Women Who Wow: Pam Renard

The speaker shares her journey from growing up in a small town in Kentucky to pursuing a career in pharmacy. Initially interested in engineering, she switched to pharmacy after being inspired by a professor and a friend. She completed a residency in Florida and worked in South Carolina, where she met her husband. Her career took her to Hawaii and eventually to Washington. She later engaged in mission work in Guatemala and Kenya, providing healthcare to underserved communities. She joined Samaritan's Purse for disaster relief efforts, including a mission in Ukraine, reflecting on the privilege of access to healthcare and the importance of helping others.

What was the name of the small town in Kentucky where the narrator grew up?

• Calvary City

• Louisville

• Marshall Town

• Lexington

What initially influenced the narrator to consider a career in pharmacy?

• A family member's suggestion

• A professor's lecture and a friend's advice

• A career fair at school

• A personal interest in chemistry

Where did the narrator complete her pharmacy residency?

• Tampa, FL

• Richland, WA

• Nashville, TN

• Charleston, SC

What was one of the main reasons the narrator chose to move to Florida for her residency?

• The weather

• Proximity to her sister

• Better job opportunities

• A scholarship offer

What was the narrator's first mission trip location?

• Honduras

• Peru

• Guatemala

• Kenya

What was a significant challenge faced by the narrator during her mission trip to Guatemala?

• Cultural differences

• Long bus rides and security concerns

• Lack of medical supplies

• Language barriers

What organization is the narrator associated with for disaster relief?

• Doctors Without Borders

• Red Cross

• Samaritan's Purse

• UNICEF

What was the narrator's role during the Ukraine response?

• Construction and rebuilding

• Frontline medical support

• Logistics coordinator

• Pharmacy support for refugees

What did the narrator find most challenging about her work with refugees from Ukraine?

• Language barriers

• Lack of resources

• Cultural differences

• Emotional trauma of the refugees

What does the narrator reflect on regarding the privilege of healthcare?

• The cost of healthcare in the US

• The accessibility of healthcare in developed countries

• The quality of healthcare professionals

• The advanced technology available