Meet Our Pharmacy Residents

2022-2023 PGY-1 Pharmacy Residents

Simran Kaur​Simran Kaur
Acute Care Pharmacy Resident
Simran Kaur was raised in Bakersfield, California. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from University of the Pacific and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy. Her clinical interests include infectious disease and cardiology. Upon completion of her residency, she plans to pursue a career as a clinical pharmacist, obtain BPS board certification and precept pharmacy students. In her free time, Simran enjoys traveling, playing with her dog and going to the beach.

Edmund Yap​​Edmund Yap
Acute Care Pharmacy Resident

Edmund Yap was born in Los Angeles, California and raised in Loma Linda, California. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management at La Sierra University and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy. His clinical interests include psychiatry and infectious disease. Upon completion of his residency, Edmund looks forward to working as a clinical pharmacist and continuing to guide and mentor future pharmacists. His interests outside of pharmacy include video games, anime, music, and eating new foods.

Tara Abdul AhadTara Abdul Ahad
Acute Care Pharmacy Resident

Tara Abdul Ahad was raised in Los Angeles, California. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry-Molecular Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California. Her clinical interests include cardiology, critical care, and infectious disease. Upon completion of her residency, Tara plans to pursue a career as a clinical pharmacist and obtain BPS board certification. In her free time, Tara enjoys trying new restaurants, hiking, and playing basketball.

Kevin Parsamyan​​Kevin Parsamyan
Acute Care Pharmacy Resident

Kevin Parsamyan was raised in Chatsworth, California. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Cell & Molecular Biology from California State University of Northridge and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy. His clinical interests include infectious diseases, critical care, and anticoagulation therapies. Upon completion of his residency, he hopes to pursue a career as a critical care pharmacist and obtain the Advanced Practice Pharmacist License. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, watching movies, working out, and spending time with his family and friends.

Tenia Mirzaian​​Tenia Mirzaian
Community Pharmacy Resident
Tenia Mirzaian grew up in Glendale, California. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from California State University, Northridge, and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Southern California. Her clinical interests include diabetes management, cardiology, and ambulatory care services. Upon completion of her residency, Tenia plans to pursue a career as a clinical pharmacist and precept the next generation of pharmacy students. In her free time, Tenia enjoys hiking and traveling.

Melania Mikhaeilyan​​Melania Mikhaeilyan
Community Pharmacy Resident
Originally from Glendale, California, Melania earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from California State University, Northridge and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Southern California. Her clinical interests include research, transitions of care and ambulatory care. Following residency, she intends to become licensed as an Advanced Practice Pharmacist in California and contribute to the community with involvement in experiential education for student pharmacists. In her free time, Melania enjoys painting, playing the piano and traveling.