Meryam Amer, PharmD
Pharmacy School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
Practice Areas of Interest: Ambulatory Care, Cardiology, Infectious Disease
I chose Inova Alexandria Hospital because: "I experienced a welcoming and collaborative environment during my critical care APPE rotation that strongly supported my learning and professional growth. I especially appreciated the supportive pharmacy team, where I felt comfortable asking questions, receiving feedback, and building my clinical confidence. I enjoyed the community hospital setting and the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population. The program’s variety of learning experiences and opportunities for professional growth will allow me to further develop my clinical skills and knowledge."
Saraf Anim Haque, PharmD
Pharmacy School: Appalachian College of Pharmacy
Practice areas of Interest: Critical Care, Oncology
I chose Inova Alexandria Hospital because: "When I was looking at residency programs, I prioritized looking at programs that emphasized reflective mentorship and collaborative clinical practice. Inova Alexandria Hospital checked all of the boxes for me. The hospital offers a great learning environment with opportunities to explore many areas of pharmacy practice. My preceptors and mentors have helped me to step out of my comfort zone and motivated me to make more confident clinical judgements."
Pharmacy resident alumni
Thrive in a supportive environment where residents grow and many choose to stay.
Lexi Barbush, PharmD
Residency Year: 2025-2026
Pharmacy School: South Dakota State University
Practice Areas of Interest: Oncology, Transitions of Care
Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacist. Inova Alexandria Hospital
Nhi Lo, PharmD
Residency Year: 2025-2026
Pharmacy School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
Practice Areas of Interest: Ambulatory Care, Informatics
Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Inova Retail and Specialty Pharmacy
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, PharmD
Residency Year: 2024-2025
Pharmacy School: Bernard J Dunn School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Inova Loudoun Hospital
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
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
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
Residency Year: 2022-2023
Pharmacy School: University of Colorado
Post-Residency: Inova PGY2 Ambulatory Care
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, PharmD
Residency Year: 2020-2021
Pharmacy School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Sarah Rahim, PharmD
Residency Year: 2019-2020
Pharmacy School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
Samantha Barnes, PharmD
Residency Year: 2018-2019
Pharmacy School: Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy
Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Inova Fairfax Hospital
Cynthia Esterline, PharmD
Residency Year: 2016-2017
Pharmacy School: Creighton University School of Pharmacy
Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital