Current Residents
2011-2012 OHSU Pharmacy Residents
(L-R) Robert Osten, Pharm.D.; Tammy Chan, Pharm.D.; Shannon Buxell, Pharm.D.; Natalie Vuylsteke, Pharm.D.; Yannan Dong, Pharm.D.; Amber Diaz, Pharm.D.; Joshua Pecoraro, Pharm.D.
PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Resident
Dr. Dong is originally from West Chester, PA. She completed her pre-pharmacy coursework at University of Michigan and received her Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from University of Michigan, College of Pharmacy in May 2010. Following graduation, she completed her PGY1 Residency at Long Island College Hospital in New York. Her passion in informatics has led her to Oregon Health & Science University for her PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency. Her major project is enhancing the clinic requisition process: transitioning from paper to electronic ordering. She is excited to expand the role of Pharmacy Informatics and provide mentorship to interested practitioners. During her free time, Dr. Dong enjoys running, hiking, reading, playing computer games and watching movies with friends and family.
PGY2 Pharmacy Oncology Resident
Dr. Diaz is originally from Salt Lake City, UT. She received both her Bachelors of Science and her Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from the University of Utah. Following graduation, she completed her PGY1 Residency at Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver, WA and is excited to join Oregon Health & Science University as the first PGY2 Oncology Pharmacy Resident. Dr. Diaz' current areas of interest include hematology and anemia. Her major project is the evaluation and implementation of chemotherapy regimen validation in an electronic medical record. Dr. Diaz is actively involved in both local and national professional pharmacy organizations, and she enjoys precepting pharmacy students. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, backpacking, mountain biking, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residents
Dr. Buxell is originally from Seattle, Washington, but has lived many other places before moving to Portland. She graduated from Pacific University with her Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in May 2011. She completed most of her clinical training in Washington, but also spent time in Ghana, Nicaragua, and with Ketchikan Indian Community Tribal Health Clinic in Alaska. Her current practice interests include critical care, emergency medicine, public health, and administration. Dr. Buxell's major project involves assessing the benefits of pharmacy initiated medication reconciliation in pre-surgery clinics and promoting continuity throughout the patient's transitions of care. For fun, she enjoys hiking, traveling, trying Portland's many great food offerings, and spending time with friends and family.
Dr. Chan is originally from Hermiston, Oregon. She graduated from Oregon State University with her Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree in 2011. Her current practice interests include ambulatory care and critical care. In addition to her rotations, she is looking forward to completing the requirements for a teaching certificate as she plans on becoming a future preceptor and guest lecturer. Dr. Chan's major project involves the development and implementation of a patient counseling program to improve the continuum of care between inpatient and outpatient clinics for the oncology patient population. She is excited to contribute to the expanding pharmacy services at OHSU. In her free time, she enjoys exploring Portland for great food, crafts, finding the perfect cardigan(s), and having great conversations over a cup of joe
Dr. Osten is originally from Spokane, WA. He graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from Pacific University in Hillsboro, OR in May 2011. His current practice interests include oncology, pediatrics, and critical care. Dr. Osten's major project involves the development and implementation of metrics to measure pharmacist impact on patient care through a novel transition of care model. This project will be focusing on heart disease patients as they transition from inpatient visit to outpatient clinic follow up. Outside of residency he enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, camping, and snowboarding.
Dr. Pecoraro is originally from Crystal Lake, Illinois. He graduated from University of Wyoming with his Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree in May 2011. His current clinical interests include critical care, infectious disease, and oncology. His major project focuses on the development of a bone marrow transplant consult service to evaluate clinical pharmacist impact in discharge counseling for this therapeutically complex patient population. In his free time, Josh enjoys playing blues guitar, cooking, fishing, and diving into the refreshing waters of the Oregon coast.
Dr. Vuylsteke was born and raised in Oregon. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) in May 2011 from Pacific University. Her current practice interests include internal medicine and pediatrics. Dr. Vuylsteke's major project involves creating an antimicrobial stewardship program in pediatrics at Doernbecher Children's Hospital. Outside of the pharmacy world, she enjoys going to the local farmers market, taking trips to the coast, and baking.
