PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Memorial Hospital West Faculty

Memorial Hospital West faculty is comprised of residency trained and board certified pharmacy specialists.



Meet Our Faculty Preceptors

Beltran Diana

Diana Beltran, PharmD, BCPS

Rotation: Transitions of Care

Diana Beltran obtained her PharmD in 2009 from Palm Beach Atlantic University. She completed a PGY1 residency at Cleveland Clinic Florida where she worked as a clinical pharmacist and transplant pharmacist before joining the Memorial Hospital West team in 2018 as an internal medicine specialist. Diana currently serves as a coordinator for Transitions of Care/Internal Medicine and is board-certified in Pharmacotherapy. She plays an active role in the system-wide Diabetes Task Force and Transitions of Care Task Force Diana precepts students from Nova Southeastern University and University of South Florida, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Annette Bernal

Annette Bernal, PharmD

Rotation: Specialty Pharmacy

Annette Bernal obtained her PharmD degree in 2007 from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL. Annette served as a community pharmacist, and after becoming a managed care pharmacist, was responsible for implementing the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program. She is now the program manager for Clinical Pharmacy Ambulatory Program at Memorial Specialty Pharmacy and an ASHP member. Annette precepts students from Palm Beach Atlantic and Larkin colleges of pharmacy, as well PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Brown Kyle

Kyle Brown, PharmD, BCCCP, BCIDP

Rotation: Critical Care

Kyle Brown obtained his PharmD degree from Mercer University in Atlanta, GA in 2016. He completed his PGY1 residency and PGY2 residency in Critical Care at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside in Jacksonville, FL. After residency graduation, Kyle became a critical care specialist at Memorial Hospital West, where he also serves as the Residency Research Committee Chair and member of the Critical Care Specialist Committee. Kyle is board-certified in Critical Care and Infectious Diseases. He is an active member of SCCM, SIDP, ACCP, ASHP, and FSHP. Kyle precepts students from University of South Florida and Nova Southeastern University colleges of pharmacy, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Yamil Cabrera

Yamil Cabrera, PharmD, BCNSP

Rotation: Nutrition Support

Yamil Cabrera obtained his PharmD degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1994. He has held various positions throughout his career, including the director of pharmacy at a rehabilitation center. Yamil is a clinical pharmacist at Memorial Hospital West performing Nutrition Support pharmacy services and is board-certified in Nutrition Support.

Melissa Catalano

Melissa Catalano, PharmD, BCEMP

Rotation: Emergency Medicine

Melissa Catalano obtained her Bachelor’s in Chemical Science and Bachelor’s in Social Work degrees in 2014 from Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL and her PharmD degree in 2020 from the University of Florida in Jacksonville, FL. She completed a PGY1 Pediatric Emphasis Residency at Wolfson Children’s Hospital/Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL and a PGY2 in Emergency Medicine at CaroMont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC. Melissa joined Memorial Hospital West as an emergency medicine clinical specialist. She is a member of FSHP, ASHP, ACCP, and Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society. Melissa is a career coach for students at the University of Florida, precepts students from Nova Southeastern University, PGY1 and PGY2 residents, and works closely with the GME Emergency Medicine Residency program.

Maria dela Cova

Maria de la Cova, PharmD, BCPS, BCNSP

Rotation: Clinical Management

Maria De La Cova obtained her Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Houston and her PharmD degree from Nova Southeastern University. Maria began her career at Hialeah Hospital as a clinical coordinator, and after serving in that role for 10 years transferred to Memorial Hospital West to become the clinical pharmacy manager. Maria is an active member of several system-wide committees including the District Formulary Committee, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Alaris Pump Library, Diabetes Taskforce, amongst others. She precepts students from Nova Southeastern University and Larkin colleges of pharmacy, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Tatyana Duverglas

Tatyana Duverglas, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS

Rotation: Critical Care

Tatyana Duverglas obtained her PharmD degree from Howard University in 2010. She completed a PGY1 residency at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, FL and worked at various Memorial Healthcare System sites prior to transferring to Memorial Hospital West as a critical care specialist. Tatyana holds dual board certifications in Critical Care and Pharmacotherapy and serves on the Critical Care Specialist Committee. Tatyana is a peer reviewer for The Journal of Pharmacotherapy and an active member of ACCP.

Earlene Dyer

Earlene Dyer, PharmD, BCCCP

Rotation: Critical Care

Earlene Dyer obtained her Bachelor's in Biology from Bates College in Lewiston, MN and PharmD degree from Arnold & Marie Schwarz in Brooklyn, NY. She completed a PGY1 residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. Earlene serves as a clinical specialist in Critical Care and Emergency Medicine and is board-certified in Critical Care. She is a member of ACCP and ASHP and an active member of system-wide Critical Care Specialist and Emergency Department Toxicology Pharmacy Committees. Earlene precepts students from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Nova Southeastern University and Larkin colleges of pharmacy, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

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Patrick Funderburk, PharmD

Rotation: Emergency Medicine

Patrick Funderburk obtained his Bachelor's in Biology in 2017 from Florida State University and his PharmD degree in 2021 from Texas A&M University. He completed both his PGY1 and PGY2 Emergency Medicine residencies at AdventHealth Orlando in Orlando, FL from 2021-2023. Patrick recently joined our team as an emergency medicine clinical specialist. Patrick has focused clinical interests in resuscitation, toxicology, and infectious diseases and looks to become integrated into the Emergency Medicine team alongside its robust resident/student development as a preceptor in training during the 2023-2024 academic year.

Esther Lily Garcia

Esther (Lily) Garcia, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP

Rotation(s): Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infectious Disease, Advanced Infectious Diseases

Lily Garcia obtained her PharmD degree in 2016 from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. She completed a PGY1 residency at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL, where was hired to practice as an infectious disease clinical pharmacy specialist. Lily holds dual board certification in Pharmacotherapy and Infectious Diseases, as well as certification of completion for the MAD-ID Advanced Antimicrobial Stewardship Training Program. Lily has joined Memorial Hospital West as an infectious diseases clinical coordinator and the PGY2 Infectious Disease Residency program director. She plays an active role in system and local ASP committees where she collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to implement initiatives that optimize antimicrobial utilization. Lily is also a member of the ACCP ID PRN, FSHP and SIDP. She serves as a faculty member for the Infectious Diseases Medical Fellowship Program, preceptor to pharmacy students, PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Jennifer Henry

Jennifer Henry, PharmD,

Rotation: Administration and Leadership

Jennifer Henry obtained her PharmD degree from Mercer University’s College of Pharmacy in Atlanta, GA in 2008. Upon graduation, Jennifer joined the HCA Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome, GA servicing all northwest Georgia and parts of Alabama where she served as Pharmacy Operations Manager for two years. In 2010, she was promoted and relocated to serve as Director of Pharmacy at HCA St. Lucie Medical Center in Port St. Lucie, FL. In 2015, Jennifer was promoted and relocated to New Orleans to serve as director of Pharmacy over the multi-campus teaching hospital HCA Tulane Medical Center. In 2018, Jennifer relocated back to South Florida to serve as the director of Pharmacy at Memorial Hospital West in Pembroke Pines, FL.

Nichelle Logan

Nichelle Logan, PharmD, CPh, BCACP

Rotation: Ambulatory Care

Nichelle Logan obtained her Bachelor’s in Biology in 2013 from the University of Toledo in Toledo, OH, and PharmD degree in 2017 from Manchester University in Fort Wayne, IN. She completed a PGY1 Community Pharmacy Residency at Valley Health in Winchester, VA and a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL. Nichelle then moved to Philadelphia, PA to work at Penn Medicine as a clinical specialist within in the dermatology, rheumatology, and cardiology clinics. She later returned to South Florida and serves as a clinical ambulatory pharmacy specialist within the Memorial Primary Care Clinic. She is board-certification in Ambulatory Care, is a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, and a member of FSHP and ADCES. Nichelle precepts students from Nova Southeastern University, Larkin University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, and Palm Beach Atlantic colleges of pharmacy, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Claudia Lopez

Claudia Lopez, PharmD, BCPS

Rotation: Population Health

Claudia Lopez obtained her PharmD degree from the University of Florida in 2005 and is currently working towards her Master’s degree in Population Health. She completed a PGY1 residency at Malcom Randal VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL. She became a clinical coordinator at Mount Sinai Medical Center and Miami VA Medical Center. Her career within the Memorial Healthcare System spanned from her roles as a clinical coordinator and operations manager to her current role as a Population Health and Transitions Manager. Claudia is board-certified in Pharmacotherapy and holds certifications in Antimicrobial Stewardship, Anticoagulation, and Pharmacy Revenue Cycle. Claudia precepts PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Stanley Luc

Stanley Luc, PharmD, BCPS, CACP

Rotation: Internal Medicine

Stanley Luc obtained his Bachelor’s in Chemistry and PharmD degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. He completed his PGY1 and PGY2 24-month Pharmacotherapy Residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy in Amarillo, TX with an emphasis on adult medicine. He began his career as an internal medicine specialist at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL and transitioned to his current role as an internal medicine specialist at Memorial Hospital West. He is board-certified in Pharmacotherapy and Anticoagulation and has extensive research experience in anticoagulation and HIV. He is a member of the system-wide Pharmacy Anticoagulation Committee and Adult Medicine Practice Research Network of the ACCP. Stan precepts students from Nova Southeastern University and the University of Florida colleges of pharmacy, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Valerie Marcellus

Valerie Marcellus, PharmD, BCACP, CPh

Rotation: Ambulatory Care

Valerie Marcellus obtained her PharmD degree in 2018 from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, FL. She completed a PGY1 Residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY and a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Residency at Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL. She became an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Florida A&M University. During her time as an Assistant Professor, she practiced at Memorial Primary Care-West Miramar. She later joined Memorial Healthcare System full-time as a clinical ambulatory pharmacy specialist within the Memorial Primary Care Clinic. She is board-certification in Ambulatory Care and Consultant Pharmacist. Valerie precepts students from Nova Southeastern University, Larkin University, Florida A&M University, and Palm Beach Atlantic college of pharmacy, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Diana Martinez

Diana Martinez, PharmD, BCOP

Rotation: Malignant Hematology and Cellular Therapy

Diana Martinez obtained her PharmD from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL in 2018. She completed her PGY1 residency at Advent Health in Orlando, FL and her PGY2 in Oncology at St. Luke’s Cancer Institute in Boise, ID. Diana is board-certification in Oncology and obtained her Teaching Certificate from the University of Florida. After completing her training, Diana became a hematology/oncology & BMT clinical specialist and currently serves as the clinical coordinator of Inpatient Oncology Services. Diana is an active member of several organizations including ASBMT, HOPA, NCODA, and FLASCO. She plays an active role in the MHS Research Committee and Hematology/Oncology Advisory Committee. Diana precepts students from Nova Southeastern University and Lake Erie College of Medicine colleges of pharmacy, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Eduardo Martinez Sanchez

Eduardo Martinez-Sanchez, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP

Rotation: Transitions of Care

Eduardo Martinez Sanchez obtained his PharmD degree from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida in 2019. He completed a PGY1 residency at Homestead Hospital where he worked as a transitions of care/internal medicine pharmacist before joining the Memorial Hospital West team in 2022 as the transitions of care clinical specialist. He is board-certified in Pharmacotherapy and Ambulatory Care and holds certifications in Medication Therapy Management, Pharmacy Revenue Cycle Management, and Immunization Delivery. Eduardo is an active member of ASHP and FSHP, in which he has served in the Ambulatory Care Clinical Forum, Membership Affairs, and Communications Council. Eduardo plays an active role in the Patient and Medication Safety Committee, Alert Optimization Advisory Group, Readmissions Committee, Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee, and Diabetes Optimization Committee. Eduardo precepts students from Nova Southeastern University and the University of Florida colleges of pharmacy, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Giovanna Middlebrook

Giovanna Middlebrook, PharmD, BCPS

Rotation: Internal Medicine

Giovanna Middlebrook obtained her Bachelor’s in Biology from the University of South Florida in 2012 and her PharmD degree from the University of South Florida in 2017. She completed a PGY1 residency at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and a PGY2 in Internal Medicine from New York-Presbyterian Hospital. After residency, she became an internal medicine specialist at Memorial Hospital West where she serves as a member of the multidisciplinary GME rounding team and is board-certified in Pharmacotherapy. Giovanna was honored as a recipient of the Patient First Award for patient care. She is a member of the Diabetes Task Force and the Pharmacy Anticoagulation Team. Giovanna precepts students, PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Nayeli Montes

Nayeli Montes, PharmD, MSBI, BCCCP

Rotation: Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure

Nayeli Montes obtained her Bachelor’s in Biology in 2013, Master’s in Biomedical Informatics in 2017, and PharmD degree in 2017 from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL. She completed a PGY1 residency at Memorial Hospital West and a PGY2 in Critical Care at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside. Nayeli then returned to Memorial Hospital West as a critical care specialist and is the current clinical pharmacy coordinator in Cardiology and PGY1 Residency program coordinator. She is board-certified in Critical Care, a member of ACCP, SCCM, ASHP, and FSHP and has held a state-position as the Liaison for the Broward/Dade Region of the Florida Chapter of SCCM. She plays an active role in the system-wide Heart Failure Task Force, Critical Care Specialist Committees, amongst others. Nayeli precepts students from NSU and Larkin colleges of pharmacy, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Moses Jessica

Jessica Moses, PharmD, BCPS

Rotation(s): Pain Management and Opioid Stewardship

Jessica Moses obtained her Bachelor’s in Health Education at the University of Florida in 2008 and a PharmD degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2012. She completed a PGY1 residency at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, FL. Jessica has held previous positions as a PGY1 Residency program coordinator and surgical/trauma ICU specialist at Holmes Regional Medical Center. Jessica is board-certified in Pharmacotherapy and is the Internal Medicine Coordinator and the PGY2 Internal Medicine Residency program director at Memorial Hospital West. She is an active member of ASHP and SPPCP and serves on the Pain Taskforce, TCAB Taskforce, COPD Taskforce. Jessica precepts students from Nova Southeastern University and the University of Florida.

Elizabeth Osmon

Elizabeth Osmon, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

Rotation: Medical Oncology

Elizabeth Osmon obtained her PharmD degree in 2019 from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL. She completed a PGY1 Residency at Boca Raton Regional Hospital and a PGY2 in Oncology at Baptist Hospital of Miami/Miami Cancer Institute. After residency, Elizabeth joined Memorial Hospital West as an oncology clinical specialist and primarily works with Memorial Cancer Institute’s inpatient Medical Oncology service. Elizabeth is board-certified in Pharmacotherapy and Oncology. She is an active member in system-wide committees such as Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee and Hematology/Oncology Advisory Committee. Additionally, she is a member of ASHP, HOPA, and FLASCO. Elizabeth precepts students from Palm Beach Atlantic and Nova Southeastern University colleges of pharmacy, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Danielle Padgett

Danielle Padgett, PharmD, BCCCP

Rotation: Emergency Medicine

Danielle Padgett obtained her Bachelor's in Biology in 2010 and PharmD degree in 2014 from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida. She completed a PGY1 residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS and a PGY2 in Critical Care at Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, FL. Danielle began her career as an emergency medicine clinical specialist at Methodist University in Memphis, TN and currently practices as a clinical specialist in Critical Care and Emergency Medicine. She is board-certified in Critical Care and precepts students from Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy, as well as PGY1 residents.

Andriette Palermo

Andriette Palermo, PharmD, CPPS

Rotation: Medication Safety

Andriette Palermo obtained her PharmD degree from Southeastern College of Pharmacy (now NSU) in 1992. She has had many experiences throughout her career, spanning from staff pharmacist to management and consultant positions. Andriette has served as Memorial Hospital West’s medication safety and quality coordinator for over 10 years, is a Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS), and has obtained the ASHP Medication Safety Certification. She is a member of ASHP, FSHP and SESHP, serves as the MHW Medication Safety Committee Chair, and plays an active role in system-wide committees such as Quality and Medication Safety and Performance Improvement Risk Management. Andriette precepts students from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the University of Florida, Nova Southeastern University, and Palm Beach Atlantic colleges of pharmacy.

Laura Pequeno

Laura Pequeno, PharmD, BCPS

Rotation: Internal Medicine

Laura Pequeño obtained her PharmD degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL in 1998. Her clinical training included serving as the lead clinical pharmacist and clinical coordinator at Kendall Regional Medical Center for over 8 years. In 2004, she moved to Memorial Hospital Miramar as a clinical coordinator and began the PGY1 Residency Program as their first residency program director. In 2017, she transferred to Memorial Hospital West to help start the Antimicrobial Stewardship service and transitioned to her current role as an internal medicine specialist and serves as a member of the Graduate Medical Education program rounding service. Laura is board-certified in Pharmacotherapy and has obtained certifications in Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Diabetic Patient Care, Basic Arrhythmia, and Antimicrobial Stewardship through SIDP, as well as a Teaching Certificate from the University of Kentucky. She precepts students from the University of Florida, Nova Southeastern University and Lake Erie College of Medicine colleges of pharmacy, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Carol Raschke

Carol Raschke, PharmD

Rotation: Internal Medicine

Carol Raschke obtained her PharmD degree from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL. She completed a PGY1 residency at the University of Florida Shands in Drug Information and Internal Medicine. Carol obtained certificates in Anticoagulation, Medication Therapy Management, MAD ID Antibiotic Stewardship, USSF Teaching, and in Opioid Analgesic Therapy. Throughout her career Carol has worked as an anticoagulation clinical specialist, ER clinical specialist, and clinical coordinator of Hospital Pharmacy Services. She currently holds the role of internal medicine specialist, serves on the Pharmacy Anticoagulation Team and Larkin University Preceptor Advisory Board, and maintains active membership with FSHP. Carol precepts students from Nova Southeastern University, Larkin, and the University of Florida colleges of pharmacy.

Kamarena Sankar

Kamarena Sankar, PharmD, BCCCP

Rotation: Critical Care

Kamarena Sankar obtained his Bachelor’s in Biology from the University of Florida in 2013 and his PharmD degree from Nova Southern University in 2017. He completed a PGY1 residency at Holmes Regional Medical Center, Melbourne, FL and a PGY2 residency in Critical Care at Baptist Hospital of Miami. Kam is board-certified in Critical Care and serves on the system-wide Critical Care and Emergency Medicine Committees. He precepts students from Nova Southeastern University and the University of Florida colleges of pharmacy, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Daniel Segal

Daniel Segal, Pharm D

Rotation: Automation and Information Technology

Daniel Segal obtained his PharmD degree from the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL in 2009. After practicing as a pharmacist at CVS, he became a clinical pharmacist at Memorial Hospital West. Danny transitioned into his current role as a pharmacy supervisor specializing in Pharmacy Automation and Informatics. He is certified to immunize and has his Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certificate. Danny has been recognized with a Safety-First Award and serves on several committees including 503B taskforce, District Operation, Drug Diversion Taskforce, and Sterile Compounding Taskforce. He precepts students from various colleges of pharmacy, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Dorinda Segovia

Dorinda Segovia, PharmD, MBA

Rotation: Executive Leadership

Dorinda Segovia is the vice president and chief pharmacy officer for Memorial Healthcare System and the program director for the PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency Program. She obtained her PharmD degree from Nova Southeastern University and her Master’s in Business Administration from Louisiana State University Shreveport. She completed a PGY1 Residency at the Miami VA and is a Board-Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist. Her academic-centered commitment made her the recipient of Florida Pharmacy Association Jean Lamberti Mentorship Award. With over 25 years of pharmacy leadership experience in community, managed care, and health-system pharmacy, in 2018 she was the recipient of the Florida Society of Health System Pharmacist’s Excellence in Pharmacy Leadership and Mentor of the Year in 2021. NSU named Dorinda the Alumni of the Year in 2020 and she was inducted to their Phi Lambda Sigma Omega Leadership Chapter in 2021. Dorinda was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush and served a five year term assisting in the selection of the drug formulary for the Medicaid population and currently serves as a member to the Florida Board of Pharmacy.

Veronica Sherman

Veronica Sherman, PharmD, BCCCP

Rotation(s): Neurology and Neurocritical Care

Veronica Sherman obtained her Bachelor’s in Biology in 2007 and PharmD degree in 2011 from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL. She completed a PGY1 residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa, FL and a PGY2 in Critical Care at Baptist Hospital of Miami. Veronica began her career as a critical care specialist at Memorial Hospital West. She currently serves as the clinical pharmacy coordinator in Critical Care and Emergency Medicine, as well as the PGY1 Residency program director. Veronica is board-certified in Critical Care, a member of SCCM, ACCP, ASHP, and FSHP as a member of the EM/CC Clinical Forum, and has been involved in SCCM on state and national levels. Veronica currently precepts students from NSU, Palm Beach Atlantic, University of South Florida, South University, University of Buffalo and Larkin colleges of pharmacy, as well as both PGY1 and PGY2 residents. She plays an active role in multidisciplinary Critical Care and Code Blue Committees, as well as the Sepsis Taskforce and Stroke Council. Veronica is also the system-wide Residency Oversight Committee Co-Chair and the MHW Residency Advisory Committee Chair.

Daria Szczepanek

Daria Szczepanek, PharmD, BCEMP

Rotation: Emergency Medicine

Daria Szczepanek obtained her Bachelor’s of Arts in Spanish and PharmD degree in 2020 from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. She completed a PGY1 residency at Detroit Receiving Hospital in Detroit, MI and a PGY2 in Emergency Medicine at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Daria is an emergency medicine clinical specialist at Memorial Hospital West with professional interests that include psychiatry and toxicology. Daria serves as a member of ACCP, CPNP, and ASHP and an author and editor of EM: RAPs CorePendium, an online drug textbook for Emergency Medicine physicians. Daria precepts students from various colleges of pharmacy, PGY1 and PGY2 residents, and works closely with the GME Emergency Medicine Residency program.

Irina Vinitskaya

Irina Vinitskaya, PharmD, BCCCP

Rotation: Emergency Medicine

Irina Vinitskaya obtained her PharmD degree from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL. Irina has over 10 years of experience as an emergency medicine specialist and serves on the Stroke Steering and system-wide Emergency Department Toxicology committees. She works closely with the GME Emergency Medicine Residency program and runs monthly PALS drills in collaboration with the pediatric Emergency Medicine team. Irina precepts students from various colleges of pharmacy, PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

Robert Wilkinson

Robert Wilkinson, PharmD, BCOP, BCIDP

Rotation: Malignant Hematology and Cellular Therapy

Robert Wilkinson obtained his Bachelor’s degrees in Biology, Economics, and Political Science from Florida State University in 2008, followed by a Master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 2011 and a PharmD degree in 2016 from the University of Florida. He completed PGY1 and PGY2 residencies in Oncology at Baptist Hospital of Miami. After residency, Rob became a hematology/stem cell transplant clinical specialist at Memorial Hospital West and also serves as the PGY2 Oncology Residency Program inpatient coordinator. He is board-certified in Oncology, Pharmacotherapy, and Infectious Disease and a member of the Memorial Cancer Institute Florida Atlantic University (MCIFAU) Cancer Center of Excellence (CCE). He plays an active role in numerous system-wide committees, including the Hematology/Oncology Advisory Committee. He precepts students and residents for rotations in hematology, stem cell transplant, and transplant infectious disease.

Natalie Zilban

Natalie Zilban, PharmD, MPH, BCGP

Rotation: Leadership in Medication Safety

Natalie Zilban obtained her PharmD degree from Long Island University in 2004 and a Master's degree in Public Health in 2010 from the University of Massachusetts. Natalie has experience as a clinical psychiatric pharmacist, clinical director for the State Office of Pharmacy in Massachusetts, and pharmacy care manager before becoming the Memorial Healthcare System pharmacy safety and medication officer. She is a member of SESHP and serves on several system-wide committees, including Pharmacy Quality and Safety, Pharmacy Operations Managers, Antibiotic Stewardship Program, District Formulary, Care Transformations, Diabetes Task Force, and COPD Task Force. She precepts PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

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