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Digital Life UnfilteredMCPHS Students Launch Hilarious Podcast Off the Books Revealing Authentic College Life Experiences in 2026In the bustling world of student media, few voices cut through the noise like those of "Off the Books: Student Life Unfiltered," the raw, student-driven podcast exploding out of Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, or MCPHS. Launched just this February 2026, as detailed in MCPHS News, this show captures the unvarnished chaos and triumphs of college life straight from the mouths of those living it. Hosted by Emily Obuseh, a Health Psychology and Occupational Therapy student in the class of '28, and Kyleigh Hill, a Diagnostic Medical Sonography major also '28, the podcast dives into everything from organic chemistry...
2026-02-1403 min
Vitals and VoicesVitals and Voices S1 EP 33In the thirty-third episode of Vitals and Voices, we sit down with Mariam Atnasious — a first-year physician assistant student at MCPHS University in Massachusetts. As she reflects on completing her didactic year, Mariam shares what it’s been like to pursue medicine across borders, cultures, and challenges.Mariam’s passion for healthcare is deeply rooted in her lived experience as an immigrant and the child of first-generation immigrants navigating the healthcare system. These experiences shaped her commitment to cultural competence and patient-centered care — values she plans to carry into her future practice as a PA. During her undergra...
2026-02-0427 min
Compassion & Courage: Conversations in HealthcareExperiences Shape our Purpose and Drive with Dr. Malinda ShulticeIn this episode of Compassion & Courage Conversations in Healthcare, Marcus speaks with Dr. Melinda Shultice, who shares her journey from an accidental start in healthcare to becoming a leader and educator. She emphasizes the importance of compassion, active listening, and emotional intelligence in healthcare leadership. Dr. Shultice discusses the challenges of burnout and the need for personal growth, reflecting on her own experiences and the impact of her professors during difficult times. The conversation highlights the significance of being present and the transformative power of human connection in the healthcare field.Resources for you: M...
2025-11-1725 min
Graphic Medicine PodcastGraphic Medicine Podcast: HeartcoreHarvard Medical School Countway Library and the MCPHS Center for Health Humanities welcomed Czech creator Štěpánka Jislová to campus during her US tour for Heartcore, published by PSU Press.
This lively interview with Štěpánka was recorded on September 9, 2025 at Countway Library.
A. David Lewis, Associate Professor at MCPHS University, was her interlocutor. Questioning focused on her recent comic Heartcore, hailed by Foreword Reviews as “a searing graphic memoir” that seeks to break through unhealthy cycles of abuse and show how people can change for the better. This conversation will be of great interest to those eng...
2025-10-0400 min
All Home Care MattersDr. Malinda Shultice Founder & CEO of M.S. Healthcare ConsultingAll Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Malinda Shultice as guest to the show. About Dr. Malinda Shultice: Dr. Malinda Shultice is a professor at Iowa State University and Barcelona Executive Business School, as well as the founder and CEO of M.S. Healthcare Consulting, a firm dedicated to training and developing leaders in the healthcare industry. She earned her Doctorate in Health Sciences from MCPHS University in Boston in 2022. Before moving into higher education in 2023, Malinda spent years man...
2025-09-3029 min
The Dental HandoffEpisode 175 | Double Life, Real Talk: Beyond Hygiene - Brittny MurphyIn this week's episode, Dr. Kelly Tanner makes the "dental handoff" to fellow dental hygienist, Brittny Murphy!
Brittny Murphy, RDH, BS, COM®, QOM®, is a registered dental hygienist, certified orofacial myologist, myofunctional therapist, educator, author, and key opinion leader in sleep and myofunctional therapy. She is also a certified Buteyko Breathing Educator.
A 2011 graduate of the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS, Brittny is the founder of CT Orofacial Myology and co-founder of MyoAir, where she has helped hundreds of patients improve their sleep, breathing, and overall wellness through private myofunctional therapy practices.
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2025-09-1636 min
Acupuncture TodayA Milestone in Acupuncture EducationThe New England School of Acupuncture (NESA), the oldest professional acupuncture school in the U.S., is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025. Founded in 1975 in Watertown, Mass., by Dr. James Tin Yau So, who later became known as the “Father of American Acupuncture,” NESA began with a small group of students and a one-year diploma program rooted in Chinese medicine philosophy. Dr. So’s vision was to establish academic credibility for acupuncturists and integrate traditional medicine into mainstream healthcare.Over five decades, NESA has realized this vision, evolving significantly. The school achieved national accreditation in 1988, the same year M...
2025-08-2907 min
Stand Up to Stand OutEpisode 17: Beyond 20/20 Vision with Dr. Karen CarrasquilloJoin us in this insightful episode of 'Stand Up To Stand Out' as host Stuart Paap interviews Dr. Karen Carrasquillo, a distinguished leader at BostonSight and the visionary founder of FitAcademy. Dr. Carrasquillo shares her remarkable journey from achieving a PhD in chemistry in Puerto Rico to becoming a pivotal figure in the fields of ophthalmology and optometry.
The conversation delves into her passion for science, the intricate biology of the eye, and the pioneering work at BostonSight, which revolutionizes patient outcomes through innovative scleral lenses. Dr. Carrasquillo also sheds light on BostonSight's profound mission-driven culture and...
2025-07-2850 min
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career InsightsAcupuncturist's Career InsightAcupuncturist Career Insight - Exploring Alternative Healthcare Job.What do you do when your job turns into a calling? Victoria Balentine built a thriving career as a Manhattan acupuncturist, specializing in women’s reproductive health. With a mix of East-meets-West smarts and sharp networking with top fertility docs, she turned her passion into a bustling practice.In this episode, Victoria drops career insight gold—from building a small business to knowing when (and how!) to walk away. Whether you're curious about alternative healthcare or just craving some honest talk about what it ta...
2025-07-1523 min
ASHPOfficialPharmacy Hot Topics: Connected to Advanced Therapeutics Education at ASHP Pharmacy Futures 2025: Oddis Ethics ColloquiumIn this episode, we are joined by expert Kenneth A. Richman, professor of philosophy and health care ethics at MCPHS University. Join us as we discuss real-world dilemmas, ethical decision-making frameworks, and how pharmacists can uphold integrity while navigating complex healthcare systems.
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 of ASHP...
2025-05-2123 min
The IPhO PodcastEpisode 51: Navigating Regulatory ScienceOn this episode of the IPhO Podcast, we're joined by Marla Quintana, PharmD, RPh, a second-year Regulatory Sciences Advertising and Promotion Fellow at Biogen/MCPHS; Ibrahim Hegazy, PharmD, a second-year GRA/RAI Regulatory Strategy Fellow at Merck/Rutgers; and Lana Zaki, BPS, PharmD, a Rutgers fellowship alumna who completed her fellowship in Regulatory Affairs Global Labeling Strategy at Novartis.
Each guest shares personal anecdotes from their journey into regulatory affairs, starting with fellowship experiences that shaped their careers in pharma. They explore the diverse areas within regulatory sciences—advertising and promotion, regulatory strategy, and global labeling—offering insight...
2024-11-1354 min
Brush with Britt78. Dental Hygiene School: Study Tips, Finding Patients, Imposter SyndromeToday, you'll hear straight from a dental hygiene school professor! Everything from studying tips to managing stress while in dental hygiene school. This episode shares advice to help get you through school. We touch on finding patients, mental health, imposter syndrome and more. Even if you are half way through the program, you will still benefit from this episode.Melissa Calhoun, a 2005 graduate of Pensacola State College's dental hygiene program, is a distinguished professional with extensive experience in pediatric, implant, and general dentistry. In 2021, she earned her master’s in dental hygiene with an ed...
2024-05-2742 min
The Secret to Living to 200How OTs Make Daily Routines the Foundation for WellnessCreated just over 100 years ago, occupational therapy (OT) began as a “work cure.” In this episode, Douglas Simmons, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, explains how modern occupational therapists uses various techniques and technologies, rooted in wellness and mindfulness, to help patients complete the activities they need, want, or are expected to do.
2024-05-1415 min2024-05-0715 minThe Secret to Living to 200It’s in Our Genes: Possibilities with Precision MedicinePharmacogenomics is a branch of precision medicine that allows providers to understand which medications and doses will work best for a patient based on genetic tests. Roseann Donnelly, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, explains why more healthcare providers should be educated in precision medicine to make better, more personalized decisions.
2024-04-2914 min
Dr. P On The PodGalvanizing The Black Community to Drive Health EquityIn this episode, Dr. P has a stimulating discussion with two insightful guests: Pastor Gerard Duncan and Jude Ngang. Pastor Gerard Duncan is the senior pastor of Prayers By Faith Family Ministries in Gainesville, Florida. He works closely with faith leaders to increase awareness of health and wellness within their churches and the communities they serve. Additionally, Pastor Duncan is the CEO of Community Partners and Engagement Consultants, and the executive director of the Pleasant Street Social Justice and Cultural Arts Center.Paston Duncan is a member of Florida’s Statewide Faith and Community Advisory Council...
2024-02-2228 minThe Secret to Living to 200Life in Motion: The Power of Physical TherapyPhysical therapists are concerned about how the body moves, from playing sports, to walking, to breathing. Cheryl Babin, PT, DHS, MHA, has watched the field’s rapid evolution and the integration of physical therapists on healthcare teams. In this episode, she explains how physical therapists can improve quality of life for any kind of patient.
2024-02-1613 minThe Secret to Living to 200Personalizing Health with Data & TechnologyMichael Spooner, EdD, is interested in how things once thought impossible become possible. That’s because he has seen data and technology evolve to make better, more personalized healthcare decisions. Dr. Spooner explores the untapped potential of data and technology in healthcare and life sciences.
2024-01-0316 minThe Secret to Living to 200Stop and Blink: Easy Ways to Take Care of Your EyesThe pervasiveness of digital devices is threatening the health of eyeballs everywhere. Joseph Stamm, OD, FAAO, specializes in dry eye, which is the most common side effect of screen use. He shares the easy things anyone can do to prevent dry eye and other issues to keep vision as strong as possible for as long as possible.
2023-11-2717 min
The Med ListThe Med List: Dangers in Transitions of CareJoin Donna Bartlett & Kevin Walker, PharmD as they uncover opportunities & barriers to optimizing a medication list during admission and after discharge from the hospital. We have hospital pharmacist and associate professor of pharmacy practice at MCPHS University, Dr. Jayne Lepage, coming on the show to give us her expert insights.
2023-11-2041 minThe Secret to Living to 200Unlocking the Body’s Healing PotentialMaria Broderick, EdD, MAOM, Lic.Ac., has watched as yoga and meditation practices move from fringe activities to central pieces of self-care. She believes acupuncture is on the same journey. Dr. Broderick shares the benefits of integrating traditional Chinese herbal medicine into healthcare practices and why she believes integrative medicine is the future of care.
2023-10-2417 min
The Nurse Keith ShowMaking Long-Term Care Nursing a Specialty to be Proud OfOn episode 442 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews registered nurse, author, consultant, entrepreneur, and administrator Dr. Sylvia Abbeyquaye, Ph.D., MPA, RN. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. Abbeyquaye discuss the importance of long-term care nursing and her mission to empower long-term care nurses to approach their practice with pride, discipline, critical thinking, and the framework of the nursing process. In Dr. Abbeyquaye's new book, Navigating Long- Term Care: A Practical Approach for Nurses, the author expounds on methods and strategies for regulatory compliance, nurse professional development, staff retention, and...
2023-10-0656 min
Audible BleedingVascular Team Talk #2Vascular Team Talk is back with our second episode! This podcast mini-series is brought to you by the Society of Vascular Surgery Physician Assistant Section and Audible Bleeding. How does your Vascular team communicate or organize the day? Teams can consist of many people who have different responsibilities and due to the busy nature of vascular surgery services, it may be difficult to ensure urgent matters get passed on. In this episode, we focus on the importance of communication and relationships between vascular surgery students, residents, APPs, fellows and attendings. Jessica Fernandes, PA-C, a Vascular Su...
2023-10-0527 minThe Secret to Living to 200How Nurses Are the Backbone of Patient CareNurses often work at the bedside and experience everything their patients go through, both the good and the bad. It can be a grueling profession, but one that Deborah McManus, PhD, MSN, RN, says is vital in our healthcare system. She discusses the evolving role of nurses and elaborates on her research about the simple things anyone can do to age successfully.
2023-08-2219 minThe Secret to Living to 200Your Mouth MattersTaking care of our teeth is much more than a part of our hygiene routines; it could be the key to maintaining overall health. Linda Boyd, EdD, RDH, RD, shares the importance of preventative dental care and making it accessible to people of all ages.
2023-08-0319 minThe Secret to Living to 200Going Digital: How Technology will Change HealthcareDigital health technologies are driving a revolution, allowing providers to better diagnose, treat, and connect with patients. Timothy Aungst, PharmD, is a technology enthusiast who explains some of the most impactful innovations within digital health that he believes will improve healthcare.
2023-06-2822 min
Airway FirstS4: E31- Brittny Murphy: Parent's Guide to Myofunctional TherapyMy guest today is Brittny Murphy, the owner of CT Orofacial Myology. She is a Certified Orofacial Myologist and Buteyko Breathing Educator. Brittny received her degree from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS in 2011 and post-graduate training in Myofunctional Therapy through the AOMT and IAOM in 2016 and 2017.Brittny is an educator and mentor for Dental Sleep Toolbox and Airway Health Solutions, training other registered dental hygienists who share the same passion for becoming myofunctional therapists. Brittny is also the face behind the podcast, “I Spy with My Myo Eye”.As an orofacial myologist and healthcare professional, Brittny is alwa...
2023-06-0834 minThe Secret to Living to 200From the Army to the ER: Retired Major Gets Candid about Crisis CareEmergency rooms are the safety net of healthcare. Scott Orrahood, MPAS, EM, PA-C, pulls back the curtain on the reality for emergency providers, the challenges they face, and how patients could and should avoid going to the E.R.
2023-05-2318 minThe Secret to Living to 200Shaping the Future of PharmaceuticalsThe Greater Boston area is a hub for biopharmaceutical companies. Amee Mistry, PharmD, explains how MCPHS is nurturing and connecting motivated, highly-qualified workers with these companies as they pursue groundbreaking therapies.
2023-04-2515 min
Brush with Britt62. Grief LiteracyIn this episode, Jeannette Diaz, MPH, MS, RDHAP, RDH shares what grief literacy is and why it's important to healthcare professionals. Jeannette currently works as a dental liaison for the California Department of Developmental Services. She also owns and operates a portable dental hygiene practice that primarily serves older adults and people with special healthcarehealth-care needs. Jeannette is also an adjunct faculty at the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene’s online graduate program at MCPHS University. As dental hygienists, there will be times in our career that we encounter grief in our personal lives. Do we know how...
2023-03-2724 min
Airway FirstS4:E31 - Brittny Murphy: Parent's Guide to Myofunctional TherapyMy guest today is Brittny Murphy, the owner of CT Orofacial Myology. She is a Certified Orofacial Myologist and Buteyko Breathing Educator. Brittny received her degree from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS in 2011 and post-graduate training in Myofunctional Therapy through the AOMT and IAOM in 2016 and 2017.
Brittny is an educator and mentor for Dental Sleep Toolbox and Airway Health Solutions, training other registered dental hygienists who share the same passion for becoming myofunctional therapists. Brittny is also the face behind the podcast, “I Spy with My Myo Eye”.
As an orofacial myologist and...
2023-03-0734 min
WSFR PodcastsWorth trying? - Episode 2: Kong Dog (w/Corie from MCPHS)For the second episode, your host Danny, and his buddy Corie try Kong Dog! Follow @worthtryingWSFR on Instagram
2023-02-2719 min
Bicentennial ReflectionsProvost Caroline S. Zeind on Our FoundersWhat would bring the founders the most pride about today’s MCPHS?
2023-02-1600 minBicentennial ReflectionsPresident Richard J. Lessard on Our FoundersWhat would surprise the founders about today’s MCPHS?
2023-02-1600 minBicentennial ReflectionsPresident Richard J. Lessard on Our GrowthHow has MCPHS grown and changed over the last 40 years?
2023-02-1601 minBicentennial ReflectionsProvost Caroline S. Zeind on Our EvolutionWhat external trends influenced the rapid evolution of MCPHS?
2023-02-1601 minBicentennial ReflectionsProvost Caroline S. Zeind on Being a Change AgentWhat does it mean to be a healthcare change agent?
2023-02-1601 minBicentennial ReflectionsProvost Caroline S. Zeind on Interprofessional Practice and Education (IPE)Why is MCPHS uniquely qualified to deliver IPE opportunities to students?
2023-02-1601 minBicentennial ReflectionsPresident Richard J. Lessard on CollaborationWhy is collaboration so important?
2023-02-1600 minBicentennial ReflectionsPresident Richard J. Lessard on Our Global ImpactIs MCPHS positioned to expand its global impact?
2023-02-1600 minThe Secret to Living to 200The Health of All for the Health of OnePublic health is everywhere we go and in everything we do. Assistant Professor of Public Health Carly Levy, DHS, MPH, CPH, discusses how the conditions of our communities – and the social issues within them – directly impact our lives.
2023-02-1617 minThe Secret to Living to 200Putting the Human Back in HealthRethink your definition of health by considering all the factors that allow us to live longer, healthier, higher quality lives. Professor of Philosophy Dien Ho, PhD, explains the shift in modern medicine toward holistic care.
2023-02-1622 min
Pharmacist's VoiceWomen Pharmacists in the Beauty Space Series Part 1 of 3, Interview with Dimple Gandhi, PharmDToday, I'm kicking off a 3-part series featuring interviews with Women Pharmacists who have businesses in the beauty space. Today's episode is an interview with Dr. Dimple Gandhi. Dr. Danielle Perrodin, and Dr. Leslie Hodge will be on the podcast the next two Fridays (July 15 and July 22, 2022). Thank you Dimple for inspiring me to create this series! Thank you for listening to episode 160 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast! To read the full show notes, visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com. Click on the podcast tab, and search for episode 160. Bio Dr. Dimple G...
2022-07-081h 05
Balanced Wellness Solutions Podcast19. Health Care Practitioner Mental & Physical Burn Out - The Struggle is Real with Dr. Judy MagalhaesFor today’s episode, we have Dr. Judy, who is a certified functional medicine specialist, a Board Certified geriatric pharmacist, lifestyle coach, and diabetes care and education specialist. She is the CEO and founder of holistic options and personal empowerment also known as hope, offering a multifaceted program to provide relief from burnout, stress, fatigue, and chronic disease. Hope uses a transformative approach to target the restoration of health and well being in both body and mind. As a functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Judy understands there is no magic pill to treat symptoms or disease. What works for some ma...
2022-01-2430 min
Real Clear ValuesEscaping the Hedonism Trap, Tom English, TEDx MCPHSWhat's the problem with pursuing pleasure as an end in itself?
That's the question that I set about answering in my TEDx Talk, Escaping the Hedonism Trap, at TEDxMCPHS in 2020.
The story of how I sleepwalked my way into the hedonism trap, and escaped, has resonated with many who have heard it.
The world is simply too full of distractions, temptations and challenges, and our brains too malleable, to leave the governance of our lives to chance.
If what you hear in the talk resonates with you and you'd like more...
2022-01-1317 minThe IPhO PodcastEpisode 14 - Advice from a Champion (Iram Hasan, PharmD)On this episode, Sergio and Alex are joined by Iram Hasan, who currently heads up the UCB Fellowship Program while also working in Regulatory Affairs. For Iram, a fellowship was nowhere on her radar when she was graduating pharmacy school. She stumbled upon her fellowship program and spent time evaluating industry against residency.
Ultimately, though, she made a choice that changed the entire trajectory of her career. Iram shares her advice about applying to multiple functional areas, the most important traits to highlight in an interview, the unique way the UCB Fellowship Program recruits, the "intangibles" recruiters...
2021-11-2426 min
The Pregnancy and Postnatal PodcastEpisode #12 - Tongue ties, Mouth breathing and Myofunctional therapyBrittny Sciarra is the owner of CT Orofacial Myology. She is a Certified Orofacial Myologist and Buteyko Breathing Educator. Brittny received her degree from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS in 2011 and post graduate training in Myofunctional Therapy through the AOMT and IAOM in 2016 and 2017. Brittny is an educator and mentor for Dental Sleep Toolbox and Airway Health Solutions, training other registered dental hygienists who share the same passion in becoming myofunctional therapists. Brittny is also the face behind the podcast, “I Spy with My Myo Eye”.
I was so excited about recording this podcast afte...
2021-11-0945 min
Win in STEMSTEMpreneur: Dr. Floryn AjuzieGuest: Dr. Floryn Ajuzie
About this episode:
Who knew there were levels to entrepreneurship! Meet Dr. Floryn Ajuzie, the not your average pharmacist! She is an entrepreneur, educator, mentor, and traveler.
Dr. Floryn is a woman of God that upholds many leadership positions within and outside the church. She currently works in the pharmaceutical industry in Maryland. Dr. Floryn has a B.S. in Biology from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) and a Doctoral degree in Pharmacy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Health and Sciences (MCPHS). She is the Founder and C...
2021-09-0156 min
RDHBitesGetting to Know Claire...Part 1!Walking down memory lane, Professor Joanne Cevik from MCPHS University, Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene (dental hygiene school classmate) and I look back at the worst, best, and most fun moments we had in dental hygiene school. You will get the chance to get to know the real Claire (real name coming up in episode!) and see that it’s the people (classmates and faculties) that matter at the end of the day!Thank you for joining us, see you next week for part 2! #1 dental hygiene boards review: 🇺🇸 StudentRDH.com 🇨🇦 StudentRDH.ca...
2021-09-0134 min
Pharmacy, IT, & Me: Your Informatics Pharmacist PodcastThrowback - A Journey to Director of Clinical Informatics feat. Dr. John PoikonenThrowback - A Journey to Director of Clinical Informatics feat. Dr. John Poikonen
Intended Audience: Everyone
On today's throwback episode, we spoke with Dr. John Poikonen on his varied history and experience in the pharmacy IT and informatics space. At the time of recording, he worked as the Director of Clinical Informatics at Avhana Health and still actively teaches pharmacy informatics in various courses at MCPHS. He talks about his passion of informatics and what inspired him to move into the space.
To reach out to John, you can find him at:
https...
2021-08-1000 min
Psych MicAdaptability, curiosity, & patient-centered care | Psychiatric nursing with Jackie AudiJackie Audi, MSN, PMHNP, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner currently working at Lifestance Health, providing psychopharmacology and brief, short term psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She completed her BS in Health/Medical Psychology from MCPHS University with an interest in public health, and completed her BSN/MSN from MGH Institute of Health Professions. In the past, she has worked as a mental health clinician on an inpatient psychiatric child and adolescent unit, as well as a registered psychiatric nurse on a substance use detoxification unit and a general psychiatry unit. Jackie is a member o...
2021-05-1350 min
thinkfuture: technology, philosophy and the future372 Health Care Innovation with Helen Figge @ MedicaSoftHelen Figge, BS, Pharm.D. MBA, CPHIMS, FHIMSS Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, and Lean Sensei
Helen is a passionate healthcare innovator and futurist with expertise supporting c suite executives and peers ensuring team unity. She excels in strategic global governance programs, building collaborations and client loyalty, and formulating global best practice solution portfolios.
Helen has served in three Fortune companies and with non-profit organizations with exponential authority, She has successfully consulted and guided several start-up health IT entities. She has achieved HIMSS fellow and HIMSS certification status and is a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt...
2021-04-2555 min
Optometric Insights Media#15 Myopia Management with Scleral Lenses with Dr. Karen CarrasquilloSend a textToday's episode we are joined with Dr. Karen Carrasquillo to discuss about Myopia Management with Scleral Lenses plus many more!About Dr. Karen Carrasquillo:Dr. Karen G. Carrasquillo is Vice President of Clinical and Professional Affairs at BostonSight. In addition, she is an adjunct clinical professor at the New England College of Optometry, an adjunct clinical professor at the school of optometry, MCPHS University, Advisory Board member for the Gas Permeable Lens Institute (GPLI), Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO), Fellow of the Educational Society of S...
2021-04-0733 minPsych MicApplying your psychology degree | with Health Psychologist Dr. Stacie SpencerStacie M. Spencer, PhD, is a Professor of Psychology and the Director of the BS in Health Psychology program at MCPHS University (formerly the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Boston, MA). She received her BA from Allegheny College and her MA and PhD from Northeastern University in Experimental Social and Personality Psychology. She later did her Post-Doc at the University of Miami in Behavioral Medicine. A recipient of the MCPHS Trustees’ Award for Teaching Excellence, Dr. Spencer has developed a comprehensive series of career exploration and professional development seminars and conducts research on team-based learning and interprofessional ed...
2021-03-251h 05
Life on the PharmEp 24: Syed Zafar - PV Scientist on a Journey to Financial FreedomOn this week's episode I'm joined by Dr. Syed Zafar. Syed is a Pharmacovigilance Scientist who earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy and Masters of Public Health from MCPHS University. Syed is passionate about helping pharmacy students explore different career paths with an emphasis on self-awareness and understanding what’s makes them tick. Additionally, Syed’s passion projects include business, investing, and real estate. He runs a six-figure e-commerce business and began sharing his journey to financial freedom on different socials. Listen along as we talk about navigating the world of industry, networking effectively, and bringing to life one's hobbies and inte...
2021-02-0148 min
Green Rules EverythingEP #15 Pharma and Beauty Ft. Abigail NesbethAbbie is a 4th-year pharmacy student from Lakeland, Florida. She attended the University of Florida for her undergraduate degree in Criminology and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at UF as well. During pharmacy school, Abigail sought out non-traditional pharmaceutical industry experiences and had the opportunity to intern at Gilead Sciences in HIV Prevention as well as Bristol Myers Squibb in Immunology. The experiences allowed her to build her business acumen while using her clinical knowledge from pharmacy school. In August of 2019, she wanted to combine her passion for entrepreneurship and hairstyling into a business that is...
2021-01-041h 24
Keepin' it O.D. - The Pre-Optometry ShowEpisode 12: Everything you need to know about MCPHS OptometryIn this episode, Patrick Cameron, Associate Director of Admission at MCPHS College of Optometry, shares about the city of Worcester and the MCPHS OD program.
Make sure to follow MCPHS Optometry on Instagram @mcphsopto
For more info and to schedule a tour visit: https://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/visit-us and https://www.mcphs.edu/admission-and-aid/request-information
If you have any specific questions email Patrick via: Admissions.Worcester@mcphs.edu
If you enjoyed this episode make sure to give it a 5-star rating on Apple Podcast and follow the podcast on Apple Podca...
2020-12-2148 min
MedSpace9. So, should you get your PhD? w/ Dr. EllisIn this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Crystal Ellis. She has her PhD in genetics and she teaches in the Biology department at MCPHS university in Boston. She was my personal mentor throughout my sophomore to senior year of college. She has helped so many premed students like she had helped me. If you would like to learn more about her journey to getting her PhD and beyond, then keep on listening!
2020-10-0822 min
The Edutainer with Dr. Erin L. Albert🦋Ep. 6: The New Normal: How Might Tech in Pharmacy and Pharmacy Schools Change? Tim AungstWhat's going to happen to pharmacy post COVID-19?
Let's ask the Digital Apothecary!
Timothy Aungst is an Associate Professor at MCPHS. He completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at St. Luke's University Hospital, where he concentrated on geriatric care, internal medicine, and ambulatory care. He then went on to complete a Clinical Geriatric Fellowship with the Pharmacy Outreach Program at MCPHS. His primary interests involve geriatric care, pain/palliative care, internal medicine, clinical research, and the integration of technology into pharmacy practice. He is also an active blogger and writer. He was an Editor and W...
2020-04-1531 min
Pharmacy, IT, & Me: Your Informatics Pharmacist Podcast160. A Journey to Director of Clinical Informatics feat. Dr. John Poikonen160. A Journey to Director of Clinical Informatics feat. Dr. John Poikonen
Intended Audience: Everyone
On today's episode, we speak with Dr. John Poikonen on his varied history and experience in the pharmacy IT and informatics space. He currently works as the Director of Clinical Informatics at Avhana Health and still actively teaches pharmacy informatics in various courses at MCPHS. He talks about his passion of informatics and what inspired him to move into the space.
To reach out to John, you can find him at:
https://twitter.com/gigapharmd/
https://www.linkedin...
2020-01-2923 min
The Holistic Pharmacy PodcastS02E08 - Learning From A Fellow Podcaster of PlantLoveRadio w/ Drug Info Pharmacist Dr. Lana CamielToday I'm interviewing another podcaster, who also happens to be both a pharmacist and an herbalist! I had a blast interviewing Dr. Lana Camiel, drug information pharmacist and professor practicing in Boston, at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She is the host of Plant Love Radio. Please tune in to listen to her story and learn more about her work.
Please don't hesitate to direct your drug and natural medicine questions to Lana and her team at druginfo@mcphs.edu. Lana's direct website is: https://plantloveradio.com and PlantLoveRadio is available on all podcast platforms.
For more...
2019-11-2537 min
FutureDose.techthe Digital Apothecary Update - PPN Episode 795Digital Apothecary:
https://www.thedigitalapothecary.com/musings
It's increasingly becoming a digital world, and businesses are looking to turn healthcare into the next field to reap the benefits of rampant technological growth. After all, its a multi-billion dollar market, we have an aging population, and new therapies are coming to the field all the time. For me, keeping up with all of these developments has increasingly been a fund endeavor, but over the years I have found many people asking me for input on new technologies and their impact on the pharmacy landscape and patient care opportunities. For that reason, I...
2019-04-1026 min
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffE054: Stacie Spencer: Generationally-Inspired Ardent Advising AdvocateIn this episode Eric interviews Stacie Spencer from MCPHS University in Boston, MA. It is clear that Stacie is one of the most inspired thinkers about student development and career advising in our discipline, and that may come from some of her own experiences with her mother at the kitchen table. From multi-year course sequences to innovative assignments, Stacie's students think and reflect deeply about their future. Her own college start was a bit bumpy, but oh how she recovered -- and with gratitude.
2019-03-051h 07Graphic Medicine PodcastMental Health ComicsThis month’s episode features a recording of the Mental Health Comics Panel from MICE 2018,Moderated by A. David Lewis, MCPHS University. Panelists include: Lucy Bellwood – 100 Demon Dialogues, Kevin Budnik (Handbook), LB Lee (MPD for You & Me), Robyn Smith (Saddest, Angriest Black Girl in Town) and Rachel Lindsay (Rx). Support for this podcast comes from Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Humanities, the nation’s oldest Humanities Department within a medical school, pioneers of innovations in medical education since 1967.
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2018-12-0700 min
FutureDose.techMobile Insulin Management and Tech of the Future - FutureDose.Tech - PPN Episode 728Timothy Dy Aungst, PharmD, is an associate professor of pharmacy practice at MCPHS University. He graduated from Wilkes University Nesbitt School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at St. Luke's University Hospital, and then a Clinical Geriatric Fellowship at MCPHS University. He is passionate about the rise of technology in health care and its application to pharmacy. He has published primarily on the role of mobile technology and mHealth, and made multiple national and international presentations on those topics. He blogs at TheDigitalApothecary.com, is a Co-Host of FutureDose.Tech a podcast part of the Pharmacy Podcast...
2018-11-2331 min
Capri Podia - ???????????The science of plants with Dr. Kevin Spelman - WIN032"Not only have plants fed us and been used as our medicine, but they've been our clothing, our shelter, our paper. They have affected every area of our life."? Kevin Spelman, PhD
Have you ever wondered how ?the science of plants compares with the conventional medical research? What is the a connection between the two? Are there conventional scientists who follow the path of studying plants? ?
My today's guest ?is ?Kevin Spelman, PhD. Dr. Spelman ?began his practice as a clinical herbalist specializing in ?Ayurvedic medicine.
One of ?his unique qualities is ?Kevin's ability to look at plants from ?several d...
2018-06-1354 min
PharmacyForwardDigital Health Devices and Apps! (I)Timothy Aungst, Pharm.D. - Associate Professor at the MCPHS University in Worcester, Massachusetts and the author of The Digital Apothecary blog talks to us about the current digital health landscape.
Key Lessons: Stand alone mobile health devices and apps have limited value; patient-specific data can inform diagnosis and treatment decisions; aggregated data from 1000's of users can help direct public health efforts; and pharmacists can and should play a bigger role in mHealth/digital health.
2018-05-1717 minCapri Podia - ???????????Mind body medicine with Marie Dacey - WIN024??"?What unexpected positive experiences did you have today? Being aware helps you to cultivate the good and the mindset of increased acceptance ?for when things don't go right." ???Marie Dacey, EdD
Marie Dacey is a Professor of Psychology and director of the Nutrition Minor at MCPHS University (formerly Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences) in Boston, MA.
As a member of the health psychology faculty, Marie teaches courses in complementary approaches to healthcare, such as Mind-Body Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, and Integrative Therapies for Older Adults. Her research and publications address medical education, healthy aging, and patient-centered counseling skills.
In addition to...
2018-04-1748 min
Warrior ConnectionWarrior Connection- 10.08.17The October 8 discussion on Warrior Connection was about alternative treatments such as acupuncture and tens unit use with Dr. Lisa Conboy, MA, MS, ScD; Instructor in Medicine, Part-time, Director of the Research Department, The New England School of Acupuncture at MCPHS University and her colleague Dr. Beth Sangree of The Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School.
2017-10-0858 min