Sometimes it seems like there are only 2 career options as a pharmacist - hospital or retail. Once you’re in one of those positions, it’s difficult to picture yourself ever doing anything else. But guess what - you ARE capable of taking a leap and making a change! And if you’re considering a new job with a drug company, here’s another little secret, it IS possible to get into the pharmaceutical industry WITHOUT a fellowship. Here’s how.
Read MoreHere’s an excerpt from the book “Permission to Care: Building a Healthcare Culture that Thrives in Chaos” by Cory Jenks, PharmD. This book is highly recommended reading if you want to be a better “citizen” of the healthcare team and if you want to see your own team thrive.
Read MoreMany of us teach our students according to how we ourselves were taught. But, are you unknowingly passing the toxic environment you faced as a student down to your own students? Let’s reflect and consider…
Read MoreHave you ever scrolled pharmacy job postings and wondered what those “managed care pharmacist” positions are cropping up all over? Do you find it hard to get a grasp on what these folks do and how they fit in the patient care team? Today, tl;dr is going to demystify this realm of pharmacy and offer resources to explore it further!
Read MoreWhen the pharmacy is on fire (figuratively, not literally, although you should probably have plans for both), what do you do? Are you going to freeze in panic, or do you have what it takes to breathe and forge on? It’s not easy, but adaptability is a learned skill - and crucial for pharmacists. Come learn how to better prepare yourself to navigate pharmacy’s curveballs.
Read MoreWe talk a lot on tl;dr about what medications to add for patients. But is there a point at which all the prescriptions tip the scales and become too much? Is there such a thing?
Read MoreIt’s finally almost time… This day holds more anticipation than William and Kate’s wedding! (Seriously.) It’s almost Match Day. So what happens if your plans collapse and you don’t Match?
Read MoreWe’ve previously given you our best tips for passing the NAPLEX on your first try. We even have a post specifically about the California pharmacy law exam. But what we haven’t tackled yet is formulating all our collective knowledge into one post about how to pass any MPJE on the first try. Well, tl;dr friends, today is the day.
Read MoreWe spend 4+ years as pharmacists getting our bearings for managing human pharmacotherapy. So what happens when your patient is no longer human? Are there medications on your shelves right now that you might be able to use for your humans’ furry family members?
Read MoreConferences and job interviews have shifted to the virtual realm this year. The skills that gave you success with in-person interviews don’t necessarily apply to the online world. Read this to learn how the game has changed, and what you can do to prepare.
Read MoreWhether you’re a new resident starting your PGY1 or a new pharmacist jumping straight into your career, the thought of staffing overnight shifts can be intimidating. Let tl;dr get you off on the right foot for surviving your first rounds of 3rd shift!
Read MoreSo many organizations. So little time. How is anyone to choose? And with school, work, and trying to squeeze in a social life, why should we join in the first place?! Let these three pharmacy leaders give you the lowdown on pharmacy groups.
Read More
