CapsuleRx Podcast
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsOur goal is to inform pre-pharmacy students, pharmacy students, and licensed pharmacists, alike, about all the different career possibilities that come with a Pharm.D degree.
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Road to Residency Series (Part 6 of 6): Phase 2! Channel that Energy!
October 04, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 34.4 MBPlease tune in to the final episode of the Road to Residency Series. On today’s episode, Sean and Jovin will interview AdventHealth Celebration’s PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident Krystal Velez. In this episode, they will go over Match Day results, the phase 2 timeline, and tips on how to match with a program during phase 2 or the scramble! Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Velez at [email protected] for any additional advice, you need to help you match!
Road to Residency Series (Part 5 of 6): Ranking!
September 27, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBPlease tune into today's episode to learn more about Jovin and Sean's tips for ranking the best residency sites for yourself! In this episode, they will go over tips on ranking residency sites, finding the right site for you, and how your interview experience should impact your ranking. Also, be sure to tune in to next week's episode for the series finale of the "Road to Residency Series"!
4. Road to Residency Series (Part 4 of 6): Interview Day!
September 20, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBPlease tune in to today's episode to learn more about Jovin and Sean's tips for how to be successful on interview day. In this episode, they will discuss how the interview day is set up, how to prepare and respond to interview questions, and how to stand out during your virtual interview! Also, be sure to tune in to next week's episode for Part 5 of the "Road to Residency Series".
Road to Residency Series (Part 4 of 6): Interview Day!
September 20, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.1 MBPlease tune in to today's episode to learn more about Jovin and Sean's tips for how to be successful on interview day. In this episode, they will discuss how the interview day is set up, how to prepare and respond to interview questions, and how to stand out during your virtual interview! Also, be sure to tune in to next week's episode for Part 5 of the "Road to Residency Series".
Road to Residency Series (Part 3 of 6): Interview Prep!
September 13, 2021 19:00 - 41 minutes - 31.1 MBPlease tune into today's episode to learn more about Jovin and Sean's tips for how to prepare for interview day! In this episode, they will go over the different types of questions you'll be asked, how to mentally prepare yourself for interview day, and tips that you can use to help you stand out. Also, be sure to tune into next weeks episode for Part 4 of the "Road to Residency Series".
Road to Residency Series (Part 2 of 6): The Application Process
September 06, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 36.1 MBPlease tune in to today's episode to hear more about Sean and Jovin's perspective on how to apply to residency programs. On this episode, they will discuss the PhORCAS application process, when and who to get LORs (letter of recommendations) from, and how to write your LOI (letter of intent). Make sure to tune in to next week's episode for Part 3 of the "Road to Residency Series" where we will breakdown how to prepare for your virtual or on-site residency interview.
Road to Residency Series (Part 1 of 6): Choosing a Residency Program
August 30, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 21.2 MBWe are happy to announce Season 6 of Capsule Production Podcast! Please tune in to today's episode to hear more about Jovin and Sean's perspective for how to choose a residency program. On this episode, they will be discussing how to search for residency programs, how to narrow down your choices, and more! Please tune in to Part 2 of the "Road to Residency Series" next week, where Jovin and Sean will have an in-depth breakdown of the residency application process.
S5E16: Season Finale!!!
May 17, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 54 MBOn this season finale episode, Sean and Jovin are joined by Rachel and Alvin to discuss their P2 year and the future of the podcast team. PS: This episode is the last episode with Sean and Jovin as leaders of the podcast team. We have had an incredible time being of service to you all and look forward to the podcast growing with Rachel and Alvin. Thank you to everyone for all the support, feedback, and love over the past couple of years!!! We greatly appreciate it! :)
S5E15: Final APPE Rotation Recap!
May 03, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MBOn this episode, Jovin and Sean sat down to discuss their last couple of rotations and their overall APPE experience. Jovin recently completed his last rotation which was an elective at Publix Specialty Pharmacy, and Sean recently completed his Infectious Disease rotation at Orlando Health Health Central Hospital. Also, Sean is currently on his Ambulatory Care rotation at AdventHealth East which will be his last rotation. Please tune in to this episode to hear their thoughts and experience...
S5E14: Medical Science Liaison Experience!
April 26, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBOn this episode, Jovin and Sean sat down with Dr. Patrice Gabriel to discuss his experience as a Medical Science Liaison Fellow at Sanofi Genzyme. Please tune in to hear him discuss what he does as an MSL, how to obtain a fellowship, and more! Please feel free to contact Dr. Patrice Gabriel on his LinkedIn account if you have any questions or comments: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrice-gabriel-pharmd-2a2072168/
S5E13: Community Pharmacy with Dr. Pullo! (Part 2 of 2)
April 19, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 33.8 MBOn part 2 of this 2-part episode, Rachel and Jovin sat down with Dr. Joshua Pullo to discuss where community pharmacy is heading with Amazon now in the picture, and the importance of being involved in the Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA) to improve and advance pharmacy practice! Also, tune in to find out which career path Dr. Pullo would choose if he wasn't a pharmacist!
S5E12: Community Pharmacy with Dr. Pullo! (Part 1 of 2)
April 12, 2021 11:00 - 33 minutes - 36.3 MBOn part 1 of this 2-part episode, Rachel and Jovin sat down with Dr. Joshua Pullo to discuss his perspective on community pharmacy, how community pharmacy will continue to evolve, and more!
S5E11: Applying for Fellowships!
March 29, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBOn this episode, Jovin, Sean, and Rachel sat down with My Tran and Ramond Waide to discuss their fellowship application experience. My Tran will be a regulatory affairs fellow at Boehringer Ingelheim, and Ramond Waide will be a clinical research fellow at Johnson & Johnson through the Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program. Please tune in to hear these two P4 students from the UF COP give advice on the fellowship application process, how to prepare your CV, how to ace your inter...
S5E10: Match Day Results!
March 22, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 32.5 MBOn this celebratory episode, Jovin and Sean discuss their residency match day results and invite some special guests to discuss theirs, so please tune in to figure out who! PS: If you didn't match, please feel free to reach out to either one of us and we'll gladly try to help you be the best candidate you can be for Phase II. :)
S5E9: Ambulatory Pharmacy - Prevention Is Key!
March 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBOn this episode, Jovin sat down with Dr. Ani Rostomyan to talk about her experience as an Ambulatory Care pharmacist in Los Angeles, California. Please tune in to hear about how her clinic has evolved during the pandemic, how being a holistic health and wellness coach has assisted her in managing chronic disease states, and more! Please feel free to follow her on Instagram and check out her website below: Instagram - @dr.ani_rostomyan_pharmd Website - www.dranirostomyan.com
S5E8: Why a PharmD/MBA?
March 08, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 46.3 MBOn this episode, Jovin sat down with Dr. Alyssa Lowder to talk about the reason why she pursued an MBA, the benefits of being a pharmacist with an MBA, and more! This is a great opportunity to gain some valuable insight into industry pharmacy. So, if that's a career you're interested in I highly recommend you check it out! :) Please feel free to reach out and connect with her on LinkedIn if you have any questions: www.linkedin.com/in/alyssalowder/
S5E7: Larkin University College of Pharmacy!
March 01, 2021 16:41 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBOn this episode Jovin sat down with Carely Hernandez, a final year student from Larkin University College of Pharmacy, to discuss her experiences as a student. Please tune in to hear about why she wanted to attend Larkin's College of Pharmacy, how she enjoyed their unique 3-year College of Pharmacy program, and how their program prepares you for your career goals. Please feel free to contact Carley if you have any questions about pharmacy school or Larkin University on her LinkedIn accou...
S5E6: APPE Rotation 4 Recap!
February 22, 2021 12:00 - 52 minutes - 44 MBOn this episode, Sean and Jovin sat down to discuss their most recent APPE fourth-year rotations. Sean recently completed his Community rotation at Taylors Pharmacy, and Jovin completed his Geriatrics rotation at Guardian Pharmacy. Please tune in to this episode to hear their thoughts and experiences on these rotations to see if its a place you would like to rank. PS: Sorry for the poor audio quality on this one but as always if you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us...
S5E5: Jeff's Pharmacy International Trips
February 15, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBIn this episode, Jovin sat down with Dr. Jeff Kamta to talk about all of the pharmacy trips he went on while being a pharmacy student at the University of Florida. Dr. Kamta did an international health outreach trip (IHOT) to Mexico over spring break and did the study abroad program in Scandinavia. This is a great opportunity to gain some valuable insight into what these experiences entailed. Who knows you may just catch the travel bug! Please feel free to reach out and connect with him on...
S5E4: Academic Rotation!
February 08, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 41.8 MBOn this episode Sean and Jovin sat down with Samantha Winters, a 4th year pharmacy student from the University of Florida Orlando Campus, to discuss her experiences while on her academic rotation. Please tune in to this episode to find out about her daily tasks and if this was an experience she would recommend to others. Please feel free to contact Sam if you have any questions about her experience at: [email protected]
S5E3: Palm Beach Atlantic University College of Pharmacy!
February 01, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBOn this episode Sean and Jovin sat down with Chandler Pham, a P4 from Palm Beach Atlantic University to discuss her experiences as a student. Please tune in to hear about why she wanted to attend PBA's College of Pharmacy, how they structure their program, and how their program prepares you for your career goals. Please feel free to contact Chandler if you have any questions about pharmacy school or PBA at: [email protected].
S5E2: University of South Florida College of Pharmacy!
January 25, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBOn this episode Jovin sat down with Victor Perez, a P3 from the University of South Florida College of Pharmacy, to discuss his experiences as a student. Please tune in to hear about why he wanted to attend USF's College of Pharmacy, how they structure their program, and how their program prepares you for your career goals. Please feel free to contact Victor if you have any questions about pharmacy school or USF at: [email protected].
S5E1: Know Your Audience!
January 18, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBWelcome to Season 5 of Capsule Production Podcast!!! On this episode, Jovin and Sean sat down with Dr. Heidi Hoopingarner to discuss her career path, her current position as a teacher for UCF medical students, and networking tips for extroverts and introverts! Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Hoopingarner at the email below if you're interested in getting involved in the "Insights to the Medication Use Process" which is a pharmacy led virtual learning experience for the UCF medical...
S4E13: APPE Rotation 3 Recap!
November 30, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 41.9 MBOn this episode, Sean and Jovin sat down to discuss their last rotation before winter break. Sean recently completed his General Medicine rotation at AdventHealth Celebration, and Jovin completed his Hospital Practice rotation at AdventHealth Celebration. Please tune in to this episode to hear their thoughts and experiences on these rotations to see if its a place you would like to rank. PS: This will be the last episode until January. Thanks for all the love and support!
S4E12: PediaGator!
November 23, 2020 12:00 - 49 minutes - 44.2 MBOn this episode, Jovin sat down with two 3rd year pharmacy students Emily Bennett and Sophie Bennett to discuss the new student organization they spearheaded at the UF COP Orlando Campus called PediaGator. Please tune in to learn how they started this new student organization, how they persevered through trials and tribulations, and their passion for Pediatric Pharmacy! Please feel free to reach out to Emily or Sophie if you have any questions or interest in PediaGator, Pediatric Pharmac...
S4E11: APPE Rotation 2 Recap!
November 16, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31 MBOn this episode, Sean and Jovin sat down to discuss their past rotations. Sean recently completed his Hospital Practice rotation at HCA Central Florida Regional Hospital in Sanford, and Jovin completed his General Medicine rotation at AdventHealth Celebration. Please tune in to this episode to hear their thoughts and experiences on these rotations to see if its a place you would like to rank.
S4E10: Pharmacogenomics!
November 09, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 26.6 MBOn this episode, Jovin sat down with Dr. Kelsey Cook, a Clinical Pharmacogenomics Specialist at Nemours Children's Specialty Care and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UF College of Pharmacy, to discuss what is pharmacogenomics, different career paths in pharmacogenomics, and how to get involved as a student! Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Kelsey Cook if you have any further questions or interests in pharmacogenomics.
S4E9: Balance and Resiliency: A Residency Director's Perspective
November 02, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.8 MBIn this episode, Jovin and Sean, sat down with Dr. Brian Morini to receive advice on the residency process from the perspective of a residency director. Dr. Morini is the PGY1 residency program director, clinical pharmacy manager, and anti-microbial stewardship campus champion at AdventHealth Winter Park. Tune in now to gain insight into what residency directors look for in your application, your interview, and your character! If you are interested in pursuing a pharmacy residency this is a...
S4E8: Jeff's Master Plan for Residency! (Part 2 of 2)
October 26, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBOn this episode Jovin and Sean, sat down with Dr. Jeff Kamta to receive advice on how to match with a residency. Dr. Kamta applied to 11 residencies and interviewed with 9 different sites. This is a great opportunity to gain some valuable insight on what to do and what not to do when applying to residencies so I highly recommend tuning in to part 1 as well to hear everything he has to say. Please feel free to reach out and connect with him on LinkedIn if you have any questions: https://...
S4E7: Jeff's Master Plan for Residency! (Part 1 of 2)
October 19, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBOn this episode Jovin and Sean, sat down with Dr. Jeff Kamta to receive advice on how to match with a residency. Dr. Kamta applied to 11 residencies and interviewed with 9 different sites. This is a great opportunity to gain some valuable insight on what to do and what not to do when applying to residencies so I highly recommend tuning in to part 2 as well to hear everything he has to say! Please feel free to reach out and connect with him on LinkedIn if you have any questions: https://...
S4E6: Don't Limit Yourself Creating Your APPE Schedule
October 12, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 40.1 MBStressed about scheduling your APPE rotations? Well on this episode, Sean and Jovin sat down to discuss how they went about creating their 4th year APPE rotation schedule. Please tune in to this episode to hear their thoughts and advice on how to create your perfect APPE schedule.
S4E5: Student Ambassadors!
October 05, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 48.9 MBOn this episode, Sean and Jovin sat down with the current Student Ambassador President, Maithi Tran and the President-Elect, Monique Hook of the University of Florida College of Pharmacy Orlando Campus. Please tune in to this episode to hear their thoughts on adjusting to pharmacy school, why you should be a student ambassador, and more! Please feel free to reach out the podcast team on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram if you would like to get in touch with Maithi or Monique regarding...
S4E4: Life at the FDA!
September 28, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 25.1 MBOn this episode, Brandon sat down with Dr. Elimika Fletcher who is the Clinical Pharmacology Policy Lead at the FDA during his rotation there. Please tune in to hear her discuss her job, different FDA career paths with a PharmD or PharmD/PhD, how students can get involved if interested in the FDA, why she loves working for the FDA, and more! Please feel free to reach out to Dr. Brandon Klee if you want any insight on his rotational experience at the FDA. You can reach out to him on Linke...
S4E3: APPE Rotation 1 Recap!
September 21, 2020 11:00 - 51 minutes - 44.2 MBOn this episode, Sean and Jovin sat down to discuss their past rotations. Sean recently completed his Critical Care rotation at AdventHealth Apopka, and Jovin completed his Community rotation at Publix pharmacy and his Ambulatory Care rotation at AdventHealth Celebration. Please tune in to this episode to hear their thoughts and experiences on these rotations to see if its a place you would like to rank.
S4E2: Taking Initiative as a 4th Year Student!
September 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBOn this episode, Jovin sat down with Dr. Randy Budhram to discuss how to obtain a job in pharmacy without working as a student, his APPE experiences, and tips on how to prepare for the NAPLEX and MPJE. Some of the rotation sites we discussed were the following: Geriatrics at Guardian Pharmacy, Publix Specialty Pharmacy, Ambulatory Care (Heart Failure Clinic), Drug Information with Therigy, and his General Medicine rotation. If you want to reach out to Dr. Randy Budhram, feel free to cont...
S4E1: Standing on the Shoulder of Giants!
September 08, 2020 22:51 - 28 minutes - 21.1 MBOn this episode, Jovin and Sean are proud to announce the start of Season 4 by interviewing a UF PharmD/PhD student, Dr. Brett Fleisher. He was willing to explain the benefits of getting your PhD after having a PharmD, the 3 different types of careers PharmD/PhD individuals have, and much more! Here is a list of some of the accolades and publications Dr. Fleisher has accumulated over the years: American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education(AFPE) Fellow for Pre-Doctoral Research in ...
S4E0: Season 4 Introduction!
September 07, 2020 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.57 MBWe are back!!!! Today, September 7th is the start of Season 4 of Capsule Production Podcast. Sean and I are extremely excited for this new season and we just wanted to briefly give you all a run down of some things we're planning for this upcoming season such as "Teach-back Tuesdays" and "Test Your Knowledge Thursdays". Thank you for all the love and support over the years!
S3E8: Accardi's 4 Generations of Pharmacy: Building a Legacy!
April 20, 2020 11:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this episode, Riley interviewed Dr. Shannon Miller and Dr. Roger Accardi on running an independent pharmacy practice, the importance of rebranding pharmacy, how to find your passion in pharmacy, and much more!
S3E7: First Year Advice!
April 13, 2020 17:00 - 49 minutes - 46.7 MBOn this episode, Jovin and Sean sat down with Rachel Bohorquez (Upcoming SNPhA President-Elect) and Alvin Chen (Upcoming KE/KY Liaison Committee Chair) to talk about their first-year experiences as UF pharmacy students.
S3E6: Make Yourself A Priority!
February 02, 2020 21:34 - 38 minutes - 37.2 MBOn this episode, Jovin interviewed Dr. Philip Daniels, a Clinical Assistant Professor and Mental Health Counselor for the UF Counseling & Wellness Center on ways to identify mental health disorders, the stigma behind them, burnout, and much more!
S3E5: What is Digital Health Technology?
December 16, 2019 03:15 - 53 minutes - 56.2 MBOn this episode, Riley and Jovin interviewed Dr. Richard Waithe, the President of VUCA Health and founder of Rx Radio. This week we discussed the importance of marketing and branding yourself as a student pharmacist, digital health technology, and the future of pharmacy!
S3E4: Communication is Key!
November 17, 2019 23:38 - 32 minutes - 32.3 MBOn this episode, Riley sat down with Dr. Stacey Curtis (the 2018-2019 UF COP Teacher of the Year) to discuss her impact on pharmacy, the importance of Collaborative Practice Agreements, and the new PGY1 Community Residency Program at UF!
S3E3: Steps to Success! (Part 2)
October 20, 2019 14:35 - 26 minutes - 22.4 MBOn this episode, we are excited to bring you Part 2 of 2 of Riley O'Donnell's insight on how to excel in pharmacy school, how to naturally network, and how she defines success!
S3E2: Steps to Success! (Part 1)
October 20, 2019 14:33 - 34 minutes - 32 MBOn this episode, we are excited to bring you Part 1 of 2 of Riley O'Donnell's insight on how to excel in pharmacy school, how to naturally network, and how she defines success!
S3E1: Work to live, not live to work!
October 07, 2019 03:34 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBOn this episode Riley and Jovin sat down with Dr. Vogel Anderson and discussed her career path, the lessons she has learned throughout her career, and her passion for ambulatory care!
Death, dying, and critical care
April 01, 2019 02:47 - 1 hour - 83 MBOn this episode, we are joined by Dr. John Allen who is a critical care pharmacist. He gives us some insight into the patients, the families, and the pharmacists that comprise the emotionally charged world of critical care pharmacy.
The mom, the student pharmacist, the legend...
February 09, 2019 19:17 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MBOn this episode Jeff and Randy interview mom and student pharmacist Hillary. She dives in deep about how she is able to juggle her family and school all while keeping her sanity. Get your refill!
Go get your flu shot!...seriously, like, right now!
November 09, 2018 04:44 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBOn this episode, Alyssa, Randy, and Greg dispell some myths about flu shots and vaccines as part of Operation Immunization! - Get your refill!
Extended Release | Ep.9: Float like a butterfly sting like a bee - transitioning from student to PharmD floater!
June 03, 2018 22:13 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBI chatted with Dr. Anna Javed, a recent graduate of the UF college of pharmacy program. She gave great insight on what it takes to transition from school life to work life and other adulting things (like handling student loans!).
Extended Release | Ep.8: Las Aventuras
May 27, 2018 23:13 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBMore stories of Jeff adventure to Mexico on his pharmacy outreach trip! Get your refill!