Pharmacy Universe Podcast

Episode 6-The Non-Traditional Pathway (Dr. Anne Marie Kondic)

Anne Marie Kondic, PharmD, Executive Director of the Community Pharmacy Foundation (CPF) joins the show to talk about her non-traditional career pathway within pharmacy. We talk about what CPF is, how it was incepted, and her pathway to becoming the organization's second Executive Director in 2015. Anne Marie also gives advice to those who are newer graduates entering the current pharmacy climate and explains her thoughts on the importance of networking. We also discuss critical lessons she has learned working in various sectors of pharmacy including community, hospital, industry, association management, and more! Anne Marie shares what her experience was like moving to a new city with no stable job or career lined-up and how she navigated being "unemployed but employable". Anne Marie's Call to Action: "Share your story on a national, regional, or local platform. Post a story about your patient care, pharmacist/mentor experience, or any other story!" Check out the episode on various platforms: Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10348420/epi6amk Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3n5xfsckeUjLDOBW4UOx9R ITunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pharmacy-universe/id1337819285?uo=4 Youtube: https://youtu.be/rKA6j-QJJp0 Other links from the show: CPF website: https://www.communitypharmacyfoundation.org Twitter: @CPFGrants (https://twitter.com/CPFgrants) or @AnneMarieKondic (https://twitter.com/AnneMarieKondic) Facebook: @CPFGrants (https://www.facebook.com/CPFGrants/) LinkedIn: (https://www.linkedin.com/company/community-pharmacy-foundation/about/) or (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-marie-kondic-30a9b010/) Share Your Stories: https://pharmacistsprovidecare.com or https://pharmacistsforhealthierlives.org

Episode 5-Super-heroic: Pharmacist, Mom, Leader (Dr. Brooke Griffin)

Brooke Griffin, PharmD, BCACP, Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Services Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, joins the show to fill us in on her blog she hosts on the Pharmacist Moms website: "Super-heroic: A Blog for Moms with a Pharmacy Twist" and how her vision is to tell stories about experiences as both a part-time pharmacist and full-time mom. She share her stories of advocating on Capitol Hill, explains the terms "upskill and reskill", and talks about the importance of leadership in pharmacy. Check out the episode on various platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1p61k1EnjuJrTbXpa5ykXI?si=iVsQmuzhSkqHN1GY49Tu0w ITunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pharmacy-universe/id1337819285 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWvh7VwX6Rk Other Links: Website/Blog: 1) https://www.pharmacistmomsgroup.com/blog/ 2) Superheroic: A Blog for Moms with a Pharmacy Twist (be.superheroic@gmail.com) LinkedIn: 3) https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-griffin-6a08294/

Episode 4-Finance & Education-(Your Financial Pharmacist, Dr. Tim Ulbrich)

Tim Ulbrich, PharmD, Associate Dean of Student Success and Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) College of Pharmacy, joins the show to talk about his story into pharmacy, personal finance, and education. Tim discusses his platform Your Financial Pharmacist and how their vision is to help pharmacist and students become financially "fit". He also talks about trends in student loan debt, practice advancements, and his future vision of including personal finance in pharmacy education accreditation standards. Links: Website: https://yourfinancialpharmacist.com PodCast: https://yourfinancialpharmacist.com/podcast/ Student Loan Course: https://gumroad.com/a/197964915 Social Platforms: https://www.facebook.com/yourfinancialpharmacist/ https://www.instagram.com/your_financial_pharmacist/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC351VEh7qDK2qdd3suwJkog/featured https://www.linkedin.com/in/timulbrich/

Episode 3- Technology in Healthcare-Telepharmacy (Dr. Adam Chesler)

Adam Chesler, PharmD, Director of Regulatory Affairs for Cardinal Health, joins the show to talk about his story into pharmacy, regulatory affairs, and a concept of "telepharmacy" which has led to advancements in technology and healthcare across the country. Dr. Chesler also discusses details of what "telepharmacy" is and the impact it is having on access to care, adherence, and patient satisfaction. Adam's Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/achesler

Episode 2-Permissionless Innovation (Dr. Alex Adams)

Alex Adams, PharmD, MPH, Executive Director of the State Board of Pharmacy in Idaho joins the show to talk about his story into pharmacy, policy, and a concept of "permissionless innovation" which has led to major changes in the legislature in Idaho. Dr. Adams also discusses pharmacy technician roles and expansion of administration of immunizations by pharmacy technicians. Alex Adams social media: Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/AlexVanAdams Twitter-@AlexAdamsRPh LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-adams-a503b026