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Learn more about residents in the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Mayo Clinic Hospital — Arizona. The program offers up to four resident positions annually.

Farah Alsafar, PharmD

Hometown: Tucson, Arizona

Pharmacy school: University of Arizona

About me: I have lived in Tucson most of my life, but I am originally from the Middle East and my cultural background has influenced many of my interests. Outside of Pharmacy, I enjoy travelling and exploring new cultures, especially through food. I also enjoy baking and like to play board games with my family.

Why Mayo Clinic? I chose Mayo because of its outstanding reputation as a leader in patient-centered care and its collaborative and supportive environment. With the diverse experiences offered to residents, I am confident it is an excellent place to grow as a pharmacist.

Email: alsafar.farah@mayo.edu

Emily Evans, PharmD

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Pharmacy school: University of Nebraska Medical Center

About me: My favorite quote is "Life begins outside of your comfort zone", what better way to do that than move across the country for residency! In my free time I enjoy traveling, group fitness, and trying new restaurants and coffee shops.

Why Mayo Clinic? I was originally drawn to Mayo Clinic since it was a large hospital in an area I was interested in living in, but after researching further I found a strong emphasis on well-being and all of the required rotations fit my clinical interests. As I looked through the list of required and elective rotations, I was excited for all of them!

Email: evans.emily@mayo.edu

Samantha Sutton, PharmD

Hometown: Wapakoneta, OH

Pharmacy school: University of Toledo

About me: I knew pharmacy was the career path for me after I experienced the benefits of medications and pharmacists first-hand in high school that completely changed my life. I enjoy biking, playing basketball, watching White Collar, and spending time with friends and family. My professional areas of interest include solid organ transplant, oncology, research, and precepting.

Why Mayo Clinic? I chose Mayo Clinic because it offers everything I wanted in a program – various opportunities in my areas of interest, unique rotations not offered at most hospitals, teaching experience, and supportive preceptors.

Email: sutton.samantha@mayo.edu

Crystal Vo, PharmD, R.Ph

Hometown: Portland, Oregon

Pharmacy school: University of Arizona

About me: As a first-generation Vietnamese American, I chose pharmacy to bridge cultural gaps in healthcare and empower patients through education and compassion. Outside of pharmacy, I'm an avid foodie, tea enthusiast, and concert lover who enjoys online gaming and exploring new places around the world.

Why Mayo Clinic? I chose Mayo Clinic because during my APPEs, I saw the highly collaborative and patient-centered approach to care and knew I wanted to be part of such an exceptional team. This residency program offers a well-rounded experience that fosters clinical and professional growth. I'm excited to contribute to research and explore my interest in solid organ transplant!

Email: vo.crystal@mayo.edu

Alumni

The most important indicator of the success of a training program is found in the outcomes of the graduates upon completion of their training.

100%

job placement within six months

Over 80% of graduates obtained board certification

45%

of graduates remained at Mayo Clinic post-residency

Map showing where alumni of the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency in Arizona have gone after completing the residency.

Words from our recent graduates

The Mayo Clinic PGY-1 Pharmacy program was the perfect match for me, not only because of its diverse curriculum, multidisciplinary patient care approach, and the various resources available, but because of the people. It is a special place where employees work together and help each other with the ultimate goal to provide excellent patient care. From the day I started, I have been feeling the support and encouragement from my colleagues and mentors.

Marina Ivanov, PharmD, BCACP
Class of 2018

I was originally drawn to Mayo Clinic because of its reputation as a world-renowned healthcare system servicing a diverse and complex patient population. My interest in the program only grew after interview day. The staff showed genuine interest in my goals and the success of their residents. I continued to feel this support throughout the residency year and witnessed "the needs of the patient come first" on a daily basis.

Emily Eribes, PharmD
Class of 2022