Adnan Al-Homsi, PharmD
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Pharmacy School: University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy
Dr. Al-Homsi chose AdventHealth for his residency due to its outstanding reputation in patient care and its strong emphasis on resident and student education. He was particularly drawn to AdventHealth Daytona Beach because of the diverse backgrounds within the pharmacy team. This variety promised exposure to different teaching methods and perspectives, which he felt would greatly enhance his learning experience. What really stood out to Dr. Al-Homsi was the residency program's recent adaptations. These changes highlighted AdventHealth's dedication to growth and innovation, convincing him that this was a place truly committed to ongoing improvement. Adnan is looking forward to sharpening his clinical skills and expanding his research abilities this year. He's approaching the program with an open mind and eagerness to learn as much as possible. Adnan sees this residency as a prime opportunity to grow professionally and is excited to work alongside experienced pharmacists. He's particularly keen on tackling challenging cases and contributing to meaningful research projects. Adnan spends his free time watching soccer matches and exploring local eateries. Adnan is new to the Orlando/Daytona Beach area and looks forward to spending his free time at the beach. He's also eager to explore the local food scene and try new restaurants in the region. Adnan's career path post-residency is still taking shape. He's considering pursuing a PGY-2 pharmacy residency position in emergency medicine, though he remains open to other opportunities that may arise during his current residency experience.
Kristen Salem, PharmD
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Pharmacy School: University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Dr. Salem chose AdventHealth for residency due to the expansive outreach of patient care that the AdventHealth hospital network provides throughout the state of Florida. With such a large health system, the AdventHealth brand holds a standard for healthcare that she is excited to contribute to and continue to build during her pharmacy residency. Kristen is most excited for the PGY1 AdventHealth pharmacy residency at Daytona Beach to enter a program that is continuously building and growing. Being a part of innovation and change is something that is very important to her, and she is invested in contributing to the optimization of the residency program for future pharmacy residents. Kristen enjoys trips to the beach, trying new local restaurants, and attending outdoor community events like concerts and sporting events. Kristen is not new to the Orlando/Daytona Beach area, being a native of Jacksonville, FL. She has traveled to both cities in the past for fishing trips, vacations at Disney and Universal Studios, as well as visiting friends that live in the surrounding areas. She is hoping that this year she will have the opportunity to explore new parts of central Florida and enjoy natural historic landmarks like Silver Springs and the many state parks and wildlife preservations. Post residency, Dr. Salem is interested in continuing to grow her clinical pharmacy knowledge and is open to experiencing alternative areas of pharmacy like drug development, medication safety, and drug informatics, as opportunities arise.