IVPN Voice

🎙 New Episode is Live! 🌍💊
We’re excited to share our latest “IVPN Critical Care” episode here on “IVPN Voice”: “Precepting Students in the ICU: Best Practices and Challenges.”

👩‍⚕ Host: Mahta Khakpour, BSc. PharmD
👩‍⚕ Guest: Jumana Al-Salloum, PharmD, MSc, PhD – Clinical Tutor, University of Sharjah

From guiding pharmacy students to navigating the unique challenges of critical care, this episode is full of valuable insights.

IVPN Critical Care Listserv 🤝 IVPN Voice Podcast

This week, we bring you the latest insights on Complicated Urinary Tract Infections (cUTIs): What’s New? 💊🦠

Host: Mohamed Fahmy, B.Pharm., Clin.Dip., BCPS, CLSSWB
Head of Clinical Pharmacy Department, Cleopatra Hospital – Egypt

Guest: Marwa Hussien, BCPS, BCCCP, SIDP
Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Dar Al Fouad Hospital

🔍 Get updated on evolving treatment strategies, resistance patterns, and the clinical pharmacist’s role in improving patient care.

In this IVPN Critical Care x IVPN Voice collaboration, we dive into the concept of Fluid Stewardship: Fluids are Drugs.

🎙️ Hosted by Ruth Alex, PharmD (Clinical Preceptor, Gulf Medical University)
👤 Featuring Umair Ansari, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, MBA (Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi)

Discover why intravenous fluids should be prescribed with the same care as medications, the risks of over- and under-utilization, and strategies for optimizing fluid therapy in critically ill patients.

🔗 Tune in now and join the conversation on redefining fluid use in clinical practice!

🎙️ IVPN Voice: Renal Replacement Therapy, Pharmacokinetics & Drug Dosing in the Critically Ill 🏥💊

Join us as Ms. Alaa Thabit, our special guest from the IVPN Critical Care Listserv, takes the mic to explore the complexities of renal replacement therapy (RRT) and its impact on pharmacokinetics and drug dosing in critically ill patients. Don't miss this deep dive into optimizing therapy in the ICU!

🔗 Tune in now! 

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In this episode of IVPN Voice, we are joined by Dr. Marissa El Hajje, a pharmacist, PhD candidate in drug design at USP São Paulo, and a dedicated advocate for advancing pharmacy education. Together, we delve into the transformative journey of pursuing a PhD and the pivotal role research plays in shaping a pharmacist's career.

Whether you're an undergraduate exploring your curiosity or envisioning a future in academia, research offers unparalleled opportunities to sharpen your critical thinking, foster resilience, and contribute to global knowledge. Dr. El Hajje shares insights on how engaging in research can lead to publications in international journals, opening doors to prestigious programs and career paths.

We’ll also explore how to identify your passion and purpose, set clear goals, and embrace challenges as stepping stones toward your dream career in pharmacy. Whether you're just starting out or considering your next step, this episode is your guide to navigating the world of pharmacy research and beyond.