Pharmacist Preceptor Podcast 30 credit minutes

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

Sue Cornell, PharmD, CDCES, FAPhA, FADCES

Nikesh Kumar

Justine Kaminski

Course Details