“White Coat Radio” provides listeners with helpful advice, stories, and insights from the faculty, staff, and student pharmacists at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy in Johnson City, Tennessee. Hosts Dr. Michele Williams and Dan VanZant lead this informative and entertaining podcast, with new episodes appearing monthly.
Episode 18 - Interview with Dr. Shelby Brooks
Hear from Dr. Shelby Brooks, one of the newest editions to faculty in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, and learn about her clinical interests as well as her obsession with Harry Potter!
10/4/2024 • 13 minutes, 28 seconds
Episode 17 - Meet Dr. Kaitlyn North
Listen to this interview with Class of 2022 alumna Dr. Kaitlyn North, who returns to her beloved East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy not to visit but as one of the newest editions to faculty in the Department of Pharmacy Practice.
10/4/2024 • 13 minutes, 42 seconds
Episode 16 - Get to know Dr. Alex Surbaugh
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Alex Surbaugh, one of the newest editions to faculty in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy.
10/4/2024 • 10 minutes, 28 seconds
Bonus Episode - Dr. Melissa McCall's ('10) inspirational speech at the Class of 2028 White Coat Ceremony
In this special bonus episode, we hear an inspirational speech from alumna Dr. Melissa McCall, who graduated from the inaugural Class of 2010 and recently spoke to the Class of 2028 at their White Coat Ceremony in August 2024. Dr. McCall serves as the Pharmacy Professional Services Manager at Food City/KVAT Foods and oversees daily operations for 31 Food City Pharmacy locations.
In addition, she completed her undergraduate pre-pharmacy coursework at ETSU and holds a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Milligan University. In 2018, former Gov. Bill Haslam appointed her to one of the highest pharmacy positions in Tennessee— serving on the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy.
9/6/2024 • 7 minutes, 2 seconds
Episode 15 - Meet P3 Carolina Davis who interned at TPA
In this episode, we talk with Carolina Davis, a third-year student pharmacist at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy who recently served as the inaugural Executive Intern at the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA). TPA is a membership organization serving all pharmacy professionals, student pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians in Tennessee and advances, protects, and promotes high-quality pharmacist-provided patient care in the state. Our student pharmacists frequently have opportunities to attend TPA meetings throughout the year, which are important for professional and leadership development.
9/4/2024 • 13 minutes, 1 second
Episode 14 - Learn about disability services at ETSU
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mary Little, Director of Disability Services at East Tennessee State University. Dr. Little is the point of contact and a vital resource for our students and faculty when determining student eligibility for accommodations at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy.
8/27/2024 • 19 minutes, 58 seconds
Episode 13 - Getting to know Gatton's new Student Success Coordinators
In this episode, Michele and Dan talk with our new Student Success Coordinators at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. Get to know Justin, Kerstin, and Lindsey, and learn more about what they do to help students succeed in pharmacy school.
4/26/2024 • 16 minutes, 27 seconds
Episode 12 - "POGIL", what is it, and what to expect as a student with Dr. Stacy Brown
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Stacy Brown, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy about the Process Oriented Guided Inquiry or "POGIL" teaching strategy. In addition to being a POGIL expert, Dr. Brown is an award-winning educator and researcher. She teaches Medical Biochemistry and Medicinal Chemistry and serves as the Interim Chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Gatton.
2/2/2024 • 24 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 11 - What to expect in Infectious Disease with Dr. David Cluck
On this episode, Dan and Michele talk with Dr. David Cluck, Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy. He specializes in Infectious Diseases Pharmacotherapy, and is the course coordinator for the Infectious Diseases course in the Integrated Series Dr. Cluck shares his advice for success in this challenging course!
9/5/2023 • 25 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 10 - Meet our Student Pharmacists from Puerto Rico
Bienvenidos al White Coat Radio! a podcast from East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, in Johnson City, Tennessee. In this episode, Dan and Michele talk with Gatton student pharmacists from the beautiful island of Puerto Rico to learn more about why they chose Gatton.
5/8/2023 • 33 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode 9 - Managing stress and anxiety while in pharmacy school with Dr. Lori Mills
This episode features Dr. Lori Mills, a clinical psychologist who is an expert on mood and anxiety disorders, as well as positive psychology. In addition, she provides counseling services to our student pharmacists at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. Dr. Mills shares valuable advice on how to manage stress and anxiety in order to thrive in pharmacy school.
4/14/2023 • 29 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 8 - An introduction to Academic Affairs with Dr. David Stewart
Michele and Dan continue the conversation with Dr. David Stewart, Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Institutional Excellence and Professor of Pharmacy, about his role as the head of Academic Affairs at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy. In this episode, we discuss services the department provides including insights into academic progression and student course evaluations.
2/8/2023 • 21 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 7 - Tips for success in Cardiology with Dr. David Stewart.
In this episode, Dr. David Stewart, Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Institutional Excellence and Professor of Pharmacy Practice, talks with Michele and Dan about the Integrated Series at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and offers important context and advice for success in his cardio course.
1/20/2023 • 37 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 6 - Steps to better sleep for pharmacy students with Dr. Sarah Melton and Dr. Jeff Gray.
On this episode of White Coat Radio, we learn the steps to better sleep for pharmacy students. Dr. Sarah Melton, a board certified psychiatric and ambulatory care pharmacist, and Dr. Jeff Gray, who specializes in the care of advanced age patients with acute and chronic conditions are both professors in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy in Johnson City, Tennessee. They offer insights into the effects of poor sleep hygiene on learning and performance, as well as practical advice for sleeping well.
Note: This episode discusses medication and health conditions and is for informational purposes only. Proper diagnosis and treatment of health conditions depends on a number of factors. Your doctor or other licensed health care provider is the best person to address your individual health care needs.
11/21/2022 • 25 minutes, 3 seconds
Episode 5 - Part 2 - Experiential Education deep dive with Dr. Katelyn Alexander
In Part 2, Dr. Katelyn Alexander, Director of Experiential Education at ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy in Johnson City, Tennessee, goes deep into the context and purpose of experiential education and offers insights and perspective from the preceptor’s point of view.
10/25/2022 • 45 minutes, 1 second
Episode 5 - Part 1 - An introduction to Experiential Education with Dr. Katelyn Alexander
In this two-part episode, we hear from Dr. Katelyn Alexander, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, who serves as Director of Experiential Education at the ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy in Johnson City, Tennessee.
In Part 1, Dr. Alexander gives us a comprehensive introduction to Experiential Education and what students need to know to get the most out of all of their IPPE’s and APPE’s.