Current Residents
Fabiola Gallardo Penchi
Osterhaus Pharmacy – Maquoketa
Fabiola Gallardo Penchi, ’24 PharmD, is originally from Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. She sought a PGY1 community-based residency with the goal of increasing her confidence and abilities as a pharmacist. Gallardo Penchi aspires to develop her niche in community pharmacy to further enhance her professional skills and career. She was drawn to Osterhaus Pharmacy due to its rich history of pharmacy innovation. Gallardo Penchi’s professional interests include diabetes management, mental health advocacy, and transitions of care. She enjoys spending time with friends, playing board games, powerlifting, and cuddling with her cat.
Emilie Heggen
Towncrest Pharmacy - Iowa City
Emilie Heggen, ’24 PharmD, has practice interests that include access to care, mental health, hospice, and palliative care. She hails from the Quad Cities area of Iowa and pursued a community-based residency to learn more about innovative practices in the community setting and provide exceptional patient care. Heggen noted that the UI program at Towncrest Pharmacy will fulfill these goals and more. In her free time, she enjoys hanging with her dog, reading, crocheting, and puzzling. Heggen looks forward to an enriching residency year and continued involvement with her alma mater.
Opeyemi Omotoyinbo
MercyOne Pharmacy - Dubuque
Opeyemi Omotoyinbo, PharmD, is a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities College of Pharmacy. Her clinical interests include community pharmacy, ambulatory pharmacy, diabetes, and anything related to advancing patient care. Omotoyinbo's current career goal is to serve and make an impactful contribution to health care and patient advocacy, and she chose the UI residency program to learn and build on her skills as a pharmacist. Outside of the pharmacy, her interests include enjoying ice cream, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with family and friends.
Destanie Truman
Greenwood Pharmacy - Waterloo
Destanie Truman, ’24 PharmD, decided to pursue pharmacy because of the relationships she created with patients while working as a pharmacy technician for several years. She enjoys managing patients with chronic diseases and those on anticoagulants. Truman is looking forward to continuing to learn and grow during the next year. A product of Coralville, Iowa, you’ll find her crocheting, undertaking DIY projects, and spending time with family during her hours off.