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Emory Decatur Hospital
Current Pharmacy Residents

EDH PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice

Rebecca Olisa, PharmD

Dr. Rebecca Olisa is from Lancaster, California. She completed her undergraduate coursework at the University of California, San Diego and received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Mercer University College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include critical care, infectious disease, and transplant pharmacy. After completion of her PGY1, she intends to pursue a PGY2 in one of her areas of interest. Her long-term career goal is to become a board-certified clinical specialist in one of her areas of interest and be involved in precepting students. Outside of pharmacy, Rebecca enjoys watching sit-coms, solving puzzles, going to concerts, and spending time with her friends and family.


 

Phuongloan Hoang, PharmD

Dr. Phuongloan Hoang is from Riverdale, Georgia. She completed her undergraduate coursework at Clayton State University, followed by her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her professional interests include critical care, oncology, psychiatry, infectious disease, and ambulatory care. Her long term goals are to work as a clinical pharmacist at a hospital or clinic, precept students, and pursue a career in academia. Outside of pharmacy, Phuongloan enjoys discovering new food places, watching movies, painting, reading, and spending time with her loved ones.

 


 

John Otasowie, PharmD

Dr. John Otasowie, originally from Edo State, Nigeria, earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Benin, Nigeria. He later completed his pre-pharmacy coursework at Georgia Gwinnett College and received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from South University School of Pharmacy. His professional interests include infectious diseases, internal medicine, and academia. Following his residency, his goal is to work as a board-certified clinical pharmacist in one of these specialty areas at a hospital while also pursuing a career in academia. Outside of the pharmacy, Dr. Otasowie enjoys playing and watching soccer and spending quality time with his wife and daughter.

 


 

Alexandria Takestraw, PharmD

Dr. Alexandria Rakestraw grew up in Villa Rica, GA. She completed her undergraduate curriculum and received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Georgia. Her professional interests include ambulatory care and oncology. Post PGY-1, her goal is to complete a PGY-2 in an area of her interest. Her career goals include becoming a board-certified clinical specialist to precept students and pursue a career in academia. Outside of pharmacy, Alexandria enjoys cooking, walking different trails in Atlanta, and spending time with her friends and family.