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
Jul 7
The Workload Estimator: Striving for Equity, Wellness, and Capturing Hidden Work
The Fika Crew talks with Gloria Grice, PharmD - Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, St. Louis College of Pharmacy - about her years of work developing a faculty workload "estimator", a tool designed to spark conversation rather than produce a p ... Show More
32m 43s
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
Jun 2024
APhA Preceptor SIG | Locked On Pharmacy
<p>Being a preceptor is challenging and rewarding, and sometimes, those in the role may encounter difficult situations they've never experienced before. In this podcast from the APhA-APPM Preceptor SIG, hear from experts in preceptors and experiential education as they discuss di ... Show More
33m 40s
Apr 2021
Pharmacogenomics Rotation of Pharmacy Students | PGx for Pharmacists
Behnaz Sarrami, MS, PharmD, a PGx for pharmacists podcast, Maci Koesterer, PharmD candidate 2021 from St. Louis College of Pharmacy where we discuss her first virtual and unique rotation in PGx and her recommendations to other students.
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29m 46s
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
Aug 2025
Why Staying in the Lab Isn’t the Only Way to Win in STEM
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Habibi, scientist, entrepreneur, mom, and passionate science communicator. After earning her PhD, Sarah made a courageous decision to step away from the traditional academic path and create a career that fits her life and values.We dive ... Show More
51m 25s
Mar 2025
"Hope Labour": The Reality of Sessional Academia
Academic careers have long been associated with stability, prestige, and a clear path from graduate school to tenure. But in today’s universities, an increasing number of scholars find themselves trapped in precarious, low-paid sessional contracts - far from the secure careers th ... Show More
39m 23s