The doctor of pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.) is one of the most versatile degrees in healthcare. Most people know about the work of the neighborhood drugstore pharmacist and most people within the profession of pharmacy are aware of clinical positions in inpatient or ambulatory care. But, did you know pharmacists can have full and rewarding careers in settings like industry, managed care, public health, and other unique venues of care? Join us as we explore the explore the unique opportunities within the pharmacy profession!

Are you interested in a career helping the underserved in an organization that is constantly looking to foster growth in their employees? Not long after graduating, Lieutenant Commander Emily Winans, Pharm.D., a pharmacist and commissioned officer in the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) got a job doing just that! Dr. Winans graduated from West Virginia University in 2011 and, after a brief stint working the community setting, commissioned as an officer in the USPHS. The USPHS is one of the eight uniformed services in the United States government, tasked with promoting the health and safety of the country. Join us as we talk with Lieutenant Commander Winans about how she got to where she is today!

Interested in joining the Orange County Society of Health-System Pharmacists? Join us at https://ocshp.com/join-us/ ! Interested in appearing on the podcast? Let us know by emailing leadership@ocshp.com! If you are interested in joining the USPHS or are looking for more information visit their website at https://www.usphs.gov/ or contact us if you would like to speak to Lieutenant Commander Winans directly.