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The Superhero Pharmacist, Mom, and Leader

Deeb Eid, PharmD, is creator of the Pharmacy Universe podcast on Spreaker. An associate professor and experiential coordinator at Ferris State University College of Pharmacy in Grand Rapids, MI, Eid speaks with pharmacy industry guests to educate and engage listeners about the profession.

Deeb Eid, PharmD, is creator of the Pharmacy Universe podcast on Spreaker. An associate professor and experiential coordinator at Ferris State University College of Pharmacy in Grand Rapids, MI, Eid speaks with pharmacy industry guests to educate and engage listeners about the profession.

In this episode, Eid discusses the balance of career and motherhood with Brooke Griffin, PharmD, BCACP, Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Services Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, including advocacy work in Washington, DC, and pharmacy leadership.

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Brooke Griffin, PharmD, BCACP: We live in an era where women want to be a hands-on mom, and have a high-level career. We want to be a room parent and a director of pharmacy or a committee chair or some other goal of ours. You know, it’s OK to level up in pharmacy, and also make it to the soccer game. So, what we need is flexibility. We need support, and mentorship from our leaders in order to get that done.

This is a partial transcript. Listen to the podcast for the full interview.

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