Fellowships and Residencies
FELLOWSHIPS
INFECTIOUS DISEASES HEALTH OUTCOMES RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
The Fellowship Program in Infectious Diseases Health Outcomes Research is offered through Nova Southeastern University's Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy. The fellow will be exposed to and be involved in, a variety of health outcomes analyses using epidemiologic health care assessment approaches including retrospective evaluations and pharmacoeconomic analysis of patient outcomes. Fellows will employ knowledge acquired throughout training to conduct research and ultimately, learn to function as an independent investigator. Research participation is the major emphasis of the fellow's activities, however, teaching experience both in the classroom and experiential, and practical clinical experience will be incorporated. As part of the fellowship training, the fellow will submit their research to national and international infectious diseases meetings and prepare manuscripts for submission to peer reviewed journals for publication.
Application Deadline: February 15
- Length: 2 years
- Start date: July 1
- Required Degree: Pharm.D
For more information please contact:
Dana Holger, Pharm.D., MPH, AAHIVP, C.Ph.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice
NSU College of Pharmacy
dh1166@nova.edu
RESIDENCIES
PGY-1 COMMUNITY-BASED PHARMACY PRACTICE
The Residency Program in Community-Based Pharmacy Practice is offered through NSU’s Silverman College of Pharmacy. The resident will be exposed to and be involved in, a variety of community pharmacy experiences. These experiences include pharmacy administration, regulatory, and clinical services. The resident will participate in disease management, medication therapy management and other clinical services within the NSU Clinic Pharmacy. The resident will also participate in the ICUBAcares Pharmacist Advocate Program Patient Care Center where he/she will be involved in developing formulary management, adherence, medication therapy management and prior authorization strategies as well as engaging patients and providing patient care services surrounding these strategies.
As part of the residency training, the resident will be given the opportunity in didactic and clerkship opportunities in the education of pharmacy students as well as conducting a clinical research project.
Application Deadline: January 15
- Length: 1 year
- Start date: July 1
- Required Degree: Pharm.D
For more information please contact:
Goar Alvarez, BPharm.,Pharm.D., C.Ph. ,FASCP
Assistant Dean, Pharmacy Services
Nova Southeastern University
Silverman College of Pharmacy
3200 South University Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
(954) 262-1383
galvarez@nova.edu
Director of Pharmacy – NSU Pharmacy
Director of Pharmacy - SFSH
Florida Board of Pharmacy Member
PGY-1 PHARMACY
PGY1 pharmacy residency programs build on Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education and outcomes to contribute to the development of clinical pharmacists responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions, eligible for board certification, and eligible for postgraduate year two (PGY2) pharmacy residency training.
The PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency Program at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is designed to prepare pharmacists to provide high quality patient care in diverse clinical settings. Pharmacists completing this program will be provided with diverse experiences to become independent clinical practitioners, educators, and leaders in the pharmacy profession.
Application Deadline: January 15
- Length: 1 year
- Start date: July 1
- Required Degree: Pharm.D
For more information please contact:
Yarelis Alvarado, BPharm.,Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCCP
Assistant Professor
Nova Southeastern University
Silverman College of Pharmacy
997 San Roberto Street Professional Offices Park IV
San Juan, PR 00926
(787) 773-6576
alvarado@nova.edu
PGY-2 AMBULATORY CARE
The PGY-2 Residency in Ambulatory Care at the Nova Southeastern University's Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy provides an in-depth experience in general primary care, focused management in cardiology, diabetes, transitions of care and academia. Experiences will be tailored to give the resident exposure to patients with chronic disease states in a variety of outpatient clinics within an Accountable Care Organization throughout South Florida. Residents will work closely in a variety of pharmacy faculty practice sites within the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Research Network, Services and Education (ACORN SEED) team. This PGY-2 program will prepare residents to practice in a mixture of pharmacist-led and interdisciplinary patient visits.
The residency provides a unique teaching certificate program which offers experiences both in small group instruction and didactic lectures through the Nova Southeastern University Teaching Certificate Program (ITALICSRx). An additional focus of the program is through leadership and management understanding development and expansion of pharmacy services within innovative practice models. Additional rotation opportunities include academia (focused in administration) and Adherence, Transitions of Care Medication Therapy Management Call Center, and others based on resident interest and preceptor availability. The resident is expected to complete an IRB-approved research project of publishable quality and present results at local, regional or state pharmacy meetings.
Application deadline: January 7
- Letter of Intent
- Curriculum Vitae
- College/School of Pharmacy Transcript
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- On-site Interview
- Enrolled in or Successful Completion of an accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency
- Ability to Obtain Licensure in the State of Florida
Benefits:
- Salary: $45,000 (subject to change)
- Vacation: Ten working days in addition to NSU school holidays
- Professional leave: To attend meetings and educational conferences
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401K
- Travel compensation for national conferences
For more information please contact:
Tina Benny, PharmD, BCACPAssociate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Residency Program Director, PGY2 Ambulatory Care
NSU's Silverman College of Pharmacy
tjoseph1@nova.edu
PGY-2 PSYCHIATRIC PHARMACY PRACTICE
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The specialized residency in psychiatric pharmacy practice is offered through NSU's College of Pharmacy. Practice opportunities exist at South Florida State Hospital, the Miami Veterans Administration Medical Center, Jackson Memorial Hospital, and the West Palm Beach Veterans Administration Medical Center. It is a directed postgraduate program that centers on developing the competencies necessary to provide pharmaceutical care to psychiatric patients.
This residency and the criteria for evaluation are designed to parallel or meet the standards as set forth by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). As part of the residency training experience, the resident will be given the opportunity to participate in both the didactic and clerkship education of pharmacy students. Additionally, the resident will be expected to originate a plan, develop a protocol, and conduct a clinical research project in an area of interest with the intention of presenting or publishing the results of their study.
Length: 1 year
Start Date: July 1
Degree Required: Pharm.D.
For more information please contact:
Jose Rey, Pharm.D., BCPP
Professor, Pharmacy Practice
NSU's College of Pharmacy
3200 South University Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33328
Phone: (954) 262-1388
Email: joserey@nova.edu
PGY-1 WALGREENS AND NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY-BASED PHARMACY
The mission of Walgreens Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program is to develop confident, effective, and innovative community pharmacy practitioners. Graduates of this program will be prepared for clinical and leadership positions in the community and specialty pharmacy setting. The program is primarily based at the Walgreens Local Specialty Pharmacy in Miami, within the medical building associated with a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center. This unique setting serves HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis patients for their health care, education, and wellness needs. Pharmacists at this site work closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team servicing roughly 1,000 patients a month to optimize clinical outcomes. In addition, the resident will receive training at other nearby Walgreens Local Specialty Pharmacies that offer clinical services to oncology, transplant, and fertility patients. Graduates of this program will gain insight to medication management, medication reconciliation, and educational and behavioral counseling. These skills will enable the resident to achieve their professional goals while providing compassionate care for members of the community and contribute to advancement of the pharmacy healthcare profession.
This residency is offered in partnership with NSU's Barry and Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy and will provide the resident the opportunity to develop academic skills by acting as a preceptor and educator and by conducting research. In addition, the resident will actively participate in education of Walgreens pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students, and the community at large.
For more information please contact:
Andrea Montealegre, Pharm.D.
Residency Program Director
Email: andrea.montealegre@walgreens.com
Rina Shah, Pharm.D.
Director of Pharmacy
Phone: (847) 315-3739
Email: rina.shah@walgreens.com
Meet the Fellows and Residents
INFECTIOUS DISEASES HEALTH OUTCOMES RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
Dr. Ali Althubyani is originally from Makkah, Saudi Arabia. He earned two Doctor of Pharmacy degrees, the first degree was from Umm Al-Qura University at Saudi Arabia in 2014 and the second one was from NSU-COP at Fort Lauderdale, FL in 2021. He completed his PGY1 and PGY2-ID at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston, MA in 2023. What type of residency now? Althubyani is a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist. Althubyani professional interests include multidrug-resistant infections, antimicrobial stewardship, and academia. His career goals include practicing as a board-certified infectious diseases specialist at an academic medical center affiliated with a school of pharmacy, combining clinical practice with both research and teaching experiences. Outside of pharmacy, he enjoys traveling, exploring new places, playing soccer and tennis, and spending time with family and friends.
PGY-1 COMMUNITY-BASED PHARMACY PRACTICE
Sian Clements is a Miami Beach Native. She completed her undergraduate education at Miami Dade College and received her Pharm.D. at Nova Southeastern University. She is currently doing her PGY-1 community pharmacy residency at Nova Southeastern University. She has an interest in psychiatric pharmacy, specifically in mental health, especially in the community setting. In her free time she enjoys going out to dinner, watching movies at home and taking care of her elderly dog, Nugget.
My name is Andy Fernandez and I am a 24 year-old, recently graduate pharmacist currently at NSU pharmacy as a PGY-1 Community resident with goals to expand towards academia and research. As an NSU Alumni I have been able to see firsthand the patient centered care approach at our site as well as the care towards expanding and collaborating with students, faculty, and more. Because of this, I knew that NSU was the perfect place for me to complete a residency program in.
My name is Christian Grillo, and I am a recent graduate from NSU's College of Pharmacy, and currently one of the PGY-1 residents. Before pharmacy school, I obtained my Bachelor's degrees in Biology and in Interdisciplinary Studies. While waiting to take the PCAT, I became a chemistry teacher at City of Hialeah Educational Academy, which helped build my love for academia and teaching. During pharmacy school, my passion for academia continued to expand, but I developed new-found interests, particularly within Psychiatry and research. During my time here at NSU, I hope to continue building upon my practice interests and hope to become a stronger pharmacist by learning from you all.
PGY-1 PHARMACY
Frances Nicole Serrano Martínez is a PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), Puerto Rico Regional Campus, in collaboration with HIMA San Pablo Caguas, PR. She was born and raised in Aibonito, Puerto Rico. She majored in chemistry at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus (UPRRP), where she completed her Bachelor of Science degree with Magna Cum Laude honors. She joined various associations and fraternities as a pharmacy student, including the Gamma Theta Chapter of the Rho Chi Honor Society and Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society. She participated in various extracurricular associations and activities; she was the Parliamentarian of the Student Government Association, College of Pharmacy (SGA-COP), the PR Liaison of the Phi Lambda Society (PLS), the Secretary of the Regional Student Government Association (SGA), and the SSHP in the Puerto Rico Campus. Recently, she graduated from pharmacy school at Nova Southeastern University at the top of her class. Frances wants to pursue a PGY2 in Cardiology or Ambulatory Care. Frances is bilingual and speaks fluently Spanish and English. In her spare time, Frances enjoys reading books and watching movies.
My name is Robert A Vélez Peña, and I was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Currently, I find myself immersed in the world of pharmacy as a Pharmacy PGY-1 resident, proudly part of the NOVA-COP-HIMA program. My journey in academia began with a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Puerto Rico in Cayey. Eager to further my knowledge and passion for pharmaceuticals, I pursued a PharmD degree at the University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus. Throughout my educational and professional endeavors, I have discovered a profound interest in two captivating fields: Cardiology and Infectious Diseases. My long-term aspiration is to merge my expertise as a clinical pharmacist with the rewarding path of academia. By doing so, I hope to contribute to advancements in the medical field and empower future generations of pharmacists. When I'm not dedicating myself to the world of pharmacy, I find solace in the embrace of nature. You can often find me basking in the sun at the beach, maintaining a healthy lifestyle through exercises, and expanding my horizons with the captivating narratives of science fiction books. These activities not only recharge my spirit but also enrich my perspective, allowing me to approach pharmacy with a refreshed and creative outlook.
PGY-2 PSYCHIATRIC PHARMACY PRACTICE
My name is Samantha Canto and I am the current PGY-2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Resident. I completed my pharmacy education here at Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy and graduated with my Pharm.D. in May 2022. Following graduation, I completed Post-Graduate Year One Residency Training with an emphasis in Psychiatry at Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center in Miami Florida. Outside of work, I am also a wife and a mother to a beautiful 15-month-old boy. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, traveling, trying new foods, and visiting our local beaches. Upon completion of this residency program, I hope to obtain Board Certification in Psychiatric Pharmacy so that I may better serve my community.