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Pharmacy Faculty Members

With our PGY1 Pharmacy Residency you will be guided by a team of dedicated preceptors, with extensive experience in various therapeutic areas. Our faculty is passionate about teaching and committed to your development as exceptional clinical pharmacists. We strive to provide the best expertise and mentorship throughout your rotations, ensuring you gain a well-rounded foundation for your future career.

Pharmacy Faculty

Residency Director - Catalina Acosta
Catalina Acosta Pharm.D, BCPS, BCCCP
Residency Program Director (RPD)
Practice Area
Clinical Pharmacy Practice Leadership, Pharmacy Administration, Research and Quality, Medication Safety
Education
Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy (Pharm.D)
Post Graduate
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency, Lee Health, Fort Myers, Florida
Pharmacy Residency Coordinator -Stephanie Ducas
Stephanie Ducas Pharm.D., BCIDP
Residency Program Coordinator (RPC)
Practice Area
Antimicrobial Stewardship, Clinical Pharmacy Practice Leadership, Research and Quality
Education
University of Florida College of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Post Graduate
PGY1 and PGY2 Infectious Diseases, Lee Health, Fort Myers, Florida
Julie Schmidt
Pharm.D.
Assistant Director – NCH Baker Hospital
Practice Area
Pharmacy Administration
Education
Shenandoah University (Pharm.D.)
Maria Esposito
Pharm.D
Assistant Director – North Naples Hospital
Practice Area
Pharmacy Administration
Yamine Hellu
Pharm.D., BCPS
Practice Area
Pediatrics
Education
Palm Beach Atlantic University College of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Post Graduate
Justin Immerman PharmD
Justin Immerman Pharm.D.
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
Practice Area
Critical Care, Emergency Medicine
Education
University of Florida College of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Post Graduate