Dr. Melissa Durham shares her journey through pharmacy, her specialty as a pain pharmacist, and her role as Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at USC School of Pharmacy. Dr. Durham shares two experiences with burnout in her work and personal life and how she transitioned over the past 5 years to roles that best align with her life and goals. Dr. Durham leads the USC Wellness Committee at the USC School of Pharmacy where I serve as a alumni member of the committee leading the Simplifying Pharmily!
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Welcome back to The Burnout Doctor Podcast with your host, Dr. Jessica Louie. Today we are continuing our Pharmacist Month special edition with guest, Dr. Melissa Durham.
Dr. Melissa Durham shares her journey through pharmacy, her specialty as a pain pharmacist, and her role as Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at USC School of Pharmacy. Dr. Durham shares two experiences with burnout in her work and personal life and how she transitioned over the past 5 years to roles that best align with her life and goals. Dr. Durham leads the USC Wellness Committee at the USC School of Pharmacy where I serve as a alumni member of the committee leading the Simplifying Pharmily!
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About: Melissa J. Durham, Pharm.D., MACM, BCACP, APh.
Dr. Melissa J. Durham is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pharmacy and the Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at the University of Southern California (USC) School of Pharmacy. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree, completed a residency in Community Pharmacy Practice, and has earned her Master of Academic Medicine degree, all from USC. Dr. Durham is a clinical pharmacist at the USC Pain Center, where she established a pharmacist-run pain medication management service. She is also a Board-Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist and a practicing community pharmacist. In her role as Assistant Dean of DEI, Dr. Durham is responsible for overseeing all DEI related initiatives for students, faculty, staff, and alumni at the School of Pharmacy, as well as leading the creation an implementation of school’s wellness program.
Connect with Dr. Melissa Durham:
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USC Project Wellness – website
USC School of Pharmacy DEI – website
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