Anne Milochik

BScPhm, 7T1
MSc, Pharmacology, University of Alberta

President at J. A. Milochik Consulting Inc

What do you do in your role?
Project Management Consulting Services. Previously - project management in new product development, supply chain management, capital remediation, mergers/acquisitions/decommissioning. Also: quality program training, medical information, regulatory affairs, corporate affairs, sales training, and pharmacovigilance.

What skills do you possess that will add value to your Mentee's experience in this program?
Communication - listening well to their interests and needs; responding appropriately to their questions and issues. Project Management - necessary in all levels of professional management. Knowledge of pharma industry, innovators and generics - to provide overview to mentees of opportunities and challenges. Experience in hospital and government - to advise on links among all areas of practice and interdependence of all disciplines. Continuous learner - learning from my environment to pass on to mentees and learning from the mentees as well.

Did you participate in any clubs, sports, or activities while at U of T?
UPS Representative in 1st year; Treasurer in 4th year, Class valedictorian, Pharmacy women's hockey team, Homecoming activities, Frosh orientation, and Year book editor, (1970).

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Marie-Helene Irvine

BScPhm, 0T9
PharmD, 1T2

Medical Science Liaison (MSL) at Amgen

What do you do in your role?
As an MSL, my main role is to develop and maintain relationships and engage scientific experts on a national level. I serve as a scientific resource for internal and external customers. I attend high-profile, external events, such as national and international conventions and symposia. I discuss scientific evidence with specialists (rheumatologists, dermatologists and gastroenterologists). I also provide scientific support and training to the sales force. I regularly give scientific presentations, engage in scientific data discussions, and provide scientific education. In addition, I provide support for clinical trials and research projects, and I provide congress and advisory board support.

What skills do you possess that will add value to your Mentee's experience in this program?
I have excellent communication skills, I am a very hard worker and I have exceptional work ethic. I love teaching - whether it be related to therapeutic/medical content or related to process. I am dedicated to learning and growth and thus I always take the time to discuss with students/mentees. I have a very strong network in various pharmacy sectors (hospital, community, industry) and this is a huge asset in my role.

Did you participate in any clubs, sports, or activities while at U of T?
I had a very active student life. I was CAPSI representative for 2 years and then served as VP Education on the National CAPSI council. I was in the pharmacy choir. I also performed in acting, dancing and singing skits during the pharmacy Phollies. I was involved with UPS events planning. While I didn't play sports with my classmates, I taught fitness classes at local gyms while I was a student at U of T.

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Anjana Segar

BScPhm, 0T3
PharmD, 1T0
ACPR
Currently in Masters - Population Health, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health

Resource Pharmacist, Research & Education at Trillium Health Partners

James Tjon

BSPhm, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Boston, (1993) PharmD, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh (1997)

Clinical Pharmacist (Division of Nephrology) at SickKids Hospital

My work experience is a diverse one, ranging from some community practice to extensive hospital experience in both Canada and the United States, working as a clinical pharmacist at SickKids, a hospital dispensing pharmacist (Brigham and Women’s, Boston) and as a drug information pharmacist and coordinator (University of Pittsburgh Health System). I’ve also completed a drug information residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

What do you do in your role?
I primarily provide pharmaceutical care to inpatients cared for by the Nephrology team at SickKids. In addition to inpatients, I also answer multiple drug information questions daily from the Nephrology clinic, Nephrology consult team and Dialysis team. I precept 1-2 APPE students from University of Toronto each year, pharmacy residents at SickKids Hospital and participate in the Pediatric pharmacy elective course at U of T. I hold a Project Investigator position at SickKids Research Institute and am involved in clinical research.

What skills do you possess that will add value to your Mentee's experience in this program?
Clinical pharmacy and dispensing skills (hospital pharmacist), drug information skills (completed drug information residency and worked as drug information pharmacist and coordinator in Canada and the United States), clinical pharmacy research skills, experience as preceptor for both pharmacy students and residents from working at Canadian and American hospitals. My volunteer goals include sharing what I’ve learned from my professional experience with pharmacy students to help them succeed and achieve their professional goals.

Peter Zhang

PharmD, 2T1
MBA, Rotman School of Management

Clinical Pharmacist at Southlake Regional Health Centre

Pharmaceutical Marketing Associate at Johnson & Johnson

Peter Zhang, PharmD is an MBA candidate at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and a Clinical Pharmacist at Southlake Regional Health Centre. Through the unique combined Doctor of Pharmacy/MBA degree program, he has explored the intersection between life sciences and commercial strategy. Additionally, he has published research works in peer-reviewed academic journals and opinions in national media outlets in Canada.

What do you do in your role?
Southlake Regional Health Centre: Conducted medication reconciliation on patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, Implemented drug therapy interventions for inpatients. Johnson & Johnson: Led the creation of competitive messaging assets and the development of marketing strategies, Led the analytics of sales data and the launch of a data utilization strategy.

What skills do you possess that will add value to your Mentee's experience in this program?
I think my PharmD/MBA mix and my experience in hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry, and academic/media writing can be interesting for students interested in one of those pathways.

Did you participate in any clubs, sports, or activities while at U of T?
CSHP and UPS.

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Sandra Wood

PharmD, 1T7

Clinical Pharmacist at Trillium Health Partners

What do you do in your role?
I currently provide inpatient pharmacy coverage for the Medicine/Nephrology unit at Credit Valley Hospital (THP). I work within an interdisciplinary team to ensure patients are ordered medications that align with the foundations of the pharmaceutical care process.

What skills do you possess that will add value to your Mentee's experience in this program?
My colleagues would describe me as a very approachable, personable individual. My colleagues feel comfortable to reach out to me if they have any questions or assistance with anything. My mentee can expect this same demeanour. In addition, I also practice a great sense of responsibility and conscientiousness to anything I involve myself with. My mentee can expect that I will respond to them in a prompt manner and fulfill the mentor expectations of the program. Furthermore, I also have previous experience working in the community setting (I worked part-time at Shoppers Drug Mart for a few years), as well as in the education setting (I worked at Humber College with the Pharmacy Technician program for ~1 year), so I can offer perspectives on a range of work environments to my mentee.

Did you participate in any clubs, sports, or activities while at U of T?
I participated in numerous clubs, activities and sports during pharmacy school at U of T, and I thoroughly enjoyed being involved at the faculty!
Club Involvement:
The Monograph (student publication): Co-Editor (2015-2016), Class Representative (2014-2015), and Staff Writer (2013-2014).
Pharmacy Mentorship Program (PMP): Past Co-Director (2015-2016), Co-Director (2014-2015), and Class Representative (2013-2014).
Pharmacy Student Service Team (PhaSST): Events Team Member (2015-2016), and Vice-President (2014-2015).
Pharmacy Students for Women’s Health (PSWH): Communications Officer (2014-2016) - To highlight, I was a recipient of the Gordon Cressy Leadership Award (April 2017) which is awarded to select students who have demonstrated leadership and have contributed greatly to the U of T community.
Sports Involvement: Pharmacy Intramurals – Women’s Soccer (Sept 2014-Apr 2016), Co-Ed Basketball (Sept 2015-Apr 2016), and Co-Ed Volleyball (Sept 2014-Apr 2015).

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Sylvia Kong

PharmD, 1T9

Pharmacist at Scarborough Health Network

What do you do in your role?
I am a hospital inpatient pharmacist. I rotate clinical floors every week: surgery, general medicine, stroke and mental health.

What skills do you possess that will add value to your Mentee's experience in this program?
Inpatient and retail experience (I have worked full time in both settings), skills on resume and interview preparation, and guidance on how to engage in meaningful extracurricular and leadership activities.

Did you participate in any clubs, sports, or activities while at U of T?
UPS Jr/Sr Athletic Director (2016-2018), Pharmacy dragon boat team, many pharmacy intramural sports: co-ed and women basketball, women floor hockey, co-ed dodgeball, softball, and flag football, MC for pharmacy talent show (2016), and UPS student counsel.

Jasneet Dulai

PharmD, 1T9

Pharmacy Manager at Whole Health Pharmacy

What do you do in your role?
I am the Pharmacy Manager at an integrated health clinic that focuses on family medicine and methadone maintenance treatment. We are a dynamic team that works closely and in collaboration with the team of physicians to provide exceptional care to our patients (i.e. INR monitoring). In addition to what you see in your typical community pharmacy, our pharmacy also helps to provide injections and COVID-19 testing. We are a teaching site and welcome many UofT pharmacy students. Outside of community pharmacy, I also work occasionally at PharmAchieve where I am an invigilator, course instructor and course writer to help get prospective pharmacists ready for their licensing exams.

What skills do you possess that will add value to your Mentee's experience in this program?
I am very empathetic and a good listener. I feel this will allow me to really understand my mentee and hear their concerns or questions and be able to respond in a way that is helpful. As a young grad, I have been told I am approachable and my past students (that I have precepted) said that my calmness and patience has made them feel comfortable in opening up to me and ask questions without feeling like they were being judged. I always strive to create a positive and inclusive learning experience and really strive to provide an environment conducive for one's growth.

Did you participate in any clubs, sports, or activities while at U of T?
In undergraduate at UTM, I was the Lead Career Assistant at the Career Centre. I also worked as a Camp Counsellor at Camp UofT in the summers. In pharmacy school, I was the Co-Founder and Co-President of Pharmacy Awareness of Geriatrics (PAG) which I founded in my first year of pharmacy school. I was also the Vice President of SOAPE and Newsletter Editor for EVOLVE. I participated in CAPSI's Kids in Medicine presentations every March Break. I actively attended PDW, OPSIS, and OPA conferences.

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Saba Tabassum

BScPhm, 9T9
CDE, CPS

Pharmacist at Shoppers Drug Mart

What do you do in your role?
Working as full time pharmacist with some managerial and leadership tasks.

What skills do you possess that will add value to your Mentee's experience in this program?
I am very well experienced and working in pharmacy setting from last 11 years continuously. I am confident that I have all the skills which would be needed to work as mentor.

Faizan Baig

PharmD, 1T9

Lead Pharmacist, Clinical & Early Intervention Services at Cubic Health

What do you do in your role?
Long-Term Disability Case Management from pharmacotherapy perspective.

What skills do you possess that will add value to your Mentee's experience in this program?
Leadership, confidence, patience, and communication.

Did you participate in any clubs, sports, or activities while at U of T?
SOAPE, Adverse Drug Reactions Band, Dragonboat Team - Painkillers, and PMP - Mentor.

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Max Yaghchi

PharmD, 2T0

Investigator at Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP)

What do you do in your role?
Investigate the conduct of regulated pharmacy professionals (Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns), inspect pharmacies, collect and analyze evidence, and prepared investigative reports. Collaborate with lawyers/prosecutors at the College for disciplinary hearings.

What skills do you possess that will add value to your Mentee's experience in this program?
Pharmacy Practice: Community (Loblaws/SDM), Hospital (General Surgery, Vaccine Clinics), Ambulatory (Outpatient Hemodialysis). Regulatory Investigations at OCP: Interviewing, Report Writing, Forensic Accounting, Inspections, Pharmacy Regulation and Legislation. Teaching/Education: (Clinical Instructor at the LDFP, Lecture at University of Waterloo Pharmacy on Regulatory Complaints) Project Management Science Writing/Medical Writing. Soft Skills: Networking, Communication, Interprofessional Collaboration.

Did you participate in any clubs, sports, or activities while at U of T?
Yes, I co-founded and previously led Pharmacy Awareness of Indigenous Health (PAIH) and still provide input/direction for PAIH's current student executives. I was also an executive on Hart House's Recreational Athletics and Wellness Committee (RAWC).

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William Chung

BScPhm, 9T0
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
Chartered Financial Valuator (CBV)

Senior Vice President, Payor Partnerships and Business Development at Shoppers Drug Mart

William Chung is Senior Vice President, Payor Partnerships and Business Development at Shoppers Drug Mart. In this role, he is responsible for the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), retail pricing of prescription drugs, financial performance for both public and private payors as well as Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) for both Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaw pharmacies.

For the past 31 years, William has been involved in driving growth, development and performance of health, life science, and retail companies including Rexall PharmaPlus, Jean Coutu Group, and MDS Inc. At these companies, he has held progressively senior management positions in operations, corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, and strategy. William has a Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy, a Masters of Business Administration, and holds a Chartered Business Valuator designation.

What do you do in your role?
I'm accountable for a number of teams primarily dealing with finance and business development for the Pharmacy business at Shoppers. The first area I lead is the Financial Planning and Analysis function whereby we are responsible for the Period Financial reporting, Annual Financial Plan, Long-term Financial Plan, and Business Analytics and Insights. The second area is Pharmaceutical Pricing, the team that sets prices of prescriptions for the public, private, and cash market and pricing analytics. The third and fourth teams deal with payor partnerships and performance. We negotiate and manage the reimbursement of Third Party Payors, and develop programs that address escalating drug cost and employee health management for private employers. The last area I lead is the Mergers and Acquisitions practice for Shoppers and Loblaws.

What skills do you possess that will add value to your Mentee's experience in this program?
Lots of battle wounds! My skills are not so much clinical but management of people, issues, and deep knowledge of management finance. I also have experience in both Healthcare, Life Sciences on top of Retail Pharmacy.

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