MHP PGY1 Pharmacy Residents

Joy Kirby, PharmD, CPh

Joy was born and raised in Palm Springs North, Florida and attended Palm Beach Atlantic University where she obtained a Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree in 2018. After graduation, she worked in the outpatient pharmacy setting for a couple of years before obtaining a PGY1 residency position. She is interested in becoming an Internal Medicine Clinical Specialist. In her free time, she enjoys going to the movies and spending time with family and friends.

“Evaluation of Proton Pump Inhibitor Use for the Treatment of Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis in Medical Patients”

Marlon Paul, PharmD

Marlon was born and raised in Florida and attended the University of South Florida, where he earned his B.S. degree in Biomedical Sciences. He continued his education at Mercer University College of Pharmacy and received his Doctorate of Pharmacy degree. Marlon has an interest in Critical Care. In his free time, Marlon enjoys cycling, watching basketball games, and working out.

“Assessing the adherence of empiric antibiotic order sets in order to optimize antimicrobial stewardship in an acute care setting”

2019-2020 Pharmacy Residents

Lisa Dang, PharmD
Current position: Clinical Pharmacist (South Miami Hospital)
College of Pharmacy: University of South Florida
Research Project: Evaluation of Procalcitonin Levels in Managing Antimicrobial Therapy in Sepsis Patients at a Community-Based Acute Care Hospital

Katrina Capalla, PharmD
Current position: Clinical Pharmacist
College of Pharmacy: Nova Southeastern University
Research Project: Assessing the Impact of Pharmacist Intervention on Patients Admitted for Uncontrolled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

2018-2019 Pharmacy Residents

Britney George, PharmD
Current position: Clinical Pharmacist (Memorial Regional Hospital)
College of Pharmacy: University of Florida
Research Project: Impact of Pharmacy Services at an Outpatient Cardiology Clinic

Kenny Navarrete, PharmD
Current position: Clinical Specialist (Blake Medical Center)
College of Pharmacy: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Research Project: Evaluation of Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) in a Community Based Setting

2017-2018 Pharmacy Resident

Jacqualine Igwe, PharmD
Current position: Clinical Ambulatory Pharmacist (Miami Cancer Institute)
College of Pharmacy: Florida A&M University
Research Project: Population Health: Determining the Influence of an Indigent Care Program

2016-2017 Pharmacy Resident

Carolina Gutierrez, PharmD
Current position: Clinical Pharmacist (St. Vincent’s Healthcare)
College of Pharmacy: Nova Southeastern University
Research Project: Evaluation of the accuracy of a Sepsis Alert and the Effects on Readmission Rates, Mortality, and Antibiotic Appropriateness

2015-2016 Pharmacy Resident

Andria Brantley, PharmD
Current position: Clinical Pharmacist (Sunshine Health)
College of Pharmacy: Florida A&M University
Research Project: Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Through Direct Pharmacist Involvement in Admission, Discharge, and Transitions of Care