Meet Our Pharmacy Residents
2021-2022 PGY-1 Pharmacy Residents
Michael Chitgian
Acute Care Pharmacy Resident
Michael Chitgian was born in Northridge California. Michael received a
Bachelor of Science degree in Neuroscience at the University of California,
Riverside and received his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Southern
California. On his free time Michael enjoys watching Laker games, spending
time with family, and attending live concerts and shows. Michael hopes
that through this residency he builds a solid foundation in the Adventist
Health family and uses his clinical knowledge to help the community thrive.
Donna Chong
Acute Care Pharmacy Resident
Donna Chong was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She earned
a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of California,
Los Angeles and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Loma Linda University.
Her clinical interests include critical care and infectious disease. Upon
completion of her residency, Donna looks forwards to working as an inpatient
pharmacist while pursuing additional BPS board certification and continuing
to educate the future of pharmacy students. In her free time, Donna enjoys
hiking with her dog, traveling, exploring new restaurants and spending
time with family and friends.
Jonathan Echeverri
Acute Care Pharmacy Resident
Jonathan Echeverri was born and raised in Pasadena, California. He received
a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from California State University,
Los Angeles and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Keck Graduate Institute
School of Pharmacy. His clinical interests include critical care, transitions
of care and informatics. Following residency, Jonathan looks forward to
working as a clinical pharmacist where he can precept students and develop
his clinical knowledge. In his free time, Jonathan enjoys camping, snowboarding,
scuba diving and spending time with family and friends.
Michael Hsiao
Acute Care Pharmacy Resident
Michael Hsiao was born and raised in Southern California. He received his
Bachelor of Arts degree in Art from California State University, Northridge
and his Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Southern California.
His clinical interest include infectious disease, critical care, and emergency
medicine. Following residency, Michael looks forward to working as a clinical
pharmacist while contributing to the mentorship of the next generation
of pharmacists. In his free time, Michael enjoys playing and watching
basketball, traveling, and being a girl dad.
Mary Ovakyan
Community Pharmacy Resident
Mary Ovakyan was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She received
her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Health from California State
University, Los Angeles and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University
of Southern California. Her clinical interests include transitions of
care, ambulatory care, and cardiology. Upon completion of her residency,
Mary plans to pursue a career as a clinical pharmacist and student preceptor.
In her free time, Mary enjoys traveling, trying new foods, and hiking.