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What is medical research like and how do you get into the field?

I am hoping to pursue a PharmD and am thinking about going into research. I want to know more about the pathway and what is best to do.

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Yolanda’s Answer

The field of pharmacy has changed dramatically over the years. I have been a pharmacist for over 20 years, and even though I love what I do, I would not advise the future generation to go into pharmacy. I say that because now you have to do at least 2 residencies to be competitive. Plus there are so many pharmacy schools now, that the market is overly saturated. To get a job you may have to move to the out skirts where no one wants to be. I would seriously reconsider your path. But don't take my word for it. Research the profession. Speak to other pharmacists. I would look into becoming a PA or nurse practitioner. Less time in school, better pay, and they are in demand. If you really want job security, look into the mental health profession. And you can do a lot of research in this field as well. Hope this helps. Wish you the best.
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Vanessa’s Answer

Do looks at what aspects of pharmacy you like. I am an Internist and Geriatrician. One of the areas where I worked closely with pharmacists is in addressing polypharmacy in older adults, this meant reducing and eliminating medications that pose risk. An emerging field is immunotherapy which is a treatment that uses the body's immune system to combat cancer, autoimmune disorders, and allergies. There are many opportunities for collaboration- for example Immunotherapy‑Related Research & Innovation, Managing Immune‑Related Adverse Events, Contribution to Emerging Modalities (e.g., CAR‑T)

Vanessa recommends the following next steps:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40508202/
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=ted+talk+on+immunotherapy&&mid=20AC476FE26AEBAC795920AC476FE26AEBAC7959&FORM=VAMGZC
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