Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin

Welcome to the first episode of the PSW Community Pharmacy Advisory Committee (CPAC) Podcast Series. This new series creates space for timely conversations, shared perspectives, and practical ideas from community pharmacy professionals across Wisconsin. In this inaugural episode, listeners are introduced to the purpose of the series and the role CPAC plays in supporting community pharmacy practice...

Step inside the evolving world of health-system pharmacy with the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin's Health-System Leadership Podcast. Each episode features candid conversations with Wisconsin pharmacy leaders and members of the PSW Health-System Pharmacy Advisory Committee as they share their professional journeys, leadership lessons, and innovative ideas shaping the future of healthcare. Explore ho...

Step inside the evolving world of health-system pharmacy with the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin's Health-System Leadership Podcast. Each episode features candid conversations with Wisconsin pharmacy leaders and members of the PSW Health-System Pharmacy Advisory Committee as they share their professional journeys, leadership lessons, and innovative ideas shaping the future of healthcare. Explore ho...

What does a consultant pharmacist do, and how can involvement in professional organizations shape a career? In this PSW Member Spotlight Podcast, PSW Past Presdient, Janet Fritsch sits down with Jenna Weber to explore Jenna’s journey from community pharmacy to long-term care consulting. Jenna shares how mentorship, leadership opportunities through the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin and the American...

In this episode, PSW Past President Janet Fritsch sits down with David Reeb to explore his professional journey, from his time at Drake University in Iowa to returning home to Wisconsin with a deep commitment to serving his community. Their conversation highlights how a simple piece of advice from a mentor, "to get involved" can open doors to connection, collaboration, and long-term professional f...

What does a lifetime of service to the Wisconsin pharmacy profession look like? In the latest PSW Member Spotlight podcast episode, past PSW President Janet Fritsch sits down with fellow past President Susan Sutter. for a candid conversation about purpose, professional responsibility, and the impact of giving back. Sue shares what has fueled her commitment to service, from leadership in WPhA and P...

What does growth really look like across a pharmacy leadership journey? In a recent Health-System Leadership Forum podcast, Jessica Moschea and Ariel Furbacher share candid reflections on how their careers have evolved over time, what shaped their leadership style, what they’ve learned along the way, and how they continue to grow in roles that demand both vision and adaptability. The conversation...

As we close out 2025, PSW CEO Sarah Sorum reflects on a year of fast-moving change—and how Wisconsin pharmacy responded with leadership, agility, and impact. From shifting federal guidance and vaccine policy to protecting access to care in communities across the state, Sarah shares key highlights and the momentum PSW is carrying into 2026.

In this episode of the PSW Member Spotlight podcast, PSW Past President, Janet Fritsch welcomes longtime PSW pharmacist member Dave Zilz (DZ) for a reflective and inspiring conversation on the evolution of pharmacy practice in Wisconsin and beyond. DZ shares his professional journey, including his early residency training, among the first at UW Health, and how those formative experiences shaped hi...

In this episode of the PSW Member Spotlight podcast, PSW Past President - Janet Fritsch, welcomes pharmacy technician leader Brian Wittenberg , whose career path reflects the power of encouragement, lifelong learning, and the impact of professional community. Brian shares his journey from a background in music to a thriving career in pharmacy, an unexpected transition made possible through the sup...

The Pharmacy Voices in Opioid Use Disorder Care is a podcast series from the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin. In this podcast, you’ll hear directly from pharmacists Mollie Shoyer and Diane Johnson, on the frontlines of patient care, sharing practical strategies, lessons learned, and best practices for supporting individuals with opioid use disorder. This episode is accredited for continuing pharmacy...

Step inside the minds shaping the future of pharmacy in Wisconsin. Through authentic dialogue with members of the PSW Health-System Pharmacy Advisory Committee, you’ll uncover the real stories, leadership lessons, and strategic thinking driving innovation in pharmacy today. This episode features Mo Kharbat, Vice President of Pharmacy Services at Ascension Health in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. A healthca...

PSW Pharmacy Voices in Opioid Use Disorder Care - Harm Reduction Principles  The Pharmacy Voices in Opioid Use Disorder Care is a podcast series from the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin. This episode brings together key public health concepts and discusses the pharmacist’s role in harm reduction, whole-person care, and reducing stigma. The podcast authors emphasize the use of tools like naloxone dis...

In this PSW Member Spotlight episode, we’re honored to welcome PSW's incoming Technician Section Board President - Trea Marszalek. Trea joins PSW Past President Janet Fritsch as they engage in a wide-ranging conversation that focus on Trea's transition from preschool teacher to pharmacy technician, her role as a pharmacy buyer, her role within PSW, and her vision for technician inclusion during he...

Meet one of the leaders shaping the future of pharmacy in Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy Dean George MacKinnon! In this PSW Member Spotlight podcast, hosted by former PSW President Janet Fritsch, Dean MacKinnon shares his professional journey, his passion for supporting flexible learning models, expanding the practice of pharmacy, and how MCW is preparing future pharmac...

PSW Pharmacist Voices in Opioid Use Disorder Care - Episode 1: Foundations of MOUD and the Pharmacist’s Role   This episode introduces listeners to the fundamentals of medication treatment for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and explores the evolving role of pharmacists in expanding access to care. Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to engage with patients, provide education, and support linkage to ca...

In this PSW Member Spotlight episode, we’re honored to welcome PSW's incoming Board President - Nicole Schriner. Nicole joins PSW Past President, Janet Fritsch, as they engage in a wide-ranging conversation that focus on Nicole's origin story, her leadership with PSW, a quick look at some of the things she hopes to share in her Presidential Address at the 2025 Annual Meeting, and her vision for PS...

This podcast brings you behind the scenes with some of Wisconsin’s most inspiring pharmacy leaders. Through authentic conversations with members of the PSW Health-System Pharmacy Advisory Committee and other pharmacy professionals, we explore leadership journeys, innovation, and strategies shaping the future of health-system pharmacy.  In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Andrew Wilcox, Chief of...

In this special PSW Member Spotlight episode, we’re excited to welcome Dean Erik Jorvig of Concordia University Wisconsin School of Pharmacy for a dynamic conversation with past PSW President Janet Fritsch. From his background in drug discovery to his passion for student and faculty success, Dean Jorvig shares his journey through academia, leadership insights, and a compelling vision for the futur...

Member Spotlight - Meet the UW SOP Dean: Steve Swanson In this PSW Member Spotlight episode, we’re honored to welcome a special guest—University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy Dean, Steve Swanson. Dean Swanson joins former PSW President Janet Fritsch as they engage in a wide-ranging conversation that highlights Steve's path through academia and leadership, the evolving role of pharmacy ed...

Step inside the minds shaping the future of pharmacy in Wisconsin. Join a powerful conversation with pharmacy changemakers across the state. Through authentic dialogue with members of the PSW Health-System Pharmacy Advisory Committee, you'll uncover the real stories, leadership lessons,  and strategic thinking  driving innovation in pharmacy today. This episode feature Richard Arndt , Regional Pha...

Join former PSW Past President Janet Fritsch as she sits down with Russ Jensen, PSW Past President, Wisconsin Pharmacy Foundation board member, and visionary pharmacy leader. Russ reflects on his career journey, including his pioneering efforts to decentralize pharmacy practice, moving pharmacists from the basement into patient care areas to better serve patients. Hear firsthand how these early in...

In this PSW Member Spotlight episode, we focus on PSW's very own publication The Journal of the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin . Current editor, Michael Nagy is passing the title to new editor Kate Rotzenberg! Both Michael and Kate share more about their personal and professional journeys, their connection and pathway to editor of JPSW  and how all members of PSW can get connected and collaborate w...

In this PSW Member Spotlight episode, we sit down with Taylor Flores, Health and Wellness Manager at Roundy’s, to talk about her inspiring journey from the produce department to leading transformative technician initiatives in pharmacy. Taylor shares how a groundbreaking pilot program to train vaccinating pharmacy technicians evolved into a company-wide career growth model, increasing retention, m...

In this latest episode of the PSW Health-System Leadership Spotlight series, David Reeb, the PGY1 Residency Director and Pharmacy Manager at Aurora Baycare Medical Center interviews Aaron Webb, the Pharmacy Director for Ambulatory Services at UWHealth Hospital and Clinics. The episode explores Aaron and David's unique pathways to leadership, the power of mentorship in their journey, the value of t...