Shows
Unscripted77. Vibhuti Arya, PharmD, MPH - Continuing the Work for Social Justice and EquityVibhuti Arya, PharmD, MPH, is a Clinical Professor at St. John’s University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and is an Advisor for Policy, Resilience and Response for the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.She has worked for the past 15 years to bridge the gap between healthcare, well-being, and equity. A racial dialogue expert, Dr. Arya brings together her experiences in social justice, education, theatre, and mindfulness to create brave spaces for people and systems to intentionally work towards dismantling structural racism.In her role at the Department of Health, she works to...
2025-10-1655 min
Unscripted76. Stephen Eckel, PharmD, MHA - Leadership Training, Global Pharmacy Practice, EntrepreneurshipStephen Eckel, PharmD, MHA, FAPhA, FASHP, FCCP, is the Associate Dean for Global Engagement and an Associate Professor at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. He is the Residency Program Director for the Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership Residency at UNC Medical Center (he was also my RPD!). Dr. Eckel is also the co-founder of ChemoGlo and founder of Assure Medical Technologies, LLC. We talk through leadership training and his involvement in FIP and global pharmacy practice. In addition, he has a passion for entrepreneurship and we talk through how he has identified business opportunities and h...
2025-09-1753 min
Unscripted75. Building a Technology Philosophy with Dan O'Neil, PharmD, MS, FASHPDaniel O’Neil, PharmD, MS, FASHP, is the Assistant Vice President of Pharmacy Services at WVU Medicine.We talk through building a technology philosophy for the pharmacy enterprise and you’ll hear the direction WVU has taken. You’ll also learn pathways and tips to be successful in justifying new technology!
2025-06-0552 min
Unscripted74. Josh Blackwell, PharmD, MS, BCSCP - Power of Mentorship with PILsJosh Blackwell, PharmD, MS, BCSCP, is the Co-Founder of Pharmacy Initiative Leaders (PILs) and is a Clinical Pharmacy Manager at UT Southwestern Medical Center. We talk through the power of mentorship and how PILs was designed to fill a gap in mentorship for pharmacy professionals. PILs has helped pharmacy leaders to be at their best for every stage of their career. He has great advice for new and seasoned practitioners on being both a mentee and a mentor!
2025-04-0439 min
Unscripted73. Small Scripts - Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) 2025 ImpactsThis episode of small scripts highlights the 2025 impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Thanks to Dr. Molly Powers and Dr. Kristel Geyer for bringing the topic up!
2025-01-3004 min
Unscripted72. Leigh Briscoe-Dwyer, PharmD, BSPharm, BCPS, FASHP - President of ASHP, Telling Our Pharmacist StoriesLeigh Briscoe-Dwyer, PharmD, BSPharm, BCPS, FASHP, serves as President of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). She has also served in various organizations and professional societies in New York. We talk through her current presidential year with ASHP and her message of telling your stories that coincides with ASHP’s ‘We Are Your Pharmacist' campaign. She is passionate about pharmacy and you’ll hear the top issues she is focused on this year!
2024-12-0651 min
Unscripted71. Alex Varkey, PharmD, MS, FAPhA - President of APhA, Being All In to Represent Every Area of PharmacyAlex C. Varkey, PharmD, MS, FAPhA, serves as President of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and is the Director of Pharmacy Services at Houston Methodist Hospital-Texas Medical Center.We talk through his involvement in APhA as a health system pharmacist and his goal for his presidential year of being all in and having APhA represent every area of pharmacy!
2024-10-1433 min
Unscripted70. Jolynn Sessions, PharmD, CPP, BCOP, FHOPA - President of HOPA and Top Oncology Pharmacy IssuesJolynn Sessions, PharmD, CPP, BCOP, FHOPA, serves as President of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA). She is an EXCLAIM Pharmacogenomics Pharmacist and an Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist at the Western North Carolina VA Health Care System in Asheville, NC. We talk through her top three priorities for HOPA this year. You’ll hear the top issues in oncology pharmacy and how HOPA is finding ways to solve them!
2024-08-2026 min
Unscripted69. Health System Outpatient Pharmacy Strategy with Ryan Mezinger, RPhRyan Mezinger, RPh, is Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer at MetroHealth in Cleveland, Ohio. Ryan and his team have built an impressive outpatient pharmacy strategy and have grown their footprint immensely in the last few years. We also talk through the automation they implemented to help increase their capacity. You’ll hear how successful they have been and get tips on how to justify a similar strategy with urgency in your own health system!
2024-08-0639 min
Unscripted68. Remote Work Best Practices with Stephanie Jean, PharmD, MS, BCPSStephanie Jean, PharmD, MS, BCPS, is an Assistant Director of Pharmacy at UNC Health. She oversees the Medication Assistance Program for both pharmacy and medical benefit teams and the Pharmacy Revenue Integrity Team. She has worked and managed teams remotely for the past four years, developing best practices along the way. Whether you lead teams remotely now or in the future you’ll hear great tips for engaging team members and building a cohesive culture. We also talk through ways to be successful as an individual working remotely. Remote work continues to thrive post-pandemic and here is to...
2024-07-1157 min
Unscripted67. Specialty Pharmacy with the Shields Care Model with Champ Burgess, PharmD, MBAChamp Burgess, PharmD, MBA, is Vice President, Health System Strategy for Shields Health Solutions. You’ll hear about the Shields Care Model and their impact on health system specialty pharmacy. We also discuss top issues impacting specialty pharmacy. Dr. Burgess and I previously worked together so we talk through this career path including our time as Assistant Directors together. Enjoy all things specialty pharmacy in this episode!
2024-06-1035 min
Unscripted66. Oral Drug Repository Program with Julie Kennerly-Shah, PharmD, MS, MHA, BCPSDr. Julie Kennerly-Shah is the Associate Director of Pharmacy at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, the James Cancer Hospital. Dr. Kennerly-Shah and her team worked to develop and implement an oral drug repository program in which patients who have leftover oral drug - which could occur from switching treatments or finishing treatment - can then be provided to other patients in need instead of the traditional method of wasting the medication. You’ll hear the details of their program that won an ASHP Best Practice Award last year!
2024-03-0525 min
Pharmacy Innovators PodcastUncovering the Financial Opportunity of Pharmacy Revenue CycleIn this episode, Visante Executive Advisor Jim Jorgenson and Senior Director Dave Hager are joined by two experts in the pharmacy revenue cycle industry who provide valuable insights and knowledge on establishing an effective strategy and structure for success.
Lindsey Amerine and Maxie Friemel, pioneers in the field, offer guidance on initiating the process, assembling a cross-functional team, pinpointing immediate victories, and formulating a long-term strategy. Leaders in health systems are encouraged to listen to this episode to learn more about discovering substantial financial benefits within their own organizations.
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2024-02-2143 min
Unscripted65. Pharmacy Technician Leadership Residency with Ryan Craynon, PharmD, MSRyan Craynon, PharmD, MS is the Director of Pharmacy Operations at Cincinnati Children's. His team won an ASHP Best Practice Award for their innovative creation of a Pharmacy Technician Leadership Residency. You’ll hear the structure of the program including the requirements of it, the selection process, and how it has impacted their technician staff!
2024-02-2128 min
Unscripted64. Updates to Sterile Compounding - Compounded Sterile Preparations, 5th Edition with Angela Yaniv, PharmD, BCSCP and Ryan Forrey, PharmD, MSDr. Ryan Forrey and Dr. Angela Yaniv are co-editors with me on ASHP’s Compounding Sterile Preparations, 5th edition book that was recently published. This was a labor of love as many hours went into the book as it includes all the updates from USP including and . Many thanks to all the wonderful authors and ASHP staff who helped bring it to life. In addition to the book, we reflect on our own experiences with sterile compounding and the new items to consider in this space. Ryan Forrey, PharmD, MS, is the Global Clinical Solutions Director for Sur...
2024-02-0745 min
Unscripted63. Jo Ellen Rodgers, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP, FCCP, FHFSA, FAHA, CPP - Clinical Practice with Academia, Cardio-oncology, How Work Life Impacts Personal LifeJo Ellen Rodgers, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP, FCCP, FHFSA, FAHA, CPP, is Professor and Vice Chair of Professional Education and Practice for the Division of Pharmacotherapy and Experimental Therapeutics at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. She was also the recipient of the 2022 ACCP Cardiology PRN Lifetime Achievement Award.Dr. Rodgers has always been a joy to talk to and you’ll see why on this episode. We talk about how her clinical practice drives her research and teaching in academia and how she transitioned from UNC Medical Center’s acute care cardiology to ambulatory care cardio-oncology. As with...
2024-01-2246 min
Unscripted62. Continuous Professional Development with John Armitstead, MS, RPh, FASHPJohn Armitstead, MS, RPh, FASHP, is the System Director of Pharmacy Services at Lee Health and a Past President of ASHP. Throughout his career John has been an avid proponent of continuous professional development (CPD). We talk through CPD including goals to set for yourself and how they change overtime as well as some philosophies of practice. This is a great episode to start off the new year as you are planning out new goals!
2024-01-0941 min
Unscripted61. Pharmacogenomics Nationwide with Jill Bates, PharmD, MS, BCOP, DipACLM, FASHPJill Bates, PharmD, MS, BCOP, DipACLM, FASHP, is the Deputy Executive Director of the National Pharmacogenomics Program within the National Oncology Program Office of the Veterans Affairs (VA). Dr. Bates is an expert in oncology and pharmacogenomics and has led the VA’s Pharmacogenomics program that is being rolled out nationwide. We talk through her background in both areas as well as the VA’s investment in pharmacogenomics and precision medicine. As part of their investment, they are hiring 120 pharmacists in this space across the country. Enjoy all things pharmaocgenomics in this episode! Below are article links of the...
2023-12-2049 min
Unscripted60. Data and Analytics with Adam Bernstein, PharmD, BCPS and Sparx AnalyticsAdam Bernstein, PharmD, BCPS, is the Founder and CEO of Sparx Analytics. He has a passion for data and analytics which is the foundation for his new company, Sparx Analytics. He is teaching healthcare professionals how to run and analyze their data. We talk through data, analytics, and AI in this episode! Check out Sparx Analytics for all your data needs!
2023-11-2236 min
Unscripted59. Julia Myers, PharmD, MBA, AAHIVP - Life After Pharmacy, Real Estate Investing, and Raising Money Conscious KidsJulia Myers, PharmD, MBA, AAHIVP, is the Founder of Generational Wisdom, a real estate investor, and semi-retired pharmacist. She was previously the Ambulatory Manager at University of Missouri Health, but after an unexpected medical event moved her to a semi-retirement from pharmacy, she is focused on her next chapter. This includes getting into real estate and starting a new company called Generational Wisdom in which she is sharing with parents how to raise money-conscious kids. Learn about her new adventures and check out her websites below! Overall Website - Juliamyersrx.com Short-Term Rental: OBX La...
2023-10-2048 min
Unscripted58. Gender Affirming Care with Alex Mills, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVPAlex Mills, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP, is an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy.Gender-affirming care is a timely topic and one that has generated a lot of headlines this past year. We talk through what it is and how legislation against it has impacted patient care for transgender and nonbinary persons. He provides great advice for pharmacists and providers on how to make their spaces safe for patients. For more information on how to make our spaces safe and inclusive for transgender persons, check out episode 40 with Dr. Jay Holloway.
2023-10-0328 min
Unscripted57. Nish Kasbekar, PharmD, BSPharm, FASHP - ASHP President, Be The Change: Get Involved and Advocate to Make an ImpactNish Kasbekar, PharmD, BSPharm, FASHP, is the President of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) and Chief Pharmacy Officer at the University of Pennsylvania Health System.Dr. Kasbekar talks through her priorities for ASHP this year, her path through professional organizations and her advice to those looking to get involved! Read the article from The Philadelphia Inquirer where they covered what an ICU Pharmacist does as Nish describes in the episode! More pharmacists should be in the news highlighting the great work they do everyday!
2023-09-2637 min
Unscripted56. Remote Clinical Pharmacists: Modifying Practice Models to Promote Retention with Bryan McCarthy Jr, PharmD, MS, MJ, FASHPOn episode 35 with Dr. Megan Rech we dove into the reasons why clinical pharmacists are leaving health systems and on episode 53 with Dr. Alicia Lichvar we talked about the pressures on clinical pharmacists. This week I sat down with Dr. Bryan McCarthy Jr, System Director of Inpatient Pharmacy at Lifespan, to talk through how they are addressing the need for clinical pharmacist retention through a change in their practice model by including remote clinical pharmacists. You’ll hear how the model works and how it’s impacted their retention!
2023-09-0846 min
Unscripted55. Leanne Kennedy, PharmD, BCOP, CPP, FHOPA - President of HOPA, New Workforce Models, Advocacy, and Oncology Residency FocusLeAnne Kennedy, PharmD, BCOP, CPP, FHOPA, is the President of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), co-founder of the North Carolina Oncology Pharmacists (NCOP) Association, and Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Manager at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Dr. Kennedy talks through how NCOP started more than 20 years ago as well as her priorities for HOPA this year!
2023-08-2550 min
Unscripted54. Effective Presentations and the Art of Storytelling with Dave Hager, PharmD, BCPS, FASHPPresentations are a topic we are all familiar with and strive to improve upon. Whether it is for a discussion with your team and you are pitching an idea for a protocol or you are presenting at a national meeting, you want to be able to tell the story in a way that connects to the audience. We talk about ways to become a more effective presenter in this episode!Dave Hager, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, is the Senior Director at Visante. He previously served as Director of Clinical Services at UW Health in Madison, WI. D...
2023-07-1154 min
Unscripted53. Pressures on Clinical Pharmacists with Alicia Lichvar, PharmD, BCPSOn episode 35 with Dr. Megan Rech we talked through why clinical pharmacists are leaving health systems early. This week we are doing a parallel topic on the pressures on clinical pharmacists. Alicia Lichvar, PharmD, BCPS, is a Transplant Clinical Pharmacist at UC San Diego Health. Dr. Lichvar was the lead author on a recent publication titled ‘Acts of attrition: The pressure on our clinical pharmacists’ in JACCP. We talk through the article, the pressures our clinicians are facing and ways we can improve our models to retain our pharmacists. It’s an episode you don’t want to miss!
2023-06-1448 min
Unscripted52. Hospital-at-Home with Joey Muscarella, PharmD, BCPSThis week we are diving into a topic involving a new care model. Hospital-at-home enables patients who need acute level care to receive care at home instead of in the hospital. There are many aspects to this model that require operational planning within the pharmacy. I was excited to be joined by our guest today, Joey Muscarella, PharmD, BCPS, the clinical pharmacist within the hospital-at-home program at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. We talk through the components of the program as well as Dr. Muscarella’s role within the care model. We’ll continue to shift toward these new m...
2023-05-3029 min
Unscripted51. Annie Andrews, MD, MSCR - Pediatrician on running for Congress, then starting a Political Action Committee focused on childrenAnnie Andrews, MD, MSCR, is a Professor of Pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Medicine, Pediatric Hospitalist at MUSC Health and ran for the Congressional seat of SC-1 in 2022. After the election she founded a political action committee (PAC), one of the first focused on children, called ‘Their Future. Our Vote.’ We talk through her decision to shift careers away from medicine and run for Congress as well as her campaign experience. In addition to being a pediatrician she is recognized as an expert in gun violence prevention. We also talk through her n...
2023-05-0331 min
Unscripted50. Toyin Tofade, MS, PharmD, BCPS, CPCC, FFIP - Servant Leadership, Sponsorship, Elevating OthersToyin Tofade, MS, PharmD, BCPS, CPCC, FFIP, is the President and Professor at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Dr. Tofade won the ASHP Donald E. Francke Award in 2022, which honors pharmacists who have made significant international contributions to advance pharmacy practice. We talk about her career path from faculty member to Dean at Howard University to her newest role as President at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. While she has won multiple awards, you'll hear her humble nature as we also talk through her servant leader mindset, the importance of sponsorship and e...
2023-04-0535 min
Unscripted49. Allison Baxley, PharmD, BCOP - Pharmacist and a Romance Author, New Book Coming Fall 2023Allison Baxley, PharmD, BCOP, is the Director of Oncology and Ambulatory Care Pharmacy at OU Health in Oklahoma City. She is also a romance author under the pen name Allison Ashley. Her latest book, Would You Rather (check it out, it's so good!) was published in 2022. You can pre-order her next book, The Roommate Pact, that hits shelves August 1, 2023! We talk through her author world and how she taps into her creative side through writing!
2023-03-1730 min
Unscripted48. Nabila Ismail, PharmD - Pharmacist started her own brand, media company, and boutique travel agencyNabila Ismail, PharmD, is a pharmacist and solo traveler who started Dose of Travel, a brand, media company and boutique travel agency. Her company is curating trips for people of color with several planned for this year. She works remote as a pharmacist doing medical writing and marketing consulting. Hear her unique path and how she’s leveraging her degree and combining her passions to create the life she desires!
2023-03-1118 min
ASHPOfficialWomen in History Month: Leadership in Pharmacy: Women Making an Impact in Practice and Professional Associations-2023This podcast provides an engaging interview with four pharmacy leaders who have had successful careers and contributed to health system professional associations. Lindsey Amerine, Lindsey Kelley, Alexsandra Nilges, and Noemie Kanene will share their insights on their professional journeys as pharmacists and association leaders.
The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies o...
2023-03-0632 min
Unscripted47. Wendy Horton, PharmD, MBA - CEO, UVA Medical Center, Leading Healthcare Beyond Pharmacy, What's Next for Health-Systems Post-Pandemic, Dual Career CouplesWendy Horton, PharmD, MBA, is the Chief Executive Officer at UVA Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Horton is a pharmacist by training and talks about her career path through pharmacy and beyond. We talk through dual career couples, her advice for pharmacists and women leaders and the top challenges we are facing in healthcare!
2023-03-0128 min
Unscripted46. Paul Walker, PharmD, FASHP - ASHP President, Impact of Diversity and Representation in Professional OrganizationsPaul Walker, PharmD, FASHP, is the current President of the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) and is a Clinical Professor and Assistant Dean of experiential education and community engagement at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy and Manager in the Department of Pharmacy at Michigan Medicine. Dr. Walker describes his impactful year as President of ASHP as his theme of “Better Together” has resonated amongst the pharmacy community. He also talks through the next steps of ASHP’s Task Force on DEI and the impact that having diverse representation in professional organizations has on our prof...
2023-02-1523 min
Unscripted45. Tony Scott, PharmD, MBA - Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Pharmacy DepartmentsTony Scott, PharmD, MBA, DPLA, is the Director of Pharmacy at Emory University Hospital and Director-at-Large for ASHP’s Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders. Dr. Scott was the lead author on a recent publication titled ‘Leading diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within the pharmacy department’ in AJHP. We talk through the article and you’ll hear ways you can incorporate DEI in your work environments!
2023-02-0129 min
Unscripted44. Small Scripts - New Year, New Goals! Professional and Personal Goal SettingWelcome to the New Year! The start of another year is a great time to set new goals for yourself, both professional and personal. This episode of Small Scripts will walk you through three ways to set both professional and personal goals.
2023-01-2112 min
Unscripted43. Chase Pruitt, MD, DDS - Entrepreneur Retiring in his mid-30s to Software Development with BitcoinChase Pruitt, MD, DDS, is a former Oral Maxillary Facial Surgeon who sold his co-founded practice, Omaha Oral Surgery, to a private equity firm. After effectively retiring in his mid-30s, he is now pursuing bitcoin and software development through a new company, Omaha Healthcare Technology.Dr. Pruitt and I are longtime friends from our undergraduate days at the University of Wyoming. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry and his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree and oral maxillary facial surgery residency at...
2023-01-101h 05
Unscripted42. Andrea Sikora, PharmD, MSCR, BCCCP, FCCM - Rethinking Critical Care Practice Models and Mentorship, Author of "Pay it Forward: a map to mentorship in medicine"Andrea Sikora, PharmD, MSCR, BCCCP, FCCM, is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy and is a critical care clinical pharmacist at Augusta University Medical Center.We talk through critical care pharmacist practice models, her recently awarded RO1 grant funding, and her new book “Pay it Forward: a map to mentorship in medicine.” You can purchase the book on Amazon!
2022-11-1155 min
Unscripted41. Brent Reed, PharmD, MS, BCPS-AQ - Causes and Solutions to Burnout and Attrition, Career Shift Outside of PharmacyBrent Reed, PharmD, MS, BCPS-AQ, is a PhD student in Organizational Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Dr. Reed practiced for ten years as a cardiology pharmacist specializing in the management of heart failure and was a faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy.We talk through his career shift to pursue his PhD in Organizational Science and how he hopes to help the profession of pharmacy through studying burnout. We also talk through burnout and attrition research that is applicable to all of us!
2022-09-0150 min
Unscripted40. Jay Holloway, PharmD - Transgender Health and Inclusive Work EnvironmentsJay Holloway, PharmD, is a Community Pharmacist at Heart City Drug in Ainsworth, Nebraska. He is a vocal supporter of improving transgender healthcare and making our work environments more inclusive. We talk through ways we can improve transgender health and small actions you can do to promote inclusivity!
2022-08-1025 min
Unscripted39. Reproductive Rights and Advocacy with Kat Miller, PharmD, MHA, DPLA, FASHP, and Meghan Swarthout, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FASHPWithin the United States, reproductive rights have come back into the spotlight with the Supreme Court overturning Roe vs Wade. On this episode, I asked two friends and colleagues to join me in discussing reproductive health and rights, Kat Miller, PharmD, MHA, DPLA, FASHP, and Meghan Swarthout, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FASHP. We talk through the healthcare implications around reproductive rights and how to get involved with advocacy. Many thanks to Kat and Meghan for having this conversation and talking through the next steps!
2022-08-0341 min
Unscripted38. RxSHARE with Dr. Kyle Wilby and Dr. Kevin Astle - Improving Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Patients and Affirming Environments for LGBTQ+ PharmacistsDr. Kevin Astle and Dr. Kyle Wilby started RxSHARE which stands for Pharmacists for Sexual and Gender Health Advocacy, Reform, and Equity. Dr. Kevin Astle, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, AAHIVP, CDCES, is an Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Kyle Wilby, PharmD, PhD is an Associate Professor of Program Evaluation at the Dalhousie University College of Pharmacy in Halifax, Nova Scotia.They share their goals for RxSHARE and how they connected to form this collective. You’ll hear their thoughts on how we can work to be more in...
2022-07-1724 min
Unscripted37. Jeff Little, PharmD, MPH, BCPS, FACHE, FASHP - Advocacy and ASHP SPPL LeadershipJeff Little, PharmD, MHA, FASHP, FACHE, is the Director of Pharmacy and Outpatient Imaging at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. He served as the 2021-2022 ASHP Chair of the Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders. Jeff has an extensive background in advocacy and focused the ASHP SPPL on advocacy this year. He talks through his experiences with congressional and state leaders and gives me advice on the Section for this next year!
2022-07-0951 min
Unscripted36. Almut Winterstein, RPh, PhD, FISPE - How FDA evaluates safety of medications, Medical MarijuanaAlmut Winterstein, RPh, PhD, FISPE, is the Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, the Dr. Robert and Barbara Crisafi Chair for Medication Safety, and director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Safety at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy.As an expert in drug safety she has chaired the Food and Drug Administration’s Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee. She also leads the Consortium for Medical Marijuana Clinical Outcomes Research created by Florida’s state legislature. I learned so much in talking with her and think you will as w...
2022-07-0130 min
Unscripted35. Megan Rech, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM - Why Clinical Pharmacists are Leaving Health Systems EarlyMegan Rech, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM, is an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist and Research Director of Emergency Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Rech and colleagues published a recent article in JACCP titled “Premature attrition of clinical pharmacists: call to attention, actions, and potential solutions." We discuss the paper, reasons for the premature attrition and ways to prevent it. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation and it made me think we need different practice models in our institutions to retain the talent that is leaving health systems.
2022-06-2432 min
Unscripted34. Heidi Finnes, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA - President of HOPA, Combating Burnout, Clinical TrialsHeidi Finnes, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, is the President of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) and Senior Manager of Pharmacy Cancer Research at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Finnes details her goals for HOPA this year, including DEI and burnout. We also discuss investigational drugs and clinical trials!
2022-06-0426 min
Unscripted33. Small Scripts - 5 Mistakes Managers MakeSmall scripts is a series intended to highlight a specific topic in a concise and short amount of time. This episode discusses five mistakes managers make and how you can avoid them. If you are in a leadership role or aspiring to be in one, listen in on the pitfalls to avoid!
2022-05-2010 min
Unscripted32. Martin VanTrieste - President and CEO, Civica RxMartin Van Trieste, BPharm, is the President and CEO of Civica Rx, which is a non-profit company whose mission is to ensure that essential generic medications are accessible and affordable. Civica Rx has partnered with health systems to reduce drug shortages and recently announced they will begin manufacturing insulin for release in 2024 that will cost no more than $30 per vial and no more than $55/box of 5 pen cartridges. Martin has been named one of the 100 most influential people in healthcare!https://civicarx.org
2022-04-1525 min
Unscripted31. Rita Jew, PharmD, MBA, BCPPS, FASHP - President, Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)Rita Jew, PharmD, MBA, BCPPS, FASHP, is the President of the Institute of Safe Medication Practices (ISMP). Dr. Jew has over 30 years of pharmacy experience and has held many professional organization leadership positions. We discuss her vision for ISMP and how to make our medication systems safer!
2022-04-0733 minUnscripted30. Medication Safety - Initial thoughts of the verdict from the RaDonda Vaught trialRaDonda Vaught, RN, a former nurse in Tennessee, was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide and abuse of an impaired adult for a medication error. She mistakenly gave the wrong medication causing the patient to die. I talk about the potential implications the verdict has on medication safety and the need to improve our systems in our hospitals to better support our staff and patients.
2022-04-0507 min
Unscripted29. Patti Kienle, BS Pharm, MPA, BCSCP, FASHP - Harvey AK Whitney Award Recipient, Medication SafetyPatricia (Patti) Kienle, BS Pharm, MPA, BCSCP, FASHP, is the Director of Accreditation and Medication Safety for Cardinal Health Innovative Delivery Solutions. She is the 2022 recipient of the Harvey A.K. Whitney Lecture Award, the highest honor in health-system pharmacy. Patti is recognized as an expert on medication safety, hazardous drugs, and compounding practices. She is a member on the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Compounding Expert Committee. Patti has received numerous awards in her career including the ISMP Lifetime Achievement Award and the ASHP John W Webb Lecture Award. You’ll hear about her illustrious career, how she...
2022-03-2421 min
Unscripted28. Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, BCPS, FASHP - Drug Shortages, Advocacy, Pharmacists in the MediaMichael Ganio, PharmD, MS, BCPS, FASHP, is the Senior Director of Pharmacy Practice and Quality at American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP).He was awarded the ASHP CEO Staff Excellence Award at the most recent ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting. He’s recognized as an expert on drug shortages, sterile and nonsterile compounding, and hazardous drug safety. Dr. Ganio is frequently interviewed by the media on pharmacy topics. He is a wealth of knowledge on all pharmacy practice quality initiatives!
2022-03-1025 min
Unscripted27. Rebekah Fenton, MD, FAAP - Supporting Trainees, Creating Equitable and Inclusive Work EnvironmentsRebekah Fenton, MD, FAAP, is a board certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine fellow at the Lurie Children’s Hospital at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. She wrote her story of being the First Black Fellow at her institution in a Medium post. Her story is one of being overly supervised and under supported leaving her to receive feedback to toughen it out. The pervasive loneliness and feeling unseen is a heartbreaking read, yet one that connects with so many. When I saw her post through Twitter I hoped for the best for her, but was...
2022-03-0228 min
Unscripted26. Jimmy Pruitt, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP - Founder of Pharmacy Friday Pearls, Pharm So Hard podcast, PACU, and EMPoweRx ConferenceJimmy Pruitt III, PhamD, BCPS, BCCCP, is an Emergency Medicine Clinical Specialist at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is the Founder of Pharmacy Friday Pearls, Pharm So Hard podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pharm-so-hard-podcast-an-emergency-medicine/id1479624416), Pharmacy and Acute Care University or PACU (https://pharmacy-acutecareuniversity.com), and the upcoming Emergency Medicine Pharmacotherapy with Resuscitation or EMPoweRx (https://empowerx-conference.com). Dr. Pruitt and I talk about each of the platforms he has developed and the inspiration behind them. By being himself and creating content in a non-traditional format, he has connected with many in pharmacy w...
2022-02-1531 min
Unscripted25. Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP - Health Equity and Translational Infectious Disease ResearchJacinda Abdul-Mutakkabir, PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP, is an Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy. She was the lead author on a study published in Lancet in 2021 titled "A three-tiered approach to address barriers to COVID-19 vaccine delivery in the Black community." Her work in COVID-19 vaccine equity was awarded by the Inland Empire Concerned African-American Churches Dorthy Ingram Trailblazer Award in 2022.Dr. Abdul-Mutakkabir and I talk about her how she became involved in health equity. You’ll hear about the many hats she wears on a daily basis including her research in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Sh...
2022-02-0427 min
Unscripted24. Tim Ulbrich, PharmD and CEO of Your Financial Pharmacist - Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, InvestingTim Ulbrich, PharmD, is the CEO and Co-Founder of Your Financial Pharmacist (YFP). Dr. Ulbrich and I talk about his entrepreneurial journey that led him away from his planned career in academia. He describes how your environment growing up likely shapes the way you think about finances. We also talk through real estate, market investing, cryptocurrency, NFTs, HSAs, retirements, and everything in between. This episode is not financial or investing advice, but two individuals connecting on personal finance. If you’re interested in personal finance, this is an episode you don’t want to miss! Check...
2022-01-2934 min
Unscripted23. Small Scripts - Managing a Crisis and TurnaroundThis week on the podcast we have an edition of Small Scripts talking about Managing a Crisis and Turnaround. If you listened to the 17th episode with Dr. Rachel Phillips, I mentioned she interviewed me for one of her MBA classes but I chose to pull that out of her podcast episode. She asks about a time I managed a crisis and I chose a time I managed a turnaround of an area that would’ve been classified as in crisis. It’s the first time I’ve been interviewed on the podcast and Dr. Phillips does a great job gu...
2022-01-0931 min
Unscripted22. Kayley Lyons, PhD, PharmD, MS - Digital Health, U.S. and Australia Healthcare and COVID-19 Response DifferencesKayley Lyons, PhD, PharmD, MS, is the Digital Health Workforce Lead at the University of Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Lyons and I talk about the cultural differences between the U.S. and Australia including stark differences in healthcare and COVID-19 response, as well as her non-traditional path as a pharmacist leading to her current role in digital health. It was so great to reconnect with her and it was exciting to hear her work in the digital health space!
2021-12-2248 min
Unscripted21. Magi Tareke, PharmD - Dual Careers as a Pharmacist and Model, Time on the Bachelor TV Show, Starting a Non-ProfitMagi Tareke, PharmD, is a pharmacist, model, and was on season 25 of the Bachelor reality television show. She came to the U.S. from Tigray in Ethiopia and has perspectives from both countries. Dr. Tareke and I talk about her experience as a pharmacist in both the U.S. and Ethiopia, how she manages two careers, and her time on the Bachelor season 25. She opens up about her family, the ongoing conflict in Tigray and the impacts it has had on healthcare in the region. She started a nonprofit called My Shoes, Your Shoes (https://msyshoes.org) t...
2021-12-1145 min
Unscripted20. James Stevenson, PharmD, FASHP, FFIP - International Pharmacy, Elevating Clinical Pharmacy, Technology IntegrationJames (Jim) Stevenson, PharmD, FASHP, FFIP, is the Chief Clinical Officer at Omnicell and Professor at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. He received the International Pharmaceutical Federation’s (FIP) Distinguished Practice Award in 2021 for his work in the international pharmacy community.Dr. Stevenson and I talk about his work in international pharmacy as a member of FIP, his push for change of pharmacy’s medication use systems that led him to Omnicell, and pharmacy’s need for technology integration. This episode will speak to so many as he started his career with a passion for elevat...
2021-12-0348 min
Unscripted19. Maureen Judkins, PharmD, MS - Provider Status, Professional Organizations, and Landscape of Retail PharmacyMaureen Judkins, PharmD, MS, is the President of the Massachusetts Pharmacists Association and Clinical Pharmacist at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Judkins and I went to pharmacy school together at the University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy and she has made a name for herself since graduation! We talk about her initiatives for MPhA this year, including provider status, how she has stayed actively involved in professional organizations, and the landscape of retail pharmacy where she has spent the majority of her career thus far. It was so great to catch up with her as her positive energy i...
2021-11-1954 min
Unscripted18. Emily Heil, PharmD, MS, BCIDP, AAHIVP - Antimicrobial Stewardship, Global Health, and COVID-19 UpdatesEmily Heil, PharmD, MS, BCIDP, AAHIVP, is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and Associate Professor at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. She is active with antimicrobial stewardship, infectious diseases inpatient service, HIV clinic, and global health through a partnership at University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia.Emily and I were co-residents at UNC and I’m so proud of all she has accomplished since residency. We talk about stewardship, her global health efforts, and play a little game to get her expert thoughts on all things COVID-19. You’ll see...
2021-11-1343 min
Unscripted17. Rachel Phillips, PharmD - Preparing Yourself for Career Opportunities, Pursuing a MBA, Retail Pharmacy's Tipping PointRachel Phillips, PharmD, is the Senior Director of Specialty Fulfillment Operations at OptumRx that oversees their nationwide specialty pharmacy operation and a former Regional Health and Wellness Director at Walmart where she oversaw more than a 100 Walmart stores in 5 states for pharmacy, OTC, and optic areas. Rachel and I have been friends for a long time and her career trajectory is impressive. We talk about continually evaluating your career and going after new opportunities as they arise, her decision to pursue a MBA, and how the retail landscape has evolved overtime. You’ll see why she has bee...
2021-11-0540 minUnscripted16. Small Scripts - Plate Evaluations: Managing workload and capacitySmall scripts is a series intended to highlight a specific topic in a concise and short amount of time. This episode discusses plate evaluations as a method to manage workload and capacity. If you've ever struggled with how to manage everything you've become involved with and need to make some changes, listen in on how to do a plate evaluation!
2021-10-2211 min
The Startup Junkies Podcast265: Show Me the Money: Exploring NIL with WLJ & FriendsSummary This is the Startup Junkie's Podcast, welcome back! Episode 265 gathered a lot of incredible people around the Startup Junkie table! Alongside our hosts, Jeff Amerine, Caleb Talley, and Davis McEntire, we sat with Meredith Lowry and Judy Henry of Wright Lindsey Jennings Law Practice, and Sarah Goforth and Cari Humphry from the University of Arkansas’ office of entrepreneurship and innovation. The NCAA, the U of A, and the NIL are some big buzz words for any collegiate sports fan and we got to discuss the legal ramifications alongside with the U of...
2021-10-181h 14
Unscripted15. Joanna Lewis, PharmD, MBA - The Pharmacist's Guide, Personal Branding, Work-Life Harmony as a New MomJoanna Lewis, PharmD, MBA, is the 340B Compliance Coordinator at Baptist Health and is the founder of The Pharmacist's Guide. Conversation with Joanna is so easy and natural. We talk about several critical topics not heard often enough including navigating work and life harmony as a new mom, her career path including her decision to stay home for a years, and how she manages her well-being. We also discuss personal branding and how that has evolved over the past decade. Follow her on @pharmacistsguide on Instagram, @pharmguide on Twitter and thepharmacistsguide.com for all things wellness!
2021-10-0954 min
Unscripted14. Peggy McNaull, MD - Opioid Stewardship, Anesthesiology, Transition to Chair of AnesthesiologyAnesthesiologyPeggy McNaull, MD, is the John Rowlingson Professor and Chair of the University of Virginia Department of Anesthesiology and is a Pediatric Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist. She is the first female Chair of Anesthesiology at UVA.Dr. McNaull has a long track record of improving quality and outcomes for patients. She started the University of North Carolina Medical Center's Opioid Stewardship Program, which has had tremendous success and results. We talk about her passion in quality metrics, transition and onboarding to her Chair role at UVA, and her leadership style. She is a wonderful person and leader. This is a...
2021-10-0254 min
Unscripted13. Jason Dearen, Author of Kill Shot - Detailing His Book on the Worst Contaminated Drug Crisis in U.S. HistoryJason Dearen is the author of Kill Shot: A Shadow Industry, A Deadly Disease and an investigative journalist on the national investigative team with the Associated Press.Jason and I talk through the details of his book, which is “the untold story of the worst contaminated drug crisis in U.S. history” and is the true story of the New England Compounding Center. Even being a pharmacist, I didn’t know the depth and details of this tragic case until I read the book. You can find details on where to purchase Kill Shot on his website at jas...
2021-09-1829 min
Unscripted12. Greg Sarchet, PharmD - USPHS and Indian Health Service, Global Health through Ebola Vaccine Trial, Improving Vaccination RatesGreg Sarchet, PharmD, is a Commander and Commissioned Corps Officer in the United States Public Health Service. He is the Director of Professional Services with responsibility for 8 departments at the Whiteriver Indian Hospital in Whiteriver, AZ. Greg is a childhood friend of mine as we went to school together from first grade all the way through pharmacy school. It was great to catch up with him as we talk through his career path in the Indian Health Service including working as an Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist, serving as the Lead Pharmacist for the NIH's Ebola vaccine trial i...
2021-09-1028 minUnscripted11. Small Scripts - Practicing PositivitySmall scripts is a series intended to highlight a specific topic in a concise and short amount of time. This episode discusses the importance of and how to practice positivity. We can all use more positivity in our lives, so listen in on ways to improve your mindset!
2021-09-0309 min
Unscripted10. Brittany Bissell, PharmD, PhD, BCCCP - Gender Inequality, Fighting Misinformation, Working in Critical Care During COVID-19Brittany Bissell, PharmD, PhD, BCCCP, is a pulmonary/medical ICU pharmacist at UK HealthCare and an Assistant Professor in both the UK College of Medicine and UK College of Pharmacy.Dr. Bissell co-authored a recent publication in AJHP titled "Gender inequity and sexual harassment in the pharmacy profession: Evidence and a call to action" (Article found HERE). We discuss the article, how she is fighting against misinformation during COVID-19, and her involvement and support for #PharmGradWishList (wonderful way to support BIPOC pharmacy students - check them out!). She is doing such great work with tremendous grace on...
2021-08-2053 minUnscripted9. Small Scripts - How to Catch Up From VacationSmall scripts is a new series intended to highlight a specific topic in a concise and short amount of time. This episode provides tips for how to catch up from a vacation. Vacations are a vital part of our well-being, but many of us stress about what we'll come back to following the time off. If you don't have a strategy for catching up when you return, you'll either not disconnect while on vacation or be overwhelmed when you return. Listen in for tips on how to catch up when you return so you can enjoy the time off!
2021-08-1611 min
Unscripted8. Sandra Leal, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, CDCES - President APhA, Health Disparities and Diversity, Social Media as Advocacy ToolSandra Leal, PharmD, MPH, FAPhA, CDCES, is the current President of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and Executive Vice President for Tabula Rasa HealthCare. Dr. Leal highlights her APhA Presidential address of "Be the Voice" and how she advocates for #health disparities, socioeconomic issues, and diversity. She is a pharmacy champion and uses social media as an advocacy tool. Also learn how she is navigating monsoon season in Arizona! She is such a joy to talk with and shares so many insights! Listen in today!
2021-08-1146 min
Unscripted7. Adrienne Simmons, PharmD, MS, BCPS, AAHIVP - Pharmacist in Non-Profit, Combating Structural Racism, Legislative AdvocacyAdrienne Simmons, PharmD, MS, BCPS, AAHIVP, is the Director of Programs for the National Viral Hepatitis Roundtable. She recently won the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) New Practitioner of the Year Award and is a member of APhA's Task Force on Structural Racism. Adrienne is the burst of positive energy everyone needs in their lives. We talk about perseverance, her work as a pharmacist in a non-profit, and what she is learning as a member of APhA’s Task Force on Structural Racism. Learn how visiting legislative offices can be like visiting sports stadiums! If you need a bur...
2021-07-271h 06
Unscripted6. Linda Tyler, PharmD, FASHP - President ASHP, Reimagining Pharmacy, Provider StatusLinda Tyler, PharmD, FASHP, is the current President of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). She recently retired from her role as Chief Pharmacy Officer at the University of Utah Health Care and will be transitioning to Professor at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy this fall. Dr. Tyler highlights her inaugural ASHP Presidential address (https://www.ashp.org/About-ASHP/Our-Leadership/President-Bio) and what she is focused on for ASHP this year. Learn more about Linda’s career path and why she went into leadership. Dr. Tyler's calm and poised nature, paired with her passions, is...
2021-07-1650 min
Unscripted5. Lindsey Kelley, PharmD, MS, FASHP - Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Privilege, Creating Opportunities for OthersLindsey Kelley, PharmD, MS, FASHP, is Director of Pharmacy at Michigan Medicine and serves as Director-at-Large for ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Practice Leaders. Dr. Kelley is an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This episode is the essence of why this podcast was started. It's a natural conversation that includes DEI, building up those around you, and creating opportunities for others. Learn how Lindsey determines what requests to say yes to and which ones to say no to. This podcast was recorded on the day Derek Chauvin's verdict was announced, which led us into deeper c...
2021-07-061h 03
Unscripted4. Ina Liu, PharmD, MS, BCPS - Creativity and Science, Perfectionism, Imposter SyndromeIna Liu, PharmD, MS, BCPS, is the Clinical Manager of UNC WakeBrook Hospital. Dr. Liu recently won the World Health Organization's COVID-19 Design Lab competition with her submission of Checkmate COVID-19 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsMgVtX05uA). She also designed the logo for this Unscripted podcast!Dr. Liu and Dr. Amerine discuss how she combines creativity with science, how she doesn't let perfectionism get in the way of completion, and how she handles the feeling of imposter syndrome. Listen in to see how she managed her transition from resident to manager and if it was...
2021-07-0132 min
Unscripted3. Larry Buie, PharmD, BCOP, FASHP - President HOPA, Clinician Burnout, Celebrating Pride and InclusivityLarry Buie, PharmD, BCOP, FASHP, is the current President of the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) and the Manager for Clinical Pharmacy Practice and PGY2 Residency Program Director at Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center.Dr. Buie and Dr. Amerine talk through burnout in clinicians, Larry's transition from clinician to leader, how he manages his clinical team, and how he's changed his precepting style over the years. He'll discuss HOPA's strategic priorities over the next year and the task forces created to achieve the priorities. As we celebrate Pride month, hear Larry's thoughts on how we make our...
2021-06-1859 minUnscripted1. TrailerWelcome to Unscripted! I'm Lindsey Amerine, PharmD, MS, BCPS, FASHP. I'll introduce the podcast in this episode. Become a part of the unscripted community where we can be ourselves and cover diverse topics through great conversation.
2021-06-1003 minUnscripted2. Kelly Smith, PharmD, FASHP, FCCP - Power of Authenticity, Catalyst of Others, Transition to College of Pharmacy DeanDr. Kelly Smith is the Dean of the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. She is a past President of ASHP (American Society of Health-System Pharmacists) and has won numerous awards in her career including Pharmacist of the Year from the Kentucky Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Dr. Smith and Dr. Amerine talk about them both being introverts, the power of authenticity, Kelly's time as ASHP President including how she had to end Magic Johnson’s keynote and her meeting Michelle Obama. We talk about her role as Dean of UGA's College of Pharmacy and her overall career pat...
2021-06-0959 min