Pharmacy Residency Program, Florida
- Overview
- Rotations & Electives
- Benefits & Location
- Leadership & Faculty
- Apply
Program Overview
Message From Alex Lopilato, PharmD, BCPPS, Program Director
Welcome to the PGY-2 Pediatric Pharmacy Residency Program at 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Florida in Orlando. We are excited to facilitate the development of the next generation of pediatric pharmacists. Our pharmacy team is essential and closely integrated into the 消消消消消消消娼瞳 Children's medical model through daily participation in patient care rounds, committee involvement, systemwide clinical pathway development, and clinical research. As we continue to expand and grow, our pharmacy residents will be instrumental resources through leadership and education opportunities.
Our pediatric pharmacy residency is searching for highly motivated applicants looking to lead, change, and shape the future of pediatric pharmacotherapy alongside our progressive and world-class clinical pharmacy specialists. Our residency curriculum includes core pediatric experiences, with an emphasis on critical care. We also offer unique opportunities to collaborate with other allied healthcare professionals through didactics, research, and simulation.
We look forward to your application to our residency program.
Inclusion, Development, Experience, Alignment (IDEA)
IDEA is leading organizational transformation and alignment to support our vision to go well beyond medicine. We believe workforce equity is foundational to all efforts to advance and achieve better health outcomes for all children, which is why our associates are equal partners in this mission-critical work. Embracing our systemness, we align our IDEA and health equity priorities with organizational and leadership priorities to help create the healthiest generations of children.
Lake Nona Medical City
消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Florida and its pediatric residency was built in an area of the city of Orlando known as Lake Nona Medical City. Medical City is a dedicated 650-acre health and life sciences park designed to advance health care by clustering health care and bioscience facilities to accelerate innovation. It is home to NCH, the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, with more to come. Learn more at .
Educational Opportunities & Professional Growth
We work with your interests and background to develop your rotation schedule.
The rotations and electives that have been designed into the program were all included to help you become an experienced, well-rounded, and professional pharmacy practitioner.
Required Rotations
- Operational and Clinical Orientation
- General Pediatrics
- Neonatal ICU
- Pediatric ICU
- Cardiac ICU
- Hematology/Oncology
- Infectious Diseases
- Project Month
- Practice Management
Electives
- Advanced Neonatal ICU
- Advanced Pediatric ICU
- Advanced Cardiac ICU
- Advanced Hematology/Oncology
- Advanced Infectious Diseases
- Medication Safety
Required Activities
- Research Project
- Medication Use Evaluation
- Drug Monograph
- Pharmacy Staff Development
- Two One-Hour Presentations
- BLS and PALS Certification (if not previously completed)
Salary & Benefits
Salary
- PGY 2:油$65,900
Benefits
- 15 days paid time off
- Six holidays
- Health/Life insurance
- Free parking
- Travel stipend to conferences
- Food stipend
- Wellness stipend
Library Resources
Educational technology is a cornerstone at our state-of-the-art hospital. We also offer robust library services, which include an on-site medical librarian at NCHFL and access to the University of Central Florida College of Medicine library system.
Resources include:
- Ovid MEDLINE速
- PubMed
- UpToDate
- Harriet Lane Handbook
- Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics
- Red Book Online速
- Access to evidence-based care pathways and other resources
Training at 消消消消消消消娼瞳 in Central Florida
消消消消消消消娼瞳 Childrens Hospital, Florida, is a freestanding pediatric hospital in the center of Orlandos Lake Nona Medical City. Its a place designed for kids and families, with modern spaces and advanced technology. The expectations are high, but so is the support. Faculty know their learners, and mentorship is natural. Training is rigorous here, but its also personal.油
Hospital & Training Environment
Most of your training takes place at our hospital, with 130 inpatient beds and a busy Emergency Department. Patients come from across Central Florida, so youll see both everyday pediatrics and complex cases in a diverse population. With more than 180 pediatric faculty across nearly every specialty, youll gain both breadth and depth in your clinical experience. Take a video tour of the hospital now.油
Innovation is everywhere here. From transport teams and helipads to firsts in gene therapy, this is a hospital that pushes boundaries while staying family-centered. Recognition follows, with multiple Leapfrog awards for safety and HIMSS Stage 7 status for technology. And because were part of Lake Nona Medical City, youll train alongside researchers, educators, and scientists from the University of Central Florida and beyond.油
Living in Orlando & Central Florida
Orlando is more than theme parks. Its a city with growing neighborhoods, a thriving food scene, and year-round sunshine. Lake Nona itself is a planned community built around health and innovation.
Youll be training in a place that feels modern and connected, and easy to live in. When you need a weekend escape, beaches, springs, and natural preserves are just a short drive away.油
Research & Academic Opportunities
Research is part of daily life at 消消消消消消消娼瞳. Some trainees work in the lab, others join clinical trials, and many focus on quality improvement. Plus, our partnership with the UCF College of Medicine enriches opportunities, whether thats PedsAcademy, teaching, or working on interdisciplinary studies.油
Resident & Fellow Life
Your training is more than rotations and research. Its about feeling supported, finding community, and having space to recharge.
Community & Culture油|油Youll find a collaborative spirit here, with peers, faculty, and staff. Kids (and their families) are at the center, and that keeps our focus both grounded and purposeful.油
Wellness & Support |油Resources are easy to access. Institutional wellness programs, peer support networks, reflection spaces, and flexible on-site amenities.油
Everyday Perks |油The perks are real. Free parking, meals during trainings, call rooms, and dedicated space to catch your breath. These help sustain the day-to-day.
Innovative Setting |油Training here means youre part of a health and life sciences hub thats shaping the future of medicine. Add in social traditions and program-sponsored outings, and youll find a good balance of work and connection.
Additional Training Locations
消消消消消消消娼瞳 Children's Health in Central Florida
While our children's hospital is the residency programs sponsoring institution and the primary site, we provide pediatric healthcare in Patient-Centered Medical Homes, certified by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC). Our downtown Orlando location provides coordinated care that meets stringent national standards and includes families as part of the team.
Learn more about our network of specialty and primary care locations in Central Florida.
Affiliations
We affiliate with HCA Florida Osceola Hospital, in Kissimmee, Florida, located within 15 miles of our hospital. This is the site for residents newborn nursery experience. Supervision is provided by 消消消消消消消娼瞳 attending physicians, with additional teaching available from 消消消消消消消娼瞳 advanced practice nursing providers. The facility performs 1,900 deliveries annually.
Train With Recognized Leaders
If youre looking for a rewarding program built on academic excellence and family-centered care, 消消消消消消消娼瞳 offers outstanding medical, surgical, pharmacy, nursing, therapy, and psychology programs. Train with faculty who are respected leaders in their fields, a patient care model that stands apart and access to groundbreaking research.
Our Leadership
Alex Lopilato, PharmD, BCPPS
Residency Program Director
Training:油PGY2 (Pediatrics) University of Arizona, PGY1 Tampa General Hospital, PharmD 油Nova Southeastern University
Experiences Precepted: Practice Management
Yolanda Douthard, BS Pharm, MBA, EdD
Assistant Vice President of Pharmacy Services
Training: Ed.D Grand Canyon University, MBA University of Baltimore, PGY1 The Johns Hopkins Hospital, BS.Pharm Howard University
Experiences Precepted: Practice Management
Kimberly Van, PharmD, BCPPS
Residency Program Coordinator
Training: PGY2 (Pediatrics) AdventHealth for Children, PGY1 Lebonheur Childrens Hospital, PharmD University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Practice Area: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Nutrition Support
Experiences Precepted: NICU, Advanced NICU
Meet Our Preceptors油
Parrish Chase Carpenter, PharmD, BCPPS, CACP
Training: PGY2 (Pediatrics) Boston Childrens Hospital, PGY1 Studer Family Childrens Hospital, PharmD Samford University College of Health Sciences
Practice Area: Cardiac Intensive Care (CICU), Antimicrobial Stewardship
Experiences Precepted: CICU, Advanced CICU, Infectious Diseases, Advanced Infectious Diseases
Rosemarie Rosie Nagy, PharmD, BCPPS
Training: PGY2 (Pediatrics) AdventHealth for Children, PGY1 Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center, PharmD Ohio Northern University
Practice Area: Hematology/Oncology
Experiences Precepted: Hematology/Oncology, Advanced Hematology/Oncology
Skyler Suchovsky, PharmD, BCPPS
Training: PGY2 (Pediatrics) Children's National Hospital, PGY1 Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Campus, PharmD Pacific University School of Pharmacy
Practice Area: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Experiences Precepted: PICU, Advanced PICU
Nilam Gandhi, PharmD, MBA
Training: PGY1 Denver Childrens Hospital, MBA Belmont University, PharmD Samford University College of Health Sciences
Practice Area: Medication Safety
Experiences Precepted: Medication Safety
Meet Our Residents
Megan Bossle, PharmD
Training: PGY1 Manning Family Children's, PharmD University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Interests: Hematology/Oncology, General Pediatrics
Research: Dexmedetomidine for Sedation in Neonates Undergoing in Therapeutic Hypothermia for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy and Associated Short- and Long-Term Effects
How to Apply
All candidates must apply through PhORCAS.
Deadline:油end of day Monday, January 5, 2026
Start Date:油July 1, 2026
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Application Requirements
- Graduate of an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited program (or in the process of pursuing accreditation).
- Participating in or has completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency (or a program in candidate or pre-candidate status).
- Participant in National Matching Services (NMS).
- Participant in PhORCAS and submission of the following prior to the designated application deadline:
- Letter of intent (LOI)
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Official transcripts from all colleges of pharmacy attended
- Three letters of recommendation (LOR) One from clinical preceptor/one from RPD
- Eligible for Florida pharmacy licensure or current Florida pharmacy licensure.
Questions About Applying?
Alex Lopilato
Residency Program Director
(407) 650-7872
alex.lopilato@nemours.org
Kimberly Van
Residency Program Coordinator
(407) 567-4402
kimberly.van@nemours.org