Emily Eddy

Emily Eddy is an Assistant Faculty, Director of Labs and Simulations at the Texas Tech Jerry H. Hodge School of Pharmacy in Dallas, Texas. After receiving her PharmD from Drake University, Emily completed a Community-Based PGY1 at Albertsons Companies and Ambulatory Care PGY2 at UMKC and Jordan Valley Community Health Center. Emily is a workgroup lead of the NPF Personal Development Advisory Group. 

Professional Interests

My professional interests include ambulatory care, community-based care, student personal and leadership development, and scholarship of teaching and learning.

I currently work in academia, so I have a passion for that. I would say within academia, I have a passion for student leadership development and professional development. I think it is important to not only focus on clinical knowledge, but developing our soft skills as well. The soft skills are the essential skills. I also work as the PIC for a Class D pharmacy and as a CPP at the North Texas VA, so other passions are chronic disease state management and development of community-based services.

Why did you become involved in ASHP?

I wanted to continue to build my network with new practitioners from across the country. I wanted to expand into an organization that I was involved in as a student, but had not been as involved since graduating.

What would you tell others if asked how to get involved with ASHP?

I would say find a passion area of yours and try to get involved in a group that aligns with that. My work group is looking at Well-being and Resiliency which is important to me. I try to teach myself and my students that if we are not taking care of ourselves first then we will not be able to take care of our patients.

What do you like to do for fun? What are some of your interests/hobbies outside of pharmacy?

My husband and I love to explore our city by trying new food venues, coffee shops, comedy shows and other events. I also love to travel and explore new places. 

What advice would you give to other new practitioners?

Find your passions and go after those. Your career path may look different than your colleagues, but that does not mean it is right or wrong. Everyone has different passions and different goals, so go after yours!