PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at South Miami Hospital Preceptors

Dr. Margulis Landayan received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Northeastern University in 2017. Following graduation, she completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Lakeland Regional Health, followed by a PGY2 Infectious Diseases pharmacy residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Margulis Landayan joined South Miami Hospital in 2019, where she currently serves as a Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator and PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program Director, in addition to being the Residency Program Coordinator for the PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency at Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF) – Clinical Pharmacy Enterprise. She serves as the lead for the South Miami Hospital Residency Advisory Committee and co-lead of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Committee. As a current clinical preceptor for Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy and University of Puerto Rico School of Pharmacy, she precepts pharmacy students in addition to PGY1 and PGY2 residents. Her practice includes evaluating and intervening on antimicrobial utilization, rounding with a multidisciplinary Infectious Diseases team, and developing antimicrobial stewardship initiatives at a local and system-wide level. Her practice interests include antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic allergies, and resident development. She enjoys spending time with her family (including two dogs) and friends, traveling, and trying new restaurants.

Dr. Marino grew up in western Massachusetts and earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Rhode Island in 2018. After graduation, she completed a PGY1 pediatric pharmacy residency at Golisano Children’s Hospital - University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, New York. Upon completion, she moved to Miami and worked for the Jackson Health System as a Pediatric Clinical Practice Pharmacist for Holtz Children’s Hospital. Dr. Marino joined South Miami Hospital in 2022, where she serves as the Neonatal Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for the level 3 neonatal intensive care unit and participates as a member on the Pediatric Clinical Optimization Committee, Medication Safety Committee, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, and the NICU Research Committee. She is also a preceptor for the Neonatal Critical Care rotation for PGY1 pharmacy residents and students from Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy. Her professional interests include neonatal seizures, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and medication safety. In her spare time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, traveling, and attempting her hand at pottery. She also enjoys going to the beach for long walks with her adorable puppy, Leia.

Dr. Christian obtained her Bachelors in Pharmacy degree from Purdue University, followed by a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Minnesota. She completed a residency in Critical Care Medicine and started her career in Miami, Florida as a Clinical Manager and Residency Program Director. Dr. Christian became a Director of Pharmacy in 2012 and joined BHSF at South Miami Hospital in 2019. She currently serves as a member of the BHSF System Medication Forms and Policy Committee, BHSF Executive Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, and South Miami Hospital’s Medication Safety Committee, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Infection Control Committee, Performance Improvement Committee, and Research Council.

Dr. Benitez obtained her Bachelors of Science in Biology from Florida International University, followed by a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University. In 2003, she began her career as a Critical Care Pharmacist. Dr. Benitez was promoted to Clinical Manager in 2013. She joined BHSF at South Miami Hospital in 2020. Dr. Benitez currently serves as a member on multiple South Miami Hospital and BHSF System Committees, including but not limited to: Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, South Miami Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Committee, Residency Advisory Committee, Medication Safety Committee, and is co-chair of the BHSF Formulary Optimization Committee.

Dr. Chang graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy. She joined South Miami Hospital in 2006 where she has served in the role of Clinical Coordinator and also Operations Supervisor. She participates in the Medication Safety Committee and EBCPC Committee. Current practice includes overseeing Pharmacy Department operations and staff at South Miami Hospital and Baptist Health Hospital Doral (which opened in November 2021). She assists in implementation of local and BHSF initiatives, in addition to precepting residents and students.

Dr. De La Cruz obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Chemistry from Florida International University, followed by a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University. After graduation, she completed her PGY1 pharmacy residency training. Upon completing her residency, she worked as a Critical Care Pharmacist and became Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy. Dr. De La Cruz became a Clinical Coordinator in 2018 and joined BHSF at South Miami Hospital in 2020. She participates as a member of the BHSF Medication Forms and Policies Committee, South Miami Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee, System Clinical Committee, Residency Advisory Committee, Medication Safety Committee, and Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Committee.

Dr. Ordieres Gonzalez received her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from Nova Southeastern University in 1996 and completed her residency in Pediatrics in 1997. She is a Clinical Preceptor for Nova Southeastern University Colleges of Pharmacy. She is a member of several of the hospital’s multidisciplinary committees including: South Miami Hospital Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Evidence Based Clinical Care Committees, Pediatric service line, SMH Bariatric/MBS Committee, CWI NICU Research Committee, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Committee, and Residency Advisory Committee. Dr. Ordieres Gonzalez also serves on system committees including the: Formulary Optimization P&T Committee, System Clinical Meeting, Clinical Research Council, Pediatric Clinical Outcomes Committee, and Oncology P&T Subcommittee.

Dr. Leon received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida in 2007. Following graduation, she completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency with an emphasis in Pediatrics at Baptist Hospital of Miami. She serves as the chair for the Medication Safety Committee and is a member of the BHSF Medication Safety Corporate Committee. She also serves as a Patient Safety Champion and participates as a member in the Patient Safety Committee, Clinical Practice Council, Performance Improvement Steering Council, Clinical Peer Review Committee, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, and Residency Advisory Committee. Dr. Leon is a Clinical Preceptor for Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy. Her current practice includes working collaboratively with health-system leaders, prescribers, and clinical staff to define, design, improve, and educate on the safe medication use process while upholding a safe culture.

Dr. Dayana Martinez earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University’s College of Pharmacy. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Broward Health Medical Center in 2020. Following residency, she joined Baptist Hospital of Miami as a Clinical Pharmacist II, where she gained valuable experience in cardiology, critical care, and internal medicine over two years. Driven by her strong interest in cardiology, Dr. Martinez pursued and completed a PGY2 Cardiology Pharmacy Residency at Baptist Health of Miami in 2023. That same year, she joined the pharmacy team at South Miami Hospital. Dr. Martinez actively contributes to institutional initiatives as a member of several committees, including Critical Care Committee, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Committee, and Cardiac and Vascular Pharmacy & Therapeutics Subcommittee. Her clinical interests focus on advanced heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, and valvular heart disease. Outside of her professional work, Dr. Martinez enjoys traveling, spending quality time with her family, and engaging in outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, and camping.

Dr. Jennifer McCarthy received her Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics degrees from Manchester University in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2023. Following graduation, she completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency and a PGY2 in Internal Medicine at Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Upon completion, Dr. McCarthy joined South Miami Hospital in 2025, where she currently serves as the Internal Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and the preceptor for the Internal Medicine and Advanced Internal Medicine rotations for PGY1 pharmacy residents. Her clinical interests include infectious diseases/antimicrobial stewardship, critical care, neurology, cardiology, and transitions of care. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, exploring new restaurants and workout classes, going to the gym, and cooking.

Dr. Sydney Sakr received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from MCPHS University Boston in 2019. Following graduation, she completed a PGY1 pharmacy residency at Steward Norwood Hospital in Massachusetts. Upon completion, she learned the impact and significance of transitions of care (TOC) on patient outcomes during her roles as a clinical pharmacist at a rehabilitation hospital, and as a consultant pharmacist for long-term care facilities in South Florida. Dr. Sakr joined South Miami Hospital in September 2024 where she serves as the TOC Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, and preceptor for the TOC rotation for PGY1 pharmacy residents and APPE students from Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy. Her current practice includes working collaboratively with patients and healthcare teams to ensure safe and effective medication use, identifying and correcting drug-related issues during admission and upon discharge, ensuring patient understanding of medications, and assisting patients with medication access and affordability.