Pharmacist Preceptor Podcast 30m

In this episode of Precept to Practice, host Kathy Schott speaks with Melissa McLean, Sue Cornell, and student pharmacists Nikesh Kumar and Justine Kaminski to explore a unique collaboration between Oswald’s Pharmacy and Midwestern University. Together, they established a diabetes-focused screening service led by pharmacy students, providing patients with critical access to blood pressure and A1C screenings. This partnership highlights the powerful role community pharmacies play in healthcare and the growth opportunities for students to lead and learn in real-world settings.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:
1. Outline factors for consideration in developing a student-led screening service.
2. Recognize the educational, professional, and community-related advantages, as well as the logistical challenges, of involving students in community health services.

Faculty

Melissa McLean, PharmD

Pharmacy Manager
Oswald's Pharmacy
Naperville, IL

Sue Cornell, PharmD, CDCES, FAPhA, FADCES

Director of Experiential Education
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL

Nikesh Kumar

PharmD Candidate 2025
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL

Justine Kaminski

PharmD Candidate 2025
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL

Course Details