HOPA Now
Welcome to HOPA Now, a podcast from the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association. Join hosts Peter Stuessy, PharmD, BCOP and Matt Mueller as they interview guests in the Hem/Onc pharmacy world to provide insight into the topics that Hematology/Oncology pharmacists and cancer…
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The Power of Optimism and Finding Joy in Volunteering (opens the original)
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Optimism is an essential trait for oncology pharmacists, something that drives the practitioner's day-to-day and motivates the patient. But it can also transform how we approach the job, domestically and overseas. Diana Tamer, PharmD, BCOP is a clinical associate professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City school of pharmacy. Originally from Lebanon, and passionate about pursuing a career in dance, her journey changed and led her to practice Oncology Pharmacy in the USA. Peter and Matt s
Bridging The Divide: A Conversation Between Generations of Pharmacists (opens the original)
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Cancer care requires harmonious teamwork for the benefit of our patients. Every voice counts, and every opinion should be respected. But sometimes, differences between generations risk impacting that delicate balance. How does a multi-generational team play to each other's strengths, work on improving each other's weaknesses, and reach compromises that benefit everyone? Matt and Peter connected with Millennial Edna Cheung, PGY2 Hematology/Oncology Residency Program Director at Stanford Health Ca
Abuzz About Community: Chatting With A Beekeeping Pharmacist (opens the original)
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HOPA member Laura Darland, PharmD, BCOP is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in the University of Kansas Health System, and she has an unusual hobby - beekeeping! But you might surprised by just how much it ties into her role as a pharmacist. Peter and Matt sat down with Laura to discuss everything from how to get started in beekeeping, and different tastes and vintages of Honey, to doing rounds on her dad when he was a cancer patient, and the importance of community pharmacy. You can learn more ab
Forging A Research Career Across Two Continents (opens the original)
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Pack your bags! On this episode of the HOPA Now, Peter and Matt embark on a journey through a career in research, as well as learning all about another country's Oncology Pharmacy practices. Benyam Muluneh is a remarkable researcher, originally from Ethiopia and currently based at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. His body of work notably includes a transatlantic exchange program between Chapel Hill and Addis Ababa. So buckle up and tune into a f
Putting The Pitt in Pittsburgh: Life as a Medical Advisor and Advocate (opens the original)
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HOPA Now continues our deep-dive into how The Pitt accurately represents medical professions by learning about how the creative team infuse plenty of local flavor into the show's setting. To call Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, MPH, FAAP a renaissance woman would be an understatement. Sylvia is Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, on top of being a medical advisor on The Pitt, a filmmaker in her own right, and a breast cancer surviv
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