PGY 1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program Preceptors

Dr. Jacqualine Igwe is the Manager of Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance for the Ambulatory Pharmacy Division at Baptist Health. Dr. Igwe Etumnu leads and supports the specialty pharmacy and other ambulatory services such as retail, pharmacy infusion and ambulatory settings for any safety, quality and accreditation needs.

Dr. Igwe Etumnu completed her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. She pursued a PGY1 Pharmacy residency at Memorial Hospital Pembroke and further pursued a PGY2 Specialty Pharmacy Administration and Leadership residency at University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Igwe Etumnu is a Diplomat of Pharmacy Leadership Academy (DPLA) and obtained her teaching certificate from University of Kentucky. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Dr. Igwe participates as a member of American Association of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FSHP).

Maria E. Pulido MS, PharmD, CPh, AAHIVP, CSP graduated from the University of Florida with a double bachelor’s in Microbiology and Cell Science and Spanish. She attended Florida International University (FIU) where she completed a master’s degree in Biology and continued her post graduate studies at Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy (NSU-COP), where she obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She completed a PGY1 in Community (Specialty-based) Pharmacy at Walgreens and NSU College of Pharmacy and continued her post-graduate career as a specialty pharmacist at Chroniscript, a Walgreens Pharmacy. She has prior experience clinically managing patients with HIV/AIDS, solid organ transplant, chronic inflammatory diseases, osteoporosis, oncologic and fertility disorders. She has previous experience as the resident coordinator and preceptor for the PGY1 Community Pharmacy at Walgreens and NSU College of Pharmacy. She is currently a preceptor for NSU College of Pharmacy, PBA College of Pharmacy and USF College of Pharmacy students.

Dr. Pulido joined the team at Baptist Health Specialty Pharmacy in 2021 and is currently the Specialty Pharmacist Program Coordinator. She serves in external committees as a co-chair of the AAHIVM Committee Members and as a member of the NASP Education Committee.

Dr. Angelica Berni is the Director of Specialty Pharmacy Services for Baptist Health South Florida. Dr. Berni joined the BHSF team in 2018 and has overseen the expansion of specialty medication supply chain across the outpatient segment of the health-system during her tenure.

Dr. Berni is a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University College of Pharmacy, where she received her PharmD. She also holds a Master’s of Science in Pharmacy Practice/Administration. Dr. Berni completed a dual PGY1/PGY2 Residency program at The University of Kansas Health system in Health System Pharmacy Administration. She is a Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, has a Consultant Pharmacist license in the State of Florida and a Preceptor Training Certification.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Dr. Berni participates as a member of a number of pharmacy-facing organizations—including The National Community Oncology Dispensing Association (NCODA), The Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FSHP) and The American Association of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).

Dr. Emilie Collongette is a Primary Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Baptist Health South Florida and proud graduate of our residency program.

Dr. Collongette obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the Miami VA Healthcare System and an Ambulatory Care PGY2 Residency at Baptist Health South Florida. Dr. Collongette is a Board Certified Medication Therapy Management Specialist and licensed Consultant Pharmacist in the State of Florida.

In her current role, Dr. Collongette has an established collaborative practice agreement with Baptist Health Medical Group Primary Care providers in the management of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and weight loss. She also serves as a preceptor for APPE students and PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents. Dr. Collongette is an active member of Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FSHP) and participates in the ambulatory care clinical forum.

Jorge Diaz joined the Baptist Health Specialty Pharmacy in 2021 and is currently the Supervisor for our specialty pharmacy operations and dispensing team. Jorge received, both, his Bachelor of Science in Biology and his Doctor of Pharmacy from The University of Florida.

Jorge has always been passionate about ambulatory care. Prior to joining Baptist, his several years of experience in the retail setting catalyzed the development of his leadership skills as a pharmacy manager where he served as a resource to his team, peers, and patients alike. At Baptist Health Specialty Pharmacy he has been able to further develop clinical skills in our current service lines while simultaneously helping to develop and maximize efficiency in new and existing workflow processes.

Jorge resides in Brickell where he enjoys what the city life has to offer. He likes to spend time with his goldendoodle Emma and with his family, particularly his nieces and nephews. He enjoys checking out new restaurants around town and is passionate about traveling.

Dr. Karina Gonzalez-Jacobo earned her Doctor of Pharmacy and Master in Business Administration concurrently from Nova Southeastern University in Davie, FL in 2018. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Cleveland Clinic Florida in 2019.

Dr. Gonzalez-Jacobo started her career at Baptist Health South Florida as a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at South Miami Hospital focusing on and supporting clinical pharmacy operations within the emergency department. Dr. Gonzalez-Jacobo is now dedicated and involved in managing patients on their specialty medications, and ensuring enrolled patients are successfully treating their rare conditions and achieving the best possible clinical outcomes by supporting our patients at each step in their therapeutic journey. Dr. Gonzalez-Jacobo plays an integral role in working with our Ambulatory Division and interdisciplinary teams to provide specialized care to patients by reviewing medication regiments and needs for patients, while maintaining the quality, safety, and consistency of clinical pharmacy services in our specialty populations.

Dr. Sheerida Hosein Mohammed obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1999. She completed Pharmacy Practice residency at Broward Health, Fort Lauderdale Fl in 2000. Upon completion of the residency program, she continued her career as Disease State Management pharmacist then as Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator for Ambulatory Services at Broward Health. After 16 years at Broward Health, Dr. Hosein Mohammed served as the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator at Memorial Primary Care, Hollywood FL from 2016 to 2022.

Dr. Hosein Mohammed is currently the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator for Integrated Care. Dr. Hosein Mohammed is Board Certified in Ambulatory Care (BCACP) and is also a Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES). She is a member of the Florida Society of Health System Pharmacists (FSHP) and the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES).

Dr. Orlando Matas-Sosa earned his Pharm.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Florida in 2001 and subsequently completed a community practice residency at Drake University in 2002. Thereafter, Dr. Matas-Sosa began his career as a staff pharmacist and a district operations specialist/supervisor for 20 retail Albertsons pharmacies in South Florida. He has drug nomenclature regulatory experience as a director at the Brand Institute/Drug Safety Institute. Additionally, Dr. Matas-Sosa has been an inpatient pharmacist and supervisor at Mercy Hospital. Prior to joining Baptist Health South Florida, he was managing both home delivery and specialty pharmacy operations for Humana/PrescribeIT Rx, during which specialty pharmacy operations provided distributive, clinical, and financial services for oncology products.

Dr. Matas-Sosa is currently the manager for Baptist Health Specialty Pharmacy, the outpatient specialty and retail pharmacy located at the Miami Cancer Institute (MCI). Baptist Health Specialty Pharmacy provides chemotherapeutic agents and ancillary products to patients of the institute, including limited distribution medication, in an interdisciplinary practice setting.

Andy Megna is the retail pharmacy manager at Baptist main, a pharmacy that specializes in a meds to beds program where they help make the transition of patients out of the hospital easy and convenient. Andy was born in Miami. He is proud to provide care to patients right there in his backyard at Baptist. Outside of work, Andy enjoys time with his wife and kids. As well as boating, fishing, diving, spear fishing and leisurely flying.

Addie received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy in 1996. She is also a board certified Specialty pharmacist and a consultant pharmacist. She has 17 years of experience working in specialty pharmacy, with the last six years at Baptist Health Specialty Pharmacy. She has experience managing various disease states such as transplant, pediatrics, dermatology and hematology/ oncology. At Baptist Health Specialty Pharmacy she has precepted students, presented several educational in-services including a CE for Baptist Health University and published an article in the Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Newsletter. Addie also led a research project which was presented at the Baptist Health Academic conference.

As a Clinical Ambulatory Specialist with the Oncology Team, Addie strives to offer the best care to her patients by ensuring they have access to specialty medications and a clear understanding of their disease state. She has a passion for oncology and is driven by the impact she has seen pharmacists make in the lives of their patients.

Dr. Quadri joined Baptist Health in 2018 as a Cardiology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at BHM and later transitioned to Ambulatory Care Services in 2020 as the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist covering the MCVI Cardiology Heart Failure Clinic. She has since transitioned to our population health team. She also serves as a preceptor for both pharmacy residents and NSU and University of Florida students and holds certifications in Anticoagulation Management, Medication Therapy Management, Immunization Administration and Collaborative Practice Agreements.

Kelly Rubi, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2022 from Florida A&M University, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health. She completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Homestead Hospital, then a PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident at Baptist Health. During her residency years, she served as the resident representative of the Graduate Pharmacy Education Committee. Beyond professional achievements, Dr. Rubi enjoys arts and crafts (currently focusing on crochet), beach days, and trying new gluten-free vegan recipes.

Madison Gibson, PharmD, CPh, BCPS received her Doctorate of Pharmacy from Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy in 2020. She completed her PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency and her PGY-2 Internal Medicine Residency at Memorial Hospital West. Upon completion of the residency program, Madison started her career as a clinical pharmacy specialist at Memorial Hospital West.

Dr. Gibson is currently a Clinical Ambulatory Pharmacy Specialist at Baptist Health Specialty Pharmacy. She provides additional services at the Marcus Neuroscience Institute outpatient clinic affiliated with Boca Raton Regional Hospital in Boca Raton, FL. Madison works with interdisciplinary teams to provide specialized care to patients in Neurology to ensure their access to medications, disease state understanding, successful treatment of their conditions and achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. She is a member of the American Association of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FSHP). She also serves as a preceptor for NSU, USF and PBA APPE students.