Intended Audience: Everyone

Originally recorded in March 2024.

In our latest podcast episode, we had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Doina Dumitru, a senior director in medical affairs at BD, about her remarkable journey in the world of pharmacy and healthcare technology. Here are some key takeaways from the conversation:

1. Diverse Career Path: From starting her career in pharmacy out of financial necessity to specializing in clinical pharmacy, leading product implementation teams at BD, and eventually becoming a senior director in medical affairs, Dr. Dumitru's journey showcases the vast array of career paths available within the field of pharmacy.

2. Pharmacy Informatics: Doina played a pivotal role in the development of pharmacy informatics within a progressive health system, emphasizing the importance of pharmacists being actively engaged in technology solutions and embracing AI to understand its capabilities and limitations.

3. Impact of Technology: Dr. Dumitru highlighted the fulfilling impact of their roles in healthcare technology, emphasizing the opportunity to impact millions of patients through the implementation of innovative solutions.

4. Advice for Pharmacists: Dr. Dumitru encourages pharmacists to gain practical experience in patient care and volunteer for technology-related projects to explore their interest in health care technology. She also emphasizes the need to consider opportunities beyond traditional pharmacy settings.

If you'd like to reach out to Dr. Dumitru for further questions, you can reach her on her LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/doinadumitru/

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For more information on pharmacy informatics, check out some of the following useful links:

ASHP's Section of Pharmacy Informatics and Technology: https://www.ashp.org/Pharmacy-Informaticist/Section-of-Pharmacy-Informatics-and-Technology/
HIMSS: https://www.himss.org/resources/pharmacy-informatics-and-its-cross-functional-role-healthcare

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