Dr. Shauna White is the epitome of Black Girl Magic! She is the pharmacy regulatory boss of D.C. and has broken so many barriers and opened doors for women in pharmacy. Listen in to hear her amazing journey and how she makes self-care for doctors a priority.
It’s always a fun chat with 3 friends TALK, but it’s extra special when we get to talk with another Black woman in pharmacy.
During Dr. Shauna’s episode, you will learn:
- All about regulatory pharmacy
- Parasucos and D.C. style
- How she followed her family’s legacy
- Advice for any current pharmacy student
- Her yearly self care ritual of playing Mas at Trinidad carnival
Links mentioned in the show:
Federal Drug Administration (FDA) Internship Program
United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Internship Program
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
ABOUT DR. SHAUNA WHITE:
Shauna White, PharmD, RPh, MS is the Executive Director of the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy and Program Manager of the Pharmaceutical Division at DC Health. She is responsible for regulating the practice of pharmacy and the drug supply chain in the District of Columbia. Dr. White is licensed to practice pharmacy in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Dr. White serves as an experiential learning preceptor for Howard University College of Pharmacy. She is active in the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy where she serves on the Law Enforcement and Legislative Committee. She is also active in the National Association of State Controlled Substance Authorities.
She has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Xavier University of Louisiana and a Doctorate in Pharmacy and Masters in Regulatory Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Born in Washington DC and raised in Prince Georges County Maryland, Dr. White gives back to her community by volunteering with local churches and serving as a mentor to high school students. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
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