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PGY2 SOT Avery Marcotte joins us from the University of North Carolina Medical Center to discuss “Management of vancomycin-resistant Enterococci and daptomycin-resistant Enterococci infections in liver transplant recipients in a single academic center”.

Hosts Kim Leale and Lauren Schumacher continue their discussion with Drs. Jason Phillips and Trung Ky on remote and hybrid clinical transplant pharmacist positions. In this second half we discuss precepting, advocating, setting up a home workspace, and much more! This episode is part 2 of 2.

PGY-2 Solid Organ Transplant Pharmacy Resident Keaton Tauer joins us today to discuss the Second International Consensus Guidelines on the Management of BK Polyomavirus in Kidney Transplantation

PGY2 SOT resident Samantha Curnow joins us from the Cleveland Clinic to discuss "Incidence and Risk factors for rejection after conversion from calcineurin inhibitor to sirolimus-based immunosuppression in orthotopic heart transplant recipients"

Drs. Jason Phillips and Trung Ky join hosts Kim and Lauren to discuss remote and hybrid clinical transplant pharmacist positions. Tune in to learn about how their positions came to be and challenges they navigated as they implemented these innovative approaches. This episode is part 1 of 2.

PGY2 SOT Colette Biro joins us from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to discuss a recently published heart transplant study, the "Randomized Trial of Cholesterol Lowering With Evolocumab for Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy in Heart Transplant Recipients."

Drs. Nick Lange and Dave Salerno join us to discuss their team's recently published paper taking an in-depth look at the relationship between obesity and outcomes in patients on belatacept-based immunosuppression. To follow along, their article can be found via the following citation: Lange NW, King K, Husain SA, Salerno DM, Tsapepas DS, Hedvat J, Yu M, Mohan S. Obesity is associated with a higher...

PGY2 SOT Jean Kim joins us from Tampa General Hospital to discuss "Evaluation of Crushed Posaconazole Delayed Release Tablets in Lung Transplant Recipients"

PGY2 SOT Edith Ford joins us from Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona to discuss "A Randomized Phase 2 Trial of Felzartamab in Antibody-Mediated Rejection", which has recently received Breakthrough Therapy Designation for ABMR in kidney transplant recipients, as well as a quick discussion on antibody-mediated rejection and CD38 inhibitors.

PGY2 SOT Elishka (Ellie) Braun joins us from Loyola University Medical Center to discuss "Cytomegalovirus in high-risk liver transplant recipients following preemptive antiviral therapy versus prophylaxis," as well as a brief discussion on how to approach interpreting CMV T-cell immunity panels.

In this episode, we take you behind the scenes of our podcast committee to share what it’s all about and why being part of this team is so fulfilling. From creative brainstorming to the excitement of producing impactful content, join us for an open conversation on the skills, connections, and memorable experiences that come with being in the committee. Whether you’re curious about joining or just...

PGY2 Alison Samsel joins us from the Johns Hopkins Hospital to discuss “Pretransplant use of immune checkpoint inhibitors for hepatocellular carcinoma: A multicenter, retrospective cohort study”, as well as a discussion on how to combat burnout in pharmacy residency

If you couldn't attend the ACCP Annual Meeting or are simply curious about what's been happening behind the scenes, don't miss this opportunity to catch up on all things ACCP Transplant (TXP) PRN! Join Liz Cohen (Past Chair) and Nicole Alvey (Current Chair) as they take you through the highlights of the 2023-2024 year with host Lauren Schumacher. Join us for a recap of the major accomplishments of...

Our 2024-2025 resident blog and podcast series starts off with Alexander Aubin, PGY2 SOT resident from University Health. He will be discussing "Donor-derived cell-free DNA as a diagnostic marker for kidney-allograft rejection: A systematic review and meta-analysis", as well as a unique patient experience from residency.

In this episode, transplant ID experts, Drs. Kellie Goodlet and Erin McCreary, dive deep into some of the most pervasive myths surrounding infectious disease management in solid organ transplantation. From the over-treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria to the misconception that vaccines may increase the risk of allograft rejection, these widely held beliefs can significantly impact patient outcome...

In part 2 of this podcast, Drs Edith Ford and Marie Storer, and Molly Fleury continue the discussion on preparing for PGY1, from picking programs to applying to, ranking residency programs, and what happens after you graduate. Edith and Marie share more tips they wish they had gotten as pharmacy students for graduation and residency.

In part 1 of this podcast, Drs Edith Ford and Marie Storer, and Molly Fleury discuss preparing for PGY1, from picking programs to applying to, ranking residency programs, and what happens after you graduate. Edith and Marie share some tips they wish they had gotten as pharmacy students for graduation and residency.

In this couch session, Lauren Schumacher and Asia Johnson hosts a discussion with Dr. David Cordwin and Dr. Sara Varnado McCarthy about their career pathways, starting with a PGY2 in cardiology and currently providing care for transplant recipients. When first transitioning to transplant, they would often ask, “where is the data?” or “what resources should I use?”, when evaluating landmark literat...

In this couch session, hosts Kimberly Goehring and Sarah Bova chat with Kimi Ueda, Kayla Joyal, and Keith Foster on their journey in endurance sports. How do these super humans do it all? Is Keith a protein bar influencer? How can you get started in an endurance sport? Tune in and find out!

In this next installment in our allocation series, cardiac transplant experts, Drs. Ashley Loethen and Ed Horn, teach us about heart allocation in a lively discussion with hosts Kimberly Goehring and Asia Johnson. Join us for some intriguing conversations on the current system, opportunities for improvement, and proposed changes to come. Continuous distribution? Sensitization points? Listen up so...

PGY2 SOT resident Nicole Lewis joins us from VCU Health in Richmond, Virginia, to discuss an article published by University of Pennsylvania on the center's experience with basiliximab induction strategies in heart transplant

PGY2 SOT resident Rachel Christensen joins us from University of Illinois Chicago to discuss a case series using a novel immunosuppression regimen in intestinal transplantation.  

Get cozy for this couch session, Alex Bixby and Amanda Condon-Martinez host a discussion about the life of parenthood with Adam Diamond and Nicole Alvey. The group discusses how they planned for maternity and paternity leave, setting boundaries, shifting priorities, adapting to the unexpected, and much more! Not a parent? Still give this a listen - this episode is for everyone! The group also disc...

As we celebrate Donate Life Month, we are joined by two organ transplant recipients, Megan Schuff Zimmerman and Dr. Drew Silverman, as well as an altruistic donor, Dr. Chuck Rickert, to get a glimpse into their unique journeys through transplant, donation, and how these experiences have impacted their practice and approach to patient care.

PGY2 SOT Bona Shin joins us from the Johns Hopkins Hospital to discuss “Outcomes of older Black renal transplant recipients receiving basiliximab induction and early steroid withdrawal”, as well as a discussion on her residency experience of co-management of acute cellular rejection and COVID-19 infection.