MJ
Alvarez
PharmD

MJ Alvarez portrait
Pharmacy Resident

Hometown

Johnsburg, IL

Pharmacy School

Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Research Project

Incidence of CMV infection after extended valganciclovir prophylaxis in lung transplant patients

Professional Interests:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Solid Organ Transplant

Personal Interests:

  • Going to concerts
  • Playing pickleball
  • Coffee shops
  • Enjoying the outdoors

Why University of Iowa Health Care

I chose UIowa for the countless experiences to help grow my skillset as a pharmacist! In being the largest academic medical center in Iowa, there are plenty of unique opportunities that allow us to be involved in numerous different aspects of patient care and impact patient lives. The program also offers lots of experiences to build upon other skills as well, such as through the teaching program, undergoing a research project, and participating in committees! To top it all off, the warm, welcoming nature of everyone I spoke with made me feel as though I was entering an environment where my learning as well as my wellbeing were being supported, which is much needed during residency! 

Favorite things to do in Iowa City so far

Play pickleball, walk by the Iowa river, and go to IAC and watch sports