The AJP Podcast

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The AJP Podcast episodes

March 04, 2022 Maternity Leave
In the latest AJP podcast, Carlene McMaugh draws on her own, and colleagues, experiences of maternity leave to provide advice for employers and employees
AJP podcast host Carlene McMaugh talks about her own recent experience of maternity leave as well as discussions with friends, colleagues and peers about their experiences, both good and bad.
Carlene talks about the need to manage the expectations of both employers and employees, keeping communication open and how to open up conversation on the topic.
This podcast should provide important tips for both employers and employees.
Carlene McMaugh, AJP podcast host

25 min
February 03, 2022 Striving for equity
In our new podcast, pharmacy academic Vibhuti Arya talks about how we can work toward improving health equity
Podcast host Carlene McMaugh speaks to US pharmacy academic Dr Vibhuti Arya, leader of the Federation of International Pharmacy (FIP) taskforce for health equity and diversity.
Dr Arya speaks to Carlene, who is also a member of the taskforce, about a range of topics relating to striving for diversity and equality in the pharmacy workforce and equity in patient care and health outcomes.
She talks about the need to have “uncomfortable conversations” within pharmacy and within organisations or corporate structures to begin the process of striving for equity and social justice.
Go here for the full list of active AJP podcasts. These can also be accessed via Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Carlene McMaugh, AJP podcast host
50 min
November 18, 2021Seizing the opportunity
In our latest podcast, leading pharmacists share their tips on how to advance your career, the importance of taking risks and seizing opportunities
Our host, Carlene McMaugh speaks to a number of leaders of the profession, both from Australia and internationally, as well as sharing some of her own tips on advancing your career.
In this edition, among those Carlene speaks to are:
Chris Freeman who talks about the value in having the courage to approach those you admire for advice and guidance
Krysti-Lee Rigby who outlines the career benefits of doing what’s right, and not taking the easy option
Steve Morris who explains the value of taking risks and chances, and why you should not expect a linear career progression and should consider the benefits of stepping sideways or even outside pharmacy
Joyce McSwan says a mentor told her to be the best you can be, and then to be better. She explains how this advice, and the ability for self-communication and self-care, such as relaxing, have helped her career
Erin Cooper and Deanne Mills talk about the importance of taking chances, and why its invaluable to have a good mentor
Go here for the full list of active AJP podcasts. These can also be accessed via Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Carlene McMaugh, AJP podcast host
27 min
October 14, 2021Speaking up
In our latest podcast, Carlene McMaugh speaks to pharmacists about the need to be assertive, and how to do it without going too far into rudeness or conflict
Among the speakers in this podcast are:
Chris Freeman discusses a fatal medical error, and how it highlights the importance of empowering pharmacists to speak up
Krysti-Lee Rigby talks about the need to be strong, without becoming rude or unprofessional, thinking before you speak and being measured
Lauren Burton talks about the tension between pharmacists risk-averse nature and the need to speak up on occasion
Deanna Mills looks at how and why pharmacists are often inherently not assertive, and how that relates to patient relationships
Carlene McMaugh herself discusses the need to keep the best interests of the patient in mind and being self-aware when needing to be assertive with fellow healthcare professionals and with patients.
Go here for the full list of active AJP podcasts. These can also be accessed via Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Carlene McMaugh, AJP podcast host
35 min
September 08, 2021The deprescribing debate
Our latest podcast looks at deprescribing. Where do pharmacists’ responsibilities lie? What are the risks and benefits?
In this podcast, host Carlene McMaugh speaks to a diverse range of pharmacists to examine the state of play around deprescribing, and where the profession’s role current sits, and where should it be?
Among those in the podcast are:
Rachel Dienaar and Peter Crothers speaking about adverse events, discussing deprescribing with elderly patients and ensuring deprescribing is a means to an end, and not an end itself
Amy Page discusses the role of polypharmacy
Steve Morris talks about the challenges in talking to patients about deprescribing, and the need for support
Amanda Cross looks at the barriers to deprescribing, the evidence to support it, and where it sits on the prescribing continuum
Go here for the full list of active AJP podcasts. These can also be accessed via Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Carlene McMaugh, AJP podcast host
31 min
August 05, 2021What’s the right scope?
In our latest podcast pharmacists speak about where they believe the profession should be looking to increase its scope of practice
There’s plenty of discussion around pharmacists practising to their full scope, but what does this entail?
Our host Carlene McMaugh speaks to a number of leading pharmacists about where they think pharmacy should concentrate its efforts, where pharmacists need to improve their skills
In this podcast, Carlene speaks to:
Rachel Dienaar and Peter Crothers talk about opportunities for expanding practice in areas of health prevention such as screening and risk assessment, the need for a rural pharmacist generalist role and training for diverse roles
Joyce McSwan discusses why pharmacy should improve its capacity to work in non-tangible service areas that truly expand its skills and scope in areas such as communication, planning and actioning
David Heffernan relates the state of plan around vaccination in pharmacy
Steve Morris considers the skills set required to expand scope of practice
Go here for the full list of active AJP podcasts. These can also be accessed via Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Carlene McMaugh, AJP podcast host
20 min
July 14, 2021Moving on from the career crossroads
Do you feel your career is at the crossroads? Are you aware of all the opportunities? Listen to our latest careers advice podcast
In the final episode in our podcast series focusing on careers advice, Carlene McMaugh talks to the following pharmacists:
Lauren Burton talks about moving to find the best opportunity, and mixing your passion with your career
Joyce McSwan explains why the first couple of years of your career are so important, and you can evolve your knowledge and your career
Amanda Cross discusses growing your career and how to stay motivated
Lily Pham, Jess Chen and Tina Buffari discuss the benefits, and limitations, of specialising, plus the importance of receiving recognition and support
Go here to see the previous podcast in our careers progression series.
Go here for the full list of active AJP podcasts. These can also be accessed via Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Carlene McMaugh, AJP podcast host
22 min
June 30, 2021Choosing the right path
Why is your internship so important? Why do you need career counselling and a support network?
In the third of our series of career advice and progression podcasts, Carlene McMaugh talks to the following pharmacists:
Amy Page talks about the importance of making connections and taking opportunities when they present
Rachel Dienaar and Peter Crothers discuss having a passion for change and being flexible, the value of networking and the benefits of working in the ‘bush’
Jarrod McMaugh talks about his experiences with students and the impact you can have on your interns
Go here to see the previous podcast in our careers progression series.
Go here for the full list of active AJP podcasts. These can also be accessed via Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Carlene McMaugh, AJP podcast host
21 min
June 18, 2021Advancing your career
In the second of our series on progressing your career, pharmacists talk about looking for and taking the opportunities, not restricting your options and finding mentors
In the second of our series on career progression, Carlene McMaugh speaks to pharmacists about how their careers have progressed and any advice they can offer.
Carlene speaks to:
Ellis Apolloni talks about internships and learning from people, the benefit of networks, career counselling, balancing your learning with reality, what hinders career progress and knowing your limitations
Sandra Minas discusses niche pharmacy roles, looking outside hospital and career pharmacy, not being stuck in one area and the benefits of surrounding yourself with positive people
Steve Morris offers advice to early career pharmacists, and talks about be open to a range of opportunities
Sam Flood talks about dealing with employer perceptions, applying for your first role and having an open mind. He also talks about how he’s confronted his career opportunities while having a physical disability
Go here to listen to the previous podcast in this series
Carlene McMaugh, AJP podcast host
Go here for the full list of active AJP podcasts. These can also be accessed via Apple Podcasts and Spotify
23 min
June 02, 2021 Kickstarting your career progression
In the first of a new podcast series, pharmacists talk about how you can enhance your skill set and give your career prospects a competitive edge
Welcome to the first of our new series of AJP Podcasts.
In this episode, the first of a three-part series focusing on career progression, our host Carlene McMaugh hears from a range of leading pharmacists talking about their career experience and advice.
Carlene speaks to Taren Gill, Adam Livori, Renae Beardmore, Tinu Abraham and Dr Ross Tsuyuki to discuss how they enhanced their skill set, ensured their career was advancing and ensured their resume had a competitive edge.
Carlene McMaugh, AJP podcast host
Go here for the full list of active AJP podcasts. These can also be accessed via Apple Podcasts and Spotify

33 min

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The podcast by pharmacists, for pharmacists, brought to you by the AJP. Each episode, join a diverse panel of pharmacists from all settings and experience levels discussing topics that affect…