Living the Pharm Life
The Official Podcast of Purdue Pharmacy
Join our guests as they take you on a journey around the vast world of pharmacy. From current students to alumni and friends, you’re sure to learn some things and have some fun along the way. Join us to see first-hand how the Purdue Pharmacy Family is Living the Pharm Life.
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Warren Moore’s collegiate career culminated in a trip to the Rose Bowl—but it’s everything that happened leading up to his 2002 PharmD graduation that came together to lead him to the board room. Juggling pharmacy classes and the gridiron, Warren built the discipline that launched a now 20-year career journey at Walmart that started in the company’s retail pharmacies. He has driven Walmart’s health equity initiatives as Vice President of Social Determinants of Health, and now serves as VP of Dedicated Delivery—using technology and data to reimagine how Walmart cares for its customers.
Latest Episode
Breaking Barriers, Prescribing Change: A Talk with Dr. Dodd
Podcast season 2, episode 11:
Before she became president of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), Dr. Melanie Dodd was a Boilermaker through and through. In this episode, she shares her personal and professional journey. Whether you're interested in leadership, clinical pharmacy, or simply hearing from someone who has made a lasting impact on the profession, this conversation is packed with inspiration and a few fun surprises along the way.
Empowering Future Pharmacists: Helping Students Find their Passions
Season 2, Episode 10: If you ask Stephanie Arnett, PharmD, about her passions, you might expect her answer to include something about helping others. You’d be right, but maybe not necessarily in the ways you’d expect. A pharmacist turned academic career professional and mentor, Dr. Arnett dedicates her time to guiding Purdue Pharmacy students as their small steps culminate with next giant leaps into their careers.
From Application to Graduation: Navigating Purdue Pharmacy with Purpose
Season 2, Episode 9: Throughout this episode of Living the Pharm Life, listeners get a clear picture of what sets Purdue’s pharmacy program apart—its close-knit environment, affordability, and student-centered approach. Maggie Rose, a third-year professional student and President of the Purdue Pharmacy Ambassadors, along with Steve Myszak, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs at Purdue’s College of Pharmacy each offer valuable advice for prospective students navigating the college selection process, encouraging them to look beyond rankings and focus on fit and support.
From Chemistry to Community: How a Young Alumna is Redefining Pharmacy Mentorship
Season 2, Episode 8: Recognized as one of the Pharmacy Podcast Network’s 50 Most Influential Leaders of 2023, Libby Shelton shares her inspiring journey from first-generation college student to founder of the influential educational platform, Learn with Libby.
Meet the Host
Join Alex McQuade on a journey through the dynamic world of pharmacy, where his inquisitive spirit and passion for impactful patient interactions shine through. A third-year pharmacy student from Pennsylvania, Alex is focused on creating wide-scale patient impact, whether in industry or health policy. With a deep interest in the diverse career paths pharmacists can pursue, his curiosity and dedication to shaping the future of healthcare guide every conversation on Living the Pharm Life.