Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity (KΨ). She previously served as Regent of the Delta Delta chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity (ΚΨ), Regional Awards Committee Chair for the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity (ΚΨ), Combating Cancer Initiative Chair and Social Chair for the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA), and Peer Tutor at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. She currently works as a pharmacist intern at H-E-B Pharmacy in Houston. Outside of pharmacy, Lyna enjoys running, spending time with loved ones, and treating herself to a bit of retail therapy. Her electives include solid organ transplant, critical care, and informatics.
Research Project: Evaluation of inpatient zolpidem utilization following interventions to minimize delirium
lpham5@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Pharmacy School: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Lyna intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of her areas of interest, which include solid organ transplant, infectious diseases, and informatics. She is currently an active member of the Rho Chi Society, Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA), and Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity (KΨ). She previously served as Regent of the Delta Delta chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity (ΚΨ), Regional Awards Committee Chair for the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity (ΚΨ), Combating Cancer Initiative Chair and Social Chair for the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA), and Peer Tutor at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. She currently works as a pharmacist intern at H-E-B Pharmacy in Houston. Outside of pharmacy, Lyna enjoys running, spending time with loved ones, and treating herself to a bit of retail therapy. Her electives include solid organ transplant, critical care, and informatics.
Research Project: Evaluation of inpatient zolpidem utilization following interventions to minimize delirium
Gia Tran
gdtran@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Sugar Land, Texas
Pharmacy School: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Gia intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of her areas of interest, which include informatics and pharmacy administration. She is currently an active member of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA), Student Society of Health System Pharmacist (SSHP), and Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity (ΚΨ). She previously served as the President of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) and Professional Relations Chair of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity (ΚΨ). She currently works as a pharmacist intern in the Houston Methodist Internship Longitudinal Experience (MILE) program at the Texas Medical Center, where she completed the Methodist Informatics Pharmacy Track internship and served in the Social and Outreach Committee. Outside of pharmacy, Gia enjoys playing video games, browsing the aisles at the grocery store, and being with her dog. Her electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include pharmacy informatics, cardiology, and critical care.
Research project: Evaluation of nighttime medication administration and sleep disruption
gdtran@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Sugar Land, Texas
Pharmacy School: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Gia intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of her areas of interest, which include informatics and pharmacy administration. She is currently an active member of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA), Student Society of Health System Pharmacist (SSHP), and Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity (ΚΨ). She previously served as the President of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) and Professional Relations Chair of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity (ΚΨ). She currently works as a pharmacist intern in the Houston Methodist Internship Longitudinal Experience (MILE) program at the Texas Medical Center, where she completed the Methodist Informatics Pharmacy Track internship and served in the Social and Outreach Committee. Outside of pharmacy, Gia enjoys playing video games, browsing the aisles at the grocery store, and being with her dog. Her electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include pharmacy informatics, cardiology, and critical care.
Research project: Evaluation of nighttime medication administration and sleep disruption