Titles:
Staff Pharmacist II (Gastroenterology/Rheumatology), UC Davis Health, Specialty Pharmacy
Education:
Pharm.D., Midwestern University, College of Pharmacy-Glendale, 2019
Post-graduate Training:
PGY1 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency, UC Davis Health, 2019-2020
Research Interests:
Biologics and biosimilars, novel small molecule drugs, cost-effectiveness of therapies, medication management and adherence, polypharmacy and deprescribing
Practice Philosophy:
Pharmacists are equipped with valuable drug knowledge that can be applied in many different corners of the ambulatory care setting. For this reason, I strive to provide and assist in comprehensive medication management even when serving very specialized populations. As someone who works with high-cost medications, I serve as a patient advocate—ensuring therapies are safe and sustainable, providing education to improve understanding and adherence, and facilitating care and follow up as part of the patient’s healthcare team.
Rotations Precepted:
Bio:
Dr. Truong is a new practitioner in our specialty pharmacy department. She graduated cum laude from Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Glendale campus and completed her PGY1 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency at UCDH where she received diverse training in Primary Care and Specialty Pharmacy. After completion of residency in June 2020, she was hired on as our first Specialty Float pharmacist and supported clinical services in multiple areas including Gastroenterology, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, and Solid Organ Transplant. While she currently still supports multiple areas, she will soon be transitioning into a new position focused on serving the Gastroenterology (inflammatory bowel diseases) and Rheumatology population and helping to expand these clinical services full time.