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This podcast highlights current events and topics interesting practitioners and timely information for Health System Pharmacists and Technicians. Hosted by the Washington State Pharmacy Association's Health System Academy.
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17 SEP 2025 · In this episode of the WSPA HSA Podcast, we continue to explore the diverse roles available within pharmacy. Stanley and Kaela sit down with Drs. Cherisse Norberte, Sheila Mohebbi, and Hannah Christensen. Each of these pharmacists share their unique journey into the specialized field of psychiatric pharmacy. Join us as we listen to how they ended up where they are now and the advice they have for those also curious about a career in psychiatry. Below, you will find links that are mentioned in the podcast for you to use as well.
https://aapp.org/resource/community-pharmacist
https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/stahls-essential-psychopharmacology/1231F597AE3471AE53B1CC9AFDA34B32
19 MAR 2025 · In this episode of the WSPA Health Systems Academy podcast, we join Dr. Stanley Tan as he interviews Dr. Emily Rapesak. Join us as we journey with Dr. Rapesak on how she took a non-traditional path from being a volunteer firefighter/pharmacist to then becoming a psychiatric pharmacist.
23 OCT 2024 · Join us for part 3 of this mini-series, Pioneers in Pharmacy, where we talk to different pharmacy technicians looking at the paths they took to come to their position and the unique role they play in the pharmacy. In this episode, our host, Stanley Tan, interviews pharmacy technician John Simons.
23 OCT 2024 · Join us for part 2 of this mini-series, Pioneers in Pharmacy, where we talk to different pharmacy technicians looking at the paths they took to come to their position and the unique role they play in the pharmacy. In this episode, our host, Stanley Tan, interviews pharmacy technician Bobby Hollowell.
23 OCT 2024 · Join us for part 1 of this mini-series, Pioneers in Pharmacy, where we talk to different pharmacy technicians looking at the paths they took to come to their position and the unique role they play in the pharmacy. In this episode, our host, Stanley Tan, interviews pharmacy technician Kristy Clare.
7 OCT 2024 · In this podcast, WSU student representative, Catherine Cara, and Director of Professional Affairs, Boris Zhang interviews two pharmacists who recently finished a PGY1 experience. Through this discussion, they will explore what led both of these pharmacists to pursue PGY1’s and then what led them to choose their current route. Dr. Spencer Knudson finished his PGY1 experience at Tacoma General and is now practicing as a pharmacist doing both amb care services and inpatient services. Dr. Kaela Bergeron did her PGY1 residency at the University of Vermont Medical Center and is now doing her PGY2 psychatric residency with UW Medicine. Please listen to this podcast to explore advice and views on residency prep and lessons learned from different PGY1 paths.
8 MAY 2024 · Fourth year student, Kate Mills hosts our next HSA podcast. In this episode, she interviews Kelly Hinerth, the inpatient clinical pharmacy manager at Harborview Medical Center, and Lloyd Stever, pharmacy director at Samaritan Hospital. Both pharmacists share their thoughts and answers on what it means to be a leader in their team, including how they got their current position and what they think contributes to being a strong leader.
30 OCT 2023 · Health Systems Academy Chair, Kevin Anderson, interviews Joshua Villarreal, clinical lead educator at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy, and Jennifer Miller, assistant professor at the Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences on their view on use of artificial intelligence. Kevin discusses questions regarding the use of AI in and out of the classroom while Joshua and Jennifer provides their experience of where students have used it or how they may potentially use it. This podcast is a must listen for all educators as AI slowly integrates itself into the daily life of students and eventually makes its way into the classroom setting.
7 MAR 2023 · Health Systems Academy Student Representative, Spencer Knudson, interviews PY4 Washington State University, College of Pharmacy, Jacqueline Labonite on her role as a student pharmacist in helping victims recover from sexual assault. Listen in as Jacqueline discusses her journey of becoming an advocate for sexual assault victims and recommendation of resources so more pharmacists can become additional advocates for victims in the community.
10 NOV 2022
This podcast highlights current events and topics interesting practitioners and timely information for Health System Pharmacists and Technicians. Hosted by the Washington State Pharmacy Association's Health System Academy.
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