Each year U.S. News & World Report releases their rankings for the Best Pharmacy Programs in the United States, but does your pharmacy school ranking actually matter? Will going to a top rated pharmacy school program improve your chances of matching into a residency program? Let’s get into it…

It turns out, while the world was speculating and spreading conspiracy theories, Kate Middleton was dealing with a cancer diagnosis. As a mother and a public figure she had to balance sharing this sensitive situation with her children, but also the world. While most patients don’t have to cope with a difficult diagnosis in the eyes of media, there are lessons that can be learned about how we can improve patient care for those who receive a similar diagnosis

PPS or the Personnel Placement Service could be a game changer for your pharmacy career, but what exactly is PPS? How should you prepare? Is it really worth the cost? Dr. Micaela Hayes and I dive into navigating the PPS process at ASHP Midyear so you are ready to make the most out of your ASHP Midyear experience!

Join me as I dive into the world of board certification in pharmacy specialties. If you're a recent pharmacy graduate, in a residency, or within two years of graduation, this is just for you.

Discover the pros and cons, gain insights on making the right choice, and get ready for a deeper dive into this important career decision.

Graduating from pharmacy school is a significant accomplishment, but the journey of learning doesn't end there. The transition into real-world practice can often lead to a lack of confidence, even after completing additional training such as residency. I'm excited to share with you the number one strategy that can improve your clinical confidence in the next 30 days and I am breaking it down step-by-step.

If you’ve had the pleasure of moving, you know how many things go into making it happen: the packing, the planning, the logistics. Now, add in a few Board of Pharmacy regulations and some FDA Clinical Trials requirements and you have what it takes to move an investigational drug service pharmacy. This was the task at hand for us recently which required several planning meetings as well as coordinating with multiple teams from IT to architects to electricians in order to make it happen! During the process I learned a few lessons…

Working in a pharmacy can often feel like navigating through a storm of prescriptions, inquiries, and time-sensitive tasks. Whether you're a pharmacist, a technician, an intern, or a resident, the demands of the job can quickly lead to stress and overwhelm. By incorporating these stress-relieving strategies into your rough shifts, you'll be better equipped to go through your workday with a sense of calm and control.

There’s a lot to learn in pharmacy. With over 19,000 prescription drug products approved for marketing by the FDA, you could say it is impossible to know all the details about every single one of them. New information and medications are coming out all of the time so it is not only hard to learn all the information to begin with, but also keep up with the ever changing evidence based recommendations. The good news is, there are resources out there that make it easier to find the information you don’t know and keep you up to day with the changes occurring in the area(s) you practice in.