About
We are a group of practicing pharmacists throughout the U.S. who have organized a mutual aid movement entitled #PharmGradWishlist that aims to support emerging racially and ethnically minoritized pharmacist trainees. Racially and ethnically minoritized individuals includes, but is not limited to, those who are underrepresented in the Pharmacy profession due to systemic racism. Underrepresentation can perpetuate health disparities.
This pharmacist campaign was inspired by the successful movement of our physician colleagues at MedGradWishlist (@MedGradWishlist or MedGradWishlist.org).
"I am heartfully thankful for your generosity.”
- Anonymous Pharm Grad '21
PharmGradWishlist Mission
To promote equity by sponsoring racially and ethnically minoritized pharmacists and pharmacist trainees as they progress through the profession
Associate Professor
University of Minnesota
2022-2023 Goals
1. Goal Area: Financial support
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Develop financial support for pharmacy trainees as they matriculate into the profession
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Continue to fundraise for Amazon wishlists and scholarships.
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2. Goal Area: Advocacy & Promotion
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Advocate for and promote awareness of health equity by increasing the number of practicing pharmacists who identify as racially and ethnically minoritized.
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Amplify racially and ethnically minoritized pharmacist trainees
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Educate the pharmacy profession on the importance of representation, sponsorship, etc via our publications, podcasts, and blog posts.
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Promote our initiative via our website and social media platforms (i.e., Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn)
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3. Goal Area: Mentorship & Sponsorship
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Create partnerships with national pharmacy organizations to increase mentorship of racially and ethnically minoritized pharmacists.
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Create and maintain a PGWL mentorship program in order to build networking opportunities for racially and ethnically minoritized pharmacists
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Mentor and sponsor racially and ethnically minoritized trainees via collaboration on manuscripts and provision of professional development opportunities
Pharmacy Organization Partnerships
The Leadership Team
Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir
PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy
University of California-San Diego
Kevin Astle
PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, AAHIVP
Assistant Clinical Professor
University of South Florida
Aiman Bandali
PharmD, AAHIVP, BCPS, BCIDP
Clinical Pharmacist, Infectious Diseases
Atlantic Health System
Britny Brown
PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Associate Professor
University of Rhode Island
Lindsey Childs-Kean
PharmD, MPH BCPS
Clinical Associate Professor
University of Florida
Betsy Hirsch
PharmD, FCCP, FIDP, FIDSA
Associate Professor
University of Minnesota
Caroline Ko
PharmD, BCCCP
Associate Clinical Professor
University of the Pacific
Kathy Monangai
PharmD, RPH
Corporate Philanthropy Associate
Bristol Myers Squibb
Jason Mordino
PharmD, BCCCP
System Director, Clinical Pharmacy Services
Northern Light Health
Ila Saunders
PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA
Associate Clinical Professor
University of California-San Diego
Leadership Team Alumni
Judah Brown
PharmD, BCCCP, BCEMP
Clinical Pharmacy Manager - Emergency Medicine
New York Presbyterian