Michelle Johnston

Michelle Johnston is a PGY1 resident at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. Michelle received her PharmD from the University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy in Cincinnati, OH and currently serves as a member of the NPF Membership and Outreach Advisory Group.

Professional Interests
My professional interests include pediatrics and oncology. I am very passionate about pediatrics because it is a patient population that requires lots of precision and is very personalized. I love the determination in the pediatric population and caring for children!

Why did you become involved in ASHP?
I was involved in SSHP as a student because I was interested in working in a health-system pharmacy in the future. I continued being involved with ASHP after graduation because I liked all of the opportunities that ASHP had to offer.

What would you tell others if asked how to get involved with ASHP?
I would tell others to look on ASHP's website to see how to get more involved and find out how to be involved in ASHP.

What unique characteristic/perspective do you bring to your everyday work or the pharmacy profession?
I bring positivity to my work and the pharmacy profession. This is an important characteristic to have to grow as a team and avoid burnout.

What do you like to do for fun? What are some of your interests/hobbies outside of pharmacy?
Marathon running, sand volleyball, rock climbing, and backpacking!

What advice would you give to other new practitioners?
Continue being curious; this will help you continuously grow as a practitioner and lifelong learner.