In this episode of Precept to Practice, host Kathy Schott speaks with Melissa McLean, Sue Cornell, and student pharmacists Nikesh Kumar and Justine Kaminski to explore a unique collaboration between Oswald’s Pharmacy and Midwestern University. Together, they established a diabetes-focused screening service led by pharmacy students, providing patients with critical access to blood pressure and A1C screenings. This partnership highlights the powerful role community pharmacies play in healthcare and the growth opportunities for students to lead and learn in real-world settings.

 
Host
Kathy Schott, PhD
Vice President, Education & Operations
CEimpact

Melissa McLean
Pharmacy Manager
Oswald's Pharmacy
Naperville, IL

Sue Cornell
Director of Experiential Education
Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL

Nikesh Kumar
PharmD Candidate 2025
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL

Justine Kaminski
PharmD Candidate 2025
Midwestern University

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CPE Information
 
Learning Objectives
At the end of this course, preceptors will be able to:
1. Outline factors for consideration in developing a student-led screening service
2. Recognize the educational, professional, and community-related advantages, as well as the logistical challenges, of involving students in community health services

0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr
UAN: 0107-0000-24-313-H99-P
Initial release date: 11/20/2024
Expiration date: 11/20/2027
Additional CPE details can be found here.

The speakers have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

This program has been:
Approved by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as education for Minnesota pharmacy preceptors.

Reviewed by the Texas Consortium on Experiential Programs and has been designated as preceptor education and training for Texas preceptors.

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