Pharmacy, IT, & Me: Your Informatics Pharmacist Podcast

327. Exploring Drug Information and Clinical Databases feat. Dr. Christine Sommer **Intended Audience: Everyone** Ever wondered how drug interaction alerts end up in your EHR or pharmacy system? In this week’s episode, Dr. Sommer takes us on a deep dive into the world of drug information databases—sharing her journey, the challenges her team tackles, and advice for pharmacists eyeing the informati...

326. BPS Announces Pharmacy Informatics as New Specialty Certification **Intended Audience: Everyone** Today's episode is a very short episode to let you know that the BPS has announced Pharmacy Informatics as a new specialty certification. They are calling on volunteers to serve on the council as the next step. More details here: https://bpsweb.org/2025/12/08/bps-announces-pharmacy-informatics-as...

325. Driving Innovations in EHRs - Pharmacy Product Management feat. Dr. Andrew McLaughlin Intended Audience: Everyone 🎙️ Excited share today's episode featuring Dr. Andrew McLaughlin's journey from student pharmacist to leading product management in healthcare IT. This episode's packed with lessons for anyone navigating the intersection of pharmacy and technology. Three key takeaways: Pharmacists...

324. PharmDs in IT - From Pharmacy School to Full Stack Engineer feat. Dr. Khanh Theresa Mai Originally recorded in 2024 In this fascinating episode, Tony sits down with Dr. Mai, a pharmacist-turned-full-stack software engineer. She shares her unconventional journey from clinical pharmacy to health tech, her candid thoughts on the gaps in pharmacy education, and actionable advice for pharmacists i...

323. Navigating Pharmacy IT - Lessons Learned From an Informatics Team Panel Discussion feat. Drs. Aaron Tse, Phuong Wood, and Kevin Tien Intended Audience: Everyone I'm excited to share highlights from an insightful new episode featuring a panel discussion with my colleagues, Drs. Aaron Tse, Phuong Wood, and Kevin Tian. This episode brings you lessons learned from seasoned informatics pharmacists...

Repost - One Goal, Many Paths - Next Steps After Not Matching Residency Intended Audience: Residency Applicants Panel: Beju Shah, David Vu, Brian Fung, Tony Dao 36% of all participants did not match this year for ASHP Match Day: https://natmatch.com/ashprmp/stats/2025applstats-ph1.pdf Check out Brian's Listing of Phase 2 Residencies via Unscripted Rx: https://www.unscripted-rx.com/phase2 🎙️📢 In t...

321. Hey Health Tech - Health Tech Roles and Career Transitions feat. Dr. Lauren Curtis Intended Audience: Those Looking to Transition into Health Tech Originally recorded at the end of 2023. In this episode, special guest Dr. Lauren Curtis shares invaluable insights into how pharmacists, and clinicians alike, can transition smoothly into health tech roles. Whether you're a healthcare professional...

319. Being a Clinical Director in Healthcare Technology feat. Dr. Jennifer Splawski Intended Audience: Those interested in Healthcare Technology Vendors Originally recorded in Summer 2023, we had Dr. Jennifer Splawski join us on the podcast to share insights in the healthcare technology space. We had an insightful conversation about her dynamic career journey from a clinical pharmacist healthcare...

318. A Non-Traditional Pathway From Pharmacist to Informaticist feat. Dr. Nicole Salata Intended Audience: Everyone (Originally recorded in Summer 2023) In our latest episode, we were honored to have Dr. Nicole Salata join us for an engaging conversation about her unique journey and insights as a clinical informatics pharmacist. Dr. Salata's experience and expertise shed light on the diverse and d...

317. From Consulting and Supply Chain to Pharmacy Informatics feat. Dr. Phuong Wood Intended Audience: Those interested in nontraditional pathways In the today's episode, we sat down with the remarkable Dr. Phuong Wood to delve into her intriguing journey from consulting and supply chain to pharmacy informatics. Dr. Wood, an esteemed informatics pharmacist at Children's Hospital of Orange County,...

Repost - One Goal, Many Paths - Next Steps After Not Matching Residency Intended Audience: Residency Applicants Panel: Beju Shah, David Vu, Brian Fung, Tony Dao 25% of all participants did not match this year for ASHP Match Day 🎙️📢 In today's reposted episode from 2019, join us for a valuable panel discussion where we explore the next steps if you find yourself unmatched for pharmacy residency. R...

315. Bridging the Gap Pharmacists Transitioning into Health Tech feat Dr. Elizabeth Ojo Intended Audience: Pharmacists interested in transitioning to Health Tech Originally recorded Summer 2023 🌟 On today's episode, we speak with Dr. Elizabeth Ojo, a pharmacist specializing in pharmacy technology. We delved deep into her journey in pharmacy technology and her passion for improving patient lives....

314. Digital Medicine Challenges feat. Dr. Smit Patel Intended Audience: Everyone Originally recorded mid 2023 👨‍⚕️📱 Today's episode is an insightful conversation with Dr. Smit Patel, where we delve into the complex realm of Digital Medicine. Dr. Patel shares invaluable insights into the challenges this innovative field encounters, tackling issues ranging from regulatory hurdles to challenges wi...

313. Becoming a Data Analyst Pharmacist feat. Dr. Stephen To Intended Audience: Everyone In today's episode, we host the Dr. Stephen To, unveiling the intricate journey that has shaped his young career in the realm of pharmacy informatics. Join us as he delves into the rich tapestry of experiences garnered through his pharmacy residency and the nuanced landscape of pharmacy informatics. Through th...

312. Setting Up Telehealth for Success feat. Dr. Beju Shah Intended Audience: Everyone In today's episode, we dive deep into the dynamic world of Telehealth, and we've got a special guest with a wealth of knowledge to share! Dr. Beju Shah, a Telehealth Success Manager, is here to unravel the intriguing journey that led him to this pivotal role and the invaluable insights he's gained along the way....

311. Empowering Pharmacists with Bayesian Dosing Tools feat. Dr. Sharmeen Roy Intended Audience: Everyone Note: During the time of this recording, Dr. Roy was the Senior Director for Pharmacy Solutions at DoseMeRx. As of October 2023, Dr. Roy is now Chief Strategy & Science Officer, and DoseMeRx has grown as a company. In this episode of "Pharmacy, IT, & Me," recorded in March 20...

310. A Pharmacist's Journey into Health Tech Consulting feat. Pamela Mackey Intended Audience: Everyone In today's episode, we have the distinct pleasure of hosting a thought-provoking interview with Pamela Mackey, a Senior Consultant whose career journey offers a fascinating perspective on the intersection of pharmacy and healthcare technology. With a robust background in pharmacy, Pamela has suc...

309. Health Tech and Interoperability feat. Dr. Brian Fung Intended Audience: Everyone In this episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Brian Fung, delving into the fascinating journey of his transition into the realm of healthcare technology. Driven by a profound passion for advancing healthcare interoperability, he shared his invaluable insights on navigating the intricate web of t...

308. Digitalization of Health and Pharmacy-Focused Digital Health feat. Dr. Timothy Aungst - The Digital Apothecary Originally recorded in late 2022. Intended Audience: Digital Health Enthusiasts 🎙️ Don't miss our latest episode of the Pharmacy, IT, & Me podcast! 🌐 Join us as we sit down with Dr. Timothy Aungst, aka The Digital Apothecary, to explore the fascinating world of digital health an...

306. From Pharmacy to Enterprise Operation Informatics feat. Quyen Ly Intended Audience: Everyone Originally recorded in mid 2022. In this episode of Pharmacy, IT, & Me, pharmacist Quyen Ly returns to share her experiences in navigating the pharmacy landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic and her new role as Global Head of Service, Enterprise Operations Informatics at Philips. Quyen discusses t...

305. Last Week in Health IT for May 29th, 2023 Intended Audience: Everyone Welcome to another episode of Last Week in Health IT where we talk about some of the significant Health IT-related news items that occurred in the past week. Disclaimer: Views expressed are those of the individuals and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which speakers have been, is now, or will be affil...

304. Medical Informatics and Technology Adoption feat. Dr. Matthew Sakumoto Intended Audience: Everyone On today's episode, we move away from the pharmacy informatics space and delve into medical informatics and technology adoption. Our special guest, Dr. Matthew Sakumoto, is a CMIO and virtual care physician in Northern California, and he shares with us his journey into medical informatics and di...

Repost: One Goal, Many Paths - Next Steps After Not Matching feat. Drs. Brian Fung, Beju Shah, David Vu, Tony Dao Today’s episode is a REPOST to 2019’s special episode about next steps after not matching. The four of us have had different stories on what we did after not matching and want to let you know that it’s OKAY. There’s still Phase 2, there’s still other pathways to get to where you want t...

303. Last Week in Health IT for March 9th, 2023 **Intended Audience: Everyone ** Check out this week’s episode for the latest healthcare IT news. Healthcare Workers Thinking About Quitting Often: https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/healthcare-workers-still-think-about-quitting-often-even-well-staffed-teams Disclaimer: Views expressed are those of the individuals and do not reflect thoughts and o...

302. CDS and PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Training feat. Dr. Marc Willner Intended Audience: Everyone Originally recorded in early 2022. On today's episode, we had the opportunity to speak with lead pharmacy informatics specialist and residency program director, Dr. Marc Willner, on his career journey and what his role is in terms of clinical decision support. Topics in this episode include: Dr. Will...