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In observance of Thanksgiving Day we will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. This closure includes each of our Veterans Clinics. 

Our Emergency Department remains open 24 hours.  

Mental Health Emergency: Call Veteran Crisis Line at 988, press 1, or text 83255.

Current Pharmacy Residents

Birmingham VA Pharmacy Residents

Kaile Allen, Pharm.D., PGY1 Pharmacy Resident

Kaile’s hometown is Lexington, Alabama. She completed her pre-pharmacy coursework at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and received her Doctor of Pharmacy at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. While at Samford, Kaile was an active member of APhA-ASP, NCPA, and SSHP. In her spare time, she enjoys trail running, spending time with friends and family, or traveling. Her practice interests include Ambulatory Care, Geriatrics, and is exploring options in other fields as well. Upon completing residency, she plans to work as a clinical pharmacy specialist or potentially pursue a PGY-2 residency. 

Owen C. Bradford, Pharm.D., MSN, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident

Owen is from Kimberly, Alabama. He completed his bachelors, Master of Science in Nutrition, and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees at Samford University, from which he graduated in April 2024. During his time at Samford University, Owen was involved professionally in CPF and SNPhA. Outside of his professional career, he enjoys music, photography, hiking, and spending time with his wife and friends. His clinical interests include ambulatory care, diabetes management and research, and pulmonology. Upon completion of his PGY1 residency, he hopes to practice as a clinical pharmacist practitioner in primary care.

Sara Chirambo, Pharm.D., PGY1 Pharmacy Resident

Sara was born in Malawi, Africa and raised in Mobile, AL. She completed her undergraduate education at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and achieved her Doctor of Pharmacy at the Auburn University Harrison College of Pharmacy in 2024. During her time at Auburn, she served as an Ambassador and was actively involved in SNPhA, Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity, and Phi Lambda Sigma. She also is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. In her free time, Sara enjoys cooking, traveling, working out,  and spending time with her cat, friends, and family. Her clinical interests include women's health, ambulatory care, and critical care. Upon completion of her PGY1 residency, she plans to practice as a clinical pharmacy specialist.

Connor Landers, Pharm D., PGY1 Pharmacy Resident

Connor grew up in Hartselle, Alabama, and began his undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama, where he majored in Biology. He later earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Studies and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the McWhorter School of Pharmacy at Samford University. During pharmacy school, Connor was an active McWhorter Ambassador and participated in several student organizations, including the Pediatric Pharmacy Association (PPA), APhA-ASP (Operation Heart Committee), the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation, the Student National Pharmaceutical Association, and the FeedBHM Liaison Team. Outside of academics, Connor enjoys golfing, smoking and grilling on his Oklahoma Joe, and spending time with his wife, Becca, and their dog, Dottie. His clinical interests include Critical Care and Cardiology. Upon completing PGY1 residency, he plans to practice as a clinical pharmacy specialist.