Topics Discussed
- The career path of Frank North, and his journey to becoming president of the National Pharmaceutical Association.
- Mentorship that North received along the way, with mentors from across race and gender lines shaping North's leadership and career.
- Advocacy work that North, the National Pharmaceutical Association, and other pharmacy organizations undergo to decrease stigma and increase representation in the profession.
- Initiatives from the NPhA to increase awareness of diseases such as HIV and for PrEP treatment.
Key Takeaways
- Importance of Mentorship: North discussed how essential good mentors are, and having mentors who look like you, especially for underrepresented minority groups in pharmacy. North credits his success to consistent mentorship and support from peers who were also non-traditional pharmacy students.
- Advocacy for Increased Representation: Representation and inclusion of minority voices in healthcare policy and decision-making are critical to a healthy profession. North talks about his involvement in building relationships with external groups like the Congressional Black Caucus and the National Medical Association, and the success doing so had on amplifying the needs of the Black community.
- Join Pharmacy Organizations: Madison and North talked of the importance of joining relevant pharmacy organizations, especially affinity groups, for professional development, networking, and supporting students and early-career pharmacists from underrepresented backgrounds.
You can find Dr. North on social media:
- #IKnowFrank on all platforms
- @DrFrankRPH on Instagram
- Frank North, Pharm.D. on Facebook
- Frank North on LinkedIn
- www.franknorthpharmd.com
You can stay up-to-date with the National Pharmaceutical Association:
- @NPhAPresident on Instagram for news about the incoming NPhA president
- @NPhAPharmacy on Instagram for NPhA news
- @SNPhA on Instagram for student voices and news
- www.npha.net
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