Tuyet Lien Lam

Dr. Tuyet Lien Lam, PharmD, MS Candidate, is a Post Graduate Year 2 Health- System Pharmacy Administration and Leadership (HSPAL) Resident at the Hennepin Healthcare System in Minneapolis, MN. Lien is a graduate of the University of Utah where she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree after completing Bachelor of Science degrees in biochemistry, biology, and economics at Utah State University. She is currently expanding her leadership training at the University of Minnesota with a Master of Science in Social and Administrative Pharmacy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, trying new restaurants, painting, gaming, traveling, and photography.

Reasons for selecting this career path:
I decided to pursue a career where I am able to find joy doing things I love on a daily basis – science, caring for my patients, being part of their healthcare journey, and serving as a voice for my profession. Pharmacy encompasses all of these factors, and I am grateful to expand my training with a HSPAL residency program where I am able to develop myself clinically and learn how to collectively work with other healthcare professionals to practice evidence-based medicine and provide the best patient-centered care.

Professional Interests:

• Pharmacy Administration and Leadership
• Medication Safety & Quality
• Health Informatics
• Supply Chain & Revenue Management
• Academia
• Policy/Advocacy

Interest in serving on the NPF Executive Committee:
I have been involved with the ASHP-SSHP student chapter since my first year of pharmacy school and have transitioned into a New Practitioner. One of my greatest passions is consistently participating in ASHP professional endeavors and contributing back to society. These past two years, I have served as a Member then Chair of the ASHP NPF Practice Advancement and Advocacy Advisory Group (PAAAG). It has been invigorating to work with such an amazing team to provide toolkits for growth and advocating for our pharmacy practice, and it is something I would like to continue with the Executive Committee where I am able to participate and contribute in more of the learning opportunities.

Benefits of being involved in ASHP as a New Practitioner:
There are so many benefits to staying involved in ASHP as a New Practitioner! From creating long-lasting friendships with others, gaining new knowledge with available resources, developing skills outside of your own niche area and institution, and practicing at the forefront of pharmacy – being a member really enriches the profession!