Career questions tagged pharmacists
Any health professional student who has been through the Junior COSTEP process willing to answer my questions about certain parts of the application?
Hello, I am a pharmacy student interested in doing the Junior COSTEP program with the Public Health Service. I just started the application, but I am confused and struggling to fill-out some parts. I have emailed AES and COSTEP but have yet to hear anything. Does anyone mind if I ask them questions or willing to answer to the best of your abilities? Here are my questions: 1. For education, do we complete state the colleges, universities, or institutions we have attended/ attending? It seems to have a character limit which is odd? 2. Also, for semester credits, do we put all the credits earned if we completed a program? Idk how to go about this sections, I wish there was examples to reference too. 3. Will my references have to send me their completed PHS-1813 form to submit or will they submit it on their own? 4. Should I have a physician or any provider fill-out my medical form or is it okay if I fill it myself? Please elaborate which parts DD 2807-2 form I should fill-in and what parts my provider must do. Any suggestions, advice, or solutions are appreciated!
What does a day working in the pharmaceutical industry look like?
I want to hear about the different jobs opportunities or positions a person working in this field can have? What does a normal day at work for you look like? I would enjoy reading about the laboratory side, business/office side, or a pharmacist side. I'm open to hearing from anyone. I also would like to know if you enjoy your job and how do you balance it with your personal life?
What is the difference in the 0-6 program and 2-4 program for PharmD, and which is more beneficial?
Alright, I'm back as a senior now! Getting into the detail for college, I decided I'm going into pharmaceutical science (if they have) or biochemistry. Some schools offer PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy), so I am planning on doing that but there's two paths. One is the direct entry, where I go straight into PharmD for 6 years (0-6 program) , or I go in as undergrad for 2 years through pre-pharm then transfer to PharmD for 4 years (2-4 program). What's like the pros and cons and which one would be more beneficial
To get a good job as a pharmacist, is a pharmacy residency required ?
Senior in high school, 17 years old, almost in college about to major in Biology
What are job options are offered once you become a pharmacist?
I'm currently a high school senior who recently got admitted to a direct entry program for pharmacy. Just wondering what other jobs pharmacists can take on that isn't the average retail or clinical positions. I understand pharmacy isn't as surface level as it seems so I'm really curious about all the mini labels and positions that is available. Thanks in advance!
How can I secure an internship in the pharmaceutical industry ?
I am currently doing my final year in pharmacy and I am eager to work in the pharmaceutical industry.
How difficult is it to graduate from pharmacy school, and why?
I am a pre-pharmacy major at ULM, and I will soon be at the ULM College of Pharmacy.
What part-time jobs should I take as a high schooler going into pharmacology?
I am a rising senior (18y) and want to become a pharmaceutical physician. I want to take a part time job or intern at a pharmacy, but I do not have license for an official pharm technician. What kind of job can I do?
What major should I pursue if I want to become a pharmaceutical physician?
I am a rising senior who wants to become a pharmaceutical physician and go into research, but I am undecided which major I want to go into.
How to attain Pharmacy Assistant license in detail?
How (in fine detail and steps) do you get a state approved pharmacy assistant license, and what exactly is the difference between a CPhT and a Pharm. Assistant? Also do I need a license to work as a pharm assistant, and are there multiple ways or paths to getting the license?
How do you become a Pharmacy Technician?
Hello, I enrolled in a 6 month online course through NHA at Central Louisiana Technical Community College in January 2024 and finished August 2024. I passed my exam & received my candidate credentials in October. Since, I have been on a job hunt to work as a Pharmacy Technician. Many jobs I’ve applied to denied my application without cause. I need help with finding jobs in my career.
Are you happy and content working as a pharmacist?
Interested in the mental health of pharmacists
On a scale of 1 through 10 how hard is pharmacy school and what type of work is done?
I am Interested
What are the pros and cons of working in a hospital pharmacy compared to a retail pharmacy?
I am interested in this line of work
Is pharmacy a good alternative to nursing ?
I’m working on college applications and I’ve noticed that getting into nursing school is harder these days—harder than getting into pharmacy from what I’ve seen. Therefore I’ve been thinking of pharmacy as a backup plan. How different is pharmacy from nursing? I feel like there is only one job you can do with pharmacy and that’s obviously a pharmacist, but can you do another job with that degree? I’ve also heard there has been a decrease in student demand in pharmacy overall? Does the job contain a high-stress environment? What do you do exactly on the job?
Can you give me any tips to guide me in the pharmaceutical path? ?
I want to stick to the medical/pharmaceutical field, but I have questions about it. What majors and/or classes would be best to take a for a pharmaceutical pathway? How do pharmacists identify the medication someone has to take? What tips can you give me that may help me out in the future? I'm currently taking classes such as AP chemistry and biotech 1, but are there any other classes I should take before something like medical school? I don't know anyone who is a pharmacists, and I'm looking for someone who can help me answer my questions and give me tips along the way.
What types of volunteer work should I pursue in non-profit organizations to best align with my career goals in pharmacy and pharmacology, considering my current H4 visa status in the U.S.?
Given my background as a Doctor of Pharmacy graduate with a Master's in Pharmacology and Drug Discovery, what kind of volunteer work should I pursue in non-profit organizations to enhance my employability in the U.S., considering my current H4 visa status?
What positive and negative pharmacy experiences are you experiencing? Is it worth it these days??
I will be a senior next school year. And I hear there are lots of stress and pressure, and yelling from coworkers, managers, and patients. I was considering pharmacy, but I don't know if I should anymore. I see many pharmacists quitting on YouTube. Should I pursue a PharmD degree, or another career?
How can I succeed my goal to be a pharmacist in the future?
In the future, I will have to take courses that revolve around the studies of medicine and pharmaceutical ideas. I also have to learn chemistry and other sorts of biology stuff.
I want to be a pharmacist, What is my time like as clinical pharmacist?
While being a clinical pharmacist do I get paid? What are the hours like? Are there any requirements to begin? And finally do I have to work out the full length of the program?
I am interested in becoming a pharmacist, I value time with family and friends, money, and fun does this occupation aline with my values?
Does a pharmacist have free time to spend with family/friends? What is the average salary of a pharmacist? Is interesting enough to keep as a ling term job?
What sort of stats do I need to get into pharmacy school at Northeastern University?
Im a junior in highschool. I want to pursue pharmacy in college.
what is the difference between these 5 jobs?
Pharmacist,pharmaceutical scientist,pharmacology,Pharmacy technician, and Pharmocovigilance Specialist . i am researching for my senior project, i am doing it on the medical field but specifically on pharmacy
Is pharmacy time consuming?
I want to pursue a career in pharmacy but I don't want to spend the majority of my time working.
What are the best and worst parts being a pharmacist?
My name is Anthony, I live in Arizona and I want to be a pharmacist but I am starting to consider that this isn’t the career that I want to pursue. Is it even worth the trouble of going to school and spending the time and money on this career. If any pharmacist or retired pharmacist could answer this tell me if this career path is worth it.
Pharmacists, what is your work environment like?
For example, do you work independently or dependently? What do you wish you knew before starting the job? What are some of the challenges you faced on the job and how did you get through them?
Is following a major in pharmaceutical studies worthwhile?
Is following a pharmaceutical career worthwhile?