Guest: Dr. Rachel Ogden, Dean of the LECOM School of Pharmacy


Dr. Rachel Ogden reflects on her inspiring journey from a faculty member in 2008 to her current role as dean. She shares her passion for healthcare, memorable career moments, and valuable advice for women entering the field. Discover how embracing opportunities and staying open to possibilities shaped her remarkable career.

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Guest: Taylor Altidor, LECOM School Of Pharmacy


Taylor Altidor is a pharmacy student and a member of the distant education pathway class of 2026! Taylor tells us today why she wanted to be a pharmacist and her journey to pharmacy school.




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Guest: Sally Ghannam, LECOM School Of Dentistry

Sally Ghannam​ is a first-year dental student at the LECOM Bradenton Campus and discusses the LECOM Dental program, why she wanted to become a dentist, and any tips she has for future dentists. ​



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Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Tim Zurn, Pharmacy Manager of LECOM Pharmacy


Dr. Tim Zurn discusses the differences between LECOM pharmacies and chain pharmacies, taking time to explain different medications to patients, and working with physicians and insurance companies.

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Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Jaime Babiak, Director Of Operations at the LECOM Senior Living Center


Dr. Jaime Babiak discusses her work at the Institute For Successful Aging, some of the challenges facing the aging population, determining what level of care might be appropriate in your senior years, employing an attorney to determine the financial ramifications of senior care, and the psychosocial benefits of senior services.

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Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Rachel Ogden, Dean of the LECOM School of Pharmacy


Dr. Rachel Ogden discusses the evolving role of the pharmacist, the greater accessability of pharmacists, the LECOM distance education program, and specifics about the pathways to becoming a pharmacist.

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Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Susan Calderbank, Director of Patient Care at the LECOM Dental Clinic


Dr. Susan Calderbank discusses the correlation between oral health and overall physical health and the preventative and advanced care services provided by the LECOM dental clinic.


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Host: Monsignor David Rubino, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Jaime Babiak, Director Of Operations at the LECOM Senior Living Center


Dr. Jaime Babiak discusses the various personal care services that seniors need as they age and different home care services that are available along the health care continuum through the LECOM Senior Living Center.


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Host: Maria Krakora

Maria Krakora is a current first year medical student in the Problem Based Learning Pathway at LECOM. Maria showcases the LECOM Mission with her dedication to community service. In her free time, shares her medical knowledge to help better her community. She continues to uphold the LECOM Mission pillar of community service by taking her medical knowledge and experience globally to underdeveloped communities in need.


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Host: Mark Keven Kauffman, D.O., M.S. Med. Ed., P.A.
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs - LECOM Bradenton


Dr. Mark Kauffman is a LECOM graduate, currently serves as the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for LECOM Bradenton and shares his story with LECOM and why you should choose to become a physician through LECOM.


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