Speaking Engagements at Touro University’s College of Pharmacy Hosted by the NYC Chapter of the New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists

I’m really looking forward to heading to New York City this morning for two very meaningful speaking engagements at Touro University’s College of Pharmacy.

This journey began with an invitation to deliver a CE presentation at the NYCSHP Winter Exhibit, which is an annual professional gathering hosted by the New York City chapter of the New York State Council of Health-System Pharmacists. I’m deeply grateful to Marina Barsoum, PharmD, BCOP, President of NYCSHP, and Tamara Oz (Hernandez), President-Elect, for reaching out and giving me this wonderful opportunity. This event brings together pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, student pharmacists, and health-system professionals with a shared commitment to learning, collaboration, and, most importantly, improving medication safety.

Once the faculty at Touro University’s College of Pharmacy learned I would already be on their Times Square campus, they asked if I would also be willing to provide a Dean’s Hour lecture for their P1 PharmD students. I didn’t hesitate
for a second. I’m especially thankful to my friend Batoul Senhaji-Tomza, PharmD, MPH, who is an Associate Dean and Professor at Touro, for inviting me back once again. Being welcomed to lecture to their students for a second year is truly an honor.

I feel incredibly privileged to spend time with our future healthcare leaders and
to continue sharing Emily’s story and the lessons learned through the work of
the Emily Jerry Foundation. Opportunities like these just reinforce why this mission matters so deeply: modifying core systems, processes, and protocols to reduce the risk of human error, working together to prevent the preventable, and ultimately saving countless lives.

Grateful to Touro University’s College of Pharmacy, NYCSHP, and to all the dedicated clinician-caregivers committed to advancing medication safety and moving us closer and closer to zero preventable harm.