Andrew Straffin, PharmD
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident
Education
University of New England, School of Pharmacy
Portland, ME
Class of 2025
Professional Interests
Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry
Why Bellevue?
Bellevue represents what healthcare means to me. When I think of healthcare, I think of prioritizing the patient above all else, regardless of their background or ability to pay. This is the standard at Bellevue. Here, a patient can be a foreign dignitary or someone down on their luck, and they will receive the same exceptional level of care. I believe in helping people, and so does Bellevue. They have upheld these values since 1736, and I intend to do the same. That is why I chose to be part of this historic institution, and I am proud to call myself a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue.
Hobbies
I am a self proclaimed movie and TV show afficionado. I love to exercise and cook. Some people eat to live, but I live to eat. I love to laugh, after all, it is the best medicine. I love to learn; it’s the best way to grow.
Michelle Whiteman, PharmD
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident
Education
SUNY University at Buffalo, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Buffalo, NY
Class of 2025
Professional Interests
Ambulatory Care, Emergency Medicine
Why Bellevue?
I was drawn to Bellevue Hospital because of its strong emphasis on public service, its diversity in patient population, and the opportunity to train in both acute and longitudinal care.
Hobbies
Outside of pharmacy, I’m really passionate about fitness and wellness. I weight train 5x a week and find that staying active helps me maintain both physical and mental resilience.