I was truly honored to be invited back to Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, last Tuesday to speak on behalf of the Emily Jerry Foundation for an Interprofessional Education Event. Throughout the day, I had the privilege of delivering three consecutive 90-minute lectures on patient and medication safety. Attendance was required for students from Campbell’s nursing, pharmacy, and medical schools, with an estimated 200 students per session. However, I later learned that the actual attendance was closer to 250 students per session…meaning I had the opportunity to speak with approximately 750 future healthcare leaders!
A heartfelt thank you to Madison Bunting, a third-year pharmacy student pursuing her doctorate, for initially reaching out to see if I’d be interested in returning to Campbell. I’m also deeply grateful to my friend Pamela Edwards, Chair & Director of Nursing at Campbell’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, for organizing this hugely successful event. Their dedication to fostering interprofessional collaboration is truly inspiring.
One of my favorite aspects of these presentations is the Q&A session at the end, which always leads to insightful conversations. As I often do, I made it clear from the start that no questions were off-limits or too personal. Over the years, I’ve found that being open and transparent about every aspect of my journey creates a space for meaningful dialogue…and this event was no exception. Though it was a long day, it was also incredibly fulfilling, knowing that the Emily Jerry Foundation’s core mission was being advanced by engaging with so many passionate students.
What makes days like this so gratifying is my firm belief that these future pharmacists, nurses, and physicians will go on to play a critical role in preventing medication errors and improving patient safety. Their leadership and dedication will be instrumental in driving meaningful change in healthcare.
To cap off an already incredible and productive day, I was treated to a fantastic dinner at Heath’s Steakhouse with the outstanding executive leadership team and faculty from Campbell. I’m beyond grateful for this opportunity and look forward to staying connected with these bright and passionate students as they continue their journey toward becoming our leaders in patient safety.
Last Updated: March 9, 2025 by Nick Pietravoia
EJF’s Chris Jerry Speaks at Campbell University for Interprofessional Education Event
I was truly honored to be invited back to Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina, last Tuesday to speak on behalf of the Emily Jerry Foundation for an Interprofessional Education Event. Throughout the day, I had the privilege of delivering three consecutive 90-minute lectures on patient and medication safety. Attendance was required for students from Campbell’s nursing, pharmacy, and medical schools, with an estimated 200 students per session. However, I later learned that the actual attendance was closer to 250 students per session…meaning I had the opportunity to speak with approximately 750 future healthcare leaders!
A heartfelt thank you to Madison Bunting, a third-year pharmacy student pursuing her doctorate, for initially reaching out to see if I’d be interested in returning to Campbell. I’m also deeply grateful to my friend Pamela Edwards, Chair & Director of Nursing at Campbell’s College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, for organizing this hugely successful event. Their dedication to fostering interprofessional collaboration is truly inspiring.
One of my favorite aspects of these presentations is the Q&A session at the end, which always leads to insightful conversations. As I often do, I made it clear from the start that no questions were off-limits or too personal. Over the years, I’ve found that being open and transparent about every aspect of my journey creates a space for meaningful dialogue…and this event was no exception. Though it was a long day, it was also incredibly fulfilling, knowing that the Emily Jerry Foundation’s core mission was being advanced by engaging with so many passionate students.
What makes days like this so gratifying is my firm belief that these future pharmacists, nurses, and physicians will go on to play a critical role in preventing medication errors and improving patient safety. Their leadership and dedication will be instrumental in driving meaningful change in healthcare.
To cap off an already incredible and productive day, I was treated to a fantastic dinner at Heath’s Steakhouse with the outstanding executive leadership team and faculty from Campbell. I’m beyond grateful for this opportunity and look forward to staying connected with these bright and passionate students as they continue their journey toward becoming our leaders in patient safety.
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