The Wonders of Pharmacists

The Wonders of Pharmacists (WoPh) podcast is a long-term effort aiming to provide a thorough exploration of the vast scope of pharmacy practice, showcasing the significant impact pharmacists have on patient care and the advancement of public and community health. The podcast seeks to illuminate the challenges encountered by pharmacists in their various professional environments, while highlighting their remarkable resilience and dedication.

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Episodes

Thursday Aug 08, 2024

This week, join Sydney in the studio with special guest, Dr. Nancy Caddigan, a Clinical Pharmacist and Vaccine Coordinator at Washoe Tribal Health Center. Learn more about her career change and the challenges, memorable moments, and stories she has had as a Vaccine Coordinator.

Wednesday Jul 31, 2024

This week, join Sydney in the studio with special guest, Dr. Grace Nixon. Grace is a second year ambulatory care resident at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital or Madison VA. Learn more about what ambulatory care really is and how an ambulatory care residency is different from other residency programs.

Wednesday Jul 24, 2024

Join Sydney in the studio this week with Dr. Cailynne Santos, a second year Health System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) Resident with Aurora Healthcare. Listen in as Cailynne shares her journey transitioning into residency.  

Wednesday Jul 17, 2024

Our new host, Sydney, is in the studio this week with Ellie Maday, another CRoME lab member and Doctor of Pharmacy student at UW-Madison School of Pharmacy. Listen in to this week’s episode to learn more about the path to becoming a pharmacist and what life is like as a student pharmacist!

Wednesday Jul 10, 2024

Join Courtney in the studio this week with a special guest! With Courtney starting her advanced clinical rotations this summer, she will be handing off the role as host of the podcast to Sydney Thao, another CRoME lab member. Meet Sydney and learn more about her future goals for the podcast in this episode.
 

Wednesday Jul 03, 2024

Join Courtney in the studio this week with Dr. Jess Bergsbaken, an inpatient pediatric pharmacist at the American Family Children’s Hospital in Madison, WI and teaching faculty at the UW-Madison school of pharmacy. Listen in as Dr. Bergsbaken shares what it is like working with the pediatric patient population and working with students at the school of pharmacy. 
 

Wednesday Jun 26, 2024

This week, Courtney is in the studio with Dr. Kymberly Klimek, an Integrative and Functional Medicine pharmacist at Oneida Community Health Center in Green Bay, WI. On top of learning about Dr. Klimek’s unique career, this episode touches on her working at a compounding pharmacy and her starting her wellness consulting business. Be sure to check out Dr. Klimek’s contact information below for more information and newsletters!
 
Dr. Kymberly Klimek, PharmD, BS
Website: www.innatehealingandperformance.com
Email: kymberlyklimek@gmail.com
Instagram & TikTok: @innatehealingwkym

Wednesday Jun 19, 2024

Listen in to this week’s episode as Courtney is joined in the studio with Dr. Rachel Whitesitt. Dr. Whitesitt is a pharmacist at Streu's Pharmacy, an independent pharmacy in Green Bay, WI. Learn about what makes independent pharmacies different from chain retail pharmacies and the unique services Streu’s Pharmacy offers.

Wednesday Jun 12, 2024

This week, join Courtney in the studio for an interview with special guest Brian Morey, district manager at Walgreens in the Madison area. Listen in as Brian shares advice and insight he has learned through his role overseeing 16 Walgreens pharmacies.

Wednesday Jun 05, 2024

Join Courtney in the studio this week with Dr. Marina Maes, an assistant professor at the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy. Listen in as Dr. Maes shares her journey from graduating with her PharmD to completing her pharmacy residency to working in academia. Additionally, learn about her ambulatory care practice in primary care and interest in women’s health.

Our Mission

Our platform serves as an educational hub for pharmacy students, pharmacists, healthcare professionals, faculty, and the wider public, fostering a sense of community and encouraging networking among them. Through intergenerational learning, we leverage our collective experiences to stay updated on the latest developments in pharmacy, spanning diverse fields, regulations, medications, and patient care practices. Our podcast reaches beyond professional circles; patients too benefit from insights into their health, wellness, and disease management. By spotlighting the multifaceted roles of pharmacists and addressing contemporary challenges they encounter, we aim to reshape perceptions. Our interviews delve into the motivations and work-life balance of guests, offering valuable insights for aspiring pharmacists across educational levels. Ultimately, our podcast serves not only as an educational resource but also as a source of entertainment and inspiration, covering a range of topics with each episode.

 

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Our Inspiration

On March 2nd, 2024, the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy held the inaugural Wonders of Pharmacy. This was an in-person, interactive event designed specifically for high school students interested in exploring the world of pharmacy and understanding medication use. The high school students were welcome to participate in a wide variety of stations, earn prizes, have complimentary lunch, and get a behind-the-scenes view of life with student pharmacists and practicing pharmacists. 

 

The Wonders of Pharmacy event served as the catalyst for launching the podcast, which now functions as a means to perpetuate the spirit of the event while distributing information to a wider audience. Episodes will be posted weekly!

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About Us

We are the CRoME Team at the University of Wisconsin Madison - School of Pharmacy. CRoME stands for Collaborative Research on MEdication use and family health. Our principal investigator and director is Dr. Olufunmilola Abraham. The rest of the research team includes high schoolers, pharmacists, faculty, PhD students, and current PharmD students. 

 

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