In this episode of CPhT Connect, host Mike Johnston, CPhT-Adv, BCNCPT, BCSCPT, kicks off a brand-new RxInfluencers series with a dynamic conversation featuring Dr. Walter Oronsaye, PharmD, RPh, widely known online as the Phit Pharmacist.
Dr. Walter is redefining what it means to be a healthcare professional in the digital age. With a background spanning community pharmacy, public health education, and now medical school, he has built a powerful social media presence by doing one thing exceptionally well: making complex health information clear, accurate, and accessible—without talking down to the people he serves.
In this conversation, Mike and Dr. Walter explore the responsibility healthcare professionals have to communicate with empathy, fight misinformation with facts, and take ownership of telling their own stories. From working retail through Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic to becoming a trusted voice for millions online, Dr. Walter shares how pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can use influence—formal or informal—to elevate the profession and connect more meaningfully with patients.
Listeners will hear about:
- Why respectful communication matters more than confrontation in health education
- How pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can combat misinformation without alienating patients
- Turning frontline pharmacy experience into powerful, relatable storytelling
- The rise of healthcare influencers and what it means for the future of the profession
- Using humor, authenticity, and accuracy to build trust with the public
- Why owning your narrative is one of the most empowering things a healthcare professional can do
Whether you’re curious about social media, passionate about patient education, or simply looking for new ways to advocate for your role in pharmacy, this episode will challenge you to think bigger about your voice, your influence, and your impact.
Key Takeaway:
“Influence isn’t about having a platform—it’s about how you use your knowledge to educate, connect, and serve.”
Follow Dr. Walter Oronsaye (@PhitPharmacist) for engaging, evidence-based health content—and tune in to CPhT Connect for conversations that elevate pharmacy technicians every step of the way.
Listener Resources:
Instagram: @MyPhitPharmacist
https://instagram.com/myphitpharmacist
Tiktok: PhitPharmacist
Tiktok.com/@phitpharmacist
YouTube: PhitPharmacist
YouTube.com/phitpharmacist
Twitter: @PhitPharmacist
https://twitter.com/phitpharmacist
FaceBook/Meta
Facebook.com/MyPhitPharmacist
Official website
www.PhitPharmacist.Com
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/walter-oronsaye-657139190/
Threads
MyPhitPharmacist
https://www.threads.net/@myphitpharmacist?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
Snapchat
Phit_Pharmacist
https://snapchat.com/t/sdhMmhhI
Podcast:
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/od-podcast/id1755451863
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/40RBAZrUAMvv7tA467Fhm3?si=eF5YX8qxS42jQ2fkMWUiGg
Twitch
https://m.twitch.tv/phitpharmacist/home
