Out of Office: Championing Your Wellbeing with Smart Leave Practices

February 10, 2026
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Hosted by the Well-Being and Resiliency Community

This webinar will empower pharmacy faculty and administrators to navigate planned and unplanned leave while prioritizing well-being. Through real-life anecdotes and a practical self-advocacy framework, you'll gain skills to: Confidently request time off and manage leave needs; Understand relevant policies and advocate for workplace boundaries; Explore creative solutions for navigating personal and professional demands. Join us to build a more supportive and balanced approach to leave in academic pharmacy – because your wellbeing matters.

Objectives:

  • Identify human resource laws and standards related to paid time off (PTO).
  • Develop strategies for self-advocacy to effectively communicate PTO needs considering both personal well-being and professional responsibilities.
  • Analyze the impact of personal values and organizational culture on establishing and respecting boundaries.

Moderator:

Cheryl Abel, PharmD, CLC
Assistant Dean of Pharmacy Academic Affairs and Operations, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Academic Life Coach Pharmacy Practice
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Speakers:

Katelyn Alexander, PharmD
Director of Experiential Education and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
East Tennessee State University

Julie B. Cooper, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP
Chair and Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences
High Point University

Adam Pate, PharmD, BCPS
Chair and Clinical Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Mississippi

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