4.8.26 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us as we follow the paths of two Mercer Pharmacy alumni as they reflect on their pharmacy careers. This candid discussion will feature successes, challenges, lessons learned, and a Q&A session.
Guest Speakers:
Marvin R. Smith, PharmD ’00
Director of Pharmacy Services and Deputy Director of Supplies Management Agency, Public Hospitals Authority of the Bahamas
Dr. Smith has served as Chief Pharmacist for all three public hospitals in The Bahamas and held national leadership roles, including Director of the Bahamas National Drug Agency. He currently serves as Deputy Director of the Supply-chain Management Agency and Executive Director of the Caribbean Association of Pharmacists.
An international leader, Dr. Smith has delivered 200+ lectures across 40+ countries, authored 35+ publications, and helped draft key legislation, including the Pharmacy Act of The Bahamas.
Laura McElroy, PharmD
Former Administrative Director of Pharmacy, Maury Regional Medical Center
Pharmacy Manager, Maury Regional Medical Center System
Dr. McElroy is a board-certified pharmacist with nearly 30 years of experience across hospital, psychiatric, home infusion, long-term care, and industry settings. She served in multiple leadership roles at Maury Regional Medical Center, including Administrative Director of Pharmacy, where she advanced medication safety, formulary management, and regulatory compliance. She led key initiatives, including USP 797 adherence, diversion-prevention systems, and operational improvements. Now semi-retired, she serves as a part-time pharmacy manager at a rural hospital and continues to contribute to the field through published research and professional collaboration.
https://mercer.zoom.us/j/96135441800
Meeting ID: 961 3544 1800