Baptist Hospital of Miami
Lourdes R. Menendez Alvarado, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
The student had this to say about Dr. Menendez Alvarado:
Lourdes took her time to provide feedback, resources, and knowledge. She tailored this rotation to helping me improve my weak areas and connected me with other pharmacists. She still reaches out outside of being my preceptor to check up on me. I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to be her student.
Brief bio or Site description
Dr. Menendez Alvarado earned her Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Spanish Literature from the University of Miami in 2017. She received her PharmD from the University of Florida College of Pharmacy and completed her PGY1 Pharmacy and PGY2 Infectious Diseases residencies at Baptist Hospital of Miami and Baptist Health South Florida, respectively. Dr. Menendez Alvarado is double Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy and Infectious Diseases and holds professional certificates in Teaching and Pharmacogenomics. She re-joined Baptist Hospital of Miami as an Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infectious Diseases Specialist in 2024, where she currently serves as co-chair of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Collaborative and coordinates ASP initiatives with system-wide committees, physician groups, microbiology lab, and infection control and prevention.
What is your or your sites philosophy on educating students and/or providing pharmacy services?
At Baptist Hospital of Miami, we are committed to delivering safe, effective, and personalized medication management guided by integrity and best practices to optimize patient outcomes. As an academic medical center, we foster a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Our goal is to prepare students for the evolving demands of healthcare while prioritizing their professional growth and mental well-being.
What is a fun fact about you or the site?
I have a ‘fur child’ named Tini—she’s a Standard Parti Poodle with a big personality.