Current Residents
Aliya Abdulla, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: aabdulla@houstonmethodist.org
Aliya grew up in Tucker, Georgia. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Georgia in 2022. Her current practice interests include critical care and academia; Aliya plans to pursue a PGY2 in critical care next year. In her spare time, Aliya enjoys reading a good book, exploring new adventures, spending time with friends and family, as well as cheering on the Dawgs every chance she gets.
Major research project: Impact of early vs late addition of oral analgesia/sedation/anxiolytic adjuncts in patients on VV ECMO
Quality improvement project: Ketamine in Pain Management
Continuing education program: Ironing Out the Details: Updates in the Management of Anemia
JD Fields, PharmD, MS
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: jdfields@houstonmethodist.org
JD grew up in Kingwood, Texas. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2014. Later, he received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of the Incarnate Word in 2022. His current interests include infectious diseases and plans to pursue PGY2 training in this specialty next year. In his free time, he enjoys video games, baking, and enjoying Houston restaurants.
Major research project: Impact of Carbapenemase Gene Detection on Selection of Antimicrobial Therapy Among Patients with Carbapenemase-Producing Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacterales Infections
Quality improvement project: CRRT electrolyte replacement protocol evaluation
Continuing education program: Review of Community-Acquired Respiratory Viruses in Immunocompromised Patients
Chris Nelsen, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: cpnelsen@houstonmethodist.org
Chris is originally from Kalamazoo, Michigan but grew up in Houston, Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from The University of Texas at Dallas and his Doctorate of Pharmacy from The University of Texas at Austin. His current practice interests include internal medicine, infectious diseases, and transplant. He plans to pursue a PGY2 residency position in one of these specialties next year. In his free time, Chris enjoys building and modifying computers, experiencing unique Houston cuisine, and spending time with friends and family.
Major research project: Safety and Efficacy of Anticoagulation in End-Stage Cirrhosis
Quality improvement project: Safety with Opioid PCA's
Continuing education program: Probiotics and Vitamin C in Critically Ill Patients
Morgan Pritchard, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: mmpritchard@houstonmethodist.org
Morgan grew up in Howells, Nebraska. She attended the University of Nebraska - Kearney for her undergraduate studies. She earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy in 2022. Her current practice interests included oncology and internal medicine. She plans on pursuing a PGY2 in one of these specialties next year. In her free time, she enjoys attending country concerts, cheering on the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and exploring Houston.
Major research project: Incidence of Post-Cardiac Surgery Acute Kidney Injury Before and After the Implementation of a Nephrocheck® Protocol
Quality improvement project: Evaluation of Inpatient Use of Insulin Pumps
Continuing education program: Oncology in Older Adults
Sonya Sial, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: ssial@houstonmethodist.org
Sonya grew up in Rochester, New York and attended The Pennsylvania State University for her undergrad studies. She obtained her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in 2022. Her current practice interests include solid organ transplant and infectious diseases. She hopes to pursue a PGY2 residency position in her area of interest. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, going to comedy shows, and spending time with friends and family.
Major research project: Utilization of Transplant Medication Questionnaire in Identifying Risk Factors in Liver Transplants for Medication Noncompliance
Quality improvement project: Phytonadione for reversal
Continuing education program: Post-operative Pain Management
Zoe Tu, PharmD
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Email: zhtu@houstonmethodist.org
Zoe was born and raised in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2022 with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Her current practice interests include solid organ transplant and cardiology, and she plans to complete a PGY2 in one of these areas. Outside of work, Zoe enjoys baking, running, traveling, and trying out the many great restaurants in the Houston area.
Major research project: Immune Outcomes in Lung Transplant Recipients with Different CYP3A5 Phenotypes Following Discontinuation of Voriconazole Antifungal Prophylaxis
Quality improvement project: Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Heparin Protocol
Continuing education program: Through Thick and Thin: New Horizons in the Management of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy