Every October, the spirit of Halloween inspires creativity and whimsy—from witches and zombies to superheroes and space aliens. But what if you’re working in infectious diseases, pharmacy, microbiology, or antimicrobial stewardship? Why not let your costume reflect your passion? In this article, we offer a set of thematic, tongue-in-cheek ideas for costumes that let you … [Read more...]

In this post a list of peculiar journal articles are highlighted, which may serve as conversation starters from the medical literature. Authored by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Social events like holiday parties or kids birthday parties can be unpredictable. Sometimes you know everyone and it is a lot of fun. Sometimes you do not know … [Read more...]

In this article two infectious diseases pharmacists explore how sexually transmitted infections are portrayed in cinema Authored By: Michael Deaney, Pharm.D., AAHIVP & Kinsey McClure, Pharm.D., BCPS, AAHIVP Article Posted 3 June 2024 As a subject matter expert, watching movies can be tough because it is hard to immerse yourself in stories without … [Read more...]

In this article a clinical pharmacist with experience and knowledge about using artificial intelligence describes how it can be used to be a better clinical pharmacist.  Authored By: Steven Smoke, Pharm.D., BCIDP, BCPT Article Posted 18 March 2024 In healthcare's evolving landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) promises to redefine pharmacy. AI chatbots … [Read more...]

In this article, ChatGPT weighs in on how pharmacists can use artificial intelligence. Interview with: ChatGPT by OpenAI Interview by: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 7 June 2023 With the exception of the questions in bold, this entire text was written by ChatGPT. Welcome, fellow curious minds, to a captivating interview that … [Read more...]