324. PharmDs in IT - From Pharmacy School to Full Stack Engineer feat. Dr. Khanh Theresa Mai Originally recorded in 2024 In this fascinating episode, Tony sits down with Dr. Mai, a pharmacist-turned-full-stack software engineer. She shares her unconventional journey from clinical pharmacy to health tech, her candid thoughts on the gaps in pharmacy education, and actionable advice for pharmacists interested in breaking into the technology space. Key Topics Discussed Her Career Path: Dr. Mai gradu...
Jun 26, 2025•37 min
323. Navigating Pharmacy IT - Lessons Learned From an Informatics Team Panel Discussion feat. Drs. Aaron Tse, Phuong Wood, and Kevin Tien Intended Audience: Everyone I'm excited to share highlights from an insightful new episode featuring a panel discussion with my colleagues, Drs. Aaron Tse, Phuong Wood, and Kevin Tian. This episode brings you lessons learned from seasoned informatics pharmacists, reflecting on years of experience and the ever-evolving landscape of pharmacy IT. Key Takeaways &a...
May 08, 2025•33 min
Repost - One Goal, Many Paths - Next Steps After Not Matching Residency Intended Audience: Residency Applicants Panel: Beju Shah, David Vu, Brian Fung, Tony Dao 36% of all participants did not match this year for ASHP Match Day: https://natmatch.com/ashprmp/stats/2025applstats-ph1.pdf Check out Brian's Listing of Phase 2 Residencies via Unscripted Rx: https://www.unscripted-rx.com/phase2 🎙️📢 In today's reposted episode from 2019, join us for a valuable panel discussion where we explore the nex...
Mar 19, 2025•17 min
321. Hey Health Tech - Health Tech Roles and Career Transitions feat. Dr. Lauren Curtis Intended Audience: Those Looking to Transition into Health Tech Originally recorded at the end of 2023. In this episode, special guest Dr. Lauren Curtis shares invaluable insights into how pharmacists, and clinicians alike, can transition smoothly into health tech roles. Whether you're a healthcare professional curious about tech or simply passionate about innovative patient care solutions, this episode has s...
Dec 30, 2024•33 min
319. Being a Clinical Director in Healthcare Technology feat. Dr. Jennifer Splawski Intended Audience: Those interested in Healthcare Technology Vendors Originally recorded in Summer 2023, we had Dr. Jennifer Splawski join us on the podcast to share insights in the healthcare technology space. We had an insightful conversation about her dynamic career journey from a clinical pharmacist healthcare technology director. On this episode we have a deep dive into her unique perspective on healthcare t...
Jul 11, 2024•24 min
318. A Non-Traditional Pathway From Pharmacist to Informaticist feat. Dr. Nicole Salata Intended Audience: Everyone (Originally recorded in Summer 2023) In our latest episode, we were honored to have Dr. Nicole Salata join us for an engaging conversation about her unique journey and insights as a clinical informatics pharmacist. Dr. Salata's experience and expertise shed light on the diverse and dynamic world of pharmacy informatics. Here are some key highlights from the episode: Dr. Salata's un...
May 17, 2024•32 min
317. From Consulting and Supply Chain to Pharmacy Informatics feat. Dr. Phuong Wood Intended Audience: Those interested in nontraditional pathways In the today's episode, we sat down with the remarkable Dr. Phuong Wood to delve into her intriguing journey from consulting and supply chain to pharmacy informatics. Dr. Wood, an esteemed informatics pharmacist at Children's Hospital of Orange County, shared invaluable insights into her 20-year career and the pivotal role of technology in optimizing ...
Mar 27, 2024•32 min
Repost - One Goal, Many Paths - Next Steps After Not Matching Residency Intended Audience: Residency Applicants Panel: Beju Shah, David Vu, Brian Fung, Tony Dao 25% of all participants did not match this year for ASHP Match Day 🎙️📢 In today's reposted episode from 2019, join us for a valuable panel discussion where we explore the next steps if you find yourself unmatched for pharmacy residency. Remember, it's essential to know that it's okay—this setback isn't the end of the world. There are n...
Mar 13, 2024•18 min
315. Bridging the Gap Pharmacists Transitioning into Health Tech feat Dr. Elizabeth Ojo Intended Audience: Pharmacists interested in transitioning to Health Tech Originally recorded Summer 2023 🌟 On today's episode, we speak with Dr. Elizabeth Ojo, a pharmacist specializing in pharmacy technology. We delved deep into her journey in pharmacy technology and her passion for improving patient lives. 🎙️ 🔍 Key Takeaways: Diverse Skills Needed in Tech: Dr. Ojo emphasizes the need for various skills ...
Mar 07, 2024•48 min
314. Digital Medicine Challenges feat. Dr. Smit Patel Intended Audience: Everyone Originally recorded mid 2023 👨⚕️📱 Today's episode is an insightful conversation with Dr. Smit Patel, where we delve into the complex realm of Digital Medicine. Dr. Patel shares invaluable insights into the challenges this innovative field encounters, tackling issues ranging from regulatory hurdles to challenges with payors and reimbursement. The landscape of Digital Medicine is rapidly evolving, promising transf...
Dec 18, 2023•30 min
313. Becoming a Data Analyst Pharmacist feat. Dr. Stephen To Intended Audience: Everyone In today's episode, we host the Dr. Stephen To, unveiling the intricate journey that has shaped his young career in the realm of pharmacy informatics. Join us as he delves into the rich tapestry of experiences garnered through his pharmacy residency and the nuanced landscape of pharmacy informatics. Through this conversation, Dr. To generously shares the nuances of his pharmacy residency, unraveling the chal...
Nov 28, 2023•31 min
312. Setting Up Telehealth for Success feat. Dr. Beju Shah Intended Audience: Everyone In today's episode, we dive deep into the dynamic world of Telehealth, and we've got a special guest with a wealth of knowledge to share! Dr. Beju Shah, a Telehealth Success Manager, is here to unravel the intriguing journey that led him to this pivotal role and the invaluable insights he's gained along the way. 🚀 Career Odyssey: From Pharmacy to Telehealth 📚 Dr. Beju Shah takes us on an exciting voyage thro...
Oct 25, 2023•43 min
311. Empowering Pharmacists with Bayesian Dosing Tools feat. Dr. Sharmeen Roy Intended Audience: Everyone Note: During the time of this recording, Dr. Roy was the Senior Director for Pharmacy Solutions at DoseMeRx. As of October 2023, Dr. Roy is now Chief Strategy & Science Officer, and DoseMeRx has grown as a company. In this episode of "Pharmacy, IT, & Me," recorded in March 2023, we sit down with Dr. Sharmeen Roy to delve into her pivotal role at DoseMe Operations. DoseMe is at the fo...
Oct 18, 2023•26 min
310. A Pharmacist's Journey into Health Tech Consulting feat. Pamela Mackey Intended Audience: Everyone In today's episode, we have the distinct pleasure of hosting a thought-provoking interview with Pamela Mackey, a Senior Consultant whose career journey offers a fascinating perspective on the intersection of pharmacy and healthcare technology. With a robust background in pharmacy, Pamela has successfully transitioned into a dynamic role as a senior consultant in the realm of healthcare technol...
Oct 13, 2023•30 min
309. Health Tech and Interoperability feat. Dr. Brian Fung Intended Audience: Everyone In this episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with Dr. Brian Fung, delving into the fascinating journey of his transition into the realm of healthcare technology. Driven by a profound passion for advancing healthcare interoperability, he shared his invaluable insights on navigating the intricate web of technical intricacies. With his guidance, we embarked on a thought-provoking exploration of the pathw...
Aug 23, 2023•32 min
308. Digitalization of Health and Pharmacy-Focused Digital Health feat. Dr. Timothy Aungst - The Digital Apothecary Originally recorded in late 2022. Intended Audience: Digital Health Enthusiasts 🎙️ Don't miss our latest episode of the Pharmacy, IT, & Me podcast! 🌐 Join us as we sit down with Dr. Timothy Aungst, aka The Digital Apothecary, to explore the fascinating world of digital health and its impact on pharmacy. Discover what digital health truly means and gain insights into its futur...
Jul 10, 2023•43 min
306. From Pharmacy to Enterprise Operation Informatics feat. Quyen Ly Intended Audience: Everyone Originally recorded in mid 2022. In this episode of Pharmacy, IT, & Me, pharmacist Quyen Ly returns to share her experiences in navigating the pharmacy landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic and her new role as Global Head of Service, Enterprise Operations Informatics at Philips. Quyen discusses the challenges she faces and offers strategies for finding solutions in her global leadership positio...
Jun 11, 2023•29 min
305. Last Week in Health IT for May 29th, 2023 Intended Audience: Everyone Welcome to another episode of Last Week in Health IT where we talk about some of the significant Health IT-related news items that occurred in the past week. Disclaimer: Views expressed are those of the individuals and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which speakers have been, is now, or will be affiliated. New to LinkedIn and not sure where to start? Download my free ebook, "Professional Networking...
May 29, 2023•7 min
304. Medical Informatics and Technology Adoption feat. Dr. Matthew Sakumoto Intended Audience: Everyone On today's episode, we move away from the pharmacy informatics space and delve into medical informatics and technology adoption. Our special guest, Dr. Matthew Sakumoto, is a CMIO and virtual care physician in Northern California, and he shares with us his journey into medical informatics and discusses the issues with technology adoption and some strategies he employs in improving adoption amo...
Apr 17, 2023•27 min
Repost: One Goal, Many Paths - Next Steps After Not Matching feat. Drs. Brian Fung, Beju Shah, David Vu, Tony Dao Today’s episode is a REPOST to 2019’s special episode about next steps after not matching. The four of us have had different stories on what we did after not matching and want to let you know that it’s OKAY. There’s still Phase 2, there’s still other pathways to get to where you want to go. Original Shownotes from 2019: This year, over 4000 thousand applicants matched for a PGY1 or P...
Mar 16, 2023•18 min
303. Last Week in Health IT for March 9th, 2023 **Intended Audience: Everyone ** Check out this week’s episode for the latest healthcare IT news. Healthcare Workers Thinking About Quitting Often: https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/healthcare-workers-still-think-about-quitting-often-even-well-staffed-teams Disclaimer: Views expressed are those of the individuals and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which speakers have been, is now, or will be affiliated. New to LinkedIn ...
Mar 10, 2023•8 min
302. CDS and PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Training feat. Dr. Marc Willner Intended Audience: Everyone Originally recorded in early 2022. On today's episode, we had the opportunity to speak with lead pharmacy informatics specialist and residency program director, Dr. Marc Willner, on his career journey and what his role is in terms of clinical decision support. Topics in this episode include: Dr. Willner's early career path Vendor-neutral residency training The importance of clinical knowledge prior...
Mar 07, 2023•23 min
301. Being a Pharmacist in Healthcare Technology feat. Dr. Dennison Lim Intended Audience: Everyone Pharmacists that transition to health tech companies need to consider what they are looking for in the health tech field. On today's episode, Dr. Dennison Lim, a former informatics pharmacist that has moved into the health tech space, shares his journey as a pharmacy resident to informatics pharmacist and subsequently to health tech. At the time of recording, Dr. Lim was at Truepill but has since ...
Jan 20, 2023•33 min
300. Pharmacy Tools for Investigational Drug Studies feat. Dr. Michael Schlesselman Intended Audience: Everyone Originally recorded early 2022 Investigational drug services and studies are a complicated beast. How does pharmacy informatics and technology play a role? On today's episode, Dr. Michael Schlesselman joins us to discuss how we can leverage technology to help improve the investigational drug study and research world with electronic documentation and tracking. On this episode: Dr. Schle...
Dec 07, 2022•30 min
299. Applying Clinical Informatics feat. Dr. Scott Nelson Intended Audience: Everyone Originally recorded January 2022. On today's episode, our special guest and highly involved informaticist, Dr. Scott Nelson, shares his journey into the pharmacy informatics and clinical informatics field. In this episode: His journey towards pharmacy informatics Getting involved in pharmacy informatics and healthcare informatics via multiple organizations Expanding beyond pharmacy informatics and look into whe...
Oct 17, 2022•26 min
298. Senior Clinical Consultant in Health Care Technology feat. Dr. William Starnes Intended Audience: Everyone Experience in pharmacy operations is essential before stepping into a role of clinical consulting in health care technology! On today's episode originally recorded February 2022, we had the opportunity to speak with our special guest, Dr. William Starnes, on his current role as a Senior Clinical Consultant (Sales) in Healthcare Technology. On today's episode, Dr. Starnes discusses: His...
Sep 09, 2022•23 min
297. DocStation, COVID-19, and the EHR for the Pharmacist feat. Dr. Samm Anderegg Intended Audience: Everyone Originally recorded on February 22, 2022 On today's episode, we spoke with returning guest, Dr. Samm Anderegg. In this episode, Dr. Anderegg, CEO of DocStation, talks about the expansion of his company and how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way they work and what they focus on for the future of the pharmacy profession. He also discusses some of the challenges and issues DocStation...
Aug 09, 2022•25 min
296. Feasibility and TELOS Strategy Intended Audience: Newcomers to Pharmacy Informatics Today's episode we go over a brief overview of the first step of the waterfall model, which is looking into feasibility. One of the ways to approach this is adopting a TELOS strategy: T - Technological - looking into the technology aspect and seeing if the project's technical requirements are possible E - Economic - looking into the financial impact of the project and its possible costs on implementation and...
Jul 09, 2022•5 min
295. Last Week in Health IT for Friday, July 1st, 2022 Intended Audience: Everyone Welcome to another episode of Last Week in Health IT where we talk about some of the significant Health IT-related news items that occurred in the past week. Disclaimer: Views expressed are those of the individuals and do not reflect thoughts and opinions of any entity with which speakers have been, is now, or will be affiliated. New to LinkedIn and not sure where to start? Download my free ebook, "Professional Ne...
Jul 01, 2022•9 min
294. The Pharmacy HIT Collaborative and Healthcare's Digital Transformation feat. Executive Director Shelly Spiro Intended Audience: Everyone The future of healthcare IT relies on the development of standards today!🏥💻 On today's episode, we speak with Executive Director of the Pharmacy HIT Collaborative, Pharmacist Shelly Spiro, on what the group is doing and the importance of HIT for the future of patient care and healthcare. On today's episode: What is the Pharmacy HIT Collaborative What are...
Jun 22, 2022•37 min
