PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Memorial Hospital West

About Memorial Hospital West

Memorial Hospital West is a 502-bed academic medicine facility and is part of the Memorial Healthcare System. This facility provides the opportunity to care for a variety of patient populations through a patient- and family-centered, collaborative and multidisciplinary approach. High-quality care is provided through a variety of services, including advanced endovascular cardiac and neurosurgical procedures, orthopedic surgery, bariatric surgery, hepatobiliary surgery, general surgery, surgical oncology, robotic surgery, endoscopic procedures, emergency medicine, and a busy obstetric service with a Level 3 NICU.

• Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute
• Memorial Cancer Institute
• Memorial Neuroscience Institute
• Bariatric Surgery Center - recognized by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
• Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
• Moffitt Cancer Center, Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant and Malignant Hematology Cellular Therapy

Memorial Hospital West has been ACGME-accredited to provide medical residency and fellowship training in numerous specialist such as Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Anesthesiology, Neurology, amongst others. For a complete list of medical residency training programs provided, please visit our Residency & Fellowship programs.

About Memorial Hospital West Pharmacy

Our mission is to provide high quality, cost-effective, comprehensive and safe pharmaceutical services to the Memorial Hospital West staff and patients. The MHW pharmacists practice in a variety of patient care areas providing decentralized clinical and specialist services throughout our facility. The Pharmacy Department is actively involved in multidisciplinary patient care, as well as facility and district-wide committees. The department embodies an educational environment promoting personal and departmental growth and development.

Positions Available

Three (3) positions (subject to change)

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $52,000

Benefits

• Paid time off (12 days)
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Travel and registration support for local, state, and national meetings
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse
• Flexible Spending Account
• Direct deposit and on-site Credit Union
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Application Process

All applicants must follow the instructions below to apply:

• Deadline for applications and all requirements for acceptance can be found on the ASHP Directory.
• Applications will only be accepted using PhORCAS.
• Register at The Match-ASHP Resident Matching Program (NMS Code: 230313)
• Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program.
• Eligible for Florida Pharmacist Licensure and a Florida Pharmacy Intern license.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States (Visa sponsorship not available).
• Complete panel interview with the residency team.

PhORCAS Application Requirements

• Completed PhORCAS application
• Full application with Curriculum Vitae
• College of Pharmacy transcript(s)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Letter of intent

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The MHW Non-Traditional PGY1 Residency program provides already-employed Memorial Healthcare System pharmacists the opportunity to develop themselves by obtaining a residency program. This is a two-year program during which the resident spends an equal time in residency learning experiences and staffing within the department. The non-traditional resident will complete the same residency graduation requirements, learning experiences, and is held to the same level of expectation as a traditional PGY1 resident.

Positions Available

One (1) position (subject to change)

Salary & Benefits

The pharmacists' salaries at the time of acceptance into the program is maintained throughout their residency program duration with the potential for merit increases with results of the annual performance evaluation. 

Application Process

All applicants must follow the instructions below to apply:

• Deadline for applications and all requirements for acceptance can be found on the ASHP Directory.
• Applications will only be accepted using PhORCAS.
• Register at The Match-ASHP Resident Matching Program (NMS Code: 230322)
• Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program.
• Eligible for Florida Pharmacist Licensure and a Florida Pharmacy Intern license.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States (Visa sponsorship not available).
• Complete panel interview with the residency team.

PhORCAS Application Requirements

• Completed PhORCAS application
• Full application with Curriculum Vitae
• College of Pharmacy transcript(s)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

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International Residency: Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission Program

Applicants must be enrolled in the Saudi Arabia Culture Missions Scholarships (SACM) to qualify for and be eligible for post-completion Optional Practical Training under your student F-1 Visa. If you are eligible for post-completion Optional Practice Training (OPT) under your student F-1 visa, you should submit your application for OPT as early as possible, 90 days before your graduation date. OPT is not tied to a specific employer.

Do not wait until the Match! With the increasing processing times for OPT applications, any delay in submitting your application may result in a delay in your ability to start your residency. Make sure you are in touch with your university or school’s international office to arrange the OPT application and to have your questions answered.

Positions Available

One (1) position (subject to change)

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $45,000

Benefits

• 10 days of paid-time-off and Nova Southeastern University holidays
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Travel and registration support for local, state, and national meetings

Application Process

All applicants must follow the instructions below to apply:

• Deadline for applications and all requirements for acceptance can be found on the ASHP Directory.
• Applications will only be accepted using PhORCAS.
• Register at The Match-ASHP Resident Matching Program (NMS Code: 230321)
• Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education-accredited Doctor of Pharmacy degree program.
• Eligible for and obtain Florida Pharmacy Intern license by residency program start date.
• Complete examination for Florida pharmacist licensure by August 1st following the start of the program.
• Obtain Florida Pharmacist Licensure by 90 days from the residency program start date.

PhORCAS Application Requirements

• Completed PhORCAS application
• Full application with Curriculum Vitae
• College of Pharmacy transcript(s)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement

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• Administration and Leadership (4 weeks)
• Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infectious Disease (4 weeks)
• Cardiology (4 weeks)
• Critical Care (4 weeks)
• Emergency Medicine (4 weeks)
• Internal Medicine (6 weeks)
• Nutrition Support (2 weeks)
• Orientation (4 weeks)
• Transitions of Care (4 weeks)

• Medication Safety
• Residency Research
• Pharmacy Practice - Staffing
• Clinical Management
• Leadership and Professional Development
• Formal and Informal Teaching and Co-Precepting
• Cardiac Arrest and Stroke Response Teams

Resident may choose three (3) electives:

• Ambulatory Care
• Automation and Informatics
• Executive Leadership
• Malignant Hematology and Cellular Therapy
• Medical Oncology
• Neurology
• Population Health
• Specialty Pharmacy
• Advanced versions of core rotations can be created upon request
• Additional elective opportunities within other Memorial Healthcare System sites may be available upon request (e.g., General Pediatrics and Neonatology at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Solid Organ Transplant or Psychiatry at Memorial Regional Hospital, etc.)

As a Pharmacy Resident, you are a full-time employee of the department and will be expected to uphold all district-wide policies and procedures.

Licensure Requirements

Florida Pharmacy Intern License: Residents must have a Florida Intern pharmacy license in order to be able to start the residency program.

Florida Pharmacist License: PGY1 Residents must possess a PharmD degree from an ACPE-accredited college of pharmacy and be eligible for licensure in the state of Florida. Residents are encouraged to complete examination for Florida licensure as pharmacist as early as possible, and they must be licensed as Florida Registered Pharmacist by 90 days from the start of the residency program. Failure to achieve licensure as a Florida Licensed Pharmacist, will result in dismissal from the program.

Staffing

Residents are required to staff every third weekend (Saturday and Sunday, 8 hour shifts), as well as one 4-hour evening shift per week. Residents are required to contribute to departmental holiday staffing, which is discussed with the residents during Orientation. Staffing opportunities are available in the central pharmacy, on the medical/surgical units, cardiac units, stroke unit, intermediate care units, and Emergency Department. Ninety percent of staffing shifts must be completed in order to meet graduation requirements and attain a residency certificate. Additional staffing opportunities area available and may be customized.

Residency Research

The Memorial Hospital West (MHW) Pharmacy Residency program strives to develop quality research and train our residents in strengthening their research skills. The MHW Pharmacy Residency Research Committee reviews and provides valuable feedback to support research and quality improvement projects that will contribute to the health system, our community and the growing body of medical literature..

Residents will have the opportunity to choose their project from a recommended list that has been reviewed by the Research Committee. With general oversight from the Research Committee, the residents will also work with a research team, which includes the preceptor(s) who recommended the project and potentially physician champions and medical residents. Research requirements to be completed are below.

• Completion and presentation of a residency research project at a residency conference
• Completion of a publishable manuscript

Formal Presentations

Residents will have various opportunities to develop and strengthen their public speaking and teaching skills. The MHW residency program incorporates a variety of teaching opportunities with specific goals and that target various audiences.

• Continuing Education lecture presented to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians at a local, regional, or state program
• Grand Rounds patient case (in collaboration with medical resident) presented to pharmacists and medical residents
• Grand Journal Club presented to pharmacists, residents and students
• Clinical Case (minimum of two) presented to pharmacists, residents and students

Medication Use Evaluation

Residents will have the opportunity to develop their skills in collecting, analyzing and presenting data for a medication use evaluation (MUE) for the Memorial Healthcare System. The goal of the MUE is to assess the use of a medication across the healthcare system and provide recommendations with impact on patient care, medication use, pharmacy services, cost-containment efforts, amongst other potential initiatives. Residents will be mentored by the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, as well as a preceptor practicing in the area in which the medication being evaluated is most frequently used.

• Completion and presentation at a clinical meeting

The resident is required to present a completed MUE to all applicable pharmacy and/or multidisciplinary committees.

Drug Monograph or Class Review

Residents will receive an in-depth look into the formulary management process within a healthcare system through the completion of a drug monograph or a formulary class review. Residents will be mentored by the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, as well as a preceptor practicing in the area in which the medication being evaluated is most frequently used.

The resident is required to present a completed product to all applicable pharmacy and/or multidisciplinary committees.

Leadership

The MHW residency program aims to develop crucial leadership skills and provide opportunities to practice those skills through opportunities listed below.

• Complete an Administration and Leadership learning experience
• Residents must create the agenda, lead, and complete minutes for a Clinical Coordinator Pharmacy Committee meeting and/or another assigned healthcare system committee meeting

Teaching

One of the required developmental opportunities for our residents is for their teaching and mentorship skills. The MHW residency program incorporates various requirements and offers additional optional experiences to develop these skills.

• Residents are required to co-precept doctorate of pharmacy students during rotations with the following required activities:
  • Direct instruction (e.g., leading topic discussions)
  • Modeling the role of the pharmacist in the area for which the rotation preceptor serves
  • Coaching the student(s) to participate in the management of patients in the area (i.e., make recommendations to the multidisciplinary team during rounds, call physicians with specific recommendations)
• Optional Teaching Certificate
• Optional formal mentorship of longitudinal doctorate of pharmacy students

Manny Alfonso, PharmD, BCOP

Rotation: Malignant Hematology and Cellular Therapy

Manny Alfonso obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics & Nutrition from Florida International University in 2017. He then pursued his PharmD from Nova Southeastern University in 2021. He completed his PGY1 residency at Baptist Hospital of Miami and his PGY2 in Oncology at The Miami Cancer Institute/Baptist Health in Miami, FL. Manny joined Memorial Hospital West as a malignant hematology & cellular therapy clinical pharmacy specialist. He is board-certified in oncology and completed his teaching certificate from the University of Connecticut. Manny serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students, PGY1 residents, and PGY2 oncology residents.

 

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, 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.

 

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.

 

Giselle Chahili, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP

Rotation: Orientation, Clinical Management

Giselle Chahili earned her bachelor's degree in biology from Stony Brook University in 2015 and her PharmD from Touro College of Pharmacy in 2020. She completed both her PGY-1 and PGY-2 cardiology residencies at Baptist Hospital of Miami before becoming a cardiology clinical pharmacy specialist at Broward Health Medical Center, where she also served as the PGY-1 Residency Program Director. Giselle holds dual board certifications in pharmacotherapy and cardiology. Giselle has joined Memorial Hospital West as a cardiology clinical pharmacy coordinator and PGY-1 residency associate program director. She plays an active role in system and local cardiology committees, such as the MHS CAT Force, MHS HF Taskforce, and MHW HF Committee. Additionally, she serves as a faculty preceptor to pharmacy students and residents and is a member of ACCP and ACC.

 

Matt Curran, PharmD, MBA, FACHE

Rotation: Administration and Leadership

Matt Curran obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at Florida State University, PharmD degree at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his MBA at Louisiana State University. He joined Memorial Hospital Miramar as a Clinical Pharmacist in 2014, and became Manager of Pharmacy Operations and Residency Program Coordinator. He then assumed the role of Director of Pharmacy Services at Memorial Hospital Miramar in 2018 and lead several initiatives related to cost savings, revenue optimization, enhanced safety outcomes, and expansion of the MHS Pharmacy Residency Program. He transitioned into the role of Director of Pharmacy Services at Memorial Hospital West in 2025, where he continues enhance patient care services. He is a Fellow of the American College of Health Executives since 2024, and serves as the Chair-Elect for the National Health-systems Core Group with APhA.

 

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.

 

Suskriti Dixit, PharmD, BCPS

Rotation: Internal Medicine

Suskriti Dixit obtained her PharmD in 2022 from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Pharmacy in Richmond, VA. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY2 Internal Medicine Pharmacy Residency at VCU Health. She also received her teaching and learning certificate from VCU School of Pharmacy. She joined Memorial Hospital West as a clinical pharmacy specialist in internal medicine upon completion of her PGY2 residency. Suskriti is a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist and her primary interests are in cardiology and hepatology. Suskriti will precept pharmacy students as well as pharmacy residents.

 

Kisha Dunkley, PharmD, BCPS

Kisha Dunkley earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of the West Indies, Mona. Her passion for pharmacy was sparked while working as a chemist at Teva Pharmaceuticals, inspiring her to pursue a PharmD degree at Midwestern University, Glendale. She then completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at AdventHealth, Orlando. With over 12 years of experience at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Kisha established herself as a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Internal Medicine and Transitions of Care. In 2025, she joined Memorial Hospital West as the Transitions of Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. Her professional interests include chronic disease management, patient education, clinical research, pharmacy learner development, and preceptor/mentorship development. She is a former Chair of the MSHP Membership Committee and a past nominee for Maryland’s Preceptor of the Year. Kisha currently serves as a faculty preceptor to pharmacy students and residents and is an active member of ACCP and ASHP.

 

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, 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.

 

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. His focused clinical interests include resuscitation, toxicology, and infectious diseases. Patrick is a preceptor for students from USF, Larkin.

 

Lily Fechtmeyer, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP

Rotation: 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.

 

Christian J Gonzalez Hernandez, PharmD, BCPS

Rotation: Internal Medicine

Christian J. Gonzalez Hernandez obtained his PharmD degree in 2020 from Nova Southeastern University. He completed a PGY1 residency at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, where he worked as an internal medicine and critical care specialist before joining the Memorial Hospital West team in 2024 as an internal medicine specialist. Christian currently serves as the Assistant Program Director for the Internal Medicine PGY2 program and is an active member of ASHP and FSHP. He is board-certified in pharmacotherapy and has a strong interest in infectious diseases, cardiology, and drug literature evaluation and interpretation. Christian also precepts students from Nova Southeastern University, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

 

Kyle Hultz, PharmD

Rotation:Emergency Medicine

Kyle Hultz obtained his PharmD degree from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in Philadelphia, PA in 2017. He completed his PGY1 and PGY2 residency in Emergency Medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital in New Haven, CT. During his PGY2, Kyle was hired as an emergency medicine clinical specialist at Yale, where he served as a preceptor for the PGY1 and several PGY2 residency programs. In 2021, Kyle moved to Florida and joined Memorial Healthcare System as an EM Clinical Specialist at Memorial Regional where he continued to precept students and residents and was engaged in local and systemwide committees. In 2024, Kyle joined the team at Memorial West as the Emergency Medicine Clinical Coordinator. He is an active member of SAEM & ASHP where he serves on the career development committee and EM Section Advisory Group. Kyle is appointed to Battelle’s Partnership for Quality Measures as a voting member of the Endorsement & Maintenance Committee responsible for the adoption or removal of national CMS measures. Kyle precepts students as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents and is the Residency Program Coordinator for the MHW PGY2 Infectious Disease program.

 

Gabriela Iturralde, PharmD, BCPS

Rotation:Cardiology

Gabriela Iturralde obtained her Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Physiology in 2015 from Florida State University and her PharmD degree in 2020 from the University of Florida (Orlando campus). She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency in 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Florida in Weston, FL, then joined our Memorial Hospital West inpatient pharmacy team as a clinical pharmacist. Due to her interest in caring for higher acuity and cardiac patients, Gabriela primarily worked in our IMCU and cardiac telemetry unit on the 7th floor as a new full-time clinical pharmacist. She then joined our Advanced Heart Failure team rounding service, obtained her BCPS certification, and completed the ASHP Cardiology Pharmacy certificate. She is a member of FSHP, ASHP, Kappa Psi, and Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society. Gabriela also precepts students from Nova Southeastern University and PGY1 pharmacy residents.

 

Gerard Jacinto, PharmD

Rotation:Internal Medicine

Gerard Jacinto obtained his PharmD degree in 2022 from the Medical University of South Caroline in Charleston, SC. He completed his PGY1 residency and PGY2 Infectious Diseases residency at Lee Health in Fort Myers, FL. After completing residency training, he joined the Memorial Hospital West team in 2024 as the infectious diseases pharmacy clinical specialist. He actively rounds with the infectious diseases team of physicians, fellows, and medical residents. Gerard is an active member of the system's antimicrobial stewardship program and precepts students from Nova Southeastern University, PGY1, and PGY2 residents.

 

Kevin Liu, PharmD, BCCCP

Rotation:Critical Care

Kevin Liu obtained his Bachelor's in Biomedical Sciences and minor in Health Sciences from the University of Central Florida in 2016 and his PharmD in 2020 from Larkin University. He completed his PGY1 residency at Memorial Hospital West where he worked as the Critical Care and Emergency Medicine Pharmacist. He currently serves as Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist. Kevin is board-certified in Critical Care and certified in Emergency Neurological Life Support. He precepts students from Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy, as well as PGY1 and PGY2 residents.

 

Stanley Luc, PharmD, BCPS, CACP

Rotation:Internal Medicine, Advanced 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.

 

Giovanna Middlebrook, PharmD, BCPS

Rotation:Staffing

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.

 

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.

 

Payal Patel, PharmD, BCCCP

Rotation:Clinical Management

Payal Patel obtained her Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Sciences from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2015 and her PharmD degree at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in 2017. She then completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at UChicago Medical Center followed by a PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy residency at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). She then joined Baptist Hospital of Miami, where she served as the Cardiac ICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for over 5 years. She is a board-certified critical care pharmacist and joined Memorial Hospital West as an OR/Procedural Areas Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator and then transitioned into the Critical Care Pharmacy Coordinator. She also serves as the PGY1 Residency Associate Program Director. Payal is a voting member of the ACCP Critical Care PRN and plays an active role in system and local committees related to critical care.

 

Laura Pequeno, PharmD, BCPS

Rotation:Staffing

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, 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, 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.

 

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.

 

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, 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.

 

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.

 

Meet Our Current Residents

 

Alexa Luboff, PharmD

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aluboff@mhs.net

Sofia Padilla, PharmD, MPH

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spadilla@mhs.net

Makenzee Smith, PharmD 

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makesmith@mhs.net