UGA College of Pharmacy

PharmCast

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PharmCast is the official podcast of the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy. Hosted by Dean Kelly Smith, the show features conversations with the leaders, alumni, faculty, and students shaping pharmacy and pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences. Each episode explores their personal journeys, professional insights, and the ideas driving the future of healthcare—creating space for connection, curiosity, and community within the PharmDawg community.

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Pharmacy, Technology, and Entrepreneurship with Dr. David Pope 04.06.2026 35:32

In this episode of PharmCast , Dean Kelly Smith sits down with Dr. David Pope , a 2004 graduate of the UGA College of Pharmacy and Chief Pharmacy Officer at Xifin, a leading provider of pharmacy and laboratory medical billing and clinical documentation technology. Dr. Pope reflects on his time as a pharmacy student, shares the experiences that shaped his career, and discusses his path from pharmac...

AI and the Future of Healthcare 30.04.2026 15:51

In this special episode of PharmCast , recorded live at the Healthcare 5.0 Conference at the University of Georgia, Dean Kelly Smith shares insights from on-site interviews with leaders across healthcare, science, and industry on how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of care. Featuring Dr. Jesse Michael Hostetter (UGA College of Veterinary Medicine), Dr. Marshall Shepherd (UGA College...

From PharmD to Presidency 02.04.2026 27:25

In this special episode of PharmCast , guest host Breagh MacKinnon, a second-year PharmD student at the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy , sits down with her dad, Dr. Neil MacKinnon , a pharmacist by training and the president of Central Michigan University . Together, they explore Dr. MacKinnon’s journey through pharmacy, from his early career to leadership in higher education, and the e...

Before We Begin: Meet Your Host 05.03.2026 28:59

In the first episode of PharmCast , we’re turning the mic toward our host. Instead of leading the conversation, Kelly M. Smith, dean of the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy, sits down with one of our PharmD students for a special “Meet the Host” episode. Together, they explore Dean Smith’s journey into pharmacy, her path to leadership in higher education, and what inspired the relaunch of...

Trailer 26.02.2026 1:54

PharmCast is back. In this trailer episode, Dean Kelly Smith welcomes listeners and shares what to expect from the UGA College of Pharmacy ’s official podcast. From personal journeys to professional insights, PharmCast explores the people and ideas advancing pharmacy, science, and healthcare. Join us as we begin this new chapter!