IVPN Voice

In this episode of IVPN Voice, we are joined by Dr. Marissa El Hajje, a pharmacist, PhD candidate in drug design at USP São Paulo, and a dedicated advocate for advancing pharmacy education. Together, we delve into the transformative journey of pursuing a PhD and the pivotal role research plays in shaping a pharmacist's career.Whether you're an undergraduate exploring your curiosity or envisioning a future in academia, research offers unparalleled opportunities to sharpen your critical thinking, foster resilience, and contribute to global knowledge. Dr. El Hajje shares insights on how engaging in research can lead to publications in international journals, opening doors to prestigious programs and career paths.We'll also explore how to identify your passion and purpose, set clear goals, and embrace challenges as stepping stones toward your dream career in pharmacy. Whether you're just starting out or considering your next step, this episode is your guide to navigating the world of pharmacy research and beyond.

In this episode of RxCareers, we explore the world of sterile compounding and home infusion, delving into the crucial role they play in healthcare. Tune in as we uncover the challenges and opportunities within these vital pharmacy specialties.

In this episode of RxCareers, we take a deep dive into the captivating world of Clinical Pharmacy. Join us as we explore the dynamic role of clinical pharmacists, their impact on patient care, and the various pathways to building a rewarding career in this specialized field. Our expert guest, Dr. Ahmad El Ouweini, shares his firsthand experience, insights, and valuable advice for aspiring clinical pharmacists. Whether you're a pharmacy student, a practicing pharmacist, or simply curious about the vital role pharmacists play in healthcare, this episode offers a wealth of information to fuel your passion for the world of Clinical Pharmacy. Tune in for an engaging discussion that sheds light on the multifaceted world of medication therapy management, patient consultations, and the pursuit of excellence in pharmaceutical care.

Explore new Pharmacy Educational Trends in our episode titled: "RxEducation: Diving into Lebanese Pharmacy Education"! Discover the latest trends, curriculum innovations, and the vital role this field plays in healthcare. Listen to our podcast with our esteemed guest Prof. Mohammad Rahal, Dean of the School of Pharmacy at Lebanese International University, as he shares valuable insights into the world of pharmacy education in Lebanon. Whether you're a student, healthcare enthusiast, or simply curious, our podcast offers a fascinating look at pharmacy education in Lebanon.

From the west to the MENA!Through the "Pharmacy Education" podcast series, IVPN-Voice explores the evolution of pharmacy education through the lens of pioneers in the field around the world. With the second episode of this series, the host, Sirine Shoukair, meets up with Dr. Sharief Khalifa, BSc Pharm, PhD, Professor and Chancellor for Quality and Global Engagement, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Gulf Medical University, to explore pharmacy education and practice in the MENA region, especially in the GCC, from its emergence to its current advancements.Dr. Sharief Khalifa is a widely recognized leader in leveraging pharmacy education and practice in a way that goes with today's needs, challenges and opportunities. Khalifa demonstrates the shifts that are emerging in the educational curriculum of BSc Pharm into a Doctor of Pharmacy Program in order to meet the needs of patient-centered care in real-world clinical practice and how this shift creates more jobs for the upcoming generations. Khalifa also emphasizes the immense impact of including pharmacy practitioners with academicians and scientists (PhD) to play their roles as pharmacy educators, bridging the gaps between knowledge and practice and representing a prime role model for pharmacy students. Moving to the clinical training floor with Dr. Sharif to highlight the key qualifications of preceptors in order to advance students' training journey and how different training sites reflect on communication skills of students in dealing well with varied environments.Get to know more about pharmacy educators in the Gulf region, where they are and where they are heading , with Dr. Khalifa and Dr. Shoukair. Enjoy the talk of pharmacy educators' leaders!

Through the "Pharmacy Education" podcast series, IVPN-Voice explores the evolution of pharmacy education through the lens of pioneers in the field around the world. In the first episode of this series, the host, Sirine Shoukair, sits down with Steven J. Martin, Pharm.D, BCPS, FCCP, FCCM, Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Ohaio Northern University, to discuss the key historical developments in pharmacy education in the West regions and where we are heading. Dr. Martin will highlight the eras that have influenced the evolution of pharmacy education and practice. Starting from the 1920s to the "Pharmaceutical Care Era" and into the "Post-Pharmaceutical Care Era" (Present). In addition Dr Martin shows how the focus of pharmacy practice and education has expanded largely from only compounding-related activities to include patient-centered care activities, with the influence of the pharmacy economic model and experiential education in driving the change. Enjoy the talk on the evolution of pharmacy education in the United States through the timeline (1920–present). 

An exceptional podcast with the virtuoso Erin L. Albert, PharmD, JD, MBS, CPBS, CHVP.  A Pharmacist, lawyer, an author, educator,  freelancer, podcaster and a futuristic.Erin is a Kinetiq Health Pharmacy Benefits Practice Leader at Apex Benefits. She is a pharmacist and an attorney. She has a wealth of experience in pharmacy education at Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, worked in both fee for service and managed care Medicaid and had different positions and roles  in pharmaceutical industry and in community pharmacy.  In this Episode of IVPN-Voice, host Sirine discussed the unlimited potentials of a pharmacist in law and pharmacy to advocate for the profession, healthcare and patients. You will learn the keys to unlock your potentials and how to approach career pivots. Erin will highlight what an advocacy for the profession can be, starting from a personal level to be an influential leader who inspires others. Want to know more, listen to this episode. Visit www.aspl.org to get engaged in pharmacy law. You can follow Erin on Linked in @Erin L. Albert

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LinkedIn Live Event of Book Club Series discussing everything about leadership. Second book for Simon Sinek. Circle of Safety and Human Emotions. How true leaders build an environment of trust and family 

Dr Matt Glasgow (MBChB, PhD) specializes in health informatics and health economics, including cost-utility/cost-benefit analysis, and decision analytic modeling. Edanz's Dr. Gareth Dyke spoke with Matt about his fascinating work as a clinician and as a content creator.

Book Club Event: Nurture your emotional intelligence and read with us. Our first book is Start With Why for Simon Sinek. Listen to the episode to learn more.

In this episode with Dr Anas Bahnassi, you will discover the secret of innovations. Anas is the pharmacy operation manager at Mckesson and Pharmacist Educator at the Ontario College  of Pharmacy. He is a visionary with wide experience of organization performance improvement. This episode will change your mindset and will boost your energy to prepare career trajectory.

In this episode, Gareth and Scott look at the state of online researcher training from the perspectives of trainers and trainees. How has the pandemic impacted researcher training? How are training approaches evolving? What are the options available to researchers looking for quality online training?  Visit their website:  https://www.edanz.comJournal Selector and MY Manuscript: tools.edanz.comEdanz Learning Lab: learning.edanz.com Edanz Pharma: evidence.edanz.com

Welcome to a new episode. We are talking LEADERSSHIP! This is an introduction to a new series about Leadership Development. Dr Yousaf Ahmad is a unique leader with broad experience and an interesting pharmacy career journey. In this episode, you will get to know Dr Yousaf at a deeper level of emotional intelligence, he is a unique breed who inhale opportunities and exhale wisdom. Listen to this podcast to know what a I mean. Happy Listening  

On this new episode of the Edanz collaboration series, we're joined by Dr. Gareth Dyke and Dr. Daniel McGowan, Science Director at Edanz to talk about identity in peer review -which happens to be the theme of this years Peer Review Week! happy listening!

Meet Marina Buksov,  Doctor of Pharmacy, Health Coach, Clinical Herbalist, and lifelong learner of the Healing Arts. She is the creator of Build Your Holistic Herbal Practice course mentoring other healthcare professionals in clinical herbal as well as business skills. Marina was kind enough to offer special promos for listeners of IVPN Voice, just mention this interview and leave the rest to her!Check her our below: https://www.drmarinabuksov.com/ Podcast: https://www.drmarinabuksov.com/podcasts/ Recipes: https://www.drmarinabuksov.com/recipes/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCI9Gmc14FaA5iruai-yZFNA?pbjreload=102 IG: @rawforkFB: www.facebook.com/rawforkLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-marina-buksov-book-18677951/

In light of our most recent IVPN-AR about Clinical Research, we bring you a discussion about Qualitative research and how to go about orchestrating a qualitative research project with Dr. Jacqueline Tudball, PhD, Project Manager at Edanz. Happy listening!

Research ethics is such a vast topic, and recently there have been any number of ethics-related stories in the news: retractions of high-profile studies from top journals, the race to produce and distribute COVID-19 vaccines, and so on. We spoke with Dr. Anthony Swain, PhD, PMP (Project Manager, Edanz) and Dr. Gareth Dyke, PhD (Education Manager, Edanz Learning Lab) about ethics and other issues facing biomedical researchers today. Here is what they had to say. This interview was edited for timing and clarity.Edanz learning lab: https://learning.edanz.com/ Edanz Pharma: https://evidence.edanz.com/

Meet Iqbal Atcha, founder of Atcha International Consulting.  Atcha is a unique talented pharmacist. He is a successful entrepreneur, talent acquisition expert, and career coach. Happy Listening! Check Atcha International services at: http://www.atchainternational.com/Listen to his podcast Healthcare and Higher at: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthcare-and-higher/id1567070968

IVPN Voice continues to introduce and discover talents. Introducing Hesham Murad, PharmD, Medication Management Informaticist at Mayo Clinic. Learn about the journey to follow and fight for your dream. Many lessons to learn from the amazing journey to find career path. Happy listening!

Edanz is a scientific research support service that was established in japan in 1995 as an English editing company, and has since grown into so much more than that. They are committed to providing innovative solutions to challenges faced by the international research community, from individual researchers and clinicians to large institutions. Visit their website:  https://www.edanz.comJournal Selector and MY Manuscript: tools.edanz.comEdanz Learning Lab: learning.edanz.com Edanz Pharma: evidence.edanz.comTom has been with Edanz since 2009. He graduated from Oxford University with a degree in ancient languages and has been involved with academic publishing for over 15 years. Tom is responsible for designing how best to support researchers, clinicians and health care professionals in achieving their research goals through innovative services and activities. Scott McCleary specializes in online instructional design for lifelong learning. He has developed professional training programs for more than 40 organizations worldwide. Scott holds a master's degree in education from the University of Southern Queensland with a postgraduate certification in education technology. Gareth studied geology and biology at Bristol University and has a PhD in palaeontology. He worked as an academic for 15 years, transitioning to academic training and publishing in 2016. Gareth writes content and works with Scott designing training courses, webinars, and events for researchers around the world to help them write, communicate, and publish in English.

Meet Shams Qaend, pharmacist and founder of Rx Course, a social learning  platform dedicated to pharmacy that offers a variety of courses and classes. Keep listening to hear more about her beautiful inspiring story. 

Meet DeLon Canterbury, a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist.  He founded GeriatRx, a telehealth-based senior care consulting company.  GeriatRx combines Pharmacogenomic testing and Comprehensive Medication Management, and addresses the social determinants of health, such as food, shelter, financial stability, and health literacy.  He helps patients who are struggling to achieve their healthcare goals and reduces their healthcare expenses. By reducing medication errors and advocating for deprescribing, consultant pharmacists like DeLon improve patient safety and save patients, their families, and the healthcare system money.  He demonstrates the value pharmacists add to healthcare delivery.  Happy listening!

We're starting anew series that aims to highlight non-traditional careers in pharmacy, where talented pharmacists chose hope and fought for their dreams.Meet Kim Newlove: A US pharmacist, voice actor, podcast host, wife, mom of 2, and volunteer.  She graduated with her BS Degree in Pharmacy in 2001.  

Sirine introduces our Canadian Ambassador, Rawan Alhawasly.If you listen closely, they give you a teaser of a new IVPN Voice series!Happy Listening!

It's finally here! The vaccine to help us try to go back to the way things were. We talk science, myths, and some good things that came out of this pandemic. Happy listening!

On this new series, we introduce the ambassadors of IVPN for you to get to know them. We're Kicking it off with Jorge Schlottke from Argentina! Enjoy!

Part 2 of last week's roundtable, where Mariam finishes her IVPN story. We talk hobbies, stress relief, and more. The science talk will come back next time!

Welcome to this new segment we're calling Mind Bites, a host roundtable where we get to know one another and just talk about what's on our minds! And we're introducing a new host!!

Today we're talking about, you know it, Covid-19. You know we have to..We have Shady Botros and Ghalib Abbasi to share their thoughts and experiences from their the US and UK. And we'd love to hear from YOU about your experiences from around the world to know stories of the pandemic from around the world. Leave us a review or shoot an email to mariam_altheraawi@hotmail.com and we'd love to talk to you about it! Happy Listening!

Hello everyone Welcome to the very first episode of IVPN voice. Today we’re talking leadership, and we have Osama Tabbara, Mohammad Siddiqui, Ahmad Yousaf, and Nibal Chamoun. All of them have established careers in different aspects of pharmacy, and we’re so grateful we managed to get them all on ONE episode. It’s going to be good!

Welcome to IVPN Voice, where we discuss all things pharmacy in the region.This podcast is an extension to the IVPN google group where experts share their knowledge and keep each other updated on several pharmacy subjects. If you’re an IVPNeer, welcome! If you don’t know what that is, please tune in for the next few minutes while we talk you through it. Happy listening!