Rural pharmacy practitioners are unique, and practicing in this setting takes a broad and deep understanding of pharmacy opportunities and challenges. Dr. Kyle Johnicker and Dr. Samreena Rasheed, both pharmacy clinical coordinators at Northwestern Medicine overseeing small and rural hospitals join host Gretchen Brummel, Pharmacy Executive Director with the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence at ASHP Midyear in Anaheim to discuss their unique opportunity and challenges.

Guest speakers: Kyle Johnicker, PharmD Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital

Samreena Rasheed, PharmD, BCPS Regional Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator Northwestern Medicine Huntley, McHenry, and Woodstock Hospitals

Host: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence

Show Notes:

[00:47-02:28] Dr. Johnicker and Dr. Rasheed background information

[02:29-04:10] What attracted them to rural pharmacy

[04:11-05:32] Skill set necessary for rural pharmacy

[05:33-07:46] Recent pharmacy successes at their organization

[07:47-09:29] Where they would like to see rural pharmacy grow in the future

[09:30-10:48] Advice for students or residents thinking about a career in rural pharmacy

Links | Resources:

Antimicrobial and Diagnostic Stewardship Program: Northwestern Medicine

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