Pharmacist Interview | Day in the Life, Pharmacy Residency, Pharm vs Med School, How to become one

TIMESTAMPS
00:38 What is pharmacy and what jobs can you do with a PharmD / as a pharmacist? + Career options
01:20 How do you become a pharmacist? What is the training like (pharmacy school, residency, fellowship, differences vs medical school, etc)? Also do you need to do residency as a pharmacist to practice?
01:59 Are you able to do veterinary and human medicine as a pharmacist? + Specialty options
02:33 Are there board certifications for each of the pharmacy specialties?
02:48 How to get into pharmacy school? Best tips to get in?
03:28 How to match into a good residency program in pharmacy?
03:53 Do you need to do a residency program to work in a hospital as a pharmacist?
04:42 How does a pharmacist fit in in a healthcare setting (clinic, hospital, pharmacy, etc)? Also scope of practice vs doctors, etc.
05:42 When do doctors consult pharmacists? How often does this occur?
06:32 Are pharmacists more like consultants for a large group of doctors or do they work more one on one with doctors (doctor to pharmacist ratio in hospitals and clinics)?
07:10 Do pharmacists see patients (go on rounds, etc) or do they stay in the pharmacy and only see patients when consulted?
07:41 What’s a typical day in the life of a pharmacist?
09:13 What are the work hours like for a pharmacist, and do they change throughout the week?
09:47 Is your work schedule similar to most pharmacists?
10:39 Are there lots of opportunities in pharmacy besides working at a retail store? How easy is it to make a career based on your personal preferences as a pharmacist?
11:26 How can new pharmacy school graduates get involved in other opportunities as new pharmacists?
12:08 Why did you choose to become a pharmacist and why did you choose your specialty?
13:37 How is the lifestyle of a pharmacist different from a doctor? Are the work hours manageable?
14:26 How many hours a week does a pharmacist usually work? What are the work schedule hours like?
15:11 What is the most challenging aspect about being a pharmacist?
16:10 What are MTM ‘s (Medication Therapy Management) and how do pharmacists work on MTM with patients?
17:23 What are the most rewarding aspects of pharmacy?
18:27 What other misconceptions are there about pharmacy and pharmacists? **Great info about a new law of pharmacists being providers and prescribing medications like naloxone, nicotine, hormonal contraception
19:03 Can pharmacists prescribe patients certain medications directly without prior consult with a medical doctor (physician)? (Follow up covering the previous question)
20:03 How would the public know which pharmacists are certified for prescribing certain medications?
20:18 Are there certain personality types or qualities that are best for being a pharmacist?
21:21 How well are pharmacists compensated? Do certain types like retail make more than clinical or academic?
22:00 Is income higher for pharmacists in rural areas?
22:24 How can a pharmacist increase or maximized their income? Do certain specialties or procedures pay more?
23:09 What employment settings and practice types can pharmacists work in? (Retail, hospitals, clinics, big groups, solo private, etc)
23:47 How do you stay on top of all the advances in pharmacy and medications? How do you recommend staying up to date as a pharmacist?
24:34 How do you prevent burnout? Tips to prevent it?
25:21 How to establish a work life balance? Best tips to balance work, family, personal hobbies, etc.
26:07 What advances do you see in medicine, healthcare, and/or pharmacy in the next few decades?
26:54 Would you choose the same career path again or would you change anything about it?
27:43 How do we become good healthcare providers?

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