Broadcasts.com - "Interview with Hillary Blackburn, Pharm D, MBA" (Pharmacist's Voice)

Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA is a clinically and business trained pharmacist who's been practicing for almost a decade in a variety of healthcare settings. She has experience in healthcare strategy, business development, formulary development and management, consulting, and establishing successful medication access programs. In her current role, she serves as the Director of Pharmaceutical Services at Dispensary of Hope, a national non-profit medication distributor hosted by Ascension where she oversees the formulary, leads research initiatives, and manages the network of strategic advisors on Dispensary of Hope's Pharmacy Advisory Council.

Dr. Blackburn was selected to serve in a national leadership position on the American Pharmacists Association's (APhA) - APPM Executive Committee for 2021-2022. Additionally, she serves as Co-Chair for the Advocacy Committee for APhA's Care of the Underserved Special Interest Group and as a member of the Membership Engagement and Legislative and Policy committees for the Tennessee Pharmacist Association. Dr. Blackburn also precepts Belmont University College of Pharmacy student pharmacists and serves on the Dean's External Advisory Committee. Dr. Blackburn is a graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy and completed a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Hillary is passionate about promoting the pharmacy profession and delivering expert patient care which led her to found the Pharmacy Advisory Group which provides pharmacy expertise in consulting and education. Her popular podcast, Talk to Your Pharmacist, has over 170 episodes highlighting successful pharmacy leaders and sharing about current healthcare trends. In 2012, Hillary returned to her Tennessee roots and met her wonderful husband, Chad, in Nashville where she enjoys staying involved in her community through volunteering, living an active lifestyle, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and welcoming their baby girl in August 2020.

In October 2020, she released her first book titled How Pharmacists Lead: Answers from Women Who Are Leading, Succeeding, and Impacting Pharmacy which is available on Amazon here.

Highlights from the interview

2020 was an exciting year for Dr. Hillary Blackburn!\xa0 She gave birth to her first child, and she published How Pharmacists Lead:\xa0 Answers from Women Who are Leading, Succeeding, and Impacting Pharmacy by Dr. Hillary Blackburn, PharmD, MBA.\xa0 The book is available in Kindle and print.\xa0 Hillary loves Audible, but there is no audiobook yet. \xa0

According to amazon.com, \u201cHow Pharmacists Lead aims to inspire readers along their own leadership journey by highlighting examples of women in pharmacy who are leading, succeeding, and making an impact. Although women now make up the majority of graduates in the health professions, there continues to be a lack of females in leadership positions. This book explains some of the challenges that women face in the workplace, as well as solutions to overcome them.\u201d

Tony Guerra, author and podcast host, encouraged Hillary to write her book.

Hillary is an early-adopter.\xa0 Ever since her husband told her about podcasts, Hillary has been listening to them. Hillary thought she could start one, so she did.\xa0 She enjoys connecting with others and helping them share how they use their voices.

Three Talk to Your Pharmacist Podcast interviews mentioned in this episode:

\u2705Interview with FMPhA Founder, Dr. Lauren Castle

\u2705Women in Leadership Series: Why We Need Female Leaders with Dr. Hillary Blackburn

\u2705Becoming Parents with RxRadio & Talk to Your Pharmacist Podcast Hosts (episode swap)

Congratulations to Dr. Hillary Blackburn for 4 years of podcasting and many guests on her show!\xa0 She has had the privilege of connecting with many great pharmacist leaders, including entrepreneurs, leaders in association management, guests from private companies, Pharma, MSL\u2019s, and the US military. These women inspire Hillary. \xa0

As a podcast host, Hillary likes to connect with other pharmacists, build her network, and provide content that has value for her listeners.\xa0 Sponsors are the feather in her cap.\xa0 Her podcast is published biweekly.

What is Women in Pharmacy Leadership League?\xa0 It\u2019s an online community for leaders to connect and focus on leadership or finding mentors.\xa0 The platform (Mighty Networks) has a website and an app. An example of a topic of discussion is, \u201cAre you a reader?\u201d \xa0

Two female pharmacy leaders who mentored Dr. Hillary Blackburn are Dr. Deborah Minor and Dr. Sharon Dickey.\xa0 According to Hillary, during their time together, Dr. Minor had a great rapport with patients, great relationships with colleagues (for example physicians), volunteered in her community, was an expert researcher, worked long hours, had high standards and expectations, was a role model, and even hosted Bible studies in her home (with home-cooked meals!). \xa0

Hillary mentioned Malcolm Gladwell\u2019s book The Tipping Point:\xa0 How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference.\xa0 She mentioned connectors, mavens, and salesmen.\xa0 Hillary feels natural as a connector. \xa0

Dispensary of Hope is a great fit for Hillary. She is the Director of Pharmaceutical Services.\xa0 Hillary started as a volunteer.\xa0 Now, she is a full-time employee.\xa0 Having a way to give back to the community as a pharmacist is rewarding for her.\xa0 Hillary is building her department. Dispensary of Hope just hired an informatics pharmacist named Mary who is a former student who worked there.\xa0

Pharmacists are leaders in their communities.\xa0 They are trusted professionals.\xa0 According to Hillary, you need to be able to use your voice with your patients in your community.\xa0 You can use your voice no matter your sphere of influence. \xa0

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