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

Pharmacists play a crucial role in healthcare, but their many roles often remain underappreciated by the general public. While most people are familiar with community pharmacists, those who work in hospitals or the pharmaceutical industry often work behind the scenes. Here, I dive into the three of the more common pharmacist roles: Community Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, and Industry Pharmacy.

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.

There was a time in my life, however, when his words would have bothered me a lot more than they did that day. In fact, there was a time in the not-so-distant past where I wouldn’t have considered eating a meal by myself. My confidence has grown and so have I. Which is why I want to share 3 things I’ve learned about confidence since making it a priority in my life.

The truth is, being a pharmacist is a difficult job. We hold a great responsibility to patient care that often conflicts the metrics and bottom line that the business side of the job is constantly tracking. So, when someone asks how we are doing, what if we said our typical “good” in passing but took that as an opportunity to reflect more. What if we took it a step further and asked, “How are you, really?”

Let’s be honest for a second, pharmacy gets a bad wrap. The public thinks pharmacists count pills all day (we don’t). Some people don’t view pharmacists as healthcare professionals at all (we are). Our own professionals are leaving the profession due to some of the changes that have occurred since the pandemic began (this is true, I won’t deny it). However, I wanted to highlight the things I DO like about being a pharmacist.