Brayden Benfit: PGY1 Resident
Education:
Pharm D, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
BS General Science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
Hometown: Gresham, Oregon
Favorite part about Legacy’s residency program: The warm and welcoming atmosphere of this program really
Legacy’s residency hooked me from the beginning. The variety of patient care experiences and the freedom to tailor your residency to your interests and goals is another thing I like about this program.
Professional interests: Informatics, critical care
Personal interests: Hunting, fishing, snowboarding
Interesting fact: I snapped my collarbone snowboarding when I was 12.
Email: bbenfit@lhs.org
Young Yoon Ham: PGY1 Resident
Education:
Pharm D, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
BA, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
Hometown: Westbrook, Connecticut
Favorite part about Legacy’s residency program: I was very impressed by how well organized and challenging the interview was, and further impressed that while I was challenged, I never felt like I was just jumping through hoops. I felt comfortable immediately and leaving the interview I knew I’d found something special
Professional interests: Infectious diseases, antibiotic stewardship, geriatrics
Personal interests: Family, reading, podcasts and (aspirationally) hiking.
Interesting fact: A squirrel once gave birth on my dorm room bed and I found the nest upon returning from Spring Break in the middle of the night. I was able to keep it safe and warm using a sock and some warm water and followed instructions from a squirrel rescue group (surprisingly numerous) to reunite baby and mama. Though I was saddened to find that baby was gone when I returned with some oral syringes and Pedialyte, I probably wasn’t ready to be a single mom to a squirrel at that point in my life.
Email: yham@lhs.org
Natalie Tucker: PGY1 Resident
Education:
Pharm D, Washington State University, Spokane, WA
Hometown: Macon, Georgia
Favorite part about Legacy’s residency program: The culture at Legacy is different than any place I have ever worked. The people immediately become family. Your coworkers and preceptors see you not only as a resident, but as a colleague and friend. People genuinely care and support one another, and this is one of the many reasons why I love being a part of Legacy Health.
Professional interests: Solid-organ transplant, critical care
Personal interests: Kayaking, watching college football, going to museums
Interesting fact: I participated in Mock Trial throughout high school and college. During this time, and after a lot of studying for the Student Bar Exam, I was admitted into the Georgia Student Bar Association.
Email: nltucker@lhs.org
Bo Weber: PGY1 Resident
Education:
Pharm D, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
BS, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Hometown: Beaverton, Oregon
Favorite part about Legacy’s residency program: During the interview, when I mentioned to Michelle that I was nervous, she replied, “This is as much of an interview for us as it is for you.” I was amazed by how everyone was so welcoming and genuinely interested in who I was beyond my CV and professional background. I knew from that moment that this was truly an environment where I could grow not only as a pharmacist, but as an individual.
Professional interests: Ambulatory care, oncology and general medicine
Personal interests: Cooking/baking, going to the beach, spending time with family and friends
Interesting fact: I enjoy the fall season in Oregon, namely because when leaves fall and crisp up, I can walk along them and hear them crunch as I walk.
Email: brweber@lhs.org
Austin Pliska: PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident
Education and Training:
PGY1 Residency, Sky Lakes Medical Center, Klamath Falls, OR
Pharm D, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Favorite part about Legacy’s residency program: I am fairly new to the Legacy system, but a common theme among the staff I have met so far has been a feeling of warmth and being part of a family. Everyone I have talked to has been very supportive and I feel included, not just as another worker, but as part of the team
Professional interests: Ambulatory/primary care, infectious diseases, academia and drug informatics
Personal interests: Bike, hike, backpack, travel and just see new places in general. I have a passion for music as well, always hoping to discover new music to listen to or learn to play.
Interesting fact: I raced BMX bicycles in the American Bicycle Association (ABA) for most of my childhood up until college, competing both locally and nationally.
Email: apliska@lhs.org
Victor Tran: PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident
Education:
PGY1 Residency, Legacy Health, Portland, Oregon
Pharm D, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Honors BS, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon
Hometown: Beaverton, Oregon
Favorite part about Legacy’s residency program: There are many aspects of Legacy's program that I am fond of. Legacy has friendly, personable, and invested preceptors who challenge learners to learn. Additionally, Legacy likes to cultivate new leaders, and continually seeks to advance and transform patient care.
Professional interests: Disease state management, transitions of care, academia, internal medicine, neurology, cardiology
Personal interests: Hiking, food, sports, music
Interesting fact: I was part of a musical band during pharmacy school called The NightShades
Email: victran@lhs.org
Anna Zhou: PGY2 Infectious Diseases Resident
Education and Training:
PGY1, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, California
Pharm D, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado
BA, University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, California
Hometown: San Jose, California
Favorite part about Legacy’s residency program: The welcoming nature of everyone I met, the close mentorship I would receive, and flexibility to do infectious diseases rotations at various sites to garner a wider experience
Professional interests: Infectious diseases, critical care, emergency medicine, solid organ transplant, academia
Personal interests: Corepower Yoga, wine tasting/cheese sampling, Shiba Inus
Interesting fact: I was voted by my PGY1 residency class as the co-resident who is most likely to make others laugh.
Email: ayzhou@lhs.org