My name is Ashley Besignano. I am a PGY-1 in the Pharmacotherapy Residency Program at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. I graduated from Northeastern University in Boston. However, I grew up in Staten Island, NY, and have always been a New Yorker at heart.
I am thrilled to be back in the city! In my free time I enjoy reading, camping, and spending time on my family's boat. I am excited to start my residency at The Brooklyn Hospital Center, and look forward to gaining a new family in the next year.
My name is Erica Caffarini. I am a PGY-1 in the Pharmacotherapy Residency Program at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. I graduated from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. I was raised in northwest Indiana and completed my undergraduate studies at Loyola University Chicago. In my free time I enjoy staying active, traveling, and trying different types of cuisine.
I enjoy urban environments, and I am excited to spend this upcoming year in Brooklyn! My interests include critical care, ambulatory care, and infectious disease. I am looking forward to further develop my professional career at The Brooklyn Hospital Center.
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name is Pansy Elsamadisi. I am a PGY-1 in the Pharmacotherapy Residency Program at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. I graduated from Long Island University College of pharmacy. I have been living in New York for pretty much all my life. I went to Queens College as an undergraduate, and then transferred to Long Island University - Brooklyn Campus to pursue pharmacy.
During my free time, I love to watch shows/movies, listen to Arabic music and spend time with my family, especially, my two crazy brothers. I also enjoy dancing, which, no matter what is happening, will always cheer me up. I am so excited and grateful for the opportunity to complete a PGY1 residency here at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. I know it will be a challenging experience, but I am sure I will have great people to share it with. I really can’t wait to start. mailto:[email protected]
During my free time, I love to watch shows/movies, listen to Arabic music and spend time with my family, especially, my two crazy brothers. I also enjoy dancing, which, no matter what is happening, will always cheer me up. I am so excited and grateful for the opportunity to complete a PGY1 residency here at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. I know it will be a challenging experience, but I am sure I will have great people to share it with. I really can’t wait to start. mailto:[email protected]
My name is Briann Luteran. I am a PGY-1 in the Pharmacotherapy Residency Program at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. I graduated from South Carolina College of Pharmacy at the University of South Carolina campus. I am originally from Toms River, New Jersey and after six years of living in the south I am excited to head back home.
I enjoy playing sports, dining out with friends, and spending time with my family. I have always had a love for New York and cannot wait to be in big city. I am very excited about this amazing opportunity and I look forward to a fun, challenging year with my co-residents.
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name is Morgan Miller. I am a PGY-1 in the Pharmacotherapy Residency Program at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. I graduated from Wingate University located just outside Charlotte, North Carolina. I am originally from Oregon and I moved to the East coast to attend North Carolina State University.
My spare time is spent maintaining my physical and mental health by enjoying and creating all kinds of art, literature, food, and exercise. Beginning my PGY-1 residency in NYC is such an exciting and nerve-racking adventure but I look forward to the support and encouragement of my co-residents and the other members of The Brooklyn Hospital Center family. I eagerly anticipate every challenge and victory that we will navigate together. I am a shameless dog-lover and I look forward to the transition to city life along with my dog, Atticus. mailto:[email protected]
My spare time is spent maintaining my physical and mental health by enjoying and creating all kinds of art, literature, food, and exercise. Beginning my PGY-1 residency in NYC is such an exciting and nerve-racking adventure but I look forward to the support and encouragement of my co-residents and the other members of The Brooklyn Hospital Center family. I eagerly anticipate every challenge and victory that we will navigate together. I am a shameless dog-lover and I look forward to the transition to city life along with my dog, Atticus. mailto:[email protected]
My name is Tina Joseph, Pharm.D. I am a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident Program at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. I completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, NY. I am originally from Plainview, NY and graduated with a Pharm.D. from St. John’s University in 2013.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my big family, baking, and playing tennis. I have always had a passion for ambulatory care and teaching and I feel so fortunate to have this opportunity. I am excited to make a new family at The Brooklyn Hospital Center!
My name is Maria Sorbera, Pharm.D. I am a PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident Program at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. I completed a PGY-1 residency at the Brooklyn campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System. Originally I am from Elmont, NY which is located on the south shore of Long Island, and I moved to Bay ridge prior to the start of my PGY-1. Obtained my Pharm.D at Long Island University in 2013, Brooklyn has always presented me with endless opportunities.
Aside from pharmacy, my interests include sports, specifically baseball and football. I am all about the pinstripes and big blue!! I am anxiously looking forward to starting at the Brooklyn Hospital, and eager to meet everyone!
I am Emily Ray, Pharm.D. I am a PGY-2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Resident Program at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. I finished my PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at Valley Health in Winchester, Virginia. I was born in Martinsville, Virginia, attended Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia for my undergraduate studies, and graduated from Shenandoah University Bernard J Dunn School of Pharmacy in 2013.
In my spare time, I enjoy reading, listening to music, trying new restaurants, knitting, and spending time with my husband, family, and two cats.