Winter weather notice

The National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington has issued a Winter Storm Watch in effect from 7 p.m., January 24 through 7 a.m., January 26.

Stay tuned for the latest updates about delayed openings at inova.org/weather – and stay warm and safe.

Current residents

Lexi Barbush, PharmD

Lexi Barbush, PharmD

Residency Year: 2025-2026 

Pharmacy School: South Dakota State University

Practice Areas of Interest: Oncology, Transitions of Care

I chose Inova Alexandria Hospital because: The program director and preceptors were incredibly welcoming and enthusiastic. Even in a virtual format, their warmth and professionalism made the interviewing experience feel personal and authentic. I was also excited to learn how another region of the country practices pharmacy.

Nhi Lo, PharmD

Nhi Lo, PharmD

Residency Year: 2025-2026 

Pharmacy School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy  

Practice Areas of Interest: Ambulatory Care, Informatics 

I chose Inova Alexandria Hospital because: This hospital offers a supportive and collaborative environment where we are involved with hospital committees and integrated into patient care teams. The program director and preceptors have helped me tailor my residency experience to align with my personal goals and interests. Above all, Inova’s culture encourages and challenges learners to grow with guidance from a strong pharmacy team.

Pharmacy resident alumni 

Thrive in a supportive environment where residents grow and many choose to stay.
Pearl Ham

Pearl Ham, PharmD

Residency Year: 2024-2025 

Pharmacy School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy 

Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Reston Hospital Center 

Practice Areas of Interest: Pediatrics, Informatics, Medication Safety 

Helena Howard

Helena Howard, PharmD

Residency Year: 2024-2025

Pharmacy School: Bernard J Dunn School of Pharmacy

Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Inova Loudoun Hospital 

Dr. Saja Al-Adhami

Saja Al-Adhami, PharmD

Residency Year: 2023-2024

Pharmacy School: Bernard J Dunn School of Pharmacy - Shenandoah University

Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Inova Alexandria Hospital

Dr. William Markle

William Markle, PharmD

Residency Year: 2023-2024

Pharmacy School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy

Post Residency: PGY2 Emergency Medicine, FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital

Leanne Crawford, PharmD

Leanne Crawford, PharmD

Residency Year: 2022-2023

Pharmacy School: Bernard J Dunn School of Pharmacy - Shenandoah University

Post-Residency: Inova PGY2 Medication-Use Safety & Policy

Lauren Warren, PharmD

Lauren Warren, PharmD

Residency Year: 2022-2023

Pharmacy School: University of Colorado

Post-Residency:  Inova PGY2 Ambulatory Care

Clare Livingston

Clare Livingston, PharmD

Residency Year: 2020-2021

Pharmacy School: University of Colorado

Post-Residency:  PGY2 in Medication Use Safety and Policy at Inova Alexandria and Mount Vernon Hospitals

Aafaq Tariq

Aafaq Tariq, PharmD

Residency Year: 2020-2021

Pharmacy School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy

Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

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Sarah Rahim, PharmD

Residency Year: 2019-2020

Pharmacy School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy 

Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

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Samantha Barnes, PharmD

Residency Year: 2018-2019

Pharmacy School: Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy

Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Inova Fairfax Hospital

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Cynthia Esterline, PharmD

Residency Year: 2016-2017 

Pharmacy School: Creighton University School of Pharmacy

Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital