ETSU Pharmacy White Coat Radio

On this episode we chat with Dr. Chris Lopez, co-owner and lead pharmacist of Mooney's Pharmacy in Johnson City, Tennessee. He is a Class of 2014 alumnus of East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. Among the wide range of topics we cover, Dr. Lopez dives deep into what it's like being a community pharmacist, how the profession has changed, steps to become a community pharmacist, and the impact his pharmacy made in partnership with Gatton on Hurricane Helene relief efforts in the region. For the video version of this interview, visit www.YouTube.com/@etsupharmacy and head over to our White Coat Radio playlist. 

We continue our conversation with Dr. Jessica Burchette, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, and dig deeper into the pharmacotherapy and patient care course. She is a clinical pharmacist who helped lead the recent curriculum changes at the college.

Check out Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Jessica Burchette, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. She is a clinical pharmacist who helped lead the recent curriculum changes at the college. 

Hear from Dr. Shelby Brooks, one of the newest editions to faculty in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, and learn about her clinical interests as well as her obsession with Harry Potter!

Listen to this interview with Class of 2022 alumna Dr. Kaitlyn North, who returns to her beloved East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy not to visit but as one of the newest editions to faculty in the Department of Pharmacy Practice.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Alex Surbaugh, one of the newest editions to faculty in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy.

In this special bonus episode, we hear an inspirational speech from alumna Dr. Melissa McCall, who graduated from the inaugural Class of 2010 and recently spoke to the Class of 2028 at their White Coat Ceremony in August 2024. Dr. McCall serves as the Pharmacy Professional Services Manager at Food City/KVAT Foods and oversees daily operations for 31 Food City Pharmacy locations.     In addition, she completed her undergraduate pre-pharmacy coursework at ETSU and holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Milligan University. In 2018, former Gov. Bill Haslam appointed her to one of the highest pharmacy positions in Tennessee— serving on the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy.   

In this episode, we talk with Carolina Davis, a third-year student pharmacist at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy who recently served as the inaugural Executive Intern at the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA). TPA is a membership organization serving all pharmacy professionals, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in Tennessee and advances, protects, and promotes high-quality pharmacist-provided patient care in the state. Our student pharmacists frequently have opportunities to attend TPA meetings throughout the year, which are important for professional and leadership development.

In this episode, we talk with Mary Little, Director of Disability Services at East Tennessee State University. Little is the point of contact and a vital resource for our students and faculty when determining student eligibility for accommodations at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy.

In this episode, Michele and Dan talk with our new Student Success Coordinators at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. Get to know Justin, Kerstin, and Lindsey, and learn more about what they do to help students succeed in pharmacy school.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Stacy Brown, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy about the Process Oriented Guided Inquiry or "POGIL" teaching strategy.  In addition to being a POGIL expert, Dr. Brown is an award-winning educator and researcher.  She teaches Medical Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry and serves as the Interim Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Gatton.  

On this episode, Dan and Michele talk with Dr. David Cluck, Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy.  He specializes in Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy, and is the course coordinator for the Infectious Diseases course in the Integrated Series  Dr. Cluck shares his advice for success in this challenging course! 

Bienvenidos al White Coat Radio! a podcast from East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, in Johnson City, Tennessee. In this episode, Dan and Michele talk with Gatton student pharmacists from the beautiful island of Puerto Rico to learn more about why they chose Gatton. 

This episode features Dr. Lori Mills, a clinical psychologist who is an expert on mood and anxiety disorders, as well as positive psychology. In addition, she provides counseling services to our student pharmacists at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. Dr. Mills shares valuable advice on how to manage stress and anxiety in order to thrive in pharmacy school.

Michele and Dan continue the conversation with Dr. David Stewart, Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Institutional Excellence and Professor of Pharmacy, about his role as the head of Academic Affairs at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. In this episode, we discuss services the department provides including insights into academic progression and student course evaluations. 

In this episode, Dr. David Stewart, Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Institutional Excellence and Professor of Pharmacy Practice, talks with Michele and Dan about the Integrated Series at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and offers important context and advice for success in his cardio course. 

On this episode of White Coat Radio, we learn the steps to better sleep for pharmacy students. Dr. Sarah Melton, a board certified psychiatric and ambulatory care pharmacist, and Dr. Jeff Gray, who specializes in the care of advanced age patients with acute and chronic conditions are both professors in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy in Johnson City, Tennessee. They offer insights into the effects of poor sleep hygiene on learning and performance, as well as practical advice for sleeping well.  Note: This episode discusses medication and health conditions and is for informational purposes only. Proper diagnosis and treatment of health conditions depends on a number of factors. Your doctor or other licensed health care provider is the best person to address your individual health care needs.  

In Part 2, Dr. Katelyn Alexander, Director of Experiential Education at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy in Johnson City, Tennessee, goes deep into the context and purpose of experiential education and offers insights and perspective from the preceptor's point of view.

In this two-part episode, we hear from Dr. Katelyn Alexander, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, who serves as Director of Experiential Education at the ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy in Johnson City, Tennessee. In Part 1, Dr. Alexander gives us a comprehensive introduction to Experiential Education and what students need to know to get the most out of all of their IPPE's and APPE's.

In this episode – The “Pond” Cast, Dan and Michele talk with Dr. Brooks Pond, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and recipient of ETSU's Distinguished Faculty Award. Dr. Pond talks with us about her fascinating research into the effects of psychostimulant use on the brain, and tips for being successful in her Human Physiology course.

In this episode, Dan and Michele interview Dr. Adam Welch, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and nationally recognized vaccine expert. We learn more about his Medication and Terminology Course as well as his work providing COVID-19 vaccinations to thousands of East Tennesseans through multiple vaccine clinics in the region.

Dr. Ashana Puri talks about her fascinating research into transdermal drug delivery systems and keys to success in her Pharmacy Calculations course.

Our inaugural podcast welcomes the Class of 2026 to the Gatton College of Pharmacy with advice, encouragement, and inside info.