66. From Pharmacy Technician to Pharmacy School feat. Anthony Herfi ?️?‍⚕️ Join us for a captivating conversation on today's episode as Dr. Mary Ngo sits down with pharmacy student Anthony Herfi to delve into his inspiring journey from pharmacy technician to aspiring pharmacist! ?? In this insightful interview, Anthony shares the trials and triumphs of his path in the pharmacy world, offering valuable insights and reflections on his experiences along the way. From his humble beginnings as a pharmacy technician to his current pursuit of a pharmacy degree, Anthony's story is one of dedication, p ..read more

65. PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency feat. Dr. Andrew Hean On today's episode, Dr. Mary Ngo takes the reins to interview PGY2 pharmacy resident Dr. Andrew Hean! Discussions delve into Dr. Hean's fascinating career journey, exploring his exceptional pathway through the world of pharmacy. From the insights gained during his pharmacy residency in psychiatric practice to the pivotal moments shaping his professional trajectory, this conversation promises an engaging exploration into the intricacies of pharmaceutical practice. Join us for an enriching discussion and gain unique perspectives into ..read more

64. Pharmacy Student Spotlight: Paving Your Own Path in Pharmacy feat. Anna Pham In today's insightful episode, Dr. Mary Ngo engages in a captivating conversation with Anna Pham, a dedicated pharmacy student at WesternU. This episode serves as a spotlight on Anna's unique journey in the field of pharmacy, providing a platform for her to share her experiences and wisdom with aspiring pharmacy students. Anna delves into the ways students can proactively carve their own paths within the pharmacy profession and offers valuable advice on assessing and maximizing their levels of involvement in this ..read more

63. From Active Duty to Resident Pharmacist feat. Dr. Arjay Mendoza In today's insightful OCPhA episode, Dr. Mary Ngo engages in a compelling interview with Dr. Arjay Mendoza, shedding light on his remarkable career journey. Dr. Mendoza's path from active duty to pharmacy school and his subsequent role as a pharmacy resident is an inspiring tale of dedication and determination. This episode offers valuable insights into: Dr. Mendoza's Transition: Explore how he made the transition from active duty service to pursuing a career in pharmacy. Academic Pursuits: Learn about his educational journey ..read more

62. How Academia and Ambulatory Care Changed with the Pandemic feat. Dr. Kim Vo ?️ On today's OCPhA Podcast, we have an insightful interview with Dr. Kim Vo, where we delve into her remarkable journey in academia and ambulatory care, highlighting the profound transformations brought about by the pandemic. Here's a sneak peek: ? Dr. Vo shares her personal and professional experiences navigating the ever-evolving landscape of academia and ambulatory care. ? We explore the challenges and innovations that emerged in ambulatory care settings during the pandemic, reshaping the way healthcare is deli ..read more

61. Pyrls App and Pharmacists in Web App Development feat. Dr. Derek Borkowski Originally recorded in early 2022. On today's episode of the OCPhA podcast, Dr. Mary Ngo interviews special guest, Dr. Derek Borkowski, on his career path and what led him to his current trajectory. Dr. Borkowski is Founder and CEO of Cosmas Health, which has the primary product of the Pyrls App for mobile. Dr. Borkowski learned web app development out of trying to solve a problem he discovered during his time as a pharmacy student, and now runs a successful company providing a clinical tool for the everyday student ..read more

60. The Pharmacist's Voice and Medical Voiceovers feat. Kim Newlove On today's episode, we delve into a very different world, one of medical narration and voiceovers. We are honored to have our guest, pharmacist Kim Newlove on our episode today to share her journey into this world. She describes how she got into the role, what it takes to get into voiceovers, and what her experience with medical terminology and medications has been able to do in terms of creating a niche for her work. Resources mentioned in the episode: https://www.rhondasvoice.com https://www.mikelenzvoice.com https://vometer ..read more

58. Medical Cannabis and a Pharmacist's Role feat. Dr. Codi Peterson On today's episode originally recorded in December 2021, Dr. Codi Peterson discusses Medical Cannabis and its current state of regulation. Dr. Codi Peterson is an inpatient pediatric specialist pharmacist who is also involved in scientific advisory and currently serves as the Chief Science Officer for The Cannigma, which focuses on fact-based information on medical cannabis for everyone. He is also part of the team responsible for the Pharmacists' Cannabis Coalition of California, focused on the education, advocacy, policy, a ..read more

57. CPhA, Advanced Practice Pharmacist, and Pharmacists' Roles During COVID-19 feat. Dr. Richard Dang Originally recorded on December 14th, 2021 On today's episode, we interview Dr. Richard Dang, President of CPhA, about how the pharmacist's role has changed and adapted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include: CPhA's efforts in supporting pharmacists during the pandemic The Advance Practice Pharmacist CPhA's COVID-19 Task Force CPhA's role in supporting the profession and advancing pharmacy practice To learn more, visit the following links: https://www.cpha.com https://www.pharmacy.ca.g ..read more

56. Lifelong Learning, Consulting, and Being a Director of Pharmacy feat. Dr. Thien Vu On today's episode originally recorded in November 2021, Dr. Thien Vu shares his lifelong learning journey into where he is today. Topics include: The philosophy of pharmacy patient care Thoughts on lifelong learning and thinking outside the box Being a pharmacy consultant Transitioning into a Director of Pharmacy role If you'd like to reach out to Dr. Vu, contact him at thienv@uci.edu As always, you can visit us at www.ocpha.org or you can email us at info@ocpha.org. Follow us on social media and share th ..read more