Meet Our Pharmacy Residents
2023-2024 PGY-1 Pharmacy Residents
Gore Badikyan
Acute Care Pharmacy Resident
Gore Badikyan was born and raised in Burbank, California. He earned his
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of
California, Irvine, and his Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Western University
of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy. His clinical interests include
infectious diseases and administrative services. Upon completion of his
residency, Gore plans to pursue board certification as a pharmacotherapy
specialist (BCPS) and become a preceptor to students. In his free time,
Gore enjoys trying new foods and restaurants and exercising by playing
tennis and going to the gym.
Alenoush Avakian
Acute Care Pharmacy Resident
Alenoush Avakian was born and raised in Glendale, California. She earned
her Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University
of California, Irvine, and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Western
University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy. Her clinical interests
include infectious disease and oncology. Upon completing her residency,
Alenoush looks forward to working as a clinical pharmacist and precepting
pharmacy students. Alenoush enjoys traveling and spending time outdoors
with her dog in her free time.
Steven Nguyen
Acute Care Pharmacy Resident
Steven Nguyen was born and raised in Irvine, California. He earned his
Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of
California, Irvine, and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Western University
of Health Sciences. His clinical interests include infectious disease.
Upon completing his residency, he plans to pursue a career as a clinical
pharmacist and precept pharmacy students. His interests outside of pharmacy
include video games, music, and tennis.
Lyle Patrick Ureta
Acute Care Pharmacy Resident
Lyle Patrick Ureta was raised in Placentia, California. He received his
Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry
from the University of San Francisco and his Doctor of Pharmacy degree
from the University of Southern California. His clinical interests include
infectious disease and critical care. Upon completing his residency, he
plans to obtain BPS certification and pursue a career as a clinical pharmacist
and preceptor to pharmacy students. In his free time, Lyle enjoys basketball,
trying new foods, and spending time with his friends and family.
Lev Youssefian
Community Pharmacy Resident
Lev Youssefian was born and raised in La Crescenta, California. He earned
a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from California State University, Northridge,
and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Southern California. His
clinical interests include psychiatry, infectious disease, and ambulatory
care services. Upon completing his residency, Lev looks forward to working
as a clinical pharmacist and obtaining the Advanced Practice Pharmacist
License. Outside of pharmacy, Lev enjoys watching sports and being a part-time
owner of the Green Bay Packers.
Jemma Sargsyan
Community Pharmacy Resident
Jemma Sargsyan was born and raised in Yerevan, Armenia. She received her
Bachelor of Arts in Biology from California State University, Northridge,
and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Southern California. Her
clinical interests include ambulatory care services and transitions of
care. Upon completion of residency, Jemma plans to work as a clinical
pharmacist and precept pharmacy students. Jemma enjoys hiking, traveling,
and spending time with her family in her free time.