Current Residents
Nicholas J. Palma, PharmD
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident
Chief Pharmacy Resident
Email: njpalma@houstonmethodist.org
Nicholas grew up in Arlington, Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He then went on to obtain his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy in 2023 and completed his PGY1 residency at Houston Methodist Hospital in 2024. His current practice interests include anticoagulation, mechanical circulatory support and cardiology. In his free time, Nicholas enjoys traveling, relaxing at the beach, and spending time with his friends, family, and pets.
Major research project: Evaluation of Cystatin C levels in association with adverse events in patients on renally cleared anticoagulants
Quality improvement project: Cangrelor Medication Use Evaluation
Continuing education program: Who You Gonna Call? Clot Busters! - Thrombolytic Therapy for Pulmonary Embolism
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident
Chief Pharmacy Resident
Email: njpalma@houstonmethodist.org
Nicholas grew up in Arlington, Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He then went on to obtain his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy in 2023 and completed his PGY1 residency at Houston Methodist Hospital in 2024. His current practice interests include anticoagulation, mechanical circulatory support and cardiology. In his free time, Nicholas enjoys traveling, relaxing at the beach, and spending time with his friends, family, and pets.
Major research project: Evaluation of Cystatin C levels in association with adverse events in patients on renally cleared anticoagulants
Quality improvement project: Cangrelor Medication Use Evaluation
Continuing education program: Who You Gonna Call? Clot Busters! - Thrombolytic Therapy for Pulmonary Embolism
Priya Patel, PharmD
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident
Email: pjpatel@houstonmethodist.org
Priya grew up in Houston, Texas and attended the University of Houston for her undergrad studies. She obtained her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy in 2023. She completed her PGY1 residency at Houston Methodist Hospital. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants and spending time outdoors.
Major research project: Evaluation of Bleeding Rates with Sodium Bicarbonate vs. Heparin Based Purge Solutions for Patients with Impella® Ventricular Assist Devices
Quality improvement project: Bivalirudin for Mechanical Circulatory Support
Continuing education program: I need that STAT! Acute Management of Seizures and Status Epilepticus
PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident
Email: pjpatel@houstonmethodist.org
Priya grew up in Houston, Texas and attended the University of Houston for her undergrad studies. She obtained her Doctorate of Pharmacy degree from the University of Houston College of Pharmacy in 2023. She completed her PGY1 residency at Houston Methodist Hospital. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants and spending time outdoors.
Major research project: Evaluation of Bleeding Rates with Sodium Bicarbonate vs. Heparin Based Purge Solutions for Patients with Impella® Ventricular Assist Devices
Quality improvement project: Bivalirudin for Mechanical Circulatory Support
Continuing education program: I need that STAT! Acute Management of Seizures and Status Epilepticus