The Fika Crew talks with Sara Stallworth, PharmD, MPH from the University of Kentucky and Mira Haddad from The Ohio State University about their journey toward a career in academia. Joining a college or school of pharmacy (or other academic institution) as a faculty member can be enormously rewarding, but it is not right for everyone. How do programs like AA ... Show More
May 5
The Limits of Academic Freedom and the Need for Viewpoint Diversity: Internal and External Pressures
The Fika Crew welcomes Jonathan Thigpen, PharmD, Professor and Assistant Dean at Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy, to discuss First Amendment rights, academic freedom, and viewpoint diversity. Jonathan walks us through the 1915 American Association of University ... Show More
40 m
Apr 7
Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs) - When is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?
OSCEs—those beloved (and sometimes dreaded) Objective Structured Clinical Examinations—have become a cornerstone of pharmacy education. But are they always worth the enormous investment of time, money, and faculty energy? In this episode, the Fika Crew digs into a thought-provoki ... Show More
31m 24s
Feb 2025
How to Become a Sports Pharmacist & Build a Career You Love | PharmXcel Podcast
<p>Want to break into sports pharmacy or design a career that truly excites you?
In this episode, I sit down with Jessica, a sports pharmacist, consultant, and health content creator, to discuss how curiosity and strategic action unlocked her career potential.
We cover:
• What ... Show More
35m 6s
Apr 2023
Exploring the Future of Implantable Medical Devices
In this episode, Dr. Aaron Carroll talks with Hugh Lee, associate professor of biomedical engineering and director of the Center for Implantable Devices at Purdue University. They discuss how research translates into new implantable medical devices, including a device Lee is work ... Show More
30m 48s