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PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Laura Lee grew up in East Brunswick, New Jersey and earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Rutgers University in May 2022.
She is very excited to join The Valley Hospital team as one of the PGY1 residents. She is passionate about gaining new experiences and believes Valley is a great place to make that happen. Laura always does what she can to advocate for her patients to promote optimal and personalized care. Her areas of interest include emergency medicine and ambulatory care; however, she looks forward to exploring other areas of pharmacy throughout her residency. Outside of pharmacy, Laura enjoys playing with her cats and testing her tolerance for spicy foods.
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Melissa Rock grew up in Emerson, New Jersey and earned a Doctor of Pharmacy from Fairleigh Dickinson University in May 2022, along with a Master’s in Clinical Research Administration. She also earned a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry from the university.
Melissa is excited to join The Valley Hospital. She is enthusiastic to apply her skills and expertise to patients at the hospital. She will be working with a wide range of patients and practitioners in a welcoming, highly ranked community-based hospital. Her areas of interest include cardiology, oncology, clinical research, and teaching. Outside of pharmacy, Melissa is passionate about music production and plays multiple instruments including guitar, piano, ukulele, harmonica, and kalimba. She also enjoys boating, going to the beach, snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
PGY1 Community-Based Pharmacy Resident
Gabrielle Sanza grew up in Slingerlands, New York and earned a Doctor of Pharmacy from Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in May 2022.
She is very excited to be a part of The Valley Hospital team as the PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Resident. Gabrielle is very passionate about the profession of pharmacy and strives to always provide the best possible patient care and improve quality of life. Her clinical areas of interest include women’s health, diabetes, and cardiology. Gabrielle hopes that throughout her residency and her career as a pharmacist, she can help to advance the profession of pharmacy and expand the scope of practice for pharmacists, so they are utilized effectively as direct patient care providers in both community and institutional settings. Outside of pharmacy, Gabrielle enjoys traveling, working out, and spending time with her family and friends.