72. Exploring Transitions of Care and Academia feat. Dr. Laressa Bethishou

72. Exploring Transitions of Care and Academia feat. Dr. Laressa Bethishou In this episode, Dr. Mary Ngo welcomes Dr. Laressa Bethishou to discuss her career journey and insights into transitions of care pharmacy as well as academia. The conversation explores the importance and challenges of improving communication and care during patient transitions between health settings, and why this specialty is so meaningful and impactful for both patients and practitioners. She dives into what drew her into transitions of care, the daily realities and variations in clinical practice, and the ways in which pharmacists play a crucial role in reducing readmissions, resolving medication barriers, and empowering patients through education. She also discusses the importance of adaptability, mentorship, and professional development—sharing advice for pharmacy students and new practitioners interested in her career path. Reach out to Dr. Bethishou at bethisho@chapman.edu or on LinkedIn at For those interested in the OCPhA mentorship program, applications are typically available in late summer/early fall. Thank you for listening! Be sure to catch future episodes and connect with the OCPhA community for more perspectives from across the pharmacy profession. As always, you can visit us at or you can email us at info@ocpha.org .

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72. Exploring Transitions of Care and Academia feat. Dr. Laressa Bethishou is an episode from OCPhA's Podcast Network on Pharmacy and Healthcare by OCPhA (Orange County Pharmacists Association).

This episode is 00:21:38 long.

This episode was published on Feb 13, 2026.

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