Ambulatory Care Podcast
by Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin
PSW’s Ambulatory Care Podcast (ACP) is a podcast brought to you by PSW’s Ambulatory Care Advisory Committee. Each episode will focus on topic pertinent to ambulatory care pharmacy practice and is hosted by PSW members across the state. Disclaimer: the information provided in the podcasts is not to be used as substitute for professional training and judgement. Use of this information indicates acknowledgement that neither PSW nor its contributing hosts will be responsible for any loss of injury, including death, sustained in connection with or as the result of using this information. PSW is under no obligation to update information presented with new information or other published literature as available.
Episodes
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Insulin Pump Management and Diabetes Technology in the Setting of the 2026 ADA Standards of Care
Joseph Loredo, PharmD provides a brief overview of the 2026 American Diabetes Association Standards of Care updates surrounding diabetes technology and is joined by Christine Hohm, PharmD, BCACP, an endocrinology pharmacist at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, to discuss the unique benefits and...
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Poster to Podcast: Highlighting the Project
Poster to Podcast: Highlighting the project - Evaluation of Sexual and Reproductive Health Products and Services in Wisconsin Community Pharmacies In this focused episode, Ellie Maday and Lily Brabazon join Jonathan White for a practical conversation on the evaluation of sexual and reproductive...
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AHA/ACC Hypertension Guidelines
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...
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PSW Member Spotlight - Rani Rajan
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,...
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2025 ADA Standards of Care Update
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...
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Froedtert & MCW’s Ambulatory Diabetes Outreach Program
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…
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Poster to Podcast: Student Pharmacist Management of COPD in Rural Setting
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…
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Wisconsin PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Residency Experiences Podcast
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 –...
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Wisconsin PGY-1 Ambulatory Care Residency Experiences Podcast
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...
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Statin Deprescribing in Older Adults: A Clinical Debate
A clinical debate about the benefits versus the risks of deprescribing statins in adults over the age of 75 in both primary and secondary prevention Presented by: Megan Gross, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident, SSM Health Monroe Clinic Stephanie Garvin, PharmD, PGY2 Ambulatory Care Resident, SSM...
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PSW Member Spotlight: Alana Akam
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...
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PSW Member Spotlight: Jonathan White
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...
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Contraception Pearls
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...
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PSW Member Spotlight: Streu's Pharmacy
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...
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New Kid on the Block: Tirzepatide
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…
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Deprescribing Aspirin
This podcast reviews how pharmacists can identify patients who are appropriate for aspirin deprescription. Stephanie Garvin, PharmD PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident at SSM Health - Monroe Clinic Medical Group
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PSW Member Spotlight: Gundersen Health System
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...
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PSW Member Spotlight: Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin
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...
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PSW Member Spotlight: ThedaCare
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 PSW On this episode of PSW’s Ambulatory Care Podcast, Jen Slaughter interviews Nicole Green, Josie Lipp, and...
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2023 GOLD Report Updates for COPD Management
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...
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PSW Member Spotlight: SSM Health
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 PSW On this episode of PSW’s Ambulatory Care Podcast, Jen Slaughter interviews Drea Maier, Paige Corliss, and...
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Reviewing the Major Updates Within the 2022 “Guidelines for the Management of Heart Failure”
A review the major categorical updates to the heart failure clinical guidelines compared to the previous guidelines from 2013. Presenter: Zach A. Pape, PharmD, BCACP Assistant Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy Clinical Cardiology Pharmacist, Froedtert Center for Advanced...
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PSW Member Spotlight: Denise Walbrandt Pigarelli
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...
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Deprescribing Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)
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.
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GLP1 use in Geriatrics
A review of GLP1 role in therapy for patients with Type 2 diabetes and special considerations in the geriatric patient population Speaker: Lauren Schleicher, PharmD, PGY-2 Ambulatory Care resident at UW Health
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2022 ADA Guideline Updates
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,...
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Smart Insulin Pen Technology and Application
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...
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Concern or Optimism? Cardiovascular Effects of Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitors
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…
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Review of 2020 KDIGO Clinical Practice Guideline for Diabetes Management in CKD
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…
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2021 ADA Guideline Updates
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…
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The 3-ingredient Recipe for Virtual Precepting
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, BCACP Primary Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist PGY2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Practice Residency Program...
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ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2020 Updates
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
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Using the Beers Criteria in Geriatric Pharmacotherapy: When Less Is More
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, PharmD PGY-2 Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident William S. Middleton...
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Finding the Right Residency For You – Episode 2: Preparing for Networking Sessions and Next Steps
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…
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Finding the Right Residency For You – Episode 1: Reflecting and Researching
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...
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How a Pill Becomes a Law
Danielle Womack, MPH Vice President, Public Affairs Pharmacy 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.
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The 2018 ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guidelines: A Brief Update
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...
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Pharmacy Conferences: Lessons for Student Success
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…
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ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2019 Updates
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…
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Aspirin for Primary Prevention
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...
About this show
PSW’s Ambulatory Care Podcast (ACP) is a podcast brought to you by PSW’s Ambulatory Care Advisory Committee. Each episode will focus on topic pertinent to ambulatory care pharmacy practice and is hosted by PSW members across the state.
Disclaimer: the information provided in the podcasts is not to be used as substitute for professional training and judgement. Use of this information indicates acknowledgement that neither PSW nor its contributing hosts will be responsible for any loss of injury, including death, sustained in connection with or as the result of using this information. PSW is under no obligation to update information presented with new information or other published literature as available.
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