Current LAPPE Students
Alyssa Chuidian
apchuidian@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Katy, Texas
Pharmacy School: Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Alyssa 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. Currently, she is an active member of the Rho Chi Society, Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). She previously served as the Vice President of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA), Treasurer of Phi Lambda Sigma, and Lead Methodist Internship Longitudinal Experience (MILE) intern. She currently works as a pharmacist intern in the Methodist Internship Longitudinal Experience (MILE) program. Outside of pharmacy, Alyssa enjoys playing volleyball, hiking, and trying new food. Her electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include investigational drug services, solid organ transplant, and infectious diseases.
Research Project: Assessment of Antimicrobial Selection and Duration of Therapy for Community Acquired Pneumonia
Isis Delgado
idelgado@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Brownsville, Texas
Pharmacy School: University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy
Isis intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of her areas of interest, which include Hematology/Oncology and Infectious Diseases. Currently she is an active member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), and National Hispanic Pharmacists Association (NHPA). She previously served as the President of the Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI), Service Committee Chair for Phi Delta Chi – Gamma Nu Chapter (PDC), Oncology Committee Chair for Student Societies of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP), and HIV/AIDS Remember the Ribbon Committee Co-Chair for Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA). She also currently works as a certified pharmacy technician at North Central Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Outside of pharmacy, Isis enjoys trying out new restaurants and coffee shops, going to the gym, and spending time with her family, friends, and cats. Her electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include Oncology, Infectious Diseases, and Informatics.
Research Project: Investigate valganciclovir dosing and tolerability in pancreas transplant and the incidence of cytomegalovirus.
Whitney Dike
wcnwaogwugwu@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Pharmacy School: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Whitney intends to pursue a PGY1/PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration Residency and leadership. Whitney spent ten years working as a critical care nurse with more than half of her experience at Houston Methodist Hospital. She is currently pursuing her PharmD/MBA dual degree at University of Houston where she is the fourth time elected president of University of Houston College of Pharmacy Class 2025, President of Business Graduate Women Network, serves on the scholarship committee for the Texas Pharmacy Association, ASHP medication safety scholar and Houston Methodist Hospital Informatic scholar. Previously she was the clinical coordinator for the Main Post-anesthesia care unit at CHI Baylor St. Luke Hospital, Vice President of African Pharmacy Student Organization and served as the UHCOP student representative on the Standard 23 Subcommittee. She currently works as a pharmacist intern of the Methodist Internship Longitudinal Experience (MILE) Program. Outside of pharmacy, Whitney enjoys spending time with her family and friends, trying out new foods, and traveling. Her elective at Houston Methodist Hospital includes pharmacy administration, critical care, and cardiology.
Research Project: Assess impact of a system restricted medication override list on % overrides in ADCs
Damaris Jacota
djacota@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas
Pharmacy School: The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy
Damaris intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of her areas of interest, which include critical care and administration & leadership. Currently, she serves on the ASHP Pharmacy Student Forum Executive Committee and is also an active member of Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society, and Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS). She previously served as the President of UT Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP), Vice President of UT PLS, and TJHP Editorial Board Member within the Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP). Additionally, Damaris completed an internship at Johns Hopkins Hospital within the Adult Medicine, Emergency and Surgery Services department throughout the summer of 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. Outside of pharmacy, Damaris enjoys attending country concerts, playing tennis, and spending time with friends and family. Her electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include infectious diseases, pharmacy administration, and critical care.
Research Project: Evaluating anticoagulation strategies in Heartmate III LVAD patients at Houston Methodist Hospital
Connie Lau
clau@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Katy, Texas
Pharmacy School: University of Houston College of Pharmacy
Connie intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of her areas of interest, which include ambulatory care, infectious diseases, and cardiology. She is an active member of Rho Chi Society, Phi Lamba Sigma (PLS), Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP), Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA), and Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity (ΚΨ). She is currently the Lead Methodist Internship Longitudinal Experience (MILE) intern at Houston Methodist Hospital Texas Medical Center. She previously served as Community Outreach Co-chair and Corresponding Secretary for SNPhA, Co-Chaplain and Graduate Relations Chair for ΚΨ, and a representative of the Student Wellness Advisory Council. During her free time, she enjoys reading, practicing yoga, cooking, and visiting national parks. Her electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include infectious diseases, cardiology, and pharmacy administration.
Research project: Safety of sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors in hospitalized end-stage renal disease/renally impaired patients
rmikhail@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Pharmacy School: University of the Incarnate Word Feik School of Pharmacy
Rachel intends to pursue a PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residency in one of her areas of interest, which include critical care, solid organ transplant, and emergency medicine. Currently, she is an active member of the Rho Chi Society, Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP), and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). She previously served as the President of the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP), Vice President of Rho Chi, Vice President of PLS, ASHP Student Section Executive Committee member, and UIW representative for the TSHP Student Section Executive Committee. She also completed the Houston Methodist Hospital Pharmacy Observership program in the summer of 2022. Outside of pharmacy, Rachel's hobbies include spending time with family and friends, cooking, and exercising. Her electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include research, solid organ transplant, and critical care.
Research Project: Review of DOAC anti-Xa level-guided versus non-level guided transitions for patients on mechanical circulatory support
Anna Oommen
aoommen2@houstonmethodist.org
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Pharmacy School: Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel School of Pharmacy
Anna intends to pursue a combined PGY1/PGY2 Pharmacy Residency in Health-System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership. Currently, she is an active member of Phi Lambda Sigma (PLS), Phi Delta Chi (PDC), Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP), and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). She previously served as the President of Phi Lambda Sigma, Worthy Prelate of Phi Delta Chi, Student Council Representative, and Class of 2025 Cohort Representative. Outside of pharmacy, Anna enjoys trying new coffee shops, photography, Pilates and spending time with loved ones. Her electives at Houston Methodist Hospital include pharmacy administration, critical care, and emergency medicine.
Research Project: Assess opioid prescribing habits for HM Physician Organization outpatient clinics and identify opportunities for increasing naloxone prescribing