Networking - Is it part of your pharmacy toolkit?

Networking - Is it part of your pharmacy toolkit?

In this episode, we dive into why networking is an essential — yet often overlooked — skill for pharmacy professionals at every stage. Our guests, Chris Crank, Executive Vice President of ICHP, and recent APPE student, Talynn Glenn, share how building relationships has shaped their careers, opened doors, and strengthened their connection to the pharmacy community. We cover: * What networking really looks like in pharmacy * How students, technicians and pharmacists can build meaningful professional relationships * The role of organizations like ICHP in creating networking opportunities * Practical tips for getting started, even if networking feels intimidating Resources mentioned in the podcast: * KeePosted - May 2019 - Don't Just Network, Make Friends [https://online.fliphtml5.com/mmdul/May-2019-KP/#p=6]

Shifting Mindsets, Shifting Outcomes: DEI Through a Pharmacy Lens

In this episode, ICHP EVP, Chris Crank sit down with Dr. Sally Arif—educator, leader, and author of Shift—to explore what it really takes to build inclusive, psychologically safe cultures in pharmacy and healthcare. Dr. Arif breaks down the everyday behaviors, structural barriers, and mindset changes that shape belonging in the workplace. Together, we unpack how DEI shows up in patient care, team dynamics, and leadership, and why shifting culture isn’t a one‑time initiative but an ongoing practice. Whether you’re a student, clinician, or leader, this conversation offers practical insights for anyone committed to transforming pharmacy from the inside out.

Techs Who Lead: The Impact of Getting Involved

Join ICHP Executive Vice President Chris Crank as he sits down with technician members Becky Ohrmund and Andrew Eggman to discuss their journeys within ICHP and why engaging with professional organizations can be such a valuable step for pharmacy technicians. Note: This episode was originally recorded in June of 2025.

Trusted Sources, Tough Climates: Supporting Vaccine Confidence

In this episode, ICHP's Executive Vice President, Chris Crank, digs into a challenge many pharmacists, physicians, and public‑health professionals quietly navigate every day: the gap between federal vaccine recommendations and what individual providers advise in practice. With our special guest, Dr. Marlowe Djuric Kachlic, we explore how pharmacy teams can respond to the discrepancies and what it takes to keep patient care grounded in evidence even when the systems aren't aligned.

The Copay Games: Who Wins, Who Pays

Our host, Chris Crank sits down with Matthew Dini to discuss copay maximizers, discount cards, and the shifting landscape of patient affordability. Speaking from his firsthand experience, Matt breaks down how these programs really work, where he sees the programs going in the future and the impact they currently have on patients. *Originally recorded May 2025