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This podcast takes a deep dive into a student’s perspective on a myriad of residency application topics including reference letter writing, role of the Midyear Clinical Meeting, and factors to consider when choosing the best fit residency. 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 co...

In this podcast we will be interviewing a pharmacy leader to discuss their Pharmacy Technician Training programs at their respective site. We will discuss the structure of their program, the successes they found in having a program, and the challenges they’ve faced along the way. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materia...

This podcast will discuss strategies used in small and rural hospitals to improve medication safety and address barriers that may accompany small sites when implementing safety initiatives. Speakers will also touch on how to implement select ISMP Targeted Medication Safety Best Practices for Hospitals and how implementation may look different in the small or rural sector.   The information present...

A conversation with the 2022-2023 Chair of the ASHP Section of Specialty Pharmacy Practitioners (SSPP), Dr. Scott Canfield. Listeners will learn about Scott’s pharmacy practice experience and practice journey thus far, as well as his experiences as a leader in health system specialty pharmacy.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informa...

In this podcast, Matthew Rewald, Tom Woller, and Dr. Mark Sullivan discuss the AJHP CPO Perspective, “Stabilizing the Pharmacy Technician Workforce as an Imperative for the Chief Pharmacy Officer,” with host and AJHP Editor in Chief Dr. Daniel Cobaugh. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not inte...

This podcast will explore palliative care as a specialty and why and how all pharmacists should incorporate palliative care principles into their practice.   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...

This podcast will discuss how to incorporate project management principles for student precepting.  Dr. Kathryn Sawyer will share validated project management tools applicable to pharmacy education, in advance of her upcoming session during the ASHP National Pharmacy Preceptors Conference.    The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The informatio...

Please join Brittany Tschaen and Joe Marchiano for a SCSS and NPF collaboration as they speak with New Practitioner Brooke Barlow, PharmD and clinical leader Cassie Bellamy for new perspectives about the unique wellness challenges posed by COVID-19. This podcast will add to the existing COVID-19 resources by showcasing a conversation between a New Practitioner and clinical leader to better underst...

This episode will provide insight on how to establish and maintain wellbeing during the first year of pharmacy school.  Listeners will here from three rising P2 students that were able to create support systems that helped them be successful academically and mentally.          The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials...

In this podcast episode, we host Dr. Melody Berg, ASHP’s editorial director for medication information. The discussion will explore ASHP’s Safemedication.com page as a source of information about prescription and over-the-counter medications for patients. Written by pharmacists, the easy-to-read articles include information about vaccines, tips for taking or giving medications, and answers to comm...

Opioid analgesic therapy is a common treatment for severe pain in the palliative care population.  As the population ages, more patients with a history of opioid misuse are experiencing chronic, severe, difficult to treat pain, often related to cancer.  This session will review various pain therapies for severe pain in the palliative care population and outline strategies for pain management in pa...

During this episode of ASHP’s Informatics Bytes podcast, we will describe the current state of autoverification, including the reasons and benefits of implementation. The speakers will also be discussing available tools and challenges that should be addressed when considering implementation. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information...

This podcast will address opportunities to develop relationships with payers to optimize patient outcomes.  With the expansion of ambulatory care populations health initiatives and prescription-based services, strategic relationships between pharmacy enterprise and payers has become increasingly important.      The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presen...

Pursuing a residency specializing in pharmacy informatics is emerging as a popular route to begin a career as an informatics pharmacist. Hear from three current PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residents about their career path, residency experience, and hopes for training future informatics pharmacists. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The infor...

While the utilization of topical hemostatic agents in the emergency department (ED) is dwarfed by its use in OR, ED pharmacists should have a basic understanding of these agents based on the critically ill and surgical patients that can reside in the ED. This podcast will evaluate the available topical hemostatic agents and their place in practice, specifically from the emergency department perspe...

In the Management Case Study, our content matter experts discuss the need for remote work for a world-wide pandemic, identify metrics used to elevate the sustainability of a central pharmacist stagging work model and describe the elements of a successful remote work model for a hospital or health system. The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. Th...

This podcast episode focuses on the journey to obtaining pharmacist provider status from pharmacy leaders in Minnesota, North Carolina, and Wisconsin who have been advocating on the frontlines. Listen in to learn about the growing need for pharmacist provider status, speakers’ experiences, and advice for those interested in getting involved in pursuing provider status. The information presented du...

In the recent weeks since the Supreme Court issued a decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, there have been widespread media reports of patients experiencing new barriers to access to medication therapies that are seemingly unrelated to reproductive health care or abortion services. During this podcast, we are going to explore the basis of these reports, provide background on the current status of state an...

Abuse of and addiction to opioid medications continues to be a growing issue worldwide with opioid abuse often beginning with prescribed products in medical care.  Multimodal pain management uses alternatives to opioids to prevent the initial exposure that may lead to addiction and abuse. This podcast is focused on describing the management of acute and chronic pain conditions with opioid sparing...

The aim of this podcast is to share the experiences and insights of two pharmacists who have transitioned between clinical practice and academia during their careers. Listeners will gain perspective on the roles/responsibilities associated with clinical versus academic positions, benefits and challenges of each, and factors that contributed to the transitions in the speakers’ practice journeys.   ...

Learn from experts in the field as they discuss barriers and key strategies for biosimilar adoption. 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 int...

During the COVID19 pandemic, primary care and specialty office practices in Michigan were closed or consolidated with laboratory services in outlying clinics closed or experienced a significant reduction in hours. In this episode, our speakers share how their practice continued to see patients during the COVID19 pandemic without any interruption to services provided by offering curbside INR checks...

This podcast will discuss strategies to develop pharmacy practice infrastructure in population health and service line settings, discuss options to measure this practice success on patient outcomes, and opportunities to utilize this data in organizational payer engagement.     The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials...

Ambulatory care pharmacy practice has evolved greatly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.  As healthcare begins to think about life beyond COVID, ambulatory care pharmacists are evaluating their role and what practice may look like as services continue to develop to meet the healthcare needs of the ever growing pool of patients who have experienced COVID19.  The information presented during the podc...

This podcast will explore how to incorporate gaming into residency/institutional teaching to help foster engagement for the learners.  Dr. Megan Adelman will share some key strategies and instructional techniques, in advance of her upcoming educational session during the ASHP National Pharmacy Preceptors Conference.    The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of th...