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Season 5 Episode 7: GSB Career Insights on Pharmacy and Healthcare Management with Dr. Chioma Ogbonna

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In this episode, we’re with Dr. Chioma Ogbonna, a pharmacist with over 17 years of experience across Nigeria and Canada, to explore the evolving role of pharmacists in healthcare.

Her conversation with us traces how pharmacy has shifted from traditional medication dispensing to a more patient-centered, clinical, and systems-focused profession. Dr. Chioma Ogbonna, Pharm D, MSc talks about her career in hospital pharmacy management, occupational health, and leadership, and explains how pharmacists contribute to better healthcare outcomes for patients.

We also discuss the growing importance of systems thinking in healthcare, as well as emerging career opportunities in pharmacy.

If you are interested in pharmacy careers, healthcare leadership, public health, or healthcare systems  in Africa, listen here.

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