MelisRxScripts

This is a Special Episode of the MelisRxScripts podcast where we return to hear from ASHP Past President and pharmacy legend, Sara J White who recently passed away. In December, ...

In Episode 67, Melissa talks with Tiffani Shaw, CEO of Stead Impact Ventures & the Stead Foundation for an insightful conversation on leadership, innovation in healthcare, and philanthropy. Tiffani shares ...

In Episode 66, Melissa talks with Dr Sasha Demos, a results-oriented leader and board certified anesthesiologist with over two decades of clinical experience.  Sasha's career is impressive and diverse, she ...

In Episode 65, Melissa talks with Farah Towfic, Senior Director of Healthcare Quality and Safety Center of Excellence with the US Pharmacopeia (USP). We discuss Farah's passion for innovative technology ...

In Episode 64, Melissa talks with Kristen Petersen, a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist with RUSH MD Anderson Cancer Center and the recipient of the 2023 University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Genesis Alumni ...

In episode 63, Melissa is joined by pharmacist Gretchen Brummel. Gretchen “flips the script” and interviews Melissa, a pharmacist and Certified Association Executive, who also was recognized as one of ...

In Episode 62, Melissa talks with Diane B. Ginsburg, Associate Dean for Healthcare Partnerships at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy and the recipient of the 2024 Harvey ...

In Episode 61, Melissa talks with Rucha Bond, Assistant Dean for Experiential Education at the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy. They discuss Rucha's passion for research, scholarship ...

Looking to enrich your career as a pharmacist and preceptor? Check out MelisRxScripts episode 60 with Erin Keen, a clinical pharmacist focused on home-based primary care with the VA. As ...

In Episode 59, Melissa talks with Emmeline Paintsil, an educator, pharmacist, and artist. Emmeline's journey includes a deep commitment to making a positive impact on healthcare and paying it forward ...

In Episode 58, Melissa connects with Jenny Bingham, a pharmacist, educator, innovator and advocate for health equity. Jenny shares her insights on leadership, mentoring, and paying it forward. Learn how ...

In Episode 57, join us as we dive into the world of community pharmacy practice innovation and advocacy with student pharmacist Haley McKeefer and her mentor, pharmacist Jennifer Fix. Haley, ...

In Episode 56, Melissa celebrates Season 5 and highlights a prescription or life lesson from her outstanding guests. There are many takeaways on leadership, learning from failure, and paying it forward. ...

In Episode 55, Melissa talks with Dee Ann Valles, a Functional Wellness Coach and AFMC Certified Practitioner. They discuss Dee Ann's journey navigating health challenges along with family and pharmacy ...

Want to transform pharmacy practice? Get real-world tips from Magaly Rodriguez de Bittner, Associate Dean for Clinical Service and Practice Transformation at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. In ...

  In Episode 53, Melissa talks with Emily Gajda, a PGY1 Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership resident. They chat about her experiences serving as a student ambassador and 2023 recognition ...

In Episode 52, Melissa talks with Christy Cheung, a Digital Health Enthusiast and co-founder of the AI Collective. They discuss her experiences improving digital foundational literacy and empowering pharmacists. She ...

In Episode 51, Melissa talks with Hillary Blackburn, Founder & Host of the Talk to Your Pharmacist Podcast. They discuss Hillary's passion for pharmacy and entrepreneurship along with the importance of ...

In Episode 50, Melissa talks with Ilisa Bernstein, Interim CEO & Executive Vice President of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and recipient of the 2023 Alumni Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award, ...

In Episode 49, Melissa talks with Kate Gainer, Executive Vice President (EVP) of the Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) and Mom of 4 under the age of 11. They discuss practical tips on work-life ...

In Episode 48, Melissa talks with Dr Anjanette Wyatt, President of the APhA Foundation. They discuss her middle school/high school education that sparked her interest in STEM and led to ...

In Episode 47, Melissa talks with Dr Christina Madison, an award winning clinical pharmacist and founder of the public health consulting firm, The Public Health Pharmacist, PLLC. They discuss her ...

In Episode 46, Melissa talks with Kelly Brock, Executive Director of the Community Pharmacy Foundation.  They discuss her experiences making the most out of whatever circumstances and unexpected things come ...

In Episode 45, Melissa celebrates Season 4 and highlights a prescription or life lesson from her outstanding guests. There are so many gems including insights on how to be bold ...

In Episode 44, Melissa talks with Sharon Karina who works in prescription digital therapeutics and is a MBA Candidate with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. They discuss ...

In Episode 43, Melissa talks with pharmacist Kimber Boothe, a Strategic Pharmacy Coach and Consultant. Kimber has been described as a Connector and Pharmovator. They discuss her mentors and influencers ...

In Episode 42, Melissa talks with third-year student pharmacist Kennedy Erickson. Kennedy is the 2021-2022 APhA-ASP National President-elect and looks forward to celebrating in person for APhA2022 in San Antonio, ...

In Episode 41, Melissa talks with Certified Pharmacy Technician Sara Dreyer and Kelly Kent, Towncrest pharmacy co-owner. Recorded to celebrate Pharmacy Technician Day during Pharmacists Month, they discuss Sara's career ...

In Episode 40, Melissa catches up with Kellie Musch, Site Manager, Pharmacy Services for Ohio Health Grant Medical Center and celebrates Pharmacists Month and National Pharmacy Week.  They discuss Kellie's ...

In Episode 39, Melissa talks with Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Loma Linda University, School of Pharmacy and a Critical Care Infectious Disease pharmacist. They discuss ...

In Episode 38, Melissa talks with Jann Skelton, President of Silver Pennies Consulting and a 2020 APhA Fellow. They discuss her experiences being part of a multi-generation pharmacy family along ...

In Episode 37, Melissa celebrates Season 3 and highlights a prescription or life lesson from her outstanding guests. There are so many insights on taking advantage of opportunities, setting goals, ...

In Episode 36, Melissa talks with Sandra Leal, an Executive Vice President for Tabula Rasa HealthCare and now serving as the 166th President for the American Pharmacists Association (APhA). They ...

In Episode 35, Melissa talks with Christina Martin who recently returned to pharmacy practice at NIH Clinical Center and previously served as Director, Office of Member Relations at the American ...

In Episode 34, Melissa talks with Marialice Bennett, the recipient of the 2021 Remington Honor Medal the profession of pharmacy's highest recognition.  They discuss her pioneering vision for advancing patient ...

In Episode 33, Melissa talks with Jimmi Hatton Kolpek who currently serves as President of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP). They discuss her passion for research, scholarship and ...

In Episode 32, Melissa talks with Vibhuti Arya, a Clinical Professor at St John’s University College of Pharmacy and racial dialogue expert. They discuss her work to bridge the gap ...

In Episode 31, Melissa talks with our first Dean and student pharmacist pair with Drake University’s Renae Chesnut and Olivia Welter. They discuss navigating change and innovation.  Renae highlights Drake’s ...

In Episode 30, Melissa talks with Candace Webb who used a tragic family experience with healthcare to shape her passion for public health and addressing health disparities.  They discuss her ...

In Episode 29, Melissa talks with Nancy Bell, a current member of the Board of Trustees for the Iowa Pharmacy Association.  They discuss her passion for science and serving as ...

In Episode 28, Melissa talks with Jannet (Jan) Carmichael, a Past President of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) and trailblazer on cutting edge pharmacy practice. Recorded to celebrate ...

In Episode 27, Melissa talks with Wendy Weber, currently serving on the APhA Board of Trustees and a Mom of two littles. They discuss integrating life and career and share ...

In Episode 26, Melissa talks with Valerie Prince, a clinical pharmacy specialist and recipient of the Linwood F Tice Friend of APhA-ASP Award. They discuss her leadership experiences and passion ...

In Episode 25, we kick off Season 3 of the MelisRxScripts podcast. Melissa talks with Michele Williams, Assistant Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship for the University of Iowa Tippie College ...

In Episode 24, Melissa celebrates Season 2 and highlights a prescription or life lesson from her outstanding guests. There are so many gems and insights on leadership, lifelong learning, innovation ...

In Episode 23, Melissa talks with Parisa, known as “Risa” Vatanka, Senior Director of Corporate Alliances at the American Pharmacists Association. They discuss her student pharmacist and pharmacy resident experiences ...

In Episode 22, Melissa talks with Lakesha Butler who is Immediate Past President of the National Pharmaceutical Association and proudly educates both students and patients in her role as Clinical ...

In Episode 21, Melissa talks with Erin Albert, a multi-passionate leader and a pharmacist, author, attorney, and podcaster. They discuss thinking broadly about opportunities for pharmacists and why it’s important ...

In Episode 20 of 2020, Melissa talks with Megan Coder, Executive Director of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance. They discuss her passion for digital therapeutics and navigating innovation and new healthcare ...

In Episode 19, Melissa talks with Sara J White, ASHP Past President and Harvey AK Whitney Lecture recipient.  They discuss her innovative research on leadership, insights from training almost 100 ...

In Episode 18, Melissa talks with Connie Connolly, currently Chairman of the Board of the Iowa Pharmacy Association and clinical pharmacist with Osterhaus Pharmacy.  They discuss being a first-generation college ...