Emory University Hospital
Current Pharmacy Residents

Gisele Beaubien, PharmD

Dr. Gisèle Beaubien is originally from Suwanee, Georgia. She went to undergraduate school at the University of Georgia, and she went on to earn her Doctor of Pharmacy degree and Master of Science degree with an emphasis in drug safety and pharmacovigilance here as well. Her professional interests include oncology, academia, and research. Following her PGY1 year, Dr. Beaubien aspires to complete a PGY2 in oncology and obtain board certification. In her free time, she enjoys serving her community, playing pickle ball, and quality time with friends and family. 

Kaitlin Jacobwith, PharmD

Dr. Kaitlin Jacobwith is originally from St. Peter’s, Missouri. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Mississippi and continued on to earn her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy. Her current professional interests include oncology, critical care, and cardiology. Dr. Jacobwith is interested in pursuing a PGY2 in one of her areas of interest, becoming board certified, and hopes to contribute to the future of pharmacy through research and mentoring students. When she isn’t at the hospital, Kaitlin enjoys working out, reading books, facetiming friends and family, and watching hockey. 

Zoe Krenz, PharmD

Rachel Maruyama, PharmD

Dr. Rachel Maruyama is originally from Phoenix, Arizona. She went to undergraduate school at the University of Arizona where she went on to complete her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include solid organ transplant, infectious disease, and academia. After completing her PGY1 year, Dr. Maruyama is interested in pursuing a PGY2 in one of her interest areas, becoming board certified, and contributing to the future of pharmacy through mentoring and precepting the next generation of pharmacists. Outside of pharmacy, Rachel enjoys baking, being outdoors, crocheting, reading, and spending time with family and friends.  

Ryan Sarvestani, PharmD

Dr. Ryan Sarvestani is originally from Suwanee, Georgia. He went to undergraduate school at the University of Georgia where he went on to earn his Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Science with an emphasis in regulatory affairs. His professional interests include critical care, cardiology, infectious disease, and academia. Dr. Sarvestani is interested in pursuing a PGY2 in critical care and being involved with mentoring and precepting students along the way. His personal interests include flying, snowboarding, wake surfing, and enjoying time spent with family and friends.  

Bayard Taylor II, PharmD

Dr. Bayard A. Taylor II is originally from Columbus, Georgia. He completed his prerequisites at the University of Georgia where he went onto complete his Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. His professional interests include infectious diseases, critical care, and academia. Dr. Taylor is interested in pursuing a PGY-2 in either infectious diseases or critical care with the intent of becoming a clinical pharmacy professor. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, video games, exploring new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Nicholas Taylor, PharmD

Dr. Nicholas Taylor is originally from Lyons, Georgia. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Georgia and went on to earn his Doctor of Pharmacy at South University School of Pharmacy. He completed his PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency at North Mississippi Medical Center and will continue his training with a PGY-2 in Critical Care. Nick ultimately hopes to work as a board-certified critical care pharmacist at an academic medical center. His areas of interest include cardiology, infectious disease, ACLS, and precepting the new generation of pharmacists. Outside of pharmacy, Nick enjoys golfing, exercising, spending time with family and friends, and anything Georgia sports.

Katie Weller, PharmD

Dr. Katie Weller is originally from Cumming, Georgia. She went to undergraduate school at the University of Georgia and went on to complete her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include internal medicine, psychiatry, and infectious diseases. She looks forward to mentoring future pharmacists, becoming board certified, and exploring which career path she will pursue. In her free time, Dr. Weller enjoys reading, going to the gym, and watching University of Georgia football.

Rebecca Olisa, PharmD

Dr. Rebecca Olisa is originally from Lancaster, California. She went to undergraduate school at the University of California, San Diego and went on to complete her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Mercer University in Atlanta, GA. Her professional interests include transplant pharmacy, critical care, and infectious diseases. Following her PGY2 SOT residency, she plans to achieve BCTXP board certification and transition into a role as an inpatient clinical pharmacy specialist, where she can also mentor future pharmacists. Outside of work, Dr. Olisa loves connecting with family and friends, going to concerts, solving puzzles, and relaxing with a good sitcom.

Kamaladdin Saei, PharmD