Breaking into Pharmacy Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide for Aspiring Writers

Writing and publishing allow pharmacists to influence practice, policy, education, and patient care, yet many professionals are unsure how to get started or turn ideas into published work. This webinar provides a practical roadmap for developing a realistic writing plan, selecting a focused topic, and creating a sustainable writing routine that fits within busy professional schedules. Common barriers such as time constraints, impostor syndrome, lack of structure, and perfectionism will be addressed with practical strategies. Participants will also be introduced to the RX Pharmacy Writing Challenge, a structured framework designed to promote accountability, consistency, and incremental progress in scholarly and professional writing. By the end of the session, participants will have practical tools and greater confidence to begin or advance their pharmacy writing goals.

Moderator:

- Melody Ryan, Assistant Vice President for Global Health Initiatives, University of Kentucky, USA

Panellists:
- Barry Bleldt, Adjunct Professor, Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Health, USA
- Balamurugan Tangiisuran, Visiting research scholar at the Section on Genetics and Epidemiology, Harvard Medical School; Associate Professor, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
- Mary Lee, Retired Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove Campus, USA
- Caitlin Gibson, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, Virginia Commonwealth University, USA
- Priyanka Bhatt, Assistant Professor, Wegmans School of Pharmacy, St. John Fisher University, USA
- Nadia Al Mazrouei, Associate Professor, University of Sharjah, UAE