Dose of Pharma

Extracurricular activities and volunteering are valuable investments in your future, as even research indicates that students who participate in these activities have better constructive educational experience than others. Ever imagined how extracurricular activities and academics go hand in hand and help young minds become the best version of themselves in the future?.  In this week’s episode, we chatted with three ultimate multi-taskers from Monash University, Aisling McEvoy - A Phd Student and also the President of  Victorian Pharmacy Student’s Association (VPSA), Ryan Mah - An Undergraduate pharmacy student and also has experience of working in a community pharmacy (part-time) and Zi Xing Mun - An undergraduate pharmacy student (honours) and student ambassador (Student Ambassador of the Year awardee, 2023) who also involved in numerous volunteering activities. Tune in to learn more about their experiences and secrets in effective balancing of multiple tasks such as extra-curricular activities, volunteering, part-time work and studies as a student.   Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! https://doseofpharma.wordpress.com/   Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0

Innovation is creating a shift in the paradigm in the field of pharmacy education, leading to groundbreaking advancements in pharmacy curriculum. Ever imagined the future of pharmacy education and how some of the disruptive innovations are revolutionising the current teaching practices? In this week’s episode, we chatted with Sophia Mortha, a postdoctoral research fellow at the Center for Innovative Pharmacy Education and Research (CIPhER) who also served as the vice president of the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation (IPSF) under the Carolina Association of Pharmacy Students at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Tune in to learn more about the research carried out in the field of pharmacy education and the mission of CIPHER in enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of curricula by various innovations. Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! https://doseofpharma.wordpress.com/ Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com  Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT  Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0⁠

Do you feel lost planning where to start to build up your career path? In this week’s episode, we chatted with Jessie Le, a Senior Research and Development Scientist who won a Dulux Australia - Technologist of The Year 2021. Tune in to learn more about the research and development process and project management to gain manufacturing insight! Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! https://doseofpharma.wordpress.com/ Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com  Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT  Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0 

What do you think being ‘diverse’ and ‘included’ mean in a clinical setting? In this week’s episode, we chatted with Zanfina Ademi and Priyank Shenoy, who are a leader of the Health Economics and Policy Evaluation Research (HEPER) Group and a Clinical Research Associate (CRA). Tune in to learn more about diversity in sectors of health economics and clinical trials! Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! https://doseofpharma.wordpress.com/ Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com  Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT  Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0 

Are you not sure what career pathway you should pursue after graduating? In this week’s episode, we chatted with Dalal Dabab, a Pharmacy Alumni, and Andrew McArthur, a Pharmaceutical Science Alumni. Tune in to learn more about advice on post-graduate career pathways and their real-life experience! Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! https://doseofpharma.wordpress.com/ Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0

Have you ever heard of the news that more and more bacteria are developing resistance against antibiotics? In this week’s episode, we chatted with Alice Terrill, a PhD candidate at Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Science. Tune in to learn more about Alice’s career journey and her research on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)!  Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! https://doseofpharma.wordpress.com/ Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com  Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT  Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0

Have you ever dreamed of travelling around the world? Did you know that you can pursue your career while creating your own journey? In this week’s episode, we chatted with Nabila Ismail, a Pakistani-American travel content creator, writer and pharmacist who leads group travel trips worldwide. Tune in to learn more about Nabila’s enriching experience and insights gained from different parts of the world, as a healthcare professional Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! https://doseofpharma.wordpress.com/ Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com  Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT  Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0

Have you ever heard about ‘Fragment-Based Drug Design (FBDD)’? Do you find it unfamiliar yet fascinating? In this week’s episode, we chatted with Jeyan Osman, a PhD student within the Centre for Fragment-Based Design (CFBD) based at Monash University. Tune in to learn more about Jeyan’s research project and gain insight into what FBDD is! Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! https://doseofpharma.wordpress.com/ Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0

Do you want to know how to balance your creative passions with academic pursuits? In this week’s episode, we chatted with Naomi Perri Lee, a senior respiratory pharmacist at Alfred Hospital and a DJ with experience performing at Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne Cup, and so much more. Tune in to learn more about how to manage work-life balance and what it is like to adapt to different working environments! Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! https://doseofpharma.wordpress.com/ Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com  Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT  Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0 

Do you find mentoring and providing educational advice to others fascinating and meaningful? In this week’s episode, we chatted with special guests; Nilushi Karunaratne and Betty Exintaris. They are prominent lecturers at Monash University Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, who both received a Faculty Award for Programs that Enhances Learning in 2020. Tune in to learn more about the future directions of STEM education and realistic advice for an aspiring future science educator! Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! https://doseofpharma.wordpress.com/ Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com  Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT  Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0

Did you know there are more pathways within pharmacy than just a community pharmacist? In this week’s episode, we chatted with special guests; Ethan Kreutzer, Amelia Miklavec and Narges Mahdavian. They are pharmacists with years of experience in clinical, community and other pharmacy environments. Tune in to learn about diverse pharmacy environments, what were their roles in particular careers and so on!  Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! https://doseofpharma.wordpress.com/ Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com  Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT  Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera

Did you know that working as a pharmacist in a hospital can refer to various roles? In this week's episode, we chatted with Olivia, who works in the sterile manufacturing sector at Austin Health. Tune in to learn more about the pathway to becoming a hospital pharmacist, including internships, expectations and much more! Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! https://doseofpharma.wordpress.com/ Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com  Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT  Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera  Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0

Are you a thinker? Interested in research, but don't know if you want to do academic research? Did you know that research in science can mean more than one pathway! In this week's episode, we chatted with Paul Wynne about the difference between academic research and industry research, shining a light on the world of industry research and what it involves. Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! www.doseofpharma.wordpress.com

So you studied a STEM degree and got a bit of experience working in the field of your choice - brilliant! Somewhere along the line, you saw an opportunity open up that excited you but wasn’t quite within the field of your expertise. With limited experience but a keen interest - you stepped up and tried something new and now you find yourself in an amazing role at a big company. If this is a story that’s caught your eye then tune in to hear more about our guest Minh Tran, who found himself in a similar situation to the one detailed above. Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! https://doseofpharma.wordpress.com/

Have you ever heard of the term environmental engineering? How much do you really know about the climate crisis? In this episode, we chat to Anastasia Lei Sam, a fourth year environmental engineering student, who tells us all about what environmental engineering is and what these engineers do. Tune in for an insightful deep dive into how environmental engineering can contribute to combating the climate crisis, and amazing advice for people passionate about pursuing a career in environmental studies. Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! https://doseofpharma.wordpress.com/

Have you ever wondered what a microbiologist gets up to on their day-to-day? Meet Maria, a quality control microbiologist who has hustled her way through university and manifested her dream career. Tune in to find out exactly how she did it and what she gets to do as a microbiologist! Visit our website to find all the platforms we're on! https://doseofpharma.wordpress.com/

Be honest - when you think of a career in science, you probably picture a scientist in a white coat, rocking a pair of safety glasses and performing some exciting experiments in a lab. Which to you, sounds awesome in theory - except, you aren’t the biggest fan of lab work! So what do you do? Our guests Maddie and Lottie both found themselves facing this conundrum until they discovered the world of science communication and conjured up the perfect career path for themselves. Want to know what it is and how they did it? - Tune in!     Find us on the following platforms! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TQiJp0Rk9GiHDGIRTktIQ Facebook: www.facebook.com/doseofpharma Instagram: www.instagram.com/doseofpharmavodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dose...     Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0

In this episode, we echo the voices of three incredible guests to highlight the importance of cultural diversity in various STEM fields. We chatted to Dr Ruwangi Fernando, Prof Bob Wong and Sid Verma about how their respective cultural backgrounds inspired and guided them to get to where they are today. We also touch on the importance of inclusivity in STEM.   (This is a recording of a live event that occurred on September 14, 2021. If you would like to attend our next live event, make sure to follow us on our socials to not miss out on exciting new info!)     Find us on the following platforms! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TQiJp0Rk9GiHDGIRTktIQ Facebook: www.facebook.com/doseofpharma Instagram: www.instagram.com/doseofpharmavodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dose...     Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0

Episode 28: Do you have an eye for cosmetics? Do you love seeing common myths and misconceptions being debunked? In this episode, we chat with Belinda Carli - Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science. Now if you’re a regular listener, you may have noticed that we’ve had Belinda on our podcast before, where we spoke to her about the Ins and Outs of the Cosmetic Industry. This time around, we chat to her about natural vs synthetic cosmetics and hear her bust some common myths!     Find us on the following platforms! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TQiJp0Rk9GiHDGIRTktIQ Facebook: www.facebook.com/doseofpharma Instagram: www.instagram.com/doseofpharmavodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dose...     Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0

Regardless of what you may be studying, it’s no secret that university-level content can be hard to take in! How do you study? How should you take notes? What on earth is out there to make your life easier? In this episode, we chat with Areeba, a postgraduate medical student who shares incredible information about productivity, student life and study advice @Choosing.Productivity on Instagram. Tune in to hear all about study tips, tools and advice for staying motivated!       Find us on the following platforms! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-TQiJp0Rk9GiHDGIRTktIQ Facebook: www.facebook.com/doseofpharma Instagram: www.instagram.com/doseofpharmavodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dose...     Riviera by Smith The Mister https://smiththemister.bandcamp.com Smith The Mister https://bit.ly/Smith-The-Mister-YT Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-riviera Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/qonPqql2sP0