The following identifies several realities faced during my first 5 years as a pharmacist. This information may be helpful for future pharmacists as well as others soon to enter their post-college life. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS-AQ ID As a high school student looking to go to college I did not have a good handle on what I … [Read more...]
Reality Versus Expectation: Being a Critical Care Pharmacist
Pursuing a career as a critical care pharmacist offers the opportunity to play a key role in the management of critically ill patient populations. Here, a pharmacist with critical care training reflects on how her expectations have contrasted with the realities of being a critical care pharmacist. Authored By: Sarah Adriance, Pharm.D., … [Read more...]
Reality Versus Expectation: Being A Transitions of Care Pharmacist
Pharmacy school graduates now have the opportunity to pursue a career as a transitions of care pharmacist. Here, a pharmacist trained and practicing within this emerging pharmacy specialty discusses her experience. Authored By: Gloria Huh, Pharm.D., BCPS Like most pharmacy students I was drawn to a variety of specialties within the pharmacy … [Read more...]
Reality Versus Expectation: Completing An Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Fellowship
Infectious diseases pharmacy fellowship is one avenue pharmacists can pursue to gain post-graduate training and advance their knowledge, particularly in the area of research. Here a recent infectious diseases pharmacy fellow reflects on her experience and shares what she has learned. Authored By: Kimberly C. Claeys, PharmD, BCPS The specialty of … [Read more...]
Reality Versus Expectation: Being A Pharmacy Professor
Being a pharmacy professor is far different from what many pharmacy students imagine it to be. Here, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice discusses some of the things she has learned in her role as a pharmacy faculty member. Authored By: Nicole Asal, Pharm.D., BCPS I knew early on in pharmacy school that I wanted to pursue a … [Read more...]