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Joseph Anthony Castro

Joseph Anthony Castro

Undergraduate School: University of California, Irvine
Pharmacy School: Western University of Health Sciences
Describe Yourself/About Me: Hello, my name is Joseph Anthony Castro and I am from Los Angeles (Eagle Rock), California. The reason why I chose PVHMC for residency is because the program offers rotations that align with my interests in Infectious Diseases and Emergency Medicine, alongside the abundant amount of electives to learn from. The supportive culture of the pharmacy staff and priority for well-being are attributes that solidified this program was the best option for my growth as an upcoming healthcare provider. Some hobbies I enjoy doing include playing volleyball, bowling, traveling around the world, watching Marvel movies, and attending live concerts.


Anh Trinh

Undergraduate School: University of California, Irvine
Pharmacy School: University of California, San Francisco
Describe Yourself/About Me: I was born and raised in Viet Nam before immigrating to the United States in 2014. My love for pharmacy stemmed from a counseling session between my grandfather and a pharmacist to address the drug-drug interactions between his chemotherapy and other chronic medications. At that moment, I was inspired to be a shield to protect patients from any medication adverse events as well as to promote medication use as a life-saving, life-improving, and life-sustaining element for those being treated. I chose Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center as this program provides me with the experience and tools needed to fill in gaps as a new provider, educator, and leader. The challenging, yet supportive, environment fits my learning style and also promotes personal growth. During my free time, I enjoy exploring local boba stores, listening to music, and trying new cooking recipes.


Tina Vuong

Undergraduate School: University of California, Irvine
Pharmacy School: University of Southern California
Describe Yourself/About Me: My name is Tina and I’m a local native from Westminster, CA. During pharmacy school, I interned at Garfield Medical Center and CVS; both experiences allowed me to bolster this narrative in which pharmacists are valuable clinicians who are also a patient’s greatest advocates. I was especially drawn to PVHMC because their residency program encourages their residents to exercise full clinical judgement as pharmacotherapy experts and deliver evidence-based input in a plethora of practice settings. My goals this year are expanding my collaboration alongside providers who value my role as a clinician, making more sound clinical judgement calls, and striving to be a functional pharmacist—all which PVHMC can imbue me with the confidence to achieve. In my free time I like to practice yoga, watch new Korean dramas, and indulge in a delicious shabu shabu meal!


Aasmitha Chitturi

Aasmitha Chitturi

Undergraduate School: Baylor University
Pharmacy School: University of Illinois at Chicago
Describe Yourself/About Me: I was raised in Naperville, Illinois and completed my Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Baylor University in Texas. I grew up with an older sister who shares her love of science with me and a rambunctious husky at home. My first interaction with a pharmacist was during a high school pharmacy compounding workshop where I had the opportunity to make aspirin tablets. I later interacted with many knowledgeable mentors across my pharmacy school journey, which drew me to pursuing a clinical residency in a place that resonates with my interests in acute care. During my free time, you can catch me enjoying a hike along the coast, spending time with family, eating ramen, trying a new coffee shop near LA, or watching a lengthy rom-com.