Ambulatory Care Podcast

Poster to Podcast: Highlighting the project - Evaluation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Products and Services in Wisconsin Community PharmaciesIn this focused episode, Ellie Maday and Lily Brabazon join Jonathan White for a practical conversation on the evaluation of sexual and reproductive health concerns. Together, they walk through a respectful, patient-centered approach to gathering information, identifying common concerns, and recognizing when symptoms or risk factors warrant urgent referral. Listeners will come away with helpful framing for real-world conversations—plus key counseling considerations to support safe, informed decision-making in practice. Educational content only; not medical advice.Click here to view the original poster. Contributors:Ellie Maday - PharmD Candidate 2026 (featured on podcast)Lily Brabazon - PharmD Candidate 2026 (featured on podcast)Quinlan Chesak - PharmD Candidate 2026Jonathan Becker - PharmD Candidate 2026Susanne Barnett PharmD, BCPS - Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice & Translational Research DivisionMarina Maes PharmD, BCPS, BCACP - Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice & Translational Research Division

Hypertension remains a prevalent and complex chronic condition requiring up-to-date knowledge of evidence-based care. The guidelines for prevention, detection, evaluation and management of high blood pressure in adults were updated in 2025. This podcast will explore some of the bigger changes to the AHA/ACC Guidelines for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults and will address questions pharmacy professionals may have about medication management and patient blood pressure goals.  Sponsored by the PSW Ambulatory Care Advisory Committee, join PGY1 Resident Rachel Goldsborough as she summarizes these guidelines and provides oversight of the updates and changes. This podcast is eligible for continuing pharmacy education. If you wish to claim credit use this link: https://www.lecturepanda.com/a/AHAACCPodcast

On this episode of PSW’s Ambulatory Care Podcast, Rani Rajan, PharmD—Ambulatory Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator at Mercyhealth—shares how her team advances chronic disease management, care transitions, and population health through pharmacist-led services, including building collaborative practice, optimizing workflows with technicians and technology, and practical tips to scale impact across health systems.

Every year, the American Diabetes Association publishes updates to their Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. This podcast highlights key changes in the 2025 Standards of Care, including new data for diabetes prevention, liver health recommendations for people with diabetes, and use of weight management medications in the diabetes population. Listen in as we discuss these updates and how they can be incorporated into your practice as a pharmacist!Presented by:Grace Nixon, PharmD, William S. Middleton Veterans HospitalTo receive ACPE continuing pharmacy education credit for this session, please use the link here to log in to the PSW Learning Management System, Lecture Panda, and enter the session code provided at the end of this podcast. You must successfully complete a focused learning assessment, scoring better than 70% of answers correctly and a podcast feedback evaluation to claim continuing pharmacy education credit.

On this episode of PSW’s Ambulatory Care Podcast, Kate Hartkopf interviews Jordan Spillane and Rachel Drury from Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin regarding their recent publication in the Journal of General Internal Medicine highlighting the positive long-term health outcomes of their Ambulatory Diabetes Outreach Program (ADOP), a collaborative pharmacist and nurse-led initiative to assist in the direct management of patients with type 2 diabetes. For more information on this initiative and its outcomes, you can find the publication here.SpeakersJordan Spillane, PharmDDirector of Ambulatory Pharmacy Services, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Health NetworkRachel Drury, PharmD, BCACPAmbulatory Pharmacy Manager, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network

In this poster to podcast episode, we learn about the impact student pharmacists within the VA system have on COPD symptom control and inhaler technique. This project was presented as a poster at the PSW Annual meeting in August 2024. Click here to view their poster. Interviewees: Sydney Stampfli, Kaitlin Eisch, David Potapenko, Hannah Schu

In this podcast, various residency program directors and residents from across the state share some unique aspects of their PGY-2 ambulatory care residency experiences. Listen in to hear more about the following programs:Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc. PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency – Jennifer Foti, PharmD, BCACP (RPD)Froedtert & MCW PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency – Jonathan White, PharmD, BCACP (RPD)Froedtert & MCW PGY-2 Thrombosis and Hemostasis Management Residency – Mikie Te Ronde, PharmD (RPD) and Julia Kluck, PharmD (current PGY-2 resident)Mayo Clinic Health System – Eau Claire Hospital, Inc. PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency – Katie Taylor, PharmD, BCACP (RPD)SSM Health – Monroe Clinic PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency – Julie Bartell, PharmD, BCACP (RPD) and Kelly Thomas, PharmD (current PGY-2 resident)UW-Health PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency – Kristina Heimerl, PharmD, BCACP (RPD)

In this podcast, various residency program directors, coordinators, and residents from across the state share some unique aspects of their PGY-1 ambulatory care residency experiences. Listen in to hear more about the following programs:Aurora Health Care Metro Inc. PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency – Amy Mahlum, PharmD, BCACP (RPD)Concordia University of Wisconsin PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency – Sarah Ray, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA (RPD)Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency (Ambulatory Care Setting) – Teresa Mysliwiec, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP (RPD) and Kaitlin Mockus, PharmD, BCACP (RPC)SSM Health - Monroe Clinic PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency – Julie Bartell, PharmD, BCACP, FPSW (RPD) and Alison DeVore, PharmD (current PGY-1 resident)Tomah VA Medical Center PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency – Kristin Arndt, PharmD, BCPS (RPD)William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital PGY-1 Pharmacy Residencies in Ambulatory Care, General Practice, and HSPAL – Maria Wopat, PharmD, BCACP (RPD)UW Health PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency – Becca Ninos, PharmD,  BCACP (PGY-1 Preceptor and PGY-2 Ambulatory Care RPC)

A clinical debate about the benefits versus the risks of deprescribing statins in adults over the age of 75 in both primary and secondary preventionPresented by: Megan Gross, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, SSM Health Monroe ClinicStephanie Garvin, PharmD, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident, SSM Health Monroe Clinic

In this episode of PSW’s Ambulatory Care Podcast, we highlight the research project completed by Alana Akam, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Akam’s project provides great insight into management of GLP-1s in times of shortage with a focus on clinical outcomes.Click here for the GLP1 Agonist Converstion Tool that is mentioned in the podcast. Alana Akam, PharmDPGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident Froedtert & the Medical College of WisconsinJonathan White, PharmDClinical Pharmacist, Residency Program Director - PGY2 Ambulatory CareFroedtert & the Medical College of WisconsinCenter for Advanced Care, 4th floor

On this episode of PSW's Ambulatory Care Podcast, pharmacy student, Hope Schier, sits down with Dr. Jonathan White, from Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, to discuss his unique career path as an ambulatory care pharmacy practitioner. Throughout the conversation, Dr. White reflects on his pharmacy journey,  the impact of meaningful mentors, and his passion for academia and precepting.

This podcast covers contraception prescribing and counseling pearls. While the focus is on oral contraception, it also touches on contraception resources and general management concepts.Presented by: Sarah LeMay, PharmD PGY-2 Health-System Pharmacy Administration & Leadership (HSPAL) Resident at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital.

On this episode of PSW's Ambulatory Care Podcast, Jen Slaughter interviews Rachel Whitesitt, Tony Michalski, and Gabby Guara from Streu's Pharmacy in Green Bay. Rachel, Tony, and Gabby discuss their unique roles (including challenges, triumphs, and involvement with PSW) in the community pharmacy approach to ambulatory care. This podcast coincides with the #ShareYourStoryPSW social media campaign that can be found on PSW social media channels throughout 2023. Rachel Whitesitt PharmD, MPH - [email protected] Michalski PharmD, BCPS - [email protected] Guara CPhT - [email protected]

Tirzepatide (Mounjaro®) is a new medication for the treatment of type II diabetes with a dual acting mechanism acting as a GLP/GIP agonist. This episode discusses the new mechanism of action, some of the trial info that led to its approval, and its current place in therapy for diabetes management. Marcus Pribyl, PharmD. Current role as of 6/26/23: PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at SSM Health Monroe Clinic. After I am starting a new role at Olympia Medical Center as an Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist.Miaja Anderson, PharmD. Current role as of 6/26/23: PGY1 Pharmacy Resident at SSM Health Monroe Clinic. After, Maija is starting a new role at Monroe Hospital as an Inpatient Pharmacist.

This podcast reviews how pharmacists can identify patients who are appropriate for aspirin deprescription.Stephanie Garvin, PharmDPGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident at SSM Health - Monroe Clinic Medical Group

On this episode of PSW's Ambulatory Care Podcast, Jen Slaughter and Dan Wilk interview Kassie Kollauf, PharmD, Chelsea Voight, PharmD, BCACP, and Amanda Wegenka, PharmD, BCACP from Gundersen Health System. Kassie, Chelsea, and Amanda discuss their unique roles (including challenges, triumphs, and involvement with PSW) in their approach to chronic disease management in clinic and at the community pharmacy level. This podcast coincides with the #ShareYourStoryPSW social media campaign that can be found on PSW social media channels throughout 2023. Kassie Kollauf - [email protected] Voight - [email protected] Wegenka - [email protected]

On this episode of PSW's Ambulatory Care Podcast, Jen Slaughter interviews Zach Hovis, Julie Otzelberger, and Jennifer Moore from Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin. Zach, Julie, and Jennifer discuss their unique roles (including challenges, triumphs, and involvement with PSW) in Froedtert's approach to Digital Care Monitoring. This podcast coincides with the #ShareYourStoryPSW social media campaign that can be found on PSW social media channels throughout 2023. Hosted By: Jen Slaughter - PhD, PharmD, BCACP, Ambulatory Pharmacy Supervisor - SSM/ DMG Primary CareInterviewed: Julie Otzelberger - [email protected] - CMA (AAMA) from FroedtertJennifer Moore - [email protected] - MHA, Senior Manager, Inception HealthZach Hovis - [email protected] - PharmD, BCACP, Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences Department at MCW

Recorded by: Jen Slaughter, PharmD, BCACP, Interim Ambulatory Pharmacy Supervisor - DMG Primary Care, Pharmacist Clinical Specialist, Ambulatory at SSM Health in Madison. Share Your Story PSWOn this episode of PSW’s Ambulatory Care Podcast, Jen Slaughter interviews Nicole Green, Josie Lipp, and Kayla Wegner from the Ambulatory Care team from ThedaCare. Nicole, Josie, and Kayla discuss their individual practice area focus, challenges, triumphs and involvement in PSW. This podcast coinsides with the #ShareYourStoryPSW social media campaign that can be found on PSW social media channels throughout 2023.For questions about their practice, please reach out to:Nicole Green - [email protected] Lipp - [email protected] Wegner - [email protected]

This podcast episode reviews the 2023 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD) Report. We briefly review new definitions and terminology for COPD and updates for pharmacotherapy recommendations. We discuss other pertinent updates for pharmacists including vaccine recommendations for patients with COPD.Presented by: Emma Dreischmeier, PharmD, PGY-1 Ambulatory Care Resident, William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital

Recorded by: Jen Slaughter, PharmD, BCACP, Interim Ambulatory Pharmacy Supervisor - DMG Primary Care, Pharmacist Clinical Specialist, Ambulatory at SSM Health in Madison. Share Your Story PSWOn this episode of PSW’s Ambulatory Care Podcast, Jen Slaughter interviews Drea Maier, Paige Corliss, and Lauren Zepke from the Ambulatory Care team from SSM Health in Madison. Drea, Paige and Lauren discuss their individual practice area focus, challenges, triumphs and involvement in PSW. This podcast coinsides with the #ShareYourStoryPSW social media campaign that can be found on PSW social media channels throughout 2023.For questions about their practice, please reach out to:Drea Maier - [email protected] Corliss - [email protected] Zepke - [email protected]

A review the major categorical updates to the heart failure clinical guidelines compared to the previous guidelines from 2013.Presenter:Zach A. Pape, PharmD, BCACPAssistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin School of PharmacyClinical Cardiology Pharmacist, Froedtert Center for Advanced Care Heart & Vascular Clinic

Recorded by: Amanda Egbert, 2024 PharmD Candidate, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy in Madison, WI. On this episode of PSW’s Ambulatory Care Podcast, pharmacy student, Amanda Egbert, sits down with Dr. Denise Walbrandt Pigarelli to discuss her career as an ambulatory care practitioner. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Pigarelli talks about her transition from inpatient to ambulatory care pharmacy practice, the importance of interprofessionalism within health care, and what makes her career as an ambulatory care pharmacist so special.

Khrystyna Hlukhenka, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident at UW Health, presents "Deprescribing Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)" where she reviews strategies for identifying appropriate patients and how to help them successfully taper off of PPIs.

A review of GLP1 role in therapy for patients with Type 2 diabetes and special considerations in the geriatric patient populationSpeaker: Lauren Schleicher, PharmD, PGY-2 Ambulatory Care resident at UW Health

Every year, the American Diabetes Association publishes updates to their Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. This podcast highlights the key changes in the 2022 Standards, including new and changes to recommendations regarding specific populations, discussion surrounding SGLT2i and GLP1a use, glycemic targets and technology among others. Listen in as a PGY-1 Madison VA Pharmacy Residents discuss these updates and how pharmacists can continue to positively impact diabetes management.Presented by:Kristin Hesselbach, PharmD, William S. Middleton Veterans HospitalCassie Sedgwick, PharmD, William S. Middleton Veterans HospitalCollins Enwerem, PharmD, William S. Middleton Veterans HospitalTyler Albright, PharmD, William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital

Smart Insulin Pens are an emerging technology that can benefit patients with diabetes who are on multiple daily insulin injections. This podcast covers how smart insulins pens can be utilized to make data-driven treatment decisions. The second part of the podcast is a Q & A session with an endocrine clinical pharmacist detailing her experience with using InPen, a smart insulin pen, with patients. Presented by: Sushma Dey, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident (Ambulatory Focus); Erin Newkirk, PharmD, CDCES, BCPS, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin

This podcast explores the controversial potential untoward effects on cardiovascular health of xanthine oxidase inhibitors (often used for treatment of gout). The podcast takes a deep dive into the evidence to date, how to interpret it for frontline ambulatory pharmacists, and also previews studies to look out for in the near future. Presented by: Michael Nagy, PharmD, BCACPAssistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin School of PharmacyClinical Pharmacy Specialist – Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI

A review of the updated guidance from KDIGO regarding the management of diabetes in the setting of chronic kidney disease. This podcast addresses highlights of the update and attempts to provide FAQ clinicians encounter when attempting to apply this guidance in practice. Recorded by Jen Slaughter, PharmD, BCACPPrimary Care Clinical PharmacistSSM Health

Every year, the American Diabetes Association publishes updates to their Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. This podcast highlights the key changes in the 2021 Standards, including new recommendations regarding social determinants of health and updates to recommended treatments for diabetes and it’s associated complications. Listen in as Jordan Hilsenhoff, a PGY-1 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident at the Madison VA, discusses these updates and how pharmacists continue to positively impact diabetes management. Presented by Jordan Hilsenhoff, PharmD, PGY1 Resident at the Madison VA

One pharmacist’s journey through multiple precepting experiences during a pandemic and how she developed her own recipe for navigating the virtual precepting world.Stephanie Gruber, PharmD, BCACPPrimary Care Clinical Pharmacy SpecialistPGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice Residency Program DirectorWilliam S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital (Madison VA)

In January 2020, the updated version of the ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes was released. In this podcast, we will cover highlights and updated algorithms from this guideline that are most important to the ambulatory care clinical pharmacist.Presented by Kaya Borg, PharmD

This podcast focuses on new and noteworthy recommendations from the 2019 Beers Criteria update, as well as how to best apply these suggestions in clinical practice for thoughtful geriatric medication management.Christina Tran, PharmDPGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy ResidentWilliam S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital

This is part two of a two-part podcast intended for listeners interested in finding a residency program. This episode focuses on preparing for networking sessions like the ASHP Midyear residency showcase as well as next steps, including determining a final rank list.Megan Heim, PharmD, BCACP, CTTSMelissa Heim, PharmD, BCCCPClinical Pharmacy SpecialistsWilliam S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital

This is part one of a two-part podcast intended for listeners interested in finding a residency program. This episode reviews effective strategies on how to identify characteristics you value in a residency program, perform a search for programs that match your values, and organize residency program information to compare sites.Megan Heim, PharmD, BCACP, CTTSMelissa Heim, PharmD, BCCCPClinical Pharmacy SpecialistsWilliam S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital

Danielle Womack, MPHVice President, Public AffairsPharmacy Society of Wisconsin “How a Pill Becomes a Law” takes you through the legislative process and provides ideas of ways to get involved in enacting legislative change at the state level.

In November 2018, the ACC/AHA Multisociety Guideline for the Management of Blood Cholesterol was published. In this podcast, we briefly cover some of the most significant updates and highlights from the guidelines which most directly apply to those practicing in the ambulatory care setting which clinical pharmacists can use as they apply these recommendations in practice.Presented by:Zachary Pape, PharmD, BCACP. Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences at MCW School of PharmacyMichael W. Nagy, PharmD. Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences at MCW School of PharmacyMathew A. Letizia, PharmD. Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences and Director of Professional Laboratories – Year 1 at MCW School of Pharmacy

Are you a student pharmacist preparing to attend your first pharmacy professional conference? tune in to the PSW Ambulatory Care Podcast where a current student and new practitioner review their advice and tips for making the most of professional conferences.Presenters: Catherine Kuecker, PharmD, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident, William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital; Hannah Hecht, PharmD Candidate 2020, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy

In January 2019, the updated version of the ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes was published.In this podcast, we will cover the highlights from this guideline that are most important to the ambulatory care clinical pharmacist and discuss a case that allows you to pull together concepts from the new treatment algorithm.

An update on the use of aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease.We will review three large trials published in 2018, the ARRIVE Trial, ASCEND Trial, and ASPREE Trial that compared risks vs. benefits of aspirin in a variety of different primary prevention populations. We will also explore new guideline recommendations as a result of this new evidence. Finally, I’ll try and summarize the impact this will have on practice and how I personally am changing the way I’m managing aspirin use.